PART 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

PART 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

New city developments

11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from

• A) local people.
• B) the City Council.
• C) the SWRDC.

12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?

• A) its architectural style
• B) its heating system
• C) its method of water treatment

13. Local newspapers have raised worries about

• A) the late opening date.
• B) the cost of the project.
• C) the size of the facilities.

14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?

• A) whose statue will be at the door
• B) the exact opening times
• C) who will open it

Questions 15-20

Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20.

PART 3 – Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22.

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?

• A. camping
• B. climbing
• C. collecting
• D. hunting
• E. reading

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?

• A. to examine ancient carvings
• B. to experience an isolated place
• C. to formulate a new theory
• D. to learn survival skills
• E. to study the impact of an extreme environment

Questions 25-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to

• A) the fact that Eastern countries were far away.
• B) the lack of materials for boat building.
• C) the direction of the winds and currents.

26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?

• A) to overcome a research setback
• B) to demonstrate a personal quality
• C) to test a new theory

27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?

• A) the fact that he was the first person to do it
• B) the speed of crossing the Pacific
• C) the use of authentic construction methods

28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?

• A) to build a stone statue
• B) to sail a reed boat
• C) to learn the local language

29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on

• A) theories about Polynesian origins.
• B) the development of archaeological methodology.
• C) establishing archaeology as an academic subject.

30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?

• A) Its style is out of date.
• B) Its content is over-simplified.
• C) Its methodology is flawed.

PART 4 – Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT

Business markets

• greater 31 ___________ among companies
• increase in power of large 32 ____________ companies
• rising 33 ____________ in certain countries

External influences on businesses

• more discussion with 34 __________ before making business decisions
• environmental concerns which may lead to more 35 __________________

Business structures

• more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36 __________________
• businesses may need to offer hours that are 37 __________________ or the chance to work remotely

Management styles

• increasing need for managers to provide good 38 __________________
• changes influenced by 39 __________________ taking senior roles

Changes in the economy

• service sector continues to be important
• increasing value of intellectual property
• more and more 40 __________________ workers