
Is Tourism good news or bad news?
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"When
we visit another country, we become guests in that place,
and the local people are our hosts. Any good host wants
their guests to be happy and enjoy themselves. They
also want to benefit themselves. But things do not always
work according to plan."
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"Tourism
can cause a lot of damage. Look at this scene - can
you spot the areas of damage that have been caused by
tourism?"
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It's not all bad news, Harry! It can bring many benefits
too. Visiting other people can help us to learn about
their culture and understand the differences between us.
The money from tourism can be spent on hospitals, schools,
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Do you know which are the countries
that spend the most on foreign holidays? Rollover
the suitcases to find out

The local people
can benefit from these tourists. Many people get jobs
in the tourist industry to help their families have
a better life.
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"I could be a magician in the hotel, I've always
wanted to do magic tricks for people!"
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"How
many different jobs can you think of that local people
can do to earn a living?
Click on
these photos
for some answers".
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Click
help for some clues
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