2017年1月6日金曜日

Pre-TOEFL writing, A one-day tour itinerary in Japan for a foreign visitor

Lesson 37  Writing Topic
A foreigner has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons ad details to support your choice.

Let’s Think
To put yourself in someone’s shoes may be one way to start working on this topic. If you were the foreigner, who has only one day to spend in your country, what would you like to do?
                    
Words and Expressions related to Travel
Attractions
1.    To travel around/ take a trip to/ have a tour in the area would be fun/memorable/exciting.
2.    The scenery/building/structure/memorial is beautiful/magnificent/stunning.
3.    Most inbound travelers hope to see something traditional in the country they are visiting.
4.    Tourists can join a tea ceremony/wear kimono/take a cruise/interact with the local people there.
5.    Many visitors take snap shots in front of the statue.
6.    The place is famous for old temples and shrines.
7.    There are many souvenir/gift shops near the gate.
8.    The person might want to enjoy local specialties and delicacies.
9.    Box(ed) lunch with local flavor is sold at big train stations
10.  The area is full of duty-free shops that cater to people who come here for shopping spree.
11.  The business districts have spectacular buildings.
Transportation, accommodation, services and prices
12.  The Japanese tourism industry provides good services.
13.  Deregulation has made it easier for tourists to find cheap accommodations.
14.  Transportation expenses are not high.
15.  It takes less than one hour to get there by train.
16.  The railways in Japan are punctual.
17.  People are proud of their hospitality.
18.  Prices are high in general in Tokyo.
Destinations
19.  Kyoto is the most famous old capital in Japan.
20.  The itinerary can include many kinds of locations if the person choses Tokyo.
21.  Akihabara is the biggest electronics quarter in Tokyo.
22.  Harajuku is a popular sight-seeing spot among young travelers in Japan.
23.  A huge statue of Buddha is in Kamakura, which was once a political center of warlords.
24.  A wonderful snow festival is held in Sapporo in winter.
25.  Okinawa has many beautiful beaches and distinct culture.
                                                                                                                                               
Sample Essay Structure
Introduction = OutlineI would recommend that the person visit Tokyo for a one-day trip in Japan.
Point 1The person can enjoy both the old and new aspects of Japan in Tokyo.  e.g. Asakusa and Shibuya
Point 2It is convenient to wonder around Tokyo mainly because of the good transportation system.
Point 3It is also possible to experience the daily lives of Japanese people if you walk down the back alleys in most towns in Tokyo.
Conclusion = Wrap-upUnder the condition of the time constraint, choosing a Tokyo tour is a safe bet.

Your Sample Essay Structure
Introduction = Outline

Point 1           
                             
Point 2
                     
Point 3

Conclusion = Wrap-up


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