Compare and Contrast between having a vacation by the seaside and up on a mountain in Malaysia.

Introduction

People are always looking forward to their vacation period. The two most common places people choose for taking a
vacation in Malaysia are the beaches and the mountains. Both places similarly offer a variety of fun activities but
the mountains and the beaches are totally different in term of ______________, _____________ and
______________.

People are always looking forward to their vacation period. There are many options as to where to go. I think that the
two most common places people choose for taking a vacation are the beach and the mountain. Both places offer a
variety of fun activities. The beach offers activities that the mountain cannot offer and vice versa. The mountain and
the beach are similar in many ways but also totally differ in many aspects.

Work, study, money are resources of depression. We have to relax and take our time to enjoy our life. If we get bored
with the tourist attractions in town, it is time to go back to nature. The mountain and beach can be the best choices.
Both of them are beautiful. But, they give us different experience in our life depending very much on the
___________, ___________ and __________.

It is a fact that not all the people have the opportunity to go on vacation. The ones who have the facilities like to go out
of town once in a while in order to leave their worries behind. When we go on vacation, we have to decide the best
place to go according to what we have in mind. The mountains and beach are popular destination for people seeking
a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Block Organization in Four Paragraphs

I. Introduction: Get your reader's attention and state your purpose which is to discuss the
differences between vacationing in the mountains or at the beach.

II. Vacationing in the Mountains, (A) the climate, (B) the types of activities, and (C) the location.

III. Vacation at the Beach, (A) the climate, (B) the types of activities, and (C) the location.

IV. Conclusion: Summarize your ideas and leave the reader with a good impression.
A second way to organize this material is to discuss a particular point about vacationing in the mountains and then
immediately to discuss the same point about vacationing at the beach. This is called point-by-point or alternating
arrangement. An outline of this organization follows.

Point-by-Point Organization in Five Paragraphs

I. Introduction: Get your reader's attention and state your purpose which is to discuss three
differences between vacationing in the mountains or vacationing at the beach which are the
climate, the types of activities, and the location.

II. The first difference between vacationing at the beach or in the mountains is the climate.

III. The second difference between vacationing at the beach or in the mountains is the type of
activities.

IV. The third difference between vacationing at the beach or in the mountains is the location.

V. Conclusion: Summarize your ideas and leave the reader with a good impression.

At the Beach
1. Weather : Hot and fun - people - dislike cold weather - best choice - beach - warm sea water and hot
temperature - suntanned

2. The types of activities on the beach

 Sand Sculpturing -Make sculptures out of sand. Build sand castles, skyscrapers, villages, replicas of animals,
people and more. Bring sand shovels, buckets and small plastic toys such as a garden rake or spoons
 Beach Volleyball is a classic beach game where you will get some exercise and have fun at the same time.
 Tug-of-War - Play beach tug-of-war and afterward that, have fun washing off the sand by taking a dive or
splashing around in the ocean.
 Seashell Hunt (for keepsakes) - Challenge everyone to a seashell hunt. See who can collect the most seashells
during a set amount of time.
 Swim, snorkeling, play beach volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes.
 Lie in the sand to get tan
3. Great for surfing and other water sports/activities
3. Location – any coastal sites that are beautiful with vast long sandy beach.
4. Scenery at the beach
 The beach was quiet except for the soft crash of waves against the sand and the faint call of hungry seagulls.
 You can feel the sun shining down on me, the sand beneath my toes, the tides coming in and out
 The sunlight glittering on every grain of sand, the beach idyllic, white and fresh. The beautiful, big blue
ocean's waves are crashing against the rocks
 The warm, golden sand runs between your toes with the gentle breeze.
 You find gorgeous, shiny shells that have been washed into the shore by the rippling of the water.
In the Mountain
Weather: cold weather, cool breeze
Activities:
- walk up mountains - experiences cold winds - Experience a bird's eye view of the rainforest
– swim in clean chilly waterfall pools , and enjoy natural surroundings and fresh air
- Nature lover - go jungle walking/ walk in a lush rainforest - look out for unusual birds, shy animals and
exotic insects.
- Experience the biodiversity of Malaysia's forests - there are different species of trees and plant life
- Rock climbing - to climb mountains that have limestone, sandstones and granite outcrops
- Landscape Photography and Birding - observing and capturing in camera or video the many different
species of birds are almost always worth the climbing efforts.
Location: mountain vacation sites where people can go and have fun.
- Climbs with well-marked trails at some popular sites which are easily accessible to the public and guides
are usually not compulsory.
Scenery
- Spectacular against the skyline. From the top of a mountain (the summit or the peak), there are breathtaking view

Conclusion

It doesn’t matter what place a person decides to choose to go for vacation. The fun or relaxation is guaranteed.
Depending on what the person likes is where he or she will choose to spend his or her vacation.
As for me, the mountains would be my priority because the chirping of the birds and the sound of the waterfalls
are what I find relaxing and refreshing.

The mountains and beach are popular destination for people seeking a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life. Where we go on vacation, depends largely on what we have in mind. I preferably would go to the beach
as I prefer to suntan under the hot/scorching sun and sweat it out playing beach games. How relaxing that
would be!

In conclusion, going on a vacation is interesting and exciting. However, it all depends on what we are looking for. As
for me, I will definitely go to places that have milder weather as I love cool breezes and can never put up with
hot weather. So vacationing in the mountain is my choice.

In conclusion, although both places are interesting and exciting, I like the beach better than the mountains although
sometimes it is better to take a risk and try different places to enjoy. To me, the beach is a fun-filled day with activities
where I can really sweat it out and feel re-energized and refresh.
Compare and Contrast Essay

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