PART 1 – Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Moving to Sanford City |
Example: – Linda recommends living in suburb of: __Dalton__. |
Accommodation • Average rent: 1 £ _______ a month Transport • Linda travels to work by 2 _________. • Limited 3 _________ in city centre • Trains to London every 4 __________ minutes • Poor tram service at 5 ____________. Advantages of living in Sanford • New 6 _______ opened recently • 7___________ has excellent reputation • Good 8 _________ on Bridge Street Meet Linda • Meet Linda on 9 _______ after 5.30 pm • In the 10 _________ opposite the station |
PART 2 – Questions 11-20
Questions 11-16
What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16.
Advantages A) not dependent on season B) enjoyable C) low risk of injury D) fitness level unimportant E) sociable F) fast results G) motivating | Physical activities 11. using a gym 12. running 13. swimming 14. cycling 15. doing yoga 16. training with a personal trainer |
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E. For which TWO reasons do the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
- A) lack of time
- B) loss of confidence
- C) too much effort required
- D) high costs
- E) feeling less successful than others
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
- A) write goals down
- B) have achievable aims
- C) set a time limit
- D) give yourself rewards
- E) challenge yourself
PART 3 – Questions 21-30
Question 21 – 24. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
- A) textiles displayed in an exhibition
- B) a book about a botanic garden
- C) carpets he saw on holiday
22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
- A) using a range of dyes with different fibres.
- B) applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
- C) testing one dye and a range of fibres.
23. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
- A) how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
- B) the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
- C) the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.
24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
- A) It caused a slight allergic reaction.
- B) It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
- C) It was ineffective when used on nylon.
Questions 25-30
What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25 – 30.
Problems A) It is expensive. B) The colour is too strong. C) The colour is not long-lasting. D) It is very poisonous. E) It can damage the fabric. F) The colour may be unexpected. G) It is unsuitable for some fabrics. H) It is not generally available. | Natural dyes 25. turmeric _______ 26. beetroot ________ 27. Tyrian purple _______ 28. logwood ________ 29. cochineal _________ 30. metal oxide ________
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PART 4 – Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)
Description
- They are common in Western and South Australia
- They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31 _________.
- They are relatively large
- Their diet consists mainly of 32 _______.
- Their main predators are large birds and 33 _________.
Navigation study
- One study found that lizards can use the 34 ______ to help them navigate
Observations in the wild
- Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 ________ for several years
What people want
- Possible reasons:
- to improve the survival of their young (but little 36 ___________ has been noted between parents and children)
- to provide 37 __________ for female lizards
Tracking study
- A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38 _______ of the lizards
- This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39______ taken
- It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
- This may be in order to reduce chances of 40 __________.
Answers
1. 850
2. bike/bicycle
3. parking
4. 30/thirty
5. weekend(s)
6. cinema
7. hospital
8. dentist
9. Thursday
10. café
11. F
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. G
17&1 8 iN EITHER ORDER
B, C
19&20 IN EITHER ORDER
B, D
21. C
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. C
26. F
27. H
28. D
29. A
30. E
31. tongue(s)
32. plants
33. snakes
34. sky
35. partner(s)
36. contact
37. protection
38. tail(s)
39. steps
40. injury / injuries