0471 · Cambridge IGCSE
Travel and Tourism (0471) Exam Tips
In Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism (0471), the difference between a grade C and an A* isn't just about what you know—it's about how you structure your arguments. Many candidates lose high-tariff marks by treating 6-mark (Paper 1) and 9-mark (Paper 2) questions as opportunities…
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Total marks
160
Time limit
3h 30min
Grade scale
Additional note
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Mistakes
- In Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism (0471), the difference between a grade C and an A* isn't just about what you know—it's about how you structure your arguments. Many candidates lose high-tariff marks by treating 6-mark (Paper 1) and 9-mark (Paper 2) questions as opportunities to write long, unstructured lists. Examiners use a 'Level of Response' grid where lists limit your score to Level 1 (maximum 3 marks on a 9-marker). To reach Level 3, you must construct a balanced, two-sided chain of reasoning and provide a final, justified conclusion or recommendation. Do not just list six different points. Instead, state a point, analyze its consequence for the destination or organization (the 'because' or 'leading to' link), and conclude with a professional judgment that answers the prompt directly.
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