Question

In your written report, you will find the following language useful when describing trends and changes.

There has been a	sharp fall in...	When making projections
... has dropped sharply gradually declined risen steadily risen steeply	- gradual decline steady rise steep rise	- It is - forecast projected - that approx...
... has levelled off at ... *when expressing probability It is probable that most likely The probability is that ...		I would predict that approx...
		Present trends indicate that approx...
		... is - forecast projected - to reach approx ...in...
		when making recommendations
		- I - recommend urge propose -that...
		- It is - proposed recommended - that... - My - recommendation proposal - is that ...

Answer 1

Describing Trends and Changes

• There has been a sharp fall in the number of domestic tourists.
• There has been a gradual decline in foreign tourists.
• There has been a steady rise in eco-tourism.
• There has been a steep rise in adventure tourism.
• The number of visitors has dropped sharply since 2022.
• Tourist arrivals have gradually declined over the past five years.
• The number of tourists has risen steadily since 2020.
• Tourist arrivals have risen steeply in recent years.
• The number of tourists has levelled off at about 2 million per year.

Making Projections

• It is forecast that tourism will increase in the next ten years.
• It is projected that approximately 8 million tourists will visit Palwal Pradesh by 2036.
• I would predict that approximately 70% of tourists will be domestic visitors.
• Present trends indicate that approximately 10 million tourists will visit the state in the next decade.
• Tourist numbers are forecast to reach approximately 12 million by 2036.

Making Recommendations

• I recommend improving transport facilities.
• I urge that more tourist attractions be developed.
• I propose promoting eco-tourism and cultural tourism.
• It is recommended that better accommodation be provided.
• My recommendation is that the government should invest in tourism infrastructure.
• The proposal is that more awareness campaigns should be organised.

Expressing Probability

• Tourism revenue will probably increase.
• The probability is that more international tourists will visit the state.
• It is proposed that new tourist destinations be developed.
• The state will most likely attract more visitors in the future.