Section 3
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Rocky bay field trip
21 What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
A factors affecting where organisms live
B the need to preserve endangered species
C techniques for classifying different organisms
22 What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
A string
B a compass
C a ruler
23 In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
A the order in which information is given.
B the way the information is divided up.
C the amount of information provided.
24 What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
A It provided accurate results.
B It was simple to carry out.
C It required special equipment.
25 What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
A She chose the wrong scale.
B She stood in the wrong place.
C She did it at the wrong time.
26 What do they decide to do next with their map?
A scan it onto a computer
B check it using photographs
C add information from the Internet
Questions 27, 28
Choose TWO letters, A – E.
Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?
A lack of water
B strong winds
C lack of food
D high temperatures
E large waves
Questions 29, 30
Choose TWO letters, A – E.
Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?
A inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
B influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
C incorrect identification of some organisms
D making generalisations from a small sample
E missing some organisms when counting
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Use ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL
Introduction
The designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s
– function
– physical and 31 _____ context
– symbolic meaning
Location and concept of the Concert Hall
On the site of a disused 32 _____
Beside a 33 _____
The design is based on the concept of a mystery
Building design
It’s approached by a 34 _____ for pedestrians
The building is in the shape of a 35 _____
One exterior wall acts as a large 36 _____
In the auditorium
– the floor is built on huge pads made of 37 _____
– the walls are made of local wood and are 38 _____ in shape
– ceiling panels and 39 _____ on walls allow adjustment of acoustics
Evaluation
Some critics say the 40 _____ style of the building is inappropriate.
Answer Keys
| Listening Section 1 1. hostel 2. Buckleigh 3. PE9 7QT 4. waiter 5. politics 6. cycling 7. cinema 8. disabled 9. 4.30 (pm)/ half past four 10 0788 136711 | Listening Section 2 11&12. A, B 13&14. B, D 15&16. C, E 17. G 18. D 19. B 20. F |
| Listening Section 3 21. A 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. B 27&28. A, D 29&30. C, E | Listening Section 4 31. social 32. factory 33. canal 34. bridge 35. box 36. screen 37. rubber 38. curved 39. curtains 40. international |
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