Unit 2 learning aim b

Question 1

What are the major travel gateways and hubs?

Answer 1

• airports
• train terminals
• sea ports

Question 2

What are transport hubs?

Answer 2

a place where passengers can move from one mode of transportation to another
-airports provide options to take a rail, bus or light rail link to the nearest city centre and other transport hubs such as central railway stations and coach stations

Question 3

pros of air travel

Answer 3

• ability to travel long distances with ease

- budget airlines have opened up many European destinations

Question 4

cons of air travel

Answer 4

• long time for security procedures
• restrictions on luggage
• seats need to be booked in advance
• paying last minute = higher price

Question 5

pros of car travel

Answer 5

• extensive road networks in developed countries
• easy to find rest areas and petrol stations
• as much baggage
• comfortable for families

Question 6

cons of car travel

Answer 6

• congestion in holiday periods
• distance can be too long for convenience
• traffic in busy cities

Question 7

pros of coach operators

Answer 7

• national coach services

- cheaper than other transport

Question 8

cons of coach operators

Answer 8

• can take longer

- route and stops are all fixed

Question 9

pros of bus companies

Answer 9

• sightseeing bus tours - see attractions in a convenient way
• most common and cheapest in other countries

Question 10

cons of bus operators

Answer 10

• sightseeing tours can be expensive

- buses can be old and poorly maintained in some emerging countries

Question 11

Pros of local transport services

Answer 11

• not affected by road traffic

- reasonably priced

Question 12

Cons of local transport services

Answer 12

• underground - can’t see sights

- heavy traffic affects taxis

Question 13

pros of taxis

Answer 13

-good value for short journeys

Question 14

cons of taxis

Answer 14

-costly if used to take a long journey

Question 15

pros of Safari and expeditions

Answer 15

-exciting holiday experiences often with like-minded travellers

Question 16

cons of Safari and expeditions

Answer 16

-take a long time if the whole expedition is overland from the uk

Question 17

pros of long distance rail

Answer 17

-cheaper than flying

Question 18

cons of long distance rail

Answer 18

-rail journey will take longer than flying

Question 19

pros of scheduled train services

Answer 19

• fixed timetable, making it easy to plan a journey

Question 20

cons of scheduled train services

Answer 20

-not always good in developing countries

Question 21

Pros of heritage rail

Answer 21

-offers visitors a good day out, making them a popular tourist attraction

Question 22

Cons of heritage rail

Answer 22

-they are not useful for actual travel

Question 23

pros of luxury rail

Answer 23

-good service

Question 24

cons of luxury rail

Answer 24

-tickets are very expensive

Question 25

pros of ferry

Answer 25

- reasonably cheap | - stringent safety regulations in developed countries

Question 26

cons of ferry

Answer 26

- limited facilities for passengers on short crossings - some people suffer from travel sickness - developing countries - should check safety

Question 27

cons of cruises

Answer 27

-travel sickness