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Read the following text, which is an advertisement for a climbing holiday in Greece.
Analyse the text, focusing on form, structure and language. [25]

WORLD-CLASS CLIMBING ON KALYMNOS
Kalymnos is a beautiful Greek island. Its fantastic limestone cliffs make it a paradise
for sport climbing at all grades. Just add sun, sea, secluded beaches, friendly people,
delicious food and great weather and you understand why it’s a world-class climbing
destination.
Small boats will take you from island to island with clear water and amazing beaches.
It is a great place to chill out after climbing. Beach bars, snorkelling, kayaking, great
food, fishing, diving, scooter tours, yoga: Kalymnos offers it all. This island has made
a big impression on those that go and return year after year.

FOCUS OF THE KALYMNOS CLIMBING HOLIDAY
Kalymnos has become one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the world.
The variety of climbing is endless. For beginners, intermediate as well as experienced
climbers there are slabs, technical walls, and steep caves with tufas1. The different
climbing areas on the island are close to one another and easy to get to. And they often offer breathtaking views over the Mediterranean sea and the island of Telendos. Finally, a mild climate and the warm hospitality of local inhabitants have made Kalymnos a favourite amongst rock climbers.
The Kalymnos climbing holiday will be geared towards your individual abilities and
aspirations. Depending on where you are in your climbing career, our climbing guides
can focus their attention on your lead climbing skills, which might involve rope
awareness, clipping practice and teaching you how to thread anchors. Or they will aim
to improve your movement skills and teach you how to climb more efficiently so you
can climb harder routes than you have ever climbed before. Some climbers take the
opportunity to improve their mental approach to climbing. For instance to learn to deal
with fear of falling or failing. Either way, your instructors will aim to give you the best
possible climbing experience.

KALYMNOS CLIMBING HOLIDAY ITINERARY
Saturday: arrival on Kos, take the ferry to Kalymnos, settle in your accommodation.
Meet and greet dinner
Sunday: single pitch sport climbing with certified guide
Monday: single pitch sport climbing and coaching
Tuesday: climbing and coaching
Wednesday: rest day
Thursday: climbing and coaching
Friday: climbing and coaching
Saturday: departure

We don’t have a set list of crags, though some of our favourite climbing areas on
Kalymnos are: Afternoon, Arginonta Valley, Lambda (on the island of Telendos),
Palionisos, Odyssey and Grande Grotta.

KALYMNOS WEATHER & CLIMATE
Greece is known for its very hot summers. In the winter there are not many flights to
Kos. Spring and autumn are therefore the best times of year to go climbing on Kalymnos.We organise climbing trips to Kalymnos in May and October, when it is not too hot, the sea is warm and the days are long.

ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation will be located in Massouri/Myrties, which is where the climbers
on the island prefer to stay because of its restaurants, bars, climbing shops, minimarkets and beaches. It is within walking distance to some of Kalymnos’ most popular crags, like ‘Grande Grotte’, ‘Afternoon’, ‘Panorama’ and ‘Poets’. For those wanting to explore Kalymnos, transport is readily available. You can either go by bus or taxi or rent a scooter. Most climbing venues are within walking distance of your accommodation and the water taxi port to take the ferry to the island of Telendos is just down the road.

KALYMNOS CLIMBING HOLIDAY INCLUDES
• 7 nights accommodation including breakfast
• 5 days guided climbing and coaching
• Maximum instructor–client ratio is 1:6
• Transport to/from crags

QUICK FACTS
• Fly to Kos
• Ideal for those climbing grade F5 up to F7B+
• Inland and sea-cliff climbing
• Limestone slabs, vertical walls and steep overhangs
1tufas: limestone rock formations

Answer 1

Form:

The text is an advertisement for a climbing holiday in Greece. It is written in a brochure style with headings and bullet points, making it easy to navigate and read. The text is split into several sections, each with a different focus, such as the focus of the holiday, itinerary, accommodation, and what is included.

Structure:

The text is structured with an introduction, followed by three main sections: "Focus of the Kalymnos Climbing Holiday," "Kalymnos Climbing Holiday Itinerary," and "Kalymnos Weather & Climate." The introduction provides an overview of Kalymnos and the reasons why it is a world-class climbing destination. The first section describes the different types of climbing available and how the instructors will tailor the holiday to individual abilities. The second section outlines the itinerary for the week-long holiday, and the third section gives information on the best time of year to visit Kalymnos for climbing.

Language:

The language used in the text is descriptive and engaging, using powerful adjectives to create a sense of excitement and adventure. For example, "fantastic," "paradise," "secluded," "breath-taking," and "favourite." The text uses specific technical terms related to climbing, such as "single pitch sport climbing," "lead climbing skills," and "thread anchors," which would be familiar to experienced climbers. The text also includes information on the location, such as the different crags and climbing areas, the type of rock formations, and the accommodation available. The text is written in a persuasive tone, encouraging readers to book the holiday and describing it as the "best possible climbing experience."