SECTION 2 Questions 11-20Questions 11-13Complete the following information usi

Speaker: Welcome to this presentation on travel opportunities within the
UK. If, like most international students, you want to take some time to travel
around the UK while you are here, there is a lot to see and explore, such as
the capital cities of London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast; other major cities,     Q11
such as Birmingham and Manchester; historic cities, such as Oxford,
Cambridge, York, and Bath; famous natural sites, such as the white cliffs of
Dover in England, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, Loch Ness in
Scotland and the mountainous scenery in Wales, Scotland, and England’s
Lake District and Peak District. There are also hundreds of miles of coastal
paths all around the UK, as well as hundreds of national parks, historical          Q12
sites, stately homes and other attractions.                                    Q13
  There are also numerous special events and seasonal attractions that
are well worth a visit. In February, for example, look for Chinese New Year
celebrations in London and other cities with large Chinese communities. If
you are thinking of going walking in the Welsh border area, go in late May
or early June and you can also take in the Hay-on-Wye Festival of Literatrue.       Q14
Travel to London on the August Bank Holiday to join in the revelry                      Q15
at the Notting Hill Carnival, a celebration of Caribbean culture. Or head in
the opposite direction, to Edinburgh, in August or September to experience
the superb musical and theatrical performances of the renowned Edinburgh                Q16
Festival—and the cutting-edge comedy of the Fringe Festival. Then carry on
up to Braemar in early September to watch the Highland Games: displays of
Scottish Highland dancing and bagpipe-playing together with some very un-
usual and strenuous athletic events.
  For further information about the wealth of sights awaiting you in the
UK, search on the Internet, especially www. visitbritain.com, or consult the
travel guides that are available in the library. Also, check with the students’
union to see whether there are any special trips being organised. There is also
a Tourist Information Centre in this city. The address is 13 Wardrock Place.      Q17
  Now, a few words about getting around. Because the UK is relatively
compact, the national railway network, national coach network and local bus
services link most locations. In addition to the usual range of ticket options, a
variety of special travel passes are available. These can be economical if you
want to do quite a lot of travel within a limited time period—for example,
unlimited coach travel in Wales over an eight-day period. For further information,
see the websites and contact details given on page 5 of the notes you          Q18
received as you came in. A word of advice: hitchhiking is legal in the UK,     Q19
but it is a risky way to travel and we recommend you avoid it. If you must
hitchhike, then never hitchhike alone—take a friend with you. As a precaution,
leave details of your destination and itinerary with a friend or someone
at your institution.
  Now, let’s turn to travel accommodation. The following are all fairly
inexpensive places to stay when you are travelling around the UK. First,
there are youth hostels. They are good value for money, although the facilities
can be fairly basic and you usually have to share a room with several
other people. Second, it’s worth bearing in mind that university and college
halls of residence rooms are often available to tourists during the summer
vacation and can be booked direct or through Tourmaster. The contact details
for Tourmaster are on page 6. Third, there is bed-and-breakfast accommodation
in private guest houses. The fourth option is hotels. These are usually           Q20
quite expensive, but outside the main holiday seasons, many offer cheap
weekend stays or even longer breaks. Now, I’d like to give you some information
that has not been included in ...