PART 1 – Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Example: – The library re-opened last __month__ |
The library now has • a seating area with magazines • an expanded section for books on 1 _____________ • a new section on local 2 ____________ • a community room for meetings (also possible to 3 _________ there) • a new section of books for 4 __________ For younger children • the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your 5 ________ • Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays For adults • this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real 6 _________ • IT support is available on Tuesdays – no 7 ___________ is necessary • free check of blood 8 __________ and cholesterol levels (over 60s only) Other information • the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and 9 __________ • evenings and weekends: free 10 _____________ is available |
PART 2 – Questions 11-20
Questions 11-12
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?
- A. 16-30 years
- B. 31-42 years
- C. 43-54 years
- D. 55-64 years
- E. over 65 years
Questions 13-14
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?
- A. Clients make new friends.
- B. Clients learn a useful skill.
- C. Clients learn about a different culture.
- D. Clients are excited by the risk involved.
- E. Clients find them good value for money.
Questions 15-17
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15. How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?
- A by adding to the number of locations
- B by increasing the range of levels
- C by employing more teachers
16. Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?
- A They only use organic foods.
- B They have an international focus.
- C They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.
17. What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?
- A Clients receive individual tuition.
- B The tutors are also trained guides.
- C Advice is given on selling photographs.
Questions 18-20
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Fitness Holidays | ||
Location | Main focus | Other comments |
Ireland and Italy | general fitness | • personally designed programme • also reduces 18 ________ |
Greece | 19________ control | • includes exercise on the beach |
Morocco | mountain biking | • wide variety of levels • one holiday that is specially designed for 20 __________ |
PART 3 – Questions 21-30
Questions 21-26
Complete the flow-chart below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H.
A | patterns | B | names | C | sources | D | questions |
E | employees | F | solutions | G | headings | H | officials |
STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
RESEARCH Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also 21_______ Identify a problem or need Select interviewees – these may be site 22 _________, visitors or city 23__________ Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics. Check whether 24_________ of interviewees can be used |
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ANALYSIS Select relevant information and try to identify 25 _________ Decide on the best form of visuals |
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WRITING THE CASE STUDY Give some background before writing the main sections Do NOT end with 26 ____________ |
Questions 7-10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
The Horton Castle site
27. Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
- A the publicity is poor.
- B it is difficult to get to.
- C there is little there of interest.
28. Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
- A covering the investment costs.
- B finding a big enough space for it.
- C dealing with planning restrictions.
29. What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
- A There is a lot of unemployment.
- B There are few people of working age.
- C There are opportunities for skilled workers.
30. According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
- A insist visitors have a guide.
- B make visitors keep to the paths.
- C limit visitor numbers.
PART 4 – Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The effects of environmental change on birds |
Mercury (Hg) • Highly toxic • Released into the atmosphere from coal • In water it may be consumed by fish • It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on 31 _________ |
Research on effects of mercury or binds • Claire Varian-Ramos is investigating – the effects on birds’ 32 _________ or mental processes, e.g. memory – the effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird’s 33 _________) • Findings: – songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less 34 ___________ – this may have a negative effect on birds’ 35 _________ • Lab-based studies: – allow more 36 ___________ for the experimenter |
Implications for humans • Migrating birds such as 37 __________ containing mercury may be eaten by humans • Mercury also causes problems in learning 38 ___________ • Mercury in a mother’s body from 39 ________ may affect the unborn child • New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy 40 ________ |
Answers
1. travel/travel(l)ing
2. history
3. study
4. teenagers
5. kitchen
6. crime
7. appointment/ booking
8. sugar
9. stamps
10. parking
11 & 12. IN EITHER ORDER
D, E
13 & 14. IN EITHER ORDER
A, C
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. stress
19. weight
20. families
21. C
22. E
23. H
24. B
25. A
26. F
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. insects
32. behaviour/behavior
33. father
34. complex/complicated
35. reproduction/ breeding
36. control
37. duck(s)
38 .language
39. food
40. cost(s)/price(s)/bill(s)