Section 3
Questions 21-23
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Effects of weather on mood
21 Phil and Stella’s goal is to ______ the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person’s mood.
22 They expect to find that ‘good’ weather (weather which is ______ and ______ ) has a positive effect on a person’s mood.
23 Stella defines effect on mood’ as a ______ in the way a person feels.
Questions 24-27
What information was given by each writer?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to Questions 24-27.
24 Vickers
25 Whiteboume
26 Haverton
27 Stanfield
A the benefits of moving to a warmer environment
В the type of weather with the worst effect on mood
C how past events affect attitudes to weather
D the important effect of stress on mood
E the important effect of hours of sunshine on mood
F psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather
Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters A-H
Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?
A how to analyse their results
В their methods of presentation
C the design of their questionnaire
D the location of their survey
E weather variables to be measured
F the dates of their survey
G the size of their survey
H the source of data on weather variables
Section 4
Questions 31-32
Choose TWO letters A-F
Which two of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?
A differences between rich and poor students
В high numbers dropping out of education
C falling standards of students
D poor results compared with other nationalities
E low scores of overseas students
F differences between rural and urban students
Questions 33 -34
Choose TWO letters A-F
According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?
A more employment for teachers
В improvement in general health of the population
C reduction in number of days taken off sick by teachers
D better use of existing buildings and resources
E better level of education of workforce
F availability of better qualified teachers
Questions 35 -40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| State | Schools involved | Number of students participating | Key findings | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | about 70 schools | in total 35 _____ | significant benefit especially for 36 _____ pupils | – lack of agreement on implications of data |
| California | 37 _____ schools | 1.8 million | very little benefit | – shortage of 38 _____, especially poorer areas – no proper method for 39 _____ of project |
| Wisconsin | 14 schools (with pupils from 40 _____ families) | similar results to Tennessee project |
Answer Keys
| 1. 230 South Road | 21. investigate |
| 2. 18 | 22. sunny (and) warm |
| 3. activities (and/&) workshops | 23. change |
| 4. 250 | 24. F |
| 5. interactive | 25. D |
| 6. material(s) | 26. C |
| 7. insurance | 27. B |
| 8. publicity | 28. B |
| 9. programme | 29. F |
| 10. not available/unavailable | 30. H |
| 11. A | 31. A |
| 12. C | 32. D |
| 13. B | 33. B |
| 14. A | 34. E |
| 15. C | 35. 12000 |
| 16. B | 36. minority |
| 17. E | 37. all |
| 18. G | 38. teachers |
| 19. H | 39. (the) evaluation |
| 20. C | 40. poor |
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