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Time limit: 00:35:00
  1. Section 1

    Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

     

    • Moving to Banford 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 train service at 5.

      Advantages of living in Banford
      • 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

       

  2. Section 2

    Questions 11-16

    What advantages 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 

  3. Questions 17 and 18

    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

     

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
    • 4.
    • 5.
  4. Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E,

    Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

     

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
    • 4.
    • 5.
  5. Section 3

    Questions 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?

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
  6. 22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
  7. 23. When doing his experiments Jim was surprised by

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
  8. 24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

    • 1.
    • 2.
    • 3.
  9. Questions 25-30

    What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

    Choose SIX answers from the options below and write correct letter A-H next to questions 25-30

    Problems
    A it is expensive
    B the color is too strong
    C the color is not long lasting
    D it is very poisonous
    E it can damage the fabric
    F the color 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. Lowood
      29. cochineal
      30. metal oxide

  10. Section 4

    Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

     

    • The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugose)
      Description
      • They are common in western and south Australia
      • They are brown but recongisable 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:
      o To improve the survival of their young (but little 36.  has been noted between parents and children)
      o 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.

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