Question
Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following:
-Make a contribution to the discussion in your own
-An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Doctor Achebe
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the choices travelers make for their accommodations. Many are now opting for privately owned residences over traditional hotels. This change is reshaping the travel industry and creating a competitive landscape between these two types of lodging. Do you think the increased competition between privately owned residences and traditional hotels is a positive trend? Why or why not?
Kelly
Yes, it benefits homeowners by providing them with an additional income stream. For travelers, it often means more affordable accommodation options. For instance, during my last vacation, I chose a privately owned residence and saved a significant amount compared to hotel prices. This trend enhances travel experiences while supporting local economies.
Paul
No, I don’t think it’s a positive trend. Staying in hotels offers more opportunities to meet new people and socialize. I stayed at a hotel last year and met other travelers during breakfast and in common areas. This aspect of hotel stays can enhance the travel experience by fostering new connections.
范文正文
I believe the coexistence of privately owned residences and hotels is largely beneficial because it caters to the distinct needs of travelers. Apart from what Kelly mentioned, another beauty of dwellingin local people’s homes is the unique experience it offers, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in local customs and practices.【非谓语动词作状语】 Many homeowners enjoy engaging in conversations with their guests, and some particularly hospitable ones may even provide free transportation, guided tours, and regional specialties—experiences I personally enjoyed during my travels in Europe several years ago. However, such interactions are rarely found in traditional hotels, where, unlike what Paul mentioned, the only person guests typically encounter is the front desk staff, whose primary responsibility is to collect visitors’ passports and facilitate check-in.【定语从句】 On the other hand, for those who prioritize sanitation and safety, staying in a hotel presents more advantages. Many chain hotels adhere to established standards for their interior decor and safety management, which can be challenging for local homeowners to replicate. These allow tourists to make choices that align with their individual preferences. Therefore, the availability of both privately owned accommodations and hotels is advantageous for travelers.
写作思路和特色
这是2024年7月24日上午场的托福学术讨论真题。教授问学生旅行时居住的民宿和传统酒店之间的竞争加剧是一个积极的趋势吗?为什么?Kelly认为民宿的出现能为房主提供额外的收入来源，造福房主，而且游客也能省钱。而Paul认为这不是积极的趋势，因为住在酒店可以提供更多机会结识新朋友和社交。
本文的观点是认为民宿和酒店之间的竞争带来了好处。文章整体结构采用了“总论点+解释1+举例+对比论证+解释2+总结”的形式。民宿与酒店的共存能满足不同需求的游客。除了Kelly说的住民宿能省钱外，对想收获独特住宿体验的游客来说，民宿是一个更好的选择。因为这让他们有机会感受当地风土人情。接下来，作者举了自己几年前在欧洲旅行时的经历作为例子：很多房东都乐于与游客聊天，甚至有些热情的房东会免费开车送游客去景点、当向导、赠送特产。然而，不同于Paul说的，住在酒店里只能接触到前台接待人员，他们通常只在办理入住时与游客有接触。而对于想要住得更卫生、更安全的游客来说，还是住酒店更好。很多连锁酒店的卫生、装修风格、安全标准都是统一的，民宿很难做到。因此，民宿和酒店的共存让游客有更多选择余地，对游客来说是好事。
用词用语整理
beauty n. 好东西，美好的事物，典型的例子
此处beauty可以用于替换advantage，表示优点。
其他表示“优点”的同义替换词有：
benefit, strong point, strength, upside, virtue, merit, plus
表示“缺点”的词有：
disadvantage, drawback, weak point, weakness, downside, defect, flaw, shortcoming, demerit
dwell in v. 居住
可以替换reside in / live in / inhabit，都表示“居住”。
local custom and practice n. 风土人情
hospitable adj. 友好的，好客的
specialty n. 地方特产
英式拼写为speciality，也是同样的意思。
prioritize v. 把......放在优先位置
sanitation n. 卫生设备
adhere to v. 遵守
interior decor n. 室内装饰
【非谓语动词作状语】
Apart from what Kelly mentioned, another beauty of dwelling in local people’s homes is the unique experience it offers, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in local customs and practices.
这句话的主句是“another beauty of dwelling in local people’s homes is the unique experience it offers”，提出了除Kelly提到的“省钱”以外的、住民宿的另一大好处，即能给游客带来独特的体验。后面的“allowing tourists to immerse themselves in local customs and practices”用非谓语动词作状语，写出了这种独特体验具体是什么。“allow”后面常接做一件事的结果或一件事的具体做法。
【定语从句】
However, such interactions are rarely found in traditional hotels, where, unlike what Paul mentioned, the only person guests typically encounter is the front desk staff, whose primary responsibility is to collect visitors’ passports and facilitate check-in.
这句话的主句是“such interactions are rarely found in traditional hotels”，写出住酒店很难得到与周围人交流的机会，这其实与Paul说的“住酒店能和其他客人交流”正好相反。在酒店里，客人往往只会跟酒店前台在入住时有短暂交流，之后就很少与其他住客有互动了。这句话中使用了两个定语从句，为“住酒店很少与他人有互动”提供了解释说明。
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