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Module 4. Environmental Issues. Unit 4.9. Writing: argumentative - номер 2, страница 117.

Условие.

2 a) Read the rubric and answer the questions.

You have had a class discussion about different types of holidays. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your views on the following statement.

There are both pros and cons to choosing a package holiday.

Write your essay (200-250 words).

1 What are you going to write about?

2 Who is going to read your piece of writing?

3 What advantages/disadvantages of package holidays can you think of?

4 What style of writing should you use?

b) Read the two models and decide which one is the best. Justify your decision.

c) Find the topic sentences in the main body paragraphs in Model I. Replace them with other appropriate ones.

THE PROS AND CONS OF PACKAGE HOLIDAYS

MODEL 1

Without doubt, package holidays are the most popular type of holiday. However, tourists must carefully weigh up the good and bad points before choosing one.

First of all, there is the important question of cost. Travel agents are able to offer package deals which are much cheaper than any holiday an individual could arrange for themselves. This means that tourists visit places they would otherwise never see. One drawback of this is that there is less privacy. Keeping prices down means travelling in large groups, frequently on coach tours, which may not suit all tastes.

Next comes the matter of travel arrangements. One advantage of package holidays is that everything is arranged for you. There is no anxiety about booking tickets or accommodation or planning activities. However, this also means less flexibility since the tourist has less freedom to decide what they want to do each day.

Finally, we should mention the choice available. There is a huge range of package holidays on offer. For example, people can go sightseeing in Italy, skiing in the Alps or snorkelling in the Seychelles. Therefore, even the most demanding tourist is catered for. An important disadvantage of such holidays is that tourists often stay in large hotels or resort complexes. As a result, they miss the opportunity to learn about the local culture.

To sum up, package holidays have both pros and cons. From one point of view, they are cheap and convenient. On the other hand, they can be restrictive.

MODEL 2

Package holidays are the best type of holidays. There are so many advantages to booking a package holiday and very few disadvantages.

First of all, it couldn't be easier. The travel agent makes all the arrangements and the flights, hotel and meals are included and paid for ahead of time. Also, there is a wide choice of destinations. Finally, package holidays are cheap. Travel agents are able to get huge discounts for bulk bookings that individuals cannot. Therefore, they can offer package deals that cost less than the sum of the individual parts. They pass these discounts on to you and me, and so we can go on a cruise around the Med or a safari in Kenya or skiing holiday in the Alps for a reasonable price.

All in all, it is easy to see why package holidays are so popular. They are the cheapest and easiest option.

Решение 1.

Решение 2.