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1. There are many iconic tourist attractions in the world, name one. Have you ever been there? If yes, how was it? Why? If no, would you like to go there? Why?
2. What is the most famous tourist attraction in your country? Have you ever been there? If yes, how was it? Why? If no, would you like to go there? Why?
3. What would you recommend visiting in the area or region where you live? Tell me 2 things you know about that place that make it interesting or unique.
4. What is the most famous or iconic building or tourist attraction that you have visited? Was it as spectacular as you had hoped? Why?
5. What is the most interesting place you have ever visited or the place you would most recommend visiting? What makes this place so remarkable?
6. There are many places both domestically and internationally that have suffered from being too popular with tourists. Some places, such as Boracay and Komodo Island, have been forced to prohibit or restrict visitors. Tell us about somewhere that has both suffered and benefited from tourism. What happened?

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Question 1

My iconic tourist attraction is Teotihucan in Mexico. I have been there and it is an amazing place. When I went you could climb to the top of the pyramids. The view was spectacular and the height of the pyramids and the amount of work to make a structure that huge so long ago was astounding.

Question 2

I think the most famous tourist attraction in New Zealand is the nature at Fiordland National Park. It is close to my home town so I have been there half a dozen times.

Question 3

In my home town called Invercargill, the two unique things to see are the Southern Aurora which is around March to May or August to September. The other is to go to a farm to see hundreds of sheep and maybe a shearing show.

Question 4

I think there are three iconic buildings that I have visited. One was the Houses of Parliament and surrounding buildings in London which were really amazing. I loved the way they looked. The second was the Eiffel Tower in Paris which was a little ugly up close but unique at a distance. The third was the Kremlin which was very interesting due to the history and the uniqueness of the buildings there.

Question 5

I think Teotihucan. In addition to my answer to Question 1, the Mexican people are really great, the food is amazing, and the weather is fantastic.

Question 6

A place which has suffered is Kyoto. There are so many tourists nowadays that it takes away the traditional charm of the buildings. The atmosphere has also changed with the massive increase in tourists. I have never been to Las Vegas, but I remember hearing somewhere that it has benefited massively from tourists as it is a town in the middle of the desert.

Tough Vocabulary

- English -	- Japanese -
spectacular	華々しい
astounding	素晴らしい
shearing	剪断