Read the excerpt from “voluntourism: an opportunity too good to be true” and answer the question.
[3] proponents of the “volunteer plus travel” experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. with voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. for example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (schulten). or, they arrive to teach english but instead take selfies with the locals. one world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism “can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening” (carlos). the voluntour experience is a mirage. the voluntourist’s eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved.
[4] if you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. you can volunteer in your local community. give an hour every week to your town’s animal rescue. serve monthly dinners to the homeless. be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. in fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (michaels).
how does the speaker structure this part of the argument? match each sentence to its purpose.
one world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism “can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening” (carlos).
a) state the claim
if you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism.
b) provide examples that support the claim
serve monthly dinners to the homeless. be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor.
c) present a point to support the claim
studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health.
d) provide expert testimony to refute the counterclaim's point
in fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (michaels).
e) provide facts to support a point