prize5-10, Exercise 2: Three myths

Model answer (one possible choice; check each):

1. "The Tattoo is ancient Scottish tradition." It is a modern spectacle that combines real military music and long-standing pipe traditions with a designed picture of Scotland, and parts of the tartan image date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
2. "Open access means anyone can take part." The Fringe does not select performers, but venue fees, accommodation and publicity mean that cost decides who can afford to appear.
3. "The festivals bring a huge amount of money to the city." They bring real spending, but the size depends on the method used, and the benefits and costs fall unevenly on hotels, venues, performers and residents.

Other valid choices include the eight uninvited companies, the ancient fire festivals or the claim that the festivals are apolitical.