TEST 8

Questions 1 – 10

Questions 1 – 3; Traffic Changes in Granford

1. Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?
   1. The number of traffic accidents has risen
   2. The amount of traffic on the roads has increased
   3. The types of vehicles on the roads have changed
2. In a survey, local residents particularly complained about
   1. Dangerous driving by parents
   2. Pollution from trucks and lorries
   3. Inconvenience from parked cars
3. According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be
   1. Raising money to pay for them
   2. Finding a way to make people follow them
   3. Getting the support of the police

Questions 4 -10

Write the correct letter, A – I, next to Questions 4 - 10

Section 2

Questions 11 - 20

11. Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
    1. He may do a module on related topic later on
    2. He was to have a career in plant science
    3. He is thinking of choosing the topic for his dissertation
12. Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that can be
    1. Described very easily
    2. Carried out inside the laboratory
    3. Completed in the time available
13. What do they decide to check with their tutor?
    1. Whether their aim is appropriate
    2. Whether anyone else has chosen this topic
    3. Whether the assignment contributes to their final grade
14. They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because
    1. It fails to cover recent advances in seed science
    2. The content is irrelevant for them
    3. Its focus is very theoretical
15. What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
    1. The diagrams of plant development are useful
    2. The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough
    3. The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising

Questions 16 – 20

Complete the table below

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – H, next to Questions 16 – 20

Select seeds of different (16)__________ and sizes

Measure and record the (17) __________ and size of each one

Decide on the (18) __________ to be used

Use a different (19) __________ for each seed and label it

After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s (20) __________

Investigate the findings

Section 3

Questions 21 - 30

21. Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
    1. His lack of knowledge about the topic
    2. His uncertainty about what he should try to achieve
    3. The sort time that he has for preparation
22. Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
    1. To concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field
    2. To follow the chronological development of nanotechnology
    3. To show the range of applications of nanotechnology
23. In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to
    1. Talk about things that he can find slides to illustrates
    2. Look for slides to illustrates the points he makes
    3. Consider omitting slides altogether
24. They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
    1. To encourage the audience to talk
    2. To explain what Russ intends to do
    3. To provide an example
25. What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
    1. Summarise the main points he wants to make
    2. Read the notes he has already made
    3. List the points he wants to cover

Questions 26 – 30

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 26 – 30

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation

26. Structure __________

27. Eye contact __________

28. body language __________

29. choice of words __________

30. handouts __________

Section 4

Question 31 – 40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabric

31. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
    1. A. Textiles displayed in an exhibition
    2. B. A book about a botanic garden
    3. C. Carpets he saw on holiday
32. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
    1. A. Using a range of dyes with different fibres
    2. B. Applying different dyes to one type of fibre
    3. C. Testing one dye and a range of fibres
33. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
    1. A. How much natural material was needed to make the dye
    2. B. The fact that dyes were widely available on the internet
    3. C. The time that he had to leave the fabric in the dyes
34. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
    1. A. It caused a slight allergic reaction
    2. B. It was not a permanent dye on cotton
    3. C. It was ineffective when used on nylon

Questions 35 – 40

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – H, next to Questions 35 – 40

35. Turmeric __________

36. Beetroot __________

37. Tyrian Purple __________

38. Logwood __________

39. Cochnieal __________

40. Metal Oxide __________