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SECTION 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 .

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