2.(ii) Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. Costa Rica has large expanses of land into national parks to preserve the areas.
2.(ii) Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. Costa Rica has large expanses of land into national parks to preserve the areas.
converted (accept: turned / transformed / made) — fits 'has _ into national parks', referring to Costa Rica preserving vast protected areas (Paragraph 2).
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark: a transformation verb in correct past-participle form — 'converted' (also accept 'turned', 'transformed', 'made').
- 2Verb must agree with 'has' (past participle) and collocate with 'into'; forms like 'convert'/'converting' are incorrect.
- 3Non-transformational verbs (preserved, protected) that do not fit 'into national parks' earn 0.
Hint
The preposition 'into' after the blank signals change — think of a verb meaning 'changed X into Y,' in the past-participle form after 'has.'
Quick Oral Answer
The word is 'converted' — Costa Rica has converted large expanses of land into national parks to preserve the areas, as stated in Paragraph 2.
Analysis & Explanation
A 1-mark vocabulary-in-context fill-in based on Paragraph 2's Costa Rica example.
Concept
- Paragraph 2: Costa Rica used eco-tourism to preserve vast protected areas — over 21% of its land is now national parks and reserves.
- The blank needs a transformation verb agreeing with 'has _' and collocating with 'into'.
Key points to include
- 'converted' (or 'turned'/'transformed') in the correct past-participle form.
Common mistakes
- Non-transformational verbs like 'preserved'/'protected', which don't fit grammatically with 'into national parks'.
- Wrong verb form, e.g. 'convert'/'converting' instead of 'converted' after 'has'.
Common Mistakes
- 1Writing 'preserved' or 'protected,' which does not grammatically fit 'has ___ land into national parks.'
- 2Using the wrong verb form ('convert' or 'converting') instead of the past participle 'converted' after 'has.'
- 3Guessing an unrelated word without checking that it collocates with the preposition 'into.'
Previously Asked
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. The phrase 'driven by' in paragraph (2) suggests that the choice of holiday destination ___________ people's experiences.
Interesting Facts
Costa Rica protects over a quarter of its land in national parks and reserves and reversed severe deforestation from the 1980s, doubling its forest cover largely through eco-tourism revenue.
Costa Rica generates a large share of its GDP from eco-tourism, showing how converting land into protected areas can be both green and economically rewarding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'converted' the best answer?
The preposition 'into' signals transformation, and 'converted…into' is the natural collocation; it is also the correct past participle after 'has.'
Would 'preserved' be accepted?
No. 'Preserved…into national parks' is ungrammatical. The blank needs a transformation verb like converted, turned or transformed.