IELTS Writing Topics: Tourism and Travel
Holidays, tourism impact, travel and heritage sites.
8 practice questions
Tourist Arrivals and Tourism's Share of GDP
The bar chart and line graph below show the number of international tourist arrivals in Country A and the share of its GDP that came from tourism between …
TourismHarbour Changes from 1980 to 2020
The maps below show a harbour town in 1980 and in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …
TourismIsland Resort Development
The maps below show an island in 2000 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at …
TourismLimiting Visitor Numbers at Popular Destinations
Mass tourism damages the natural environment and the local way of life in popular destinations, so governments should limit the number of visitors allowed to enter them. To …
TourismCruise Ships in Small Historic Ports
Large cruise ships increasingly dock at small historic towns, where thousands of passengers may spend only a few hours ashore. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Do the …
TourismLetter to a Cousin Recommending a Cycling Route
Your cousin is visiting your city for the first time next month, and they have told you that they love cycling. You have ridden one riverside route many …
TourismLetter to a Hotel About Building Noise
You are on a three-night stay at a hotel. On the first morning you were woken at 6 a.m. by noisy building work next to your room, and …
TourismHolidaying in One's Own Country
A growing number of people are choosing to spend their holidays in their own country rather than travelling abroad. Why are more people making this choice? Is holidaying …
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