SECTION 1
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Example The library re-opened last ……month……. |
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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 Tuesday – 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 |
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
Questions 11 and 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 and 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
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Location |
Main focus |
Other comments |
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Ireland and Italy |
general fitness |
● personally designed programme ● also reduces 18………….. |
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Greece |
19……………. control |
● includes exercise on the beach |
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Morocco |
Mountain biking |
● wide variety of levels ● one holiday that is specially designed for 20…………… |
SECTION 3
SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 26
Complete the flow-chart below
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26.
A patterns B names C sources D questions
E employees F solutions G headings H officials
STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
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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 27 – 30
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.
SECTION 4
SECTION 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 on birds
● 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………………
Part 1
1 travel / travel(l)ing
2 history
3 study
4 teenagers
5 kitchen
6 crime
7 appointment / booking
8 sugar
9 stamps
10 parking
Part 2
11&12 D, E
13&14 A, C
15 C
16 B
17 A
18 stress
19 weight
20 families
Part 3
21 C
22 E
23 H
24 B
25 A
26 F
27 A
28 C
29 B
30 B
Part 4
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)