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    FACTUAL WRITING

    7 State five facts given in the passage about the Channel Tunnel. You should
    refer to the last three paragraphs only.

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    Here is a piece of factual writing from the ‘Hostelbookers’ website. Read it carefully
    and then answer the questions that follow.

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    The words ‘cheap travel’ can conjure up nightmare images of unreliable tour
    packages and cowboy hoteliers. And, for the unwary, this could indeed become
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    reality, but it really needn’t be the case for travellers on a budget!


    With a little forward planning, you will find that less can indeed be more in the world
    of cheap travel; a bit of extra cash in your pocket can mean another week (or even
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    two) of travels and adventures.


    The number one rule when it comes to cheap travel is to do some homework and
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    plan ahead. The biggest costs of travelling will be transport and accommodation,
    and it follows that this is also where the biggest savings can be made.
    Booking in advance with budget airlines can save huge amounts, as can checking dates
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    (and times) around your preferred time of travel to find the cheapest; airlines adjust prices
    according to demand and a flexible schedule can be a great way to find a great deal.
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    Accommodation prices are also often subject to variation; particularly depending


    where you book. Websites such as ‘Hostelbookers’ allow travellers to compare
    hostel prices quickly and find the best value options for cheap travel. Moreover,
    there’s no additional booking fee charged on the price of a bed!
    Hostels and cheap hotels can change their prices at any time so it can pay to book
    early, especially during the peak season. Conversely, prices can drop at the last
    minute, but usually only out of season.

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    However, there’s more to cheap travel than booking and research from home. Once
    you’re on foreign soil, the best bet is to find some local secrets, especially when it
    comes to eating and drinking. Don’t be afraid to ask friendly locals, other travellers
    or the staff at your hostel for tips.
    Sticking to a budget on your travels needn’t hamper your trip; in fact, it can be an
    advantage. Staying around the spots geared towards tourism (and paying for the
    guidebook’s ‘top’ attractions) can mean missing out on a real, authentic taste of
    the country or city where you’re travelling. And stepping off the beaten track to find
    those low prices can be both exciting and rewarding!

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    Now answer these questions. You should try to use your own words in your answers
    as much as possible.

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    1 Explain what the writer means by these phrases:

    a) nightmare images
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    b) unreliable tour packages
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    c) cowboy hoteliers
    2 According to paragraph 4, why is it important to check dates and times of travel?
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    3 Why should you use websites such as ‘Hostelbookers’?


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    4 What three groups of people should be consulted for advice once you are in a
    foreign country?
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    a)

    b)

    c)
    5 Explain what is meant by ‘spots geared towards tourism’. Why should you
    avoid such spots?

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    FACTUAL WRITING

    6 In the first column of the table, list the different pieces of advice given in the
    passage about how to travel cheaply. In the second column, state what can be
    gained by following these tips.
    You should use only information given in the passage and answer using your
    own words. Try to list the points as concisely as possible.

    Budget travel advice Benefits

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    7 Compare the way the two passages ‘The Channel Tunnel’ and ‘How to Travel
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    on a Limited Budget’ set out to give information. In particular, you should


    consider the tone of the passages, the language used and the audiences at
    which you think each was aimed.
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