May Day bank holiday might be moved.

May Day bank holiday might be moved.

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Social Studies

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The video discusses the significance of Mayday, its potential impact on tourism, and government proposals to move the holiday to extend the tourist season. It highlights the economic benefits of such changes, including job creation, and explores additional plans to enhance tourism, such as easier visa processes and improved hospitality training. The debate on Mayday's future continues, with its status remaining unchanged for now.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the government is considering moving Mayday?

To celebrate a historical event

To reduce the number of bank holidays

To extend the tourist season

To align it with other international holidays

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential benefit is mentioned if Mayday's date is changed?

Higher education enrollment

Increased agricultural production

Improved public transportation

Creation of thousands of jobs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one suggestion made by tourist leaders to attract more visitors?

Offering free public transport

Winding the clocks forward an extra hour in summer

Building more theme parks

Reducing hotel prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the plans to make British destinations more attractive?

Creating more national parks

Offering tax incentives to tourists

Training more staff in hospitality apprenticeships

Building new airports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Mayday according to the video?

It is safe for another year

It has been permanently moved to October

It has been canceled

It is now celebrated in June