GCSE MARKING SCHEME LEISURE AND TOURISM SUMMER 2011
INTRODUCTION The marking schemes which follow were those used by WJEC for the Summer 2011 examination in GCSE LEISURE AND TOURISM. They were finalised after detailed discussion at examiners' conferences by all the examiners involved in the assessment. The conferences were held shortly after the papers were taken so that reference could be made to the full range of candidates' responses, with photocopied scripts forming the basis of discussion. The aim of the conferences was to ensure that the marking schemes were interpreted and applied in the same way by all examiners. It is hoped that this information will be of assistance to centres but it is recognised at the same time that, without the benefit of participation in the examiners' conferences, teachers may have different views on certain matters of detail or interpretation. WJEC regrets that it cannot enter into any discussion or correspondence about these marking schemes.
GCSE LEISURE & TOURISM UNIT 2 - MARK SCHEME SECTION A Q.1 (a) Correct cities. 4 x 1 marks. AO1-4 Permutations: - 3 reasons supported by named examples = (3 marks) - 1 developed reason (2 marks) names of major purpose built attractions natural attractions accessibility location major events (sporting and others) special interest Maximum of 1 mark for generic answers. E.g. Paris has lots of museums, galleries and a river. AO1-3 Q.2 (a) (i) England Northumberland or North York Moors. AO1 1 (ii) Wales Pembrokeshire Coast or Snowdonia. AO1-1 (iii) Scotland Cairngorms. AO1-1 (iv) Outside the UK Donana. Monfrague. Teide. Yosemite. Joshua Tree. Main Purposes: - conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage; and - promote leisure opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of National Parks by the public. AO1-1 AO1-2 (c) Permutations: 2 x 1 marks for 2 simply stated purposes. 2 marks for a fully explained purpose. Accept simple statements relating and conservation and leisure. They are free to enter. Beautiful scenery. Wildlife. A range of leisure activities for different types of visitor. E.g. walking, sailing and climbing. A range of accommodation. Historic villages/towns and attractions. Levels Marked Level 1 A basic answer with little or no explanation. List type answer. Little exemplification of the bullet points above. Level 2 A detailed answer with some explanation. Exemplification of at least 2 of the above bullet points. 1 AO1 4 0 2 3-4
Q.3 (a) (i) Acceptable range = 35 37. AO1-1 (ii) Acceptable range = 10 12. AO1-1 Possible answer: June, July and August could be too hot. Any other time (month) of the year as the temperature would be more pleasant/bearable. There might be some rainfall but it is minimal and wouldn t affect a visit. SAGA might be best avoiding the school holidays as their customers are likely to prefer a peaceful holiday. Levels marked A02 4 Level 1 A basic answer with little or no explanation. The candidate might opt for June, July or August. Level 2 A detailed answer with some explanation. The candidate is unlikely to opt for June, July or August. Candidates can opt for any month as long as they justified their choice. Q.4 (a) Leisure travel Holiday to Florida. 0 2 3-4 A02-3 Business travel Trade fair. Educational travel National Gallery. (i) - Cheaper than having treatment in the UK. - Shorter waiting time overseas. - UK people have lost confidence with the NHS. - Can be combined with leisure travel. - Cosmetic surgery becoming more popular and fashionable. Any 2 appropriate reasons. 2 x 1 marks. (ii) - Host communities attract foreign currencies / earnings. - Health travel creates wealth for the host community. - Health travel creates jobs for the host community. - Multiplier effect. E.g. other organisations benefit such as tourist attractions ad hotels. Do not accept patient avoiding the NHS list as in Fig 3. Any 2 appropriate reasons. 2 x 1 marks. AO2-2 A02-2 Total = 30 2
SECTION B Question Q.5 (a) Any 1 from. Caledonian Hilton. Parliament House Hotel. Castleview. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. (c) Any 1 from. Morton Caravan and Camping Park. Irvine Apartments. Linlithgow Cottages. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel this can be used for either (a) or but not both. Possible reasons: - Cost. - Family room available. - Baby sitting service. - Leisure facilities suitable for the family in situ. - Family entertainment available in situ. - Proximity to leisure attractions. - Appropriate eating facilities/menu. - Proximity / accessibility to city centre. (Any accommodation from Fig. 4 is acceptable). AO1-1 AO1-1 A01 8 Levels Marked (d) Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only include 1 reason. Give credit for a justified choice. Maximum of 3 for generic/list type answers. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 justified reasons. Level 3 s are likely to be well developed and include at least 3 or 4 justified reasons. Possible reasons: - to cater for different types of visitor - to attract different visitor types such as backpackers, business people, groups, families, and socio-economic groups. - to compete with other cities - to create jobs within the city - to create wealth for the city. Levels Marked Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only include 1 or 2 reasons. Little understanding / explanation. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 reasons. Clear understanding / explanation. 3 0 3 4 6 7-8 A02 4 AO3-2 0 3 4-6 Total = 16
Q.6 (a) A European destination needs to be identified. Allow UK destinations. Levels Marked AO1 6 (c) Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only include 1 or 2 transport methods. Little knowledge of named ports, airports, trains and road routes. Maximum of 2 for generic answers. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 transport methods. Some knowledge of named ports, airports, trains and road routes. Allow reference to transport within a destination. Possible factors: - Cost. - Convenience. - Availability. - Comfort. - Journey time. - Weather conditions / time of year. - Accessibility. - Safety. Levels Marked Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only include 1 or 2 factors. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 factors. A European destination needs to be identified. Allow UK destination. No marks for non European destinations. Possible facilities: - Suitable accommodation. - Transport within the destination. - Study facilities / seminars. - Conference centres. - Catering outlets. Possible attractions: - Purpose built. E.g. theme parks. - Cultural / historic. E.g. museums, galleries. - Natural. E.g. rivers, beaches, mountains. Levels marked Level 1 - s are likely to be basic. Little or no evaluation. Limited link between the attractions, facilities and educational groups. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and will include some evaluation. There is evidence of the attractions, facilities being linked to educational groups. 4 0 3 4-6 A01 6 0 3 4-6 AO3 6 0 3 4-6 Total = 18
Q.7. (a) Any 2 from: - downhill skiing / skiing / alpine skiing - snowboarding. - snow tubing. - cross country skiing or cross country snow walking / Nordic skiing. Possible reasons: - greater affluence - greater mobility reduced transport costs - improved transport methods roads, rail, air, ferry - more holiday / leisure time - changing lifestyles - marketing by tour operators - school market - more choice of activities - exciting - different - developments in equipment - fashionable. Levels Marked AO1 2 AO1 3 AO2-5 Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only include 1 or 2 reasons. Candidates might only refer to the appeal or increasing popularity. Maximum of 3 for list type answers. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 reasons. Candidates might only refer to the appeal or increasing popularity. Level 3 s are likely to be well developed and include at least 3 or 4 reasons. Candidates must refer to both the appeal and increasing popularity. 0-3 4 6 7-8 5
(c) Possible disadvantages: - a short period of time to make a profit / income - unreliability of the weather / snow - over reliance on the short tourism season - facilities are taken over by tourists - some tourists do not respect the host community - conflict between locals and tourists - congested roads - dangerous roads - stress on the infrastructure - long working hours hotels, bars - some jobs are seasonal and low paid. Levels Marked Level 1 - s are likely to be basic and might only 1 or 2 disadvantages. Candidates might only refer to local or tourism organisations. Maximum of 3 for list type answers. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 disadvantages. Candidates must refer to local people and tourism organisations to achieve 5 or 6 marks. AO3 6 0 3 4-6 Total = 16 6
Q8. (a) Only credit answers relating to wildlife. AO2 2 (c) Any 2 from: Dedicated no-fishing zones. Palau Conservation Society. Two dozen conservation areas. Shark sanctuary. Possible answer: Green accommodation might include: - reducing waste to a minimum - reducing energy usage - recycling water - locally sourced foods - local materials - the design is traditional - employing local people. Levels marked Level 1 a basic explanation with little exemplification. Level 2 a detailed explanation with some exemplification. Possible impacts: - creation of jobs for local people - creation of wealth for the destination - more foreign currency - money stays in the destination (little or no leakage) - further investment - increased awareness of ecotourism within the destination - forming of conservation society - protection of fauna / flora. Levels Marked Level 1 - s are likely to be basic with only 1 or 2 impacts identified. Little evaluation. Maximum of 3 for list / generic type answers. Level 2 - s are likely to be detailed and include at least 2 or 3 impacts. Some evaluation. AO1 = 46. AO2 = 22. AO3 = 22. AO2 4 0 2 3-4 A03 4 0 2 3 4 Total = 10 7
UNIT 4 SECTION A Question 1. (a) b. learning about the environment c. maintaining coastal footpaths g. visiting a nature reserve Mark & AO1-3 more awareness of the impact of travel/holidays an interesting alternative to package holidays some tourists like to support local communities/businesses the global climate change is of concern Permutations: 2 marks one suggestion fully developed. 1 mark for a basic answer. 2x1 mark for two relevant suggestions. AO1-2 2. (a) Impacts: Positive economic investment in new attractions. Negative environmental traffic pollution. Positive environmental the conservation of wetlands. Positive social better choice of local facilities. AO1-4 house price, rise conflicts displacement staged authenticity 8
3. (a) A short break holiday is one lasting from two to five nights. Going away for a long weekend. Mark & AO1-1 (c) a weekend at a coastal town a murder mystery weekend an activity break a short break involving a sporting event a festival (food, music) walking weekend in a National Park Any appropriate answer An increase in affluence people now have more disposable income and can afford to take short breaks as well as a main holiday. Transport development improvements in transport, such as motorways and new bridges, make it easier to take a short break. Budget airlines such as easyjet have made short breaks to city destinations more accessible. Tour operator packages promote short breaks in the UK and overseas. Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic. Little or no explanation/exemplification. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed. Some explanation/exemplification AO2-1 AO1-6 0-3 4-6 9
4. (a) (i) single parent couples family/extended family single person student civil partnerships empty nester senior citizen(s) nuclear family low income household high income household Mark & AO1-2 (ii) Any 2 appropriate answers. There is a range of types of households. Senior citizens would have different needs than a single parent. Single parents may only be able to access leisure facilities that offer a crèche. Single parents may have less disposable income when compared with two parent families. Senior citizens may prefer home-based leisure activities such as watching TV or taking part in 60s clubs. More people live alone and have different leisure needs when compared with families. Some households have different age groups. Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic with reference to only one or two types of household. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed with reference to at least two types of household. AO1-4 0-2 3-4 10
5. (a) b. computers e. broadband Mark & AO1-2 (positive/negative comment allowed) the employees would have more flexibility the employees could build up hours and take more holidays the employees could arrange their work around their leisure activities (normally vice-versa). self employed might work long house, reducing their leisure time. Levels marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic with reference to only one or two reasons. AO2-1 0-2 Level 2 s are likely to be detailed with reference to 3-4 at least two reasons. Total 30 11
6. (a) SECTION B Mark & AO1-3 Reduction of energy consumption low-energy bulbs keyed/automated lighting in rooms/tv climate/temperature control in rooms less laundry (towels) Reduction of water consumption taking of showers not baths 'timed' taps recycling of water More use of renewable energy use of solar panels wind turbines encouraging guests to play their part re-using towels switching lights off biomass systems Do not accept the same answer for more than one section. Levels Marked: AO3-6 Level 1 s are likely to be basic with only one or two examples of appropriate projects. Little knowledge of the chosen projects. 0-3 Maximum of 3 for list/generic types answers. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at lease two or three examples of appropriate projects. Some knowledge of the chosen projects. 4-6 12
7. (a) creation of jobs increased choice of facilities regeneration improved local environment multiplier effect more investment new pride in the area Mark & AO1-4 Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic with only one or two benefits. Level 2 answers are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three benefits. Environmental more littler traffic / parking problems / congestion the building is imposing Social more noise, especially on match days local pubs and cafes overcrowded by visitors increase in crime Economic some jobs created are seasonal/temporary and low-paid jobs are given to non-locals Levels marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic with only one or two negative impacts. Little or no assessment. Maximum of 3 for list/generic type answers. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three negative impacts. Some assessment. Level 3 s are likely to be developed and include at least two or three negative impacts. Clear assessment. Balanced answer. 0-2 3-4 AO1-3 AO3-5 0-3 4-6 7-8 Total 12 13
8. (a) parking spaces for families with young children parking for the disabled trolleys with seating for young children Braille on lifts, toilet doors toilet facilities ramps automatic doors baby changing rooms meals in catering outlets (gluten free) high chairs adapted rooms / emergency equipment adapted leisure activities first aid room staff training escalators Mark & AO1-4 Any appropriate answer. catering vegetarian menus, non-gluten leisure centres have automatic doors hotels have low reception desks some hotel rooms are equipped for the disables adapted rooms loop systems more toilets have baby changing facilities there are more loop systems in leisure & tourism facilities Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic and include only one or two examples. Little or no evaluation. Generic/list type answers - maximum of 3. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three examples. Some evaluation. Level 3 s are likely to be developed and include at least three or four examples. Clear evaluation. AO1-1 AO3-6 0-3 4-6 7-8 Total 12 14
9. (a) Positive Negative Negative Mark & AO1-3 Positive creation of jobs creation of wealth/income attracting investment multiplier effect Negative seasonal jobs low-paid jobs leakage Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic and include only one or two impacts. Possibly positive or negative economic impacts only. Little or no link to the destination. Little or no evaluation. Generic/list type answers. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three positive and/or negative economic impacts. Some link to the destination chosen. Some evaluation. Level 3 s are likely to be developed and include at least three or four economic impacts both positive and negative. Clear link to the destination chosen. Clear evaluation. Balanced answer. AO1-2 AO3-6 0-3 4-6 7-8 Total 11 15
10. (a) (i) influence of the media more affordable influence of a celebrity improved technology more awareness of healthy lifestyle new facilities more awareness of environmental impacts Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic and include only one or two reasons. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three reasons. Mark & AO2-4 0-2 3-4 (ii) old-fashioned technology old facilities less affordable no longer promoted by the media no longer environmentally friendly not a healthy lifestyle Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic and include only one or two reasons. Level 2 s are more likely to be detailed and include at least two or three reasons. AO2-4 0-2 3-4 Accommodation spas, gyms, pillows and mattresses. Online booking/check in reduces queues. New stadium facilities seating, media technology. Transport WiFi, catering, entertainment. Cruise holidays more facilities and destinations. Technology Xbox, Wii Levels Marked: Level 1 s are likely to be basic and include only one or two examples. Little or no explanation. Generic/list type answers. Level 2 s are likely to be detailed and include at least two or three examples. Some explanation. Level 3 s are likely to be developed and include at least three or four examples. Clear explanations. AO1-2 AO2-6 0-3 4-6 7-8 AO1 = 45 AO2 = 22 AO3 = 23 TOTAL 16 GCSE Leisure & Tourism MS Summer 2011 16
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