Travel and tourism

    AQA
    GCSE

    An exploration of the sociological, economic, and cultural dimensions of tourism within the Francophone world. This study moves beyond functional vocabulary to analyze the tension between economic reliance on the tourism industry and the imperative to preserve 'le patrimoine' (heritage). It examines the evolution of travel habits, the impact of mass tourism on local communities and environments, and the emergence of sustainable alternatives like ecotourism.

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    Mark Points

    What You Need to Demonstrate

    Key skills and knowledge for this topic

    • Award marks for the seamless integration of three time frames (past, present, future) within extended writing.
    • Credit the use of complex structures such as 'avant de + infinitive', 'après avoir + past participle', or 'si' clauses.
    • Candidates must include justified opinions using a range of adjectives and connectives (e.g., 'c'était inoubliable car...').
    • Look for accurate conjugation of high-frequency irregular verbs (aller, faire, prendre, venir) in multiple tenses.

    Marking Points

    Key points examiners look for in your answers

    • Award marks for the seamless integration of three time frames (past, present, future) within extended writing.
    • Credit the use of complex structures such as 'avant de + infinitive', 'après avoir + past participle', or 'si' clauses.
    • Candidates must include justified opinions using a range of adjectives and connectives (e.g., 'c'était inoubliable car...').
    • Look for accurate conjugation of high-frequency irregular verbs (aller, faire, prendre, venir) in multiple tenses.

    Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for maximising your marks

    • 💡In the 150-word writing task, ensure both bullet points are covered explicitly to avoid a cap on Content marks.
    • 💡Use the 'palm of hand' strategy to check for five details: Person, Action, Location, Time, Opinion.
    • 💡When reading, identify synonyms rather than looking for the exact word in the question, as AQA frequently uses paraphrasing.
    • 💡Allocate 5 minutes to plan the 150-word essay, focusing on where to insert complex grammar like the subjunctive or relative pronouns.

    Common Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

    • Confusion of auxiliary verbs in the Passé Composé, specifically using 'avoir' instead of 'être' for verbs of movement (e.g., 'j'ai allé' instead of 'je suis allé').
    • Incorrect usage of 'c'était' (description) versus 'il y avait' (existence) when describing holiday locations.
    • Failure to agree adjectives with the subject, particularly with feminine or plural nouns (e.g., 'les vacances sont bon' instead of 'bonnes').

    Key Terminology

    Essential terms to know

    Likely Command Words

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