Argumentative
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The document provides guidance for writing an argumentative essay on whether tourism has a positive or negative impact on the environment. It notes key points about taking a "for" or "against" position. It also suggests questions to consider for the "against" viewpoint and how non-environmental benefits like economic and cultural factors must be tied back to helping the environment. Outline structures are proposed for introductions depending on the stance. Potential topic arguments are listed for both the "for" and "against" positions as well.
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Argumentative
- 1. Argumentative Essay Points to note
- 2. Please pay attention to the key words in the topic! “Tourism has a negative impact on the environment” FOR = You AGREE that tourism has a negative impact on the environment” AGAINST = You think tourism has a positive effect on the environment
- 3. You can say other benefits, e.g. economic and cultural advantages, but … You MUST explain how these “non-environmental factors” contribute to (=beneficial to) the environment. E.g. Improved economy and more cultural interactions ? (must be about the environment !)
- 4. Ask yourselves these questions! (Against) How can money $$$ help protect the environment? economic If there are more tourists coming from different parts of the world, what can we learn from them? cultural Imagine most Hong Kong people have a good job and the economy becomes better, will they still exploit the land? economic
- 5. Good Work of our group FOR = Queenie AGAINST = Jason Fung
- 6. How to write the introduction? (Against: Tourism is good) Background information: About Tourism Nowadays, tourism is important to Hong Kong. It brings … … From my point of view, tourism is beneficial to …
- 7. How to write the introduction? (For: Tourism is bad) Background information: About Tourism Many people think that tourism is important to Hong Kong’s economy. It … Although it brings economic benefits, I believe that the cost we need to pay is even higher.
- 8. How to construct arguments? FOR AGAINST Traffic Congestion Deforestation and endangered wildlife Economic - improved Economic - jobs Cultural Pollution