VOICED : Bargain Brexit: Tourists flock to London for weak pound

VOICED : Bargain Brexit: Tourists flock to London for weak pound

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses the influx of tourists to London due to the weakened pound following the EU referendum. This economic shift has made shopping and dining more affordable for tourists, particularly Europeans and Americans. The video also touches on the potential long-term economic impacts of Brexit, as Prime Minister Theresa May plans to initiate the UK's departure from the EU. The ongoing economic uncertainty is expected to keep the pound low, benefiting visiting shoppers.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major factor in attracting tourists to London after the EU referendum?

Increased flight availability

The introduction of new tourist attractions

Improved weather conditions

The weak pound making travel cheaper

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much cheaper has it become for Europeans to shop in London over the last four months?

5%

8%

12%

15%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it cheaper for American tourists to buy American products in London?

Lower import taxes

Discounts offered by stores

Special tourist promotions

The weak pound and VAT claims

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Prime Minister Theresa May's plan regarding the European Union?

To delay any decisions until 2020

To hold another referendum

To begin divorce proceedings by March 2017

To strengthen ties with the EU

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of ongoing economic uncertainty on the pound?

It will cause the pound to fluctuate wildly

It will have no effect

It will keep the pound low

It will strengthen the pound