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47:有趣的著名城市1. What advantages do cities gain from having many tourists?I think the main benefit of tourism for any city is to the economy. Cities which attract a large number of tourists receive a huge revenue boost in many sectors, particularly in the transport, retail and hospitality industries. Tourists are more liberal with their spending habits compared to local inhabitants and many cities rely heavily on the money they can make from domestic and international tourists to survive. Tourists typically stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, utilize private and public transport and many spend exorbitant amounts of money on luxury goods and souvenirs that they may not be available to buy in their home cities or countries. Aside from the economic benefits, having a regular flow of tourists creates a more international,multicultural atmosphere for any city which can also have positive consequences. It can help to attract investment from a wide range of countries, educate local people and promote tolerance and understanding between people of a variety of racial, social and cultural backgrounds.2. What kinds of things do tourists like to do in cities?I think it depends on age. Tourists of different ages do completely different things in the city. Older generations, like my parents, tend to visit the famous local scenic spots, such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai or the Forbidden City in Beijing - and, they must have their picture taken with those landmarks! However, younger generations may consider it as a boring way to travel. Finding a comfortable hotel in a new city is the first step to a perfect trip, and of course the most important thing is to taste the popular local food. They usually like internet-famous food or business centers.Apart from amusement parks, we are usually not interested in some of the more traditional attractions.3. What are the drawbacks for residents living in cities that attract many tourists?Though tourism brings many benefits to cities, there are definitely some drawbacks, especially for local citizens. During peak tourist season, cities popular with tourists get far busier than they usually are. Public places can quickly become overcrowded,increased traffic causes major congestion and longer commutes for workers, finding parking can become extremely time consuming and public transport networks struggle to cope with higher numbers of passengers. Furthermore, cities popular with tourists unfortunately tend to attract criminals such as scammers and pickpockets. This can have a negative effect on the image of a city and puts added pressure on the police to ensure laws are upheld and citizens remain safe. Another byproduct of tourism is the cost of living. Tourism drives up prices to such an extent that many locals are no longer able to afford to live in the places they were born. They have little choice but to move out of the cities into more suburban areas where house prices,public services and essential items are more reasonably priced.4. Why do many young people feel connected to urban life?There is a wide variety of reasons that young people are increasingly attracted to city life. Arguably the most important is to do with career opportunities. Compared to rural areas,cities have much greater job prospects for young, educated people. The vast majority of large, famous and reputable companies in every industry are located in or near to cities, so living too far from these cities can make it almost impossible to get a good job with such a company. Additionally, cities typically offer young people far greater social and recreational opportunities and a higher overall standard of living. There are more things to do to occupy your free time, from visiting museums and art galleries and eating international cuisine to meeting people from all over the world, starting new hobbies and joining an almost limitless variety of clubs,organizations and societies. Public services are more widely available and the standard of healthcare, education and public transport is often much higher than in the countryside.编辑：Moon▼IDE英创教育