Let's Travel
Complete the chart below and answer the questions as you
visit each web site listed in the Travel Finder
instruction sheet. Make all calculations for one traveler only.
- Money and Costs:
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England |
Scotland |
Ireland |
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| Top-end Meals |
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| Budget Rooms |
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| Moderate Hotel |
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| Top-end Hotel |
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- According to the information presented at each web site,
what is the least amount ("bare survival") you can expect to
spend per day in England? ___________________; in Scotland? ___________________;
in Ireland? ____________________
- The exchange rate in Ireland is $1.00 (US) = __________________.
- Bonus question:: About how
many US dollars would it take to make one Irish pound? (Hint: round the
pounds to 0.75) ______________________________
- You decide to visit the Canterbury Cathedral in England.
What is the admission fee in US dollars? _________________________
- How much do London taxi drivers expect to be tipped?
___________________ Your ride from Notting Hill to Abbey Road costs 12
pounds. How many pounds should your tip be? ____________________
- The high temperature forecasted for Glasgow is 15 degrees
Celsius. What is this temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? _____________________
Would you need to buy a heavy winter coat for your stay in Glasgow if the
temperature is 15 degrees Celsius? _________________________
- Briefly describe 3-5 places you would like to visit in
England, Scotland or Ireland.