## Answers

B1 Facts and figures

Step 1 Speaking

Students own answers but probably:

1. = No
2. = No
3. = No – but probably a ‘place of interest’
4. = Depends (and see next step)
5. = Yes – it is huge
6. = Being on holiday is part of tourism

Step 3 Reading 2

1. false
2. true - mainly from Europe
3. true
4. true - about the same

Step 4 Words

Adjective | Definition
challenging | difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination
sluggish | moving or operating more slowly than usual
favourable | making something more likely to be successful
unstoppable | unable to be stopped, or prevented from developing
effective | successful or achieving the results you want
global | relating to the whole world
resilient | strong, especially after damage/disappointment/illness/shock

Step 5 Reading 3

1. = h
2. = a
3. = i
4. = b
5. = g
6. = f
7. = c
8. = d
9. = e

Topics in correct order:
c globalisation
a fuel prices
b internet
d security
h the elderly
f pandemics
g politics
e travel stress

Step 6 Grammar

Correct: a The past simple is used for completed actions in the past.