问答题 The "golden week" holiday has been popular among most of people since it was implemented. However, some experts point out when too many people visit a scenic spot at a time, it's harmful not only to the protection of the scenic spot, but also to the convenience of visitors. What is your opinion7 Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
The Major Advantage/Disadvantage of "Golden Week" Holiday

You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.


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The Major Disadvantages of“Golden Week”Holiday

Travelling during the supposed "golden week" holiday has already become an indispensable part of our recreational activities. However, nowadays a hot debate about the feasibility of "golden week" holiday system is sparked off as well. Despite its apparent benefits of spurring the domestic demands and adding fuel to the thriving service industries, some innate failings of the lengthy holidays convinced me that we should think twice about continuing to implement the system.
To begin with, the travel craze brought about by the "golden-week" holiday puts a heavy burden on the traffic system, causing serious traffic jams and adding greatly to air pollution. A large number of people flood scenic spots, jam railway stations and airports, resulting in pervasive over-crowdedness, vehicle exhaust and safety problems even. Those who are in favor of the "golden week" holiday can not deny all these failings.
In addition, these golden weeks have disrupted people's regular schedule of 5-day weekly. The holiday is increasingly impeding commerce and international trade when it gives a boost to tourism, as many key government agencies, especially those related to customs, tax/tariff collection, and legal affairs, are shut down for seven days.
In conclusion, I believe its disadvantages far outweigh its advantages. These days off should be spread out to other traditional holidays including Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Qingming Festival.
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