Tourism in the UK quiz

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quiz on tourism in the UK
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Quiz by chlopandactyl, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by chlopandactyl about 9 years ago
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Question 1

Question
Tourists like the UK, and make a big contribution to the [blank_start]economy[blank_end]. In 2008, there were 32 [blank_start]million[blank_end] visitors to the UK.
Answer
  • economy
  • million

Question 2

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Which of the following are reasons why tourists visit the UK?
Answer
  • Countryside
  • Accents
  • Historic landmarks
  • Churches and cathedrals
  • Want to experience the good weather
  • Castles and Palaces
  • Free healthcare

Question 3

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[blank_start]London[blank_end] is particularly popular for its [blank_start]museums[blank_end], theatres and shopping. It's the destination for [blank_start]half[blank_end] of all visitors to the UK.
Answer
  • London
  • Exeter
  • Plymouth
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • museums
  • beaches
  • kite-flying competitions
  • half
  • two thirds
  • 5%
  • 90%

Question 4

Question
In 2007, tourism contributed £114 billion to the UK's economy and employed 1.4 million people.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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In 2007, a wet summer was blamed for the lack of tourists in the UK.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

Question
Which of the following can affect visitor numbers to the UK?
Answer
  • Bad weather
  • World economy
  • Airplane sizes
  • Exchange rate
  • Terrorism threats
  • Major events
  • Boat sizes
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