Professional Documents
Culture Documents
QUESTION 1
1.1. A
1.2. B
1.3. B
1.4. B
1.5. D
1.6. D
1.7. B
1.8. B
1.9. C
1.10. D (10)
4.1. Cruise
4.2. Currency
4.3. Heritage
4.4. Travel agent
4.5. Itinerary
4.6. Anthropologist
4.7. Biometrics
4.8. Central Reservation System
4.9. Culture
4.10. Budget (10)
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5.1. The Great Wall of China
5.2. Table Mountain
5.3. Sydney Opera House
5.4. Eiffel Tower
5.5. Statue of Liberty (5)
QUESTION 6
6.1. Forex is foreign exchange – buying one currency with another. (1)
6.2. By exchanging your money for a stronger currency, you will have a much lower spending
power. You will have less to spend. (2)
6.3. Japanese Yen (2)
6.4. 200 x 13,672666 = R2 734,53 per day x 5 = R13 672,65 total (4)
6.5. The bank, foreign exchange bureau, the airport (any 2) (2)
6.6. Increased demand for certain products; natural disasters; surplus of products;
decreased demand; terrorism acts; wars (any two valid causes for 2 marks each) (4)
QUESTION 7
QUESTION 8
8.1. ‘Heritage’ is all the history, customs, beliefs, traditions, foods, dances and so on of a
certain cultural group that is passed down through the generations (2)
8.2. People can learn from different cultures; they are a part of our history and should be
protected for future generations, otherwise the knowledge and practices could be lost.
They are also valuable tourism tools that can provide income and jobs. (2)
8.3. World Heritage Sites are declared by UNESCO and are recognised as having
importance to the whole world’s populationwhile National Heritage Sites are
declared by the country’s authority and have significance only to the citizens of
that country. (4)
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8.4. The area has ecological significance – there are many plants that are only found here
(33 species). The culture of the people / history - it is unique to the people of the area
and should be preserved as such. (4)
8.5. If the area is not protected, the plants may be lost and they will become extinct as
they are not found anywhere else in the world. There will be a change in the ecosystem
of the area.
This is the last group of Nama people who follow this lifestyle. If the area is not
protected, they will no longer be able to follow their way of life and the culture will be
lost forever. (4)
8.6. South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA for ½ mark) (1)
8.7. Provincial Heritage Resource Authority (PAHRA for ½ mark) (1)
8.8. Heritage can be marketed to people who are interested in learning about a culture
that is different to their own – cultural and educational tourists would enjoy
visiting the area. By offering the tourists a tour and a chance to meet with locals,
they have the opportunity to learn a lot. (4)
QUESTION 9
9.2.
9.2.1. Mozambique (1)
9.2.2. It is a group of islands (2)
9.2.3. Snorkelling; fishing; scuba diving; boating; swimming; kayaking; tubing (any 3) (3)
9.2.4. The ecosystem is fragile and needs to be protected. If there are too many visitors, the sea
life may be affected. The water may become over-polluted by boats. (2)
QUESTION 10
10.1. Above-the-line as it uses mass media (Internet / print) and can be seen by any person. (3)
10.2. The advert can be seen by thousands, even millions of people all around the world on the
company’s website.
It can be free / cheap on their website. (2)
10.3. The visuals have a big impact which is important for this advert; there is too much
10.4. information to share for such a short advert; a radio advert would not be heard by
international tourists; a radio advert could be easily missed (any one for 2 marks) (2)
10.5. Age: young adults to old adults (18 and up)
Gender: men and women
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Income: middle to higher income group
Lifestyle: likely couples with no children or who want to take a trip without their children (4)
QUESTION 11
11.1. The Gautrain was built to alleviate congestion between Johannesburg and Pretoria
and provide high-speed luxury public transport. (2)
11.2. Less traffic; less pollution; quick and safe travel method; excellent public transport;
comfortable; easy transport to the airport; less stressful than sitting in traffic
(any two for 2 marks each) (4)
11.3. Gives us the image of being world class; foreigners will be inclined to visit; less pollution
from traffic means cleaner air; money goes to economy to improve services;
job creation; reduced road accidents; (any two for 2 marks each) (4)
11.4. The person could drive to their closest Gautrain station or they could use a Gautrain
bus.
They would get into the station using the Gautrain card, preloaded with the cost of the
trip (no cash is accepted at the turnstiles)
The person would then get onto the train
The train arrives at a station at the airport, so the passenger can walk straight into the
airport (4)
QUESTION 12
QUESTION 13
13.1. A boarding pass contains all the flight information that a passenger needs and it shows
airline staff that a passenger is allowed on a flight. (2)
13.2. No because it has the seat letter “B” which is either a middle or aisle seat. (Only
letters A and K are window seats). (2)
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13.3. Flight 815 (1)
13.4. No the seat number 42 indicates that it is too far back to be a Business Class seat / It
is “coach” class (class C) which is economy. (either justification) (2)
13.5. It is an electronic ticket meaning the passenger’s information is stored on the computer
rather than a physical ticket. (1)
13.6. The information cannot be lost like a physical ticket could so it is safer for the passenger. (2)
13.7. Biometrics (1)
13.8. The information is unique to the person and cannot be stolen or copied so it is safer
than relying on something like an ID book which could be forged. (2)
13.9. A sensor to detect the feature
A computer to read and store the information
Software that examines the characteristic and converts it into code that can be compared
to stored information (3)
13.10. The facial recognition could be used by law enforcement to track criminals
Fingerprints could be used at banks or ATMs instead of cards which could be stolen
Fingerprints or irises can be used to control security systems or to grant access to
buildings (accept any two suitable suggestions for 2 marks each) (4)
TOTAL SECTION D: [50]
SECTION E – Domestic, regional & international tourism; communication & customer care
QUESTION 14
QUESTION 15
15.1. Most other countries have a stronger currency than South Africa, so they can spend a
lot more when they visit. (2)
15.2. Be friendly to tourists; clean up and do not litter; conserve natural areas;
reduce crime rates; offer tourists a chance to see local culture and heritage;
(any three suitable ideas for 2 marks each) (6)
15.3. Businesses that supply tourism businesses will have more income so their employees
benefit; citizens will have improved services due to increased tax contributions;
a stronger economy means that interest rates could lower; businesses can open,
creating jobs; (any two) (4)
15.4. A visa and a passport (2)
15.5. Plants, drugs, poultry, knives (weapons) (any three) (3)
QUESTION 16
16.1. The reviews allow businesses to see what they are doing wrong, so they can improve
their service for future customers. (2)
16.2. When other potential customers read this review, they will not want to book the hotel.
The hotel will lose potential business / make less money. (2)
16.3. The customer has made a written complaint. The customer could make a verbal
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complaint directly to the hotel manager. (Customer could also write an e-mail or
letter directly to the manager) (2)
16.4. Businesses rely on their customers in order to survive. If they have excellent
customer service, they will have a good reputation and not only retain their old customers
but gain new ones. (2)