CAPITULO I CALIFICACIÓN PORMENORIZADA
SECCION 2 RÉGIMEN DE EDIFICACIÓN Y USO DE LA CALIFICACIÓN PORMENORIZADA
These days, almost everyone uses the internet to research holidays and gather information. People also book flights, car rental and excursions and make hotel and restaurant reservations online. E-ticketing allows reservations to be made over the telephone or internet. Customers are issued with a reference number (and sometimes a bar code) and relevant details of their booking via email or SMS. This information is then used to access the booking stored on a computer. A good website should allow people to contact a company to provide feedback or ask questions. This is one way that companies can collect market research. Websites and media, such as television, radio and press, are also good ways to advertise holidays to large numbers of potential
tourists. Websites such as caribbeantravel.com
promote regional integration by marketing the whole of the Caribbean. With so much competition from different tour operators, it is important for companies to have an attractive, functional and up-to-date website. Information should be communicated using photos as well as text. See the sample website opposite.
Test Yourself:
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Why might the internet be an attractive way for people to research their holiday destinations?2.
What are the benefits of communicating via the internet for the tourist industry? Are there any drawbacks?Reviewed Revised Mastered
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My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. The hotel was clean and the staff friendly. However, there were no refreshments in the room and our fridge was out of order. The rooftop breakfast was very pleasant. Great location within walking distance of all amenities and nightlife.
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Multiple-choice Questions for Section C3
1. Domestic tourists are:
(a) tourists that stay in other people’s homes (b) tourists that holiday in their own country (c) tourists that like to stay in built-up areas (d) families that travel together
2. Which of the following is NOT a sector of tourism? (a) eco tourism
(b) health tourism (c) cultural tourism (d) geographical tourism
3. Which of the following is NOT a host country pull factor?
(a) accessibility (b) disposable income (c) safety and security (d) infrastructure
4. Foreign exchange describes:
(a) the stock that a country has of currencies other than its own
(b) foreign visitors between countries
(c) international exchange of goods and services (d) taxes placed on tourist services
5. Which of the following is NOT an indication of high season?
(a) the number of tourists in a country peaks (b) employment in tourist services is high (c) resorts offer cheap rates
(d) holidays are more expensive
6. Which of the following is NOT an effect of resort development?
(a) endangered species (b) damaged infrastructure (c) spoilt aesthetics (view) (d) altered tidal patterns
7. Which of the following effects of tourism do NOT benefit local people?
(a) better infrastructure (b) increased healthcare (c) private beaches
(d) improved telecommunications
8. Which of the following is NOT an area of government tourism policy?
(a) hotel access to the public
(b) land acquisition by non-nationals (c) incentives to holiday at home
(d) relations between tourists and citizens 9. Marketing describes:
(a) selling on a market stall
(b) the act of promoting a product or service to sell (c) finding out what customers want
(d) integrating with other businesses selling similar products
10. An emerging destination describes:
(a) a holiday destination that is becoming popular (b) a tourist resort in a developing country
(c) a destination that offers cheap holidays (d) a holiday offering only basic provisions
Section C Options
Structured Questions for Section C3
1. Provide a balanced argument (present both sides) for why tourism in the Caribbean needs to expand beyond just providing sun, sea and sand.
2. Write a response to the statement: ‘The government is spending too much money on developing
facilities for tourists at the expense of quality of life for locals.’ State whether you agree with the
statement and outline why or why not.
3. Write a letter to your government, stating how it can encourage the tourism industry to invest in your country. Begin your letter by explaining why investment in tourism is important. Follow this by explaining, giving examples, why each of the factors listed below is important in encouraging tourism.
■ Good infrastructure
■ Tackling social and environmental issues
■ Providing tourism training
■ Marketing and promotion
4. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing tourism in the Caribbean today? Outline reasons for your choice and suggest two possible solutions.
5. Look at the web pages below. One page is complete while the other is missing some important features. Through comparing the two, use the following prompts to copy and complete the unfinished page.
■ How could the web page look better? What component is missing, other than text?
■ Could you add any more text to promote the resort? What would make you want to visit this resort?
■ What other links to further information could be added to the menu bar?
■ What important details are missing from the bottom of the page?
■ What is the most important action for visitors to take? How could the web page encourage this?
I stayed here on business and made use of the meeting room. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff were very helpful. Good value for money and the restaurant served great food. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable I’ve slept in but for a couple of nights was adequate.
facilities restaurant functions rates check availability
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. The hotel was clean and the staff friendly. However, there were no refreshments in the room and our fridge was out of order. The rooftop breakfast was very pleasant. Great location within walking distance of all amenities and nightlife.
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Paper 1 Practice Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a major function of the family?
(a) Procreation
(b) Socialisation of the individual (c) Healthcare provision
(d) Satisfying social and economic needs
2. Which of the following gives the best description of human trafficking?
(a) Running a business which secures employment for migrants
(b) Holding a person against their will and exploiting them for profit
(c) Paying for a relative to join you in another country (d) Providing transportation for multiple people 3. A group of people with a common aim, a leader
and established rules describes a: (a) Formal group
(b) Secondary group (c) Institution (d) Primary group
4. How might an opposition party monitor a ruling party in parliament?
(a) Campaign on social issues (b) Write a manifesto
(c) Question government proposals (d) Monitor the electoral process
5. Which of the following is the odd one out? (a) Forests
(b) Bauxite (c) Solar power (d) Water
6. Population change is influenced by: (a) Relief of the land
(b) Ethnicity
(c) Birth and death rate (d) Climate
7. Shared currency, removal of trade barriers and coordination of monetary policies are examples of: (a) Regional integration
(b) Sustainability (c) Globalisation
(d) Economic integration
8. Which of the following is NOT a form of media ownership?
(a) Private (b) Public (c) Joint (d) Trade
9. Which of the following are NOT examples of government consumer protection?
(a) Price control
(b) Comparing prices for the same product (c) Food and drug inspection
(d) Import regulations
10. Pick the best ending to this sentence: Tourism
contributes to the Caribbean economy mainly through…
(a) Direct and indirect employment (b) Sales of souvenirs
(c) Development of infrastructure (d) Sale of land
Paper 2 Practice Questions
Paper 2 Practice Questions
Section A
1. (a) Give definitions for the following terms: matrifocal, alimony, inheritance.
(b) Identify some of the changes to the roles of men and women within the family in recent times.
(c) Choose THREE contemporary social issues and outline possible reasons for each.
(d) Explain, giving examples, why addressing issues of poverty, inequality and education can improve many social problems. State TWO other ways that social issues can be improved.
2. (a) Describe the characteristics of a primary and a formal group.
(b) In what ways does a secondary social group differ from a primary one? State THREE ways.
(c) Give definitions for the terms social norms and organisations.
(d) List the FIVE different functional categories of institutions and for EACH give an example of an institution in this category.
Section B
3. (a) Explain the difference between a human resource and a physical resource.
(b) Explain the term ‘population distribution’ and list the different influences on this. Explain the term ‘population change’ and list the different influences on this.
(c) Identify TWO possible reasons for migration to an urban area and outline why an urban area is better equipped to offer these things than a rural area. What negative aspects might there be to migrating to an urban area?
(d) Describe what sustainable development is. Why is it so important? List some sustainable actions that individuals, groups and businesses can take.
4. (a) Outline FIVE major challenges facing the Caribbean region.
(b) ‘All Caribbean countries should work to overcome the obstacles to regional integration. We are stronger together.’ Write a paragraph, giving reasons, supporting this view.
(c) Write mission statements for BOTH CARICOM and the Regional Development Fund. Your statements should be no longer than a paragraph each and should refer to the aims and objectives of each organisation and state why these organisations are needed.
(d) Write a short speech promoting regional integration to leaders of Caribbean nations and outlining ways that it can be achieved. Your speech should make recommendations for how citizens, businesses and government can promote regional integration as well as identify how ONE NAMED regional agency contributes to regional integration.
Section C
5. Write an essay to support the argument that the mass media is needed to promote regional integration. Give examples of how the mass media achieves this.
6. Write an article for a consumer magazine which:
■ Recognises the reasons for and benefits of saving and practising thrift
■ Gives FIVE top tips for how consumers can protect themselves
■ Outlines the impact of devaluation on the consumer.
7. Imagine you are a tourist operator planning to build a tourist resort in an area of natural beauty in a
Caribbean country of your choice. Write a proposal to the government stating the type of tourism that your resort will specialise in and why this is needed. Your proposal should outline the ways in which your resort will consider the local environment and practise sustainable tourism. Your proposal should also outline how your resort will benefit local people, infrastructure and the economy and identify the infrastructure that your resort will require.