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Your Town, The Next Tourist Paradise?

Tourism Hits Your Town

The town council has decided that the city is in desperate need of an economic boost. They believe that by making the city more attractive to tourists they will be able to achieve their aims.

You are representatives of rival companies who are looking to gain the contract for this re-development from the council. I want you to give a detailed presentation explaining why your company is the best one for the job. Your aim is to convince the representative of the council that your company offers the best solution.

Points to consider

  • Think of a name for your company.

  • Preparation, what has your company done so far i.e. raised money, support (present perfect)

  • Plans that are in progress. Who you have been talking to, what you have been trying to do, what you have been building, etc. (present perfect continuous)

  • Explain the problems that have existed within your town up to this point in time. i.e. life in your town has been boring for too may years and needs a change, or that too many people are unemployed and need to find work. (second conditional)

  • Finally, conclude your presentation with a short account that sells your company to the council.

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