Reading IELTS 1

Glen Nisbett is mentioned in the text because he is an example of someone who...

• Enjoys winter brakes

• has a hectic lifestyle

• Cannot get away for long periods

• has travelled widely

According to the text, the majority of holidays taken by Europeans...

• are long weekends

• last up to three days

• last less than eight days

• last about four weeks

Which of the following is NOT a factor which has led to the popularity of short breaks?

• busy work schedules

• the expense of longer holidays

• irregular working hours

• an increase in the number of holiday destinations

According to the text, Lyon, Milan and Bilbao are examples of cities which...

• attract the well-travelled tourist

• are becoming known for their restaurants and nightlife.

• are becoming more popular than Paris, London and Rome

• were ignored by tour operators in the past

Which of the following destinations is NOT yet being offered by tour operators?

• Rio de Janerio

• Verona

• Lyon

• Buenos Aires

What is the main change in the tourist industry reported in the text?

• People cannot go on holiday as often as they used to

• Fewer people are choosing Europe as a holiday destination

• Less time off work is leading to shorter, more frequent holidays

• Tourists are travelling further than ever before

Which of the following is the closest to how Lyn Hughes feels about Rio de Janeiro?

• She believes that few Europeans would want to go there for a short break

• She believes it could be the next big holiday destination

• She doubts that it is a possible destination for a weekend break

• She considers it such an attractive place that people would not worry about the travelling time