Reading answers with explanations

IELTS · Part 1 · Cambridge 13 — Test 1

Case Study: Tourism New Zealand website: Reading answers

Answers to questions 1–13 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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New Zealand is a small country of four million inhabitants, a long-haul flight from all the major tourist-generating markets of the world. Tourism currently makes up 9% of the country's gross domestic product, and is the country's largest export sector. Unlike other export sectors, which make products and then sell them overseas, tourism brings its customers to New Zealand. The product is the country itself- the people, the places and the experiences. In 1999, Tourism New Zealand launched a campaign to communicate a new brand position to the world. The campaign focused on New Zealand's scenic beauty, exhilarating outdoor activities and authentic Maori culture, and it made New Zealand one of…

Answers 1–13

  1. 1

    update Table completion

  2. 2

    environment Table completion

  3. 3

    captain Table completion

  4. 4

    films Table completion

  5. 5

    season Table completion

  6. 6

    accommodation Table completion

  7. 7

    blog Table completion

  8. 8

    The website www.newzealand.com aimed to provide ready-made itineraries and packages for travel companies and individual tourists.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  9. 9

    It was found that most visitors started searching on the website by geographical location.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  10. 10

    According to research, 26% of visitor satisfaction is related to their accommodation

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  11. 11

    Visitors to New Zealand like to become involved in the local culture.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  12. 12

    Visitors like staying in small hotels in New Zealand rather than in larger ones.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  13. 13

    Many visitors feel it is unlikely that they will return to New Zealand after their visit.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

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