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Campervan       Image courtesy of laRuth
Campervan

Image courtesy of laRuth


Contents

Objective

Unit Standard 23761 – Read and comprehend work-related documents in English for a tourism workplace - Element 1


Activity

Reading and comprehending work-related documents in English for a tourism workplace



Task

Task 1 (PC 1.1)

From the homepage in the New Zealand Trade Manual (the link is below) find the following types of accommodation and provide a physical address for each:

  • a farmstay in Wellington
  • a backpackers hostel in Auckland
  • luxury accommodaiton in Lake Taupo
  • services apartments in Whitianga
  • a health spa in Blenheim


Task 2 - (PC 1.2)

Go to the Fast Facts tab and from the "Why recommend NZ?" section answer the following questions:

1. What landscape features make NZ scenery beyond compare?

2. What do large tracks of wilderness offer?

3. What diverse activities can tourists undertake?

4. What is intriguing and easily accessible to every visitor?

5. What is the perfect recipe for a family holiday?

6. NZ cusine is ?

7. What ensures all health and safety standards are met?

8. What does NZ offer for international visitors?

9. What does NZ's temperate climate ensure?

10. NZ is one of the ? destinations in the world?


Task 3 - (PC 1.3)

Under the NZ Tours section on the homepage - interpret (explain what it is) the following technical language terms used when describing tours:

  • eco tour
  • self drive
  • tour operator



Resources

http://www.newzealandtrademanual.com/