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Q1.

1. H

2. K

3. A

4. F

5. N

6. G

7. B

8. E

Q2.

a) Sydney Opera House - Cultural tourists, Special interest tourists

b) Vatican City - Religious tourists, Cultural tourists, Special interest tourists

c) Niagara Falls - Adventure tourists, Eco- tourists

d) Venice - Cultural tourists, Special interest tourists

e) Colosseum - Cultural tourists, Special interest tourists

f) Uluru - Eco-tourists, Cultural tourists

Q3. A tourist attraction is any place or event that tourists like to visit. An icon is a tourist attraction which is world famous and has come to represent or be symbolic of the city or country in which it is found. Q4. One of the results of global warming is rising sea levels. Venice is built entirely on channels which rise and fall according to the tides and sea levels. And changes in the levels affect the city. Rising sea levels will result in some parts of Venice being permanently submerged. Eventually, global warming could result in the drowning of the whole city of Venice.

Q5.

According to the Hague Convention of 1954, cultural heritage sites such as the Vatican City are safeguarded in case of armed conflict, and will not be destroyed or attacked.

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Q1.

1. F 5. A

2. H 6. N

3. C 7. O

4. M 8. B

Q2.

a) The Black Forest - Eco-tourist, Special interest tourist, Leisure touristy

b) The Parthenon - Special interest tourist, Leisure tourist

c) The Dome of the Rock - Religious tourists, Special interest tourist

d) The Wailing Wall - Special interest tourist, Religious tourist

e) The Taj Mahal - Special interest tourist

f) The Pyramids of Giza - Leisure tourist, Special interest tourist

Q3.

Three architectural styles found in World Heritage Sites, and one example (site) of each: (Any 3)

• The Brandenburg Gate at the Berlin Wall/ - Berlin's Classic age architecture.

• The Great Wall of China - ancient Chinese architecture

• The Dome of the Rock- medieval Byzantine architecture

• The Parthenon - Doric-style

Q4.

The following should be included in the list provided: (Any 4)

• Dress appropriately.

• Do not flash cameras while people are worshipping.

• Move around respectfully and silently. Try to make as little noise as possible.

• Expect to go through security and have your bags checked.

• Be prepared to leave all your personal belongings outside if asked to.

Q5. A. What to see and do: Walk along the wall, which is around five meters wide, although the width varies according to the terrain. Depending on which part of the wall you are walking on, you might find any of the following: fortressed towns, castles, temples, military bases, mountain passes, stronghold cities, city walls, watch towers, wall towers and furnace mounds. B. How much time will you spend? This will depend on how much you want to see. You can go on a day tour, or for a much longer tour with camping or sleeping in the fortress air military bases. (Learners will have individual responses according to the type of Great Wall experience they decide upon.) C. What to wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes. Clothing will depend on the weather. (Learners must compile their own appropriate lists.) D. What to take: Food, water, sleeping bag, torch, extra clothes, etc. (Learners will have individual responses, which must be realistic. The list will depend on the length of the trip.)

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Q1. A. To regulate the number of climbers to preserve the environment B. Clean the mountain, repair the trails, and upgrade the huts, fund rescue operations, fire-fighting (any 4 logical reasons). Q2. • It is an important archaeological site of the pre-Hispanic city of

Chichen Itza, built by the Mayan civilization. • It provides information on the Mayan culture, which is now described

as a lost civilization • The city of Chichen Itza was the main ceremonial centre of the Maya. • It is over 1500 years old • The site has many different architectural styles

Q3. Any three of the following.

• Weather, natural disasters, urban outpouring and war.

Q4.

A. (Any three) Ski, snow and snow biking at Swiss Ski: and snowboard schools.

B. (Any three) Bike tours, alpine climbing, hiking trails, and cable car trips to view the scenery.

Q5. A. Wonderful climate, 300 days of sunshine a year B. City Attraction • Nice fine architecture, excellent art galleries and a beautiful promenade • Antibes The yacht capital of the world, which offers the largest annual hunting show in the world. Picasso Museum. Antibes also hosts one of the largest antique exhibitions in Europe every spring. • Monaco The historic old fortified town of Monte Carlo, with the Prince Palace, the Church and the Oceanographic Museum. • Cannes • The annual International Film Festival

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Q2. 2.1 J 2.12 A 2.2 N 2.13 F 2.3 0 2.14 E 2.4 Q 2.15 B 2.5 U 2.16 D 2.6 M 2.17 C 2.7 R 2.18 G 2.8 K 2.19 P 2.9 T 2.20 I 2.10 S 2.21 L

2.11 H

Q3. World Heritage Sites

• Taj Mahal

• Statue of Liberty

• Sydney Opera House

• Colosseum

• The great pyramids of Giza

• Machu Picchu

• The Kremlin

Q4. Tourist profiles • Taj Mahal - Religious tourist, Special tourist

interested, Cultural tourist • Statue of Liberty - Special Interested Tourist,

Cultural Tourist • Sydney Opera House - Cultural tourist • Colosseum - Adventure tourist, Cultural tourist • The great pyramids of Giza - Adventure tourism,

Cultural tourist, Eco-tourist, Special interest tourist

• Machu Picchu - Adventure tourist, Cultural tourist, Eco-tourist, Special interest tourist

• The Kremlin - Cultural Tourism, Special Interested Tourist

Q5.

• Adventure tourists want new and exciting experiences. They also look for excitement in the destinations they choose.

• Bullfighting gives the tourist the opportunity to see an exciting and unique event. In some places tourists can also run with the bulls.

• The Grand Canyon is spectacular to see and offers visitors the opportunity to walk, camp, and take outstanding photos.

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Answers Q1. a) The fact that tourists can get a memento of their visit helps to provide a positive

experience for the visitor The memento feature can be used locally and internationally as a marketing tool. b) • Sustainable and responsible management plans • Efficiency and ethical behaviour of staff and managements • Safety and crime prevention • General appearance and upkeep of the attraction • Considering the needs of people with disabilities^ • Providing universal access (Any 2) c) The results may include for following for Table Mountain as an attraction: • The visitor numbers will increase. • There will be repeat visitors. J • More money than expected will be made. • There will be a positive impact on the local community and environment. (Any 2)