Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1. What did the speaker’s friend say about his volunteering and travel experience?

a) He felt part of the community he visited.

b) It was a cheap way to travel a long distance.

c) The training he received on the trip was very useful.

2. The recent survey shows that increasingly travellers want

a) to avoid standard tourist destinations.

b) to have more contact with local people.

c) to feel that they can contribute something.

3. What does the speaker recommend in a ‘voluntouring’ trip?

a) combining different activities

b) learning the language before you go

c) making sure the climate suits you

4.The speaker says you should think about your interests and

a) how long the trip will last

b) who else will go on the same trip

c) what skills you can offer on the trip

5. The speaker says an important benefit of 'voluntourism' for the traveller is

a) learning about local customs

b) being looked after by local people

c) travelling by local transport

6. The speaker recommends getting a business to sponsor your 'voluntourism' trip

a) because it saves money which you can donate to local people

b) because local people will take you more seriously

c) because businesses are interested in local markets.

7. Why does the
speaker say trips that combine work and holidays are a good idea?

a) They encourage travellers to go back to the places they visit

b) They mean travellers visit places they would not otherwise

c) They reduce the damage travellers cause to the environment

8. What criticism was made in a recent newspaper article about 'voluntourism'?

a) The trips are too short to provide meaningful experiences.

b) People only go on the trips because it is fashionable at present

c) None of the money volunteers pay reaches the local communities