[Hung K] Writing Practice Test 477668

The line graphs illustrates the quantities of foreign students and local students enrolling in Australian universities over a course of 10 years.

As can be seen, the figure of both overseas students and local students increased significantly, with the fastest increase is belonged to overseas students which is approximately 200 percent.

The figure of overseas students total enrolment has risen from about 20000 to 80000 for 10 years(2001 to 2010). But the total enrolments were in thousands and lot less than the local students, where they gradually increased from 400000 to 600000 in the span of 7 years and later the total enrolments remained steady for the next three years.In commencing enrolments of the overseas students was more stable than the local students commencing enrolments. In overseas students commencing enrolment, the number of enrolments gradually increased from below 20000 to 40000 in just 10 years and remained stable in 2009 to 2010 with slight increase. But in local students commencing enrolments, There were so many variations, in the first two years, they gradually increased from below 200000 to above 200000, but later they dropped below 200000 and attained 200000 again in 2007. Then, it slightly had an increase above 200000 and again fell into the 200000 mark in 2010.

International sporting events have become increasingly common in recent decades. While some people reckon that host countries might have to deal with a sudden surge in crime or involve themselves in an exhausting preparation process, more importantly I believe they can take the opportunity to boost tourism.

To begin with, although events such as these are a great opportunity for countries to gain global exposure, there are present significant challenges. Firstly, records have shown that there is a twofold increase in crimes such as prostitution and petty theft when a country organises an event such as the World Cup or the Olympics. Furthermore, the process of preparing for these events is often demanding. For the World Cup 2014, it took Brazil five years to revitalise its cities and construct various facilities including stadiums and indoor athletics arenas to meet the world-class standard set by FIFA.

On the other hand, I am of the opinion that international sporting games can potentially stimulate the tourism sector. By being the host, a country is able to attract a large array of athletes and their supporters from all around the world. This sudden increase in visitors will likely proliferate the sales of products and services such as accommodation and transportation within the period of the events. In the longer term, it is a great chance for the host nations to promote their culture on a global stage. For example, since the pictures of beautifully garnished Vietnamese dishes made headlines during the SEA Games in 2003, Vietnam has been branded as the “Kitchen of the world” and a must visit destination for global food lovers. This obviously does wonders for the Vietnamese economy.

In conclusion, although sports events come at the expense of a few immediate problems, the benefits of boosted gross sales and cultural promotion are of greater significance. In my opinion, host nations can also consider the option of sharing an event with a neighboring country to spread the risk and still enjoy the lucrative long-term benefits.