Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите свое мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.
Comment on one of the following statements.
1. The best holidays and weekends are with national traditions.
2. Some people think boys and girls should study separately at different schools. Others think that they should be taught together.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position
In the contemprorary society holidays and festivals are becoming less "traditionalized". That is why a lot of people have started forgetting their local culture. While some people think that it is evidence of globalization. I think that it is a craze sweeping across the developing countries.
Firstly, to see the difference between traditional and modern festivals, consider St. Patrick's festival, which is conducted mainly in Ireland, and the Loud Music Festival. I think that Irish festival is better, because the national idea unites people in the country and makes them stronger. Also, national traditions and customs usually reflect the history of the nation. And finally, it will be very interesting to imbibe local cultural traditions for tourists.
However, there are still people who think that festivals and holidays should be more "internationalized". That's why they claim that the local customs can be highly detrimental for the foreign people. I cast doubt on this point of view, because I think that different culture can't diminish the sense of holiday. Also, I believe that these festivals can be one of the ways of reaching tolerance.
At the end of my essay I want to mention that despite being traditional they bring more benefits for tourists than harm. And also they get an educational meaning.