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MRS SMITH
Hello, Mrs Sutton. Come in. How are you settling in next door? Have all your things from Canada arrived yet? I thought I saw a removals van outside your house yesterday afternoon.

MRS SUTTON
Yes. They came yesterday. We spent all day yesterday arranging them. It's beginning to feel a bit more like home now.

MRS SMITH
That's good. Look, come in and sit down. Are you alright? You look a bit worried.

Well, I am a bit. I'm sorry to bother you so early, Mrs Smith, but I wonder if you could help me. Could you tell me how I can get hold of a doctor? Our daughter, Anna, isn't very well this morning and I may have to call somebody out. She keeps being sick and I am beginning to get a bit worried. I just don't know how the health system works here in England. All I know is that it's very different from ours back in Canada.

Well, I don't know really where to start. Let me think. Well, the first thing you have to do is find a family doctor - sometimes we call them general practitioners as well - and register with him or her. If you live here, you've got to be on a doctor's list. If you're not, things can be a bit difficult. Nobody will come out to you if you're not registered. Anyway, they work in things called practices. Sort of small groups of family doctors all working together in the same building. Now what you've got to do this morning is register with one of them.
There are two practices near here, so we're quite well off for doctors in this part of Manchester.
There's the Dean End Health Centre about ten minutes' walk away and there's another practice in South Hay. That's about five minutes away going towards the town centre. We're registered at the Dean End one, but they're both OK. There are about six doctors in our practice and four in the other. So ours is quite big in comparison. And the building and everything's a bit more modern. South Hay is a bit old-fashioned but the doctors are OK. Their only problem is that they don't have a proper appointment system. Sometimes you have to wait for ages there to see someone.
Anyway, you go to the receptionist in whichever health centre and ask her to register you with a doctor there. You have to fill in a form, but it doesn't take long. Ours is called Dr Jones and we've been going to him for years - ever since we moved here fifteen years ago. I wouldn't say he's brilliant but I suppose he's alright really. We're used to him now. They say he's very good with elderly people, but he does tend to get a bit impatient with children. Listen, the one who's supposed to be really good with small children is Dr Shaw. I've heard lots of people say that. She's young and she's got small children of her own. So you could try registering with her.
And if her list is full, I heard somebody say the other day that there's a really nice young doctor at South Hay, a Dr Williams. He holds special clinics for people with back trouble. But that's not really your problem, is it?

If you want a doctor to visit you at home, you have to ask for a home visit. You're supposed to do that before 10.30 in the morning, but obviously, if it's an emergency, you can phone at any time, night or day. It might not be your doctor that comes, though. It's quite often one of the other doctors in the practice. It doesn't really seem to make much difference.
Otherwise you make an appointment to see your doctor at the health centre. You usually get seen the same day. Not always of course, but usually, as I say. They hold surgeries between 9 and 11.30 every weekday, and from 4 to 6.30 Monday to Thursday. Saturdays are only for emergencies.
When the doctor sees you, he gives you a prescription. He writes what medication you need on it and you take it to a chemist's shop. There's one opposite the centre.
If it's for a child under 16, you don't have to pay. So if it's for Anna. there's no problem. The same thing goes if you're unemployed or retired, or if you're pregnant. Just as well because it's not cheap. You pay the same price for each item the doctor has prescribed. At the moment it's something like £5 per item. So you pay for the medication but the consultation with the doctor doesn't cost you anything. It's completely free as long as you're a resident here. You're going to be here for three years, aren't you? So there shouldn't be any question of you paying anything to see the doctor. So that's one less problem to worry about.
Look, Mrs Sutton. If you want, I'll sit with your daughter for half an hour if you want to go down to the health centre to register. It's no trouble really, don't worry.

MRS SUTTON
Are you sure you wouldn't mind? That would really help me a lot. I'll ask them if they can send someone round later to see Anna. I think I'll try the Dean End Centre.

MRS SMITH
Good idea. Don't worry about Anna.

MRS SUTTON
Right. I'll be back as soon as I can.

Questions 11-20

Section 2:
You are going to hear a conversation between two women about the health system in England.
First you have some time to look at Questions 11 to 17.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 17:

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

12 What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together? .................... .

Questions 13-18

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from .................... o'clock.

Question 20

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

The charge for one item of medication is about £ .................... .

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Currently, there is a problem of global pollution all over the world, which can destroy the ecology and, moreover, life on planet Earth. Many people are sure that our home world can no longer be saved, and it is urgently necessary to create technology for the resettlement of humanity to other star systems or planets. Other people believe that it is not necessary to do this and it is necessary to fight for the safety of life on Earth.
In my opinion, attempts to move to another planet are meaningless. Firstly, scientists will need decades of continuous research to create technologies that will save, feed and shelter 7 billion people, so society and governments will need to support the economy and ecology of the Earth for many more years anyway. Secondly, relocation to another planet will not save humanity from global problems: overpopulation, lack of resources, hunger and epidemics. These and other world conflicts will not disappear after the acquisition of a new planet.
But some people believe that evacuation from Earth and flight to other stars will help humanity to unite and forget wars and chauvinism.
Despite respect for the opponent's opinion, I cannot agree with him, because, for example, national and religious conflicts, although they will weaken due to the loss of former territories, will not disappear, but new ones will be added to them.
In conclusion, it should be said that environmental problems are a consequence of the crisis of human society itself. The same troubles will be on Mars, and on Aldebaran, and on Nibiru, until society changes itself.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization? Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?

Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

What are the pros and cons for children of watching television? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience .

In the future, it seems more difficult to live on Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching another planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?

Although more and more people read the news on the internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a large fortune?

Nowadays there are some people who have a considerable amount of money. It may seem that they are the happiest ones, but in fact being extremely rich has its drawbacks. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of having an enormous amount of money and draw a logical conclusion.

The two main advantages are comfortable travelling and the access to a high-quality medical treatment. Firstly, when one owns a fortune, he or she can afford visiting the most picturesque places in the world, going to famous museums, enjoying the rarest pieces of art such as portraits, sculpture or ceramics. In addition, rich people can even make a feature film about their travel and make some extra money from it. Secondly, big money allows to have the best possible medical treatment if some accident happens. Moreover, not only can one receive this treatment, but they also can “donate” it to whoever they wish. (great use of inversion!!!) It can be relatives or some stranger who needS an expensive surgery or something like that.

However, an abundance of money has some major disadvantages like paying bigger taxes and the necessity to be a highly responsible person. To start with, many countries oblige rich people to pay higher taxes which is slightly disappointing. To continue, big money requires special treatment and financial literacy, otherwise they fade away.

However, as it has already been mentioned, the proper management and careful spending give the opportunity to enjoy being well-off despite all the side effects of having big money.

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2. Some students suppose that it is better to attend university in or near their hometown. Others think that it is better to attend a university somewhere abroad. Discuss both views and express your opinion.

Nowadays almost every teenager goes to a university. Some people believe that it is more comfortable and enjoyable to study in a university near their hometown. However, there are some who believe that attending a university abroad is more beneficial.

I am absolutely convinced that studying nearby has lots of - too informal advantages. Firstly, staying in a hometown means that a person will get support from his or her relatives. A student will always have some food in the fridge and a possibility to get an advice from parents. Secondly, choosing a university in a hometown protects from some expenses. For example, a student do not - gr  need money for tickets from one town to another.

However, there is an opposite opinion which states that studying far away from home is a perfect idea. For example, attending a university somewhere abroad gives an opportunity to live without a parents` control. As a result, a student can go to sleep whenever he or she wants and eat unhealthily.

These words may sound reasonable, but they lack sufficient ground due to the idea, that without a parents` control a student may become absolutely disorganized. It is a common knowledge that teenagers that were grown in caring family will have troubles with looking after themselves and it often leads to problems in a university.

To sum up, the question of studying near or far away from THE hometown is controversial. However, I still hold my opinion and believe that staying at home is a better idea than attending a university somewhere abroad.

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Nowadays, globalization gives people the opportunity to choose ways to develop their education. Many potential applicants are sure that the only promising direction in Russia is moving to another country and studying at a local university. But - st some other students hold the opposite opinion and prefer to study in their own country.

(отчетливее делать красные строки!)  From my own point of view, studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. First of all, this is a great chance to build a career in foreign companies. Unfortunately, the Russian economy cannot compete with the economies of European countries, so the salary abroad is much higher. Moreover, studying at a European or AN American university will give a potential employee many advantages in hiring already in Russia. For example, graduating from an institute in another country will mean a high knowledge - gr of foreign languages and broad communicative abilities of a student compared to their Russian counterparts.

On the other hand, many applicants will prefer to study in their hometown in accordance with their beliefs. The key argument of these people is the constant support of their family, which will only happen if the student stays in his native area. In contrast, studying abroad, a young person will have to rely only on himself and his own skills. Despite respect for the opinion of the respondent, it is necessary to take into account that the support of parents and friends can be remote, for example, by mail, bank transfers or video calls. In addition to this, forced loneliness can give a student the opportunity to show his possibly best intellectual qualities: independence and determination.

To sum up, moving abroad for further education is a great step towards gaining financial and physical independence and independence - repetition, as well as developing valuable knowledge and skills.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?

Nowadays communication on the Internet is developing faster and faster, because in the modern world new technologies come out on top. So, this essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of this type of communication and it will help to understand which of them prevails.

As for the two main advantages of online communication, we can talk about the possibility to maintain communication with relatives from different countries and also make friends from different continents. Firstly, current trends are such that many people strive to go abroad to get a better job, salary, education. So, the possibilities of the Internet allow us to stay in touch with relatives and friends who have left the country in search of a better life. Secondly, there are many dating sites and social networks that help to meet interesting people from different parts of the world. Thus, a person can learn more about various cultures and mentalitetas - sp, practice foreign languages and even find his or her destiny.

However, online communication also has some major disadvantages like loss of soft-skills and deterioration of oral speech. Interaction on the Internet leads to distraction from real life, for example, people learn to work less offline in a team, solve conflicts and problems. So, this makes it difficult to acquire important skills for working in large companies and living in society. Moreover, a person may develop a language barrier, because online communicating, various dictionaries and translators can help to compose a thought correctly. In life, a person can simply get lost and will not be able to connect pairs of words.

To sum up, online communication has negative sides such as deterioration of speaking and soft skills. However, it helps to communicate with relatives who have left for another country, as well as make new friends. I believe that these benefits outweigh its drawbacks.

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Essay topic № 1

Andrey Yakuboy

24.03.2022

Andrey Yakuboy. Essay: topic № 1

There is an opinion that the Internet helps people be more united. However, others believe that the Internet promotes separation of people.

In my opinion, online technologies allows - gr people to be closer to each other. Firstly, thanks to the Internet, it is possible to communicate with people over the world without spending time and money on traveling. For example, we can talk to our friends in other countries, businessmen can easily interact with foreign colleagues without business trips. Secondly, in the online space people can share information more effectevely - sp, than through books, newspapers and journals. For example, scientists can publish their articles in their websites, information about local events is spread via social networks, etc. It results in people being more aware of each other and the world at all.

However, there is an opinion that the Internet disconnects people. It can be explained by the fact that nowadays, for many of them it is preferable to do something online than go out. As a result, people less communicate - word order face to face.

I cannot agree with this statement. People who have problems with communication skills have existed in all times. Before the advent of the Internet, such people had serious problems, as they cannot - gr interact with others without troubles. Nowadays, they can communicate with other people at least via the Internet. Besides, some people are simply too busy to interact with others face to face, so online technologies are savation - lex for them.

In conclusion, in spite of the opinion that the Internet makes people be alone, I am convinced that online technologies help them become clother - sp. We should use modern technologies to interact with each other and the world.

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https://www.english-exam.org/IELTS/docs/Reading/IELTS_Reading_3_Passage_3.htm

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TUTOR:

First of all I'd just like to say, Cristina and Ibrahim, that I really enjoyed watching your video about student life last week, and I could see that the rest of the group did too. You did really well, and I hope that you got a lot out of it. I'd like to use this tutorial as a feedback session, where you reflect on the experience of doing the project. So Cristina, I was wondering, what did you enjoy most about making the video?

CRISTINA:

I liked using the camera.

TUTOR:

Is it the first time you've operated one like that?

CRISTINA:

Yes, it is.

TUTOR:

Well the results were very good! Anything else?

CRISTINA:

I also enjoyed visiting one of the British students we filmed. I'd never been inside a British home before.

TUTOR:

OK Cristina, thanks. What about you, Ibrahim? What did you enjoy?

IBRAHIM:

Well for me it was a very good chance to get to know students who are on other courses, because everyone in our group is studying English, and we don't usually have much to do with the rest of the college.

TUTOR:

Yes, good. Do you think you'll maintain the contact now?

IBRAHIM:

I hope so. I've invited three of them to have dinner with me next week.

TUTOR:

Great! If you haven't decided what to make yet I can tell you they'll love trying Arab dishes. And of course, it's good for your English too. Cristina, what did you find? What was the most useful aspect of the project from the point of view of the English practice?

CRISTINA:

I think, when we were being shown how to edit the film, we had to follow the instructions. And that was very good practice for me. And I also learned some technical words that I hadn't heard before.

TUTOR:

What about you Ibrahim? What was the most useful for your English?

IBRAHIM:

It was listening to the British students, because they don't speak as slowly as most of the tutors on our course. I think they speak at natural speed, so it forces me to get used to it. And they use a lot of slang.

TUTOR:

So you learned some new words which will be useful?

IBRAHIM:

Yes.

TUTOR:

Good. I'm glad it helped. Well, we've talked a little bit about enjoyment, and about language practice. Were there any other benefits? What else did you feel you'd learnt from the project? Was it useful in other ways?

CRISTINA:

Yes, well firstly, I learned how to use a video camera. And also, I think I really learned a lot about working together with other people. I've never done anything with a group before, and we had to find ways of cooperating, erm, and compromising, and sometimes persuading people, when they don't agree with you.

TUTOR:

Yes, that is a very useful experience, I know.

TUTOR:

What about you, Ibrahim?

IBRAHIM:

Well, I think I learnt a lot about how important editing is. When you're filming you think that everything's going to be interesting, but in fact we cut around half of it in the end, and then it was much better.

TUTOR:

Good. Well, one last thing I'd like to ask. What mistakes do you think you, as a group that is, made? I mean, to put it another way, if you had to do it all over again, is there anything you'd do differently?

CRISTINA:

We didn't plan very well. For example, we didn't decide on dates when we'd complete each separate step of the project, and we should have agreed about that in the beginning, because we were always late with everything!

TUTOR:

Right. Anything else?

CRISTINA:

I think we should have tried to experiment more with the camera. I mean with angles, and the focus and that kind of thing.

TUTOR:

So you should have been more ambitious? Do you agree, Ibrahim?

IBRAHIM:

Not really. In fact, I think we were too ambitious. We were inexperienced, and we didn't have a lot of time, and we tried to do too much, to make a lone film. Next time I would make a shorter one and try to get quality better.

TUTOR:

Well, that's very interesting. Next semester we will anther video project - with a different content, of course - but you'll have an opportunity to put into practice what you've learnt this time. Do you have any ideas about...

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Nowadays most of the people communicate via Internet or phone calls, which makes lives easier, but it also has its own drawbacks. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of online communication and provide a logical conclusion.

Two main advantages of texting via Internet are possibility (gr - the) of calling person even if they are far away and the fact that it takes seconds to reach them. Firstly, person (gr - a) can send e-mail (gr - an) to another country or do an online meeting without any unnecessary difficulties. Secondly, it would not take as much time as if you had to meet in person. For example, if relatives live far away, it will not be difficult to contact them even for trifles. As a result, Internet makes it much easier to connect with people.

However, communication on the Internet has some major disadvantages like less time spend outside and bad health and eyesight. To begin with, with the help of the Internet, you can do almost everything and do not have to leave home, which leads to addiction in some people. Moreover, a lot of people give preference to a simple call instead of a meeting over a cup of coffee. In addition, spending a huge amount of time looking at the screen of your electronic device leads to poor health. For instance, in the modern world the majority of the population has vision problems, and even teenagers have back problems. Nevertheless, responsible behavior about your condition and being able to intelligently combine time spent on the phone and meetings with real people, can help with avoiding health problems.

To sum up, although online communication has certain negative effects, it can help people to connect from all over the world in a matter of moments. I am convinced that these benefits outweigh its drawbacks.

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1. Some people believe that the Internet has brought people closer together. Others disagree, claiming that the Internet has made people and communities more isolated. Discuss both views and express your opinion.

2. Some students suppose that it is better to attend university in or near their hometown. Others think that it is better to attend a university somewhere abroad. Discuss both views and express your opinion.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a large fortune?

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what is it

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1. How do people in your country feel about art?

2. Do people in your country prefer music over art?

3. What are some traditional art forms in your country?

4. How has art changed in the past few decades in your country?

5. Let’s move on from art in your country to art education. Do you think children should study art in school?

6. How can children benefit from learning about art?

7. Do you think the government should provide support for art and cultural activities?

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- revise the rules of essay writing, we will write the final essay (Рубежное эссе) on Thursday 24.03 at the lesson, so please be prepared
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- video about inversion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c06kgG1aiWI

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Recently tourism became (gr - tourism has become) one of the biggest sponsors of the national income for a significant number of countries, but it also has some side effects. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and draw a logical conclusion.

The two main advantages of tourism are money influx provided by travelers and a kind of a pr campaign unwittingly carried away (lex) by tourists. Firstly, tourists love visiting famous destinations since it is basically the main reason for travelling. Of course, they spend a lot of money on getting to the place and living nearby for a while. All that money adds up to an obedient part (lex) of national income which is obviously an advantage. Secondly, not only (gr-Do) people want to save memories of the trip in their mind, but also to share them with others. This is beneficial for both people and the country. And (log - don't start a sentence with and and but) here is why: people upload pieces of their impressions on social media attaching them to physically existing “memory wall” which they can return to any time they like. Talking about the country, it receives a nice pr campaign inevitably conducted by all the bloger-travellers (sp - blogger).

However, tourism has some pronounced disadvantages such as (gr - a) sizeable cost of maintaining all the attractions in a good condition and (the) necessity to restore some buildings damaged by tourists. To start with, it may seem that it is only necessary to keep an eye on these marvelous places only shortly before people come to watch them and to take photos, but in fact the government must not take their eyes off (the) ball and keep up the potential sources of income otherwise building them up from ashes may cost a fortune.  (log- the sentence is too long) Furthermore, there is always a high chance that the buildings will be damaged on purpose or unintentionally. As a result, the country has to splash out on covering these effects of tourism.

Nevertheless, competent management and proper distribution of money and people responsible for tourism industry can help solve these problems. To conclude, although tourism has some obvious disadvantages, it has extremely positive impact on overall country’s well-being. I believe that these benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks.

TR - 3/3
Log - 1/2 (incorrect usage of some linking devices and too long sentences)
Lex-1/2 (collocations)
Gr-1/2 (some grammatical inaccuracies. Please, check the rules of inversion)
Specific criteria - 1
7/10

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Nowadays, tourism is the main source of income for many countries, but it also results in some problems. In this essay, advantages and disadvantages of tourism will be considered.

The main two benifits (spelling) of tourism are replenishment of the state budget due to foreigners’ expenses and better reputation of the country. Firstly, tourists spend a lot of money on their vacations in other countries. These countries, for example, benifit (spelling) by providing hotels, unique excursions to local attractions, serving tourists in restaurants. All these things seriously improve (lex - not correct collocation) the economy of tourist places. Secondly, states that accept tourists are well-known in the world as good ones. Foreigners return from these countries and tell their friends and relatives about their trips, so more and more people want to visit tourist places. It can be not only tourism, but also business trips or even migration. It develops the economy of these states, as they get more money and probably more workers.

However, there are some issues connected with tourism. The major two ones are national and cultural conflicts and increasing in fraud. Different nationalities have different cultures, and there may be conflicts between foreigners caused by incompatibility of mentalities (lex- mindsets) in places with many tourists. It can result in increasing (in the increase in crime rate) the crime rate. Moreover, tourists always want to save as much money as possible. As a result, a lot of scammers appear to cheat them and earn money in an unfair way. It brings negative impressions about a country and can undermine the reputation. However, these problems may be solved by offering cultural guides to foreigners, as well as instructions on how to protect yourself from frauds. Besides, the police should work effectively.

In conclusion, in spite of some disadvantages of tourism, such as increasing (an increase in crime rate) the crime rate and fraud, there are many benifits (spelling) like the budget revenues and better country reputation. I believe that these advantages outweigh problems.

TR - 3/3
Log - 2/2
Lex-1/2 (REMEMBER the spelling of the word "BENEFITS")
Gr-1/2 - try to use more varied structures (add passive voice, conditionals, participles and so on)
Specific criteria - 1
7/10

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Currently (Nowadays) many national economies all over the world are dependent on tourism, as this business is very profitable. However, it is essential to organise the infrastructure in a way that will not bring any issues. So, this essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and it will help to understand which of them prevails.

As for the two main advantages of tourism, we can talk about the development of a business aimed at working with tourists, as well as about increasing jobs for local residents. Firstly, the high demand for tourists to visit a particular country leads to an undoubted increase in the services provided by travel agencies, hotels, souvenir shops, guides. It means that people spend more money on such services. Moreover, for transportation, cafes, shops, pharmacies. (log, gr - неполное предложение, нет подлежащего и сказуемого) As a result, it leads to the development of various forms of business and an increase in income. Secondly, the development of businesses and various companies to attract tourists leads to an increase in vacancies. An increase (lex-repetition. you can use "boost") in demand for workers leads to a decrease in the unemployment rate, which means an improvement in economic indicators at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels.

However, tourism also has some major disadvantages like the development of an illegal economy and the high expenses of maintaining a deteriorating environment. Сriminal problems manifest themselves, for example, in the robbery of rich tourists. Stolen goods are sold on (gr-at) "black markets". In addition, the environment is polluted by tourists who often do not litter (word order) in the woods and on the street, carelessly treating nature. Thus, states have to spend more money on solving emerging environmental problems.

To sum up, tourism has negative sides such as illegal business and environmental problems. However, it helps to develop the country's economy by attracting a huge number of tourists, to work with whom different areas of business with the provision of services cannot but develop. (log?) I believe that these benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks.

TR - 3/3
Log - 1/2
Lex-2/2
Gr-1/2
Specific criteria - 1/1
8/10

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Tourism in the modern world

Nowadays developing tourism is a popular way to get money for the country, but this choice has its drawbacks too. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and provide a logical conclusion.

The two main advantages of developing tourism are the increasing number of job openings for locals and good (gr - a good influence) influence on the economy. To begin with, because of developing tourism hundreds of locals can find a work. (lex - job) The more tourists come to the country, the more hotels, restaurants, guided tours and even souvenir shops are needed. It is a common knowledge that tourist in a new country has a lot of needs that should be satisfied by opening new organizations and hiring more workers. Moreover, the tourism improves all spheres of life in a country. Tourists (gr - tourists ARE) usually ready to pay for satisfying their needs more than locals. For example, cafes and souvenir shops near some tourist places are more expensive than in the sleeping areas. As a result, many organizations get more money and the economy of the country has its boost.

However, tourism also has some negative points like being harmful for historical places and developing of illegal activities. Firstly, many famous tourist places are ancient buildings or fragile statues. A lot of attention and touches can have a bad influence on their outlook. Secondly, a group of tourists attracts attention of some kind of cheaters and robbers. At least (log) a person can be fooled easily if he or she does not know the local language. However, the proper control by the government is able to minimize the risks.

To sum up, although tourism has its drawbacks like risks of destructions (gr - destruction) or increasing crime, it has a positive impact on the economy of the country and locals employment.  (gr - locals' employment) I am absolutely convinced that these benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks.

TR - 3/3
Log - 1/2
Lex-2/2
Gr-1/2
Specific criteria - 1
8/10

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Currently, (it's better to say "nowadays") the problem of tourism and the income that this type of recreation can give is very urgent. (log, is it really so urgent?) Many people believe that trips to their country by other people will give (lex-bring) a lot of money to their budget. But (log-don't start a sentence with but) some people are sure that tourism does more harm than good.

In my opinion, (it's not an opinion essay) a developed tourism industry is the most wonderful and honest way to enrich your region. First of all, the prepared infrastructure can attract many investors to this country. Anyone will want to give money to the place where he liked it. Moreover, the developed tourism industry will give (lex-bring) a lot of money to local souvenir sellers, (no comma before because) because everyone wants to buy a lot of memorabilia from their vacation.

However, some people disagree with this opinion. They think that a lot of extra people (lex), tourists, will litter a lot and the problem of environmental pollution will be very relevant (lex - relevant is very important). Solving this problem will cost the government too much.

Despite my respect for the opponent's opinion, I cannot agree with this. The problem of pollution can be solved by promoting cleanliness or high fines, many tourists will think twice before throwing out a piece of paper or a jar near the attraction.

Thus, tourism is a very promising branch of the economy, therefore in the modern world it is necessary to develop both tourism within Russia and abroad.

It's not an advantages/disadvantages essay

TR - 1
Log - 1 (because of content and incorrect usage of some linking devices)
Lex-2
Gr-2
Specific criteria - 1
7/10