问答题

Will culture be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the proponents" and opponents" opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and then give your view on the issue.
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Food, festivals, costumes and other noticeable ele- ments of a culture are highlighted to entertain tourists. Tourists show no respect to the locals and may cause damage to the unique nature of a culture. Cultural commercialization has made the sacred el- ements of a culture commonplace and tourists are en- couraged to attach little importance to a unique tradi- tion, which cannot be found elsewhere. Too much tourism may harm the quality of the tradition and heritage of a place. Due to the unplanned and mis- managed growth of cultural tourism, an ever-booming place might gradually become the victim of its own suc- cess. By and by,the unique culture of that place may lose its attractiveness, which can eventually lead to decline and fall of its cultural identity.

Providing economic incentives for cultural preservation is unarguably one of the main con- tributions of tourism. To many tourists, culture and history are their first consideration when choosing a destination. Their mindset has been adopted by many tourism sites and their money has been subsequently used on cultural pro- tection, including the maintenance of key his- torical sites. Tourism can make an indigenous culture known to the world and rally support worldwide to protect it. Needless to say, tourism adds value to a scenic spot by serving as a driving force in boosting that place"s economy.