Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, you may read this text dealing with the coronation and its impact on the tourism industry. For each gap choose the most suitable answer:

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Once you have finished the exercise, you can discuss the following questions:

  • Have you ever visited a place because of a special event or celebration? If so, what was it and how was your experience?
  • Do you agree that the coronation of King Charles will attract more tourists to the UK? Why/why not?
  • Would you like to visit a place during a major event like the coronation or when it’s less crowded? Why?
  • What are some of the challenges involved in managing a major event like this?
  • Will the event be affected negatively by mass tourism, or on the contrary, will it benefit from it?