写作素材：旅游业发展(Tourism).

　　Pros and Cons of Tourism

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　　Pros:

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　　1. It is regarded as a pillar of key local economic development.

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　　2. The booming tourist industry has created more job openings. Many people have said good-bye to poverty through involvement in tourist businesses.

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　　3. The tourist industry has played a positive role in meeting the cultural needs of the public, carrying forward national culture and achieving the sustainable development of resources.

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　　4. Tourism helps to better introduce the country to foreigners and showcase the brilliant history and culture to the outside world.

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　　5. Tourism helps to improve the investment environment so as to attract more foreign investors.

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　　6. Tourists can take pleasure in the magnificent natural landscape, appreciate the superior workmanship of ancient artists and enjoy a variety of local delicacies (specialties). Many tourist attractions offer a wealth of historical relics, fascinating scenery and interesting local culture.

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　　7. Tourism helps to promote the catering trade, transportation service and commerce.

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　　8. Tourism is the world’s largest and faster growing industry. According to recent statistics, tourism provides 10 percent of the world’s income and employs almost one-tenth of world’s workforce. By the year 2010, these numbers will double. All considered, tourism’s actual and potential economic impact is astounding.

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　　9. Tourism encourages the preservation of identify, pride and value in our living conditions and the cultural legacy of generations in danger of extinction.

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　　10. Tourism contributes to the revival of customs and traditions.

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　　11. Tourism brings new money into an area and generates jobs, income and tax revenues.

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　　Cons:

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　　1. Contact with and assimilation of other cultures will reduce the uniqueness of one’s own culture and make the world less colorful than bore.

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　　2. Undermine local traditions and ways of life.

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　　3. Tourism may cause serious environmental pollution.

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