- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- What is the most famous or iconic building or tourist attraction that you have visited? Was it as spectacular as you had hoped? Why?
- What is the most interesting place you have ever visited or the place you would most recommend visiting? What makes this place so remarkable?
- 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?
Question 1
The Empire State Building. I have been to the Empire State Building once. It is kind of a scam. It is so touristy that they charge 30$(3,000¥) just to take the elevator to the top of New York's tallest building. It's a nice view, but not worth it. You can go to the top of the Chrysler Building for free. It's New York's second-tallest building.Question 2
The Grand Canyon is the number 1 tourist attraction in the U.S.A. I have spent over three weeks hiking and camping in the Grand Canyon National Park. It's beautiful! We also took a rafting trip down the Colorado River when we were there. It's amazing to think about the power of one river and how it changed the landscape so dramatically.Question 3
Mt. Shigi. Horyuji Temple is the most famous tourist attraction in my area, but I prefer temples on top of mountains. The view of Nara below is beautiful, and at night when all of the candles are lit it is a truly spiritual place.Question 4
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. It was as spectacular as I had expected. Unfortunately, it recently suffered a major fire and was severely damaged.Question 5
Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A. I spent eight weeks hiking Glacier. I hiked north into Waterton National Park, Canada. It is the most beautiful landscape you could ever imagine. It is frequently voted as the most beautiful backpacking park in the world. You have to be careful, as there are many Grizzly Bears and Mountain Lions.Question 6
I think recently that the Dominican Republic has suffered a lot of negative publicity involving American tourists. 12 American tourists have died in the resort part of the Dominican in the last year. This has damaged a huge sector of tourism for the Dominican. Most of the deaths have been investigated and have been declared natural or accidental deaths.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| touristy | 観光客 |
| dramatically | 劇的に |
| frequently | 頻繁に |
| sector | セクタ |
I think Notre Dame will bounce back. They’ll no doubt rebuild using traditional methods and materials, much like old temples and castles here in Japan. At the very least, they’ll wallpaper over the burn marks and throw in an elevator, and it’ll end up being a plastic fantastic fusion of past and present like Osaka Castle.