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.