Section 3
Questions 21-23
Choose THREE tetters, A-G.
Which THREE factors does Marco’s tutor advise him to consider when selecting a course?
A possibility of specialisation
B relevance to future career
C personal interest
D organisation of course
E assessment methods
F range of topics
G reputation of lecturer
Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
24 Why does Marco’s tutor advise him to avoid the Team Management course?
A It will repeat work that Marco has already done.
B It is intended for students at a lower level than Marco.
C It may take too much time to do well.
25 Why does Marco want to do a dissertation?
A He thinks it will help his future career.
B He would like to do a detailed study.
C He has already done some work for it.
26 What does Marco’s tutor think about the dissertation outline?
A The topic is too narrow to be useful.
B The available data may be unsuitable.
C The research plan is too complicated.
27 What does Marco decide to do about his dissertation?
A contact potential interviewees
B change to another topic
C discuss it with Professor Briggs
Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Practical details
28 A first draft of the dissertation should be completed by the end of _____
29 The dissertation should be registered with the _____of the department.
30 Marco should get a copy of the statistics software from the ______
Section 4
Questions 31-33
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONL Y for each answer.
The Tiger Shark
• Origin of name: its dark bands
• Size: 6.5 metres (maximum)
• Preferred habitat: near to the 31 ______
• Typical food: other sea creatures but also 32 ______ produced by humans
• Raine Island area: studies show tiger sharks are mainly found here during
the 33 ______ (when turtles are nesting)
Questions 34-38
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Questions 39, 40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
39 The purpose of the research was to understand the tiger sharks’
A reproductive patterns.
B migration patterns.
C feeding patterns.
40 Observations showed that, in general, tiger sharks
A change depths frequently.
B usually avoid the surface of the water.
C often spend long periods on the ocean floor.
Answer Keys
| Listening Section 1 1. (the) 26th 2. 7.00 3. circle 4. A21 -/to (A)24 5. Mastercard 6. 3290 5876 4401 2899 7. Whitton 8. 42 South 9. SW2 5GE 10. headphones/earphones | Listening Section 2 11. D 12. F 13. I 14. B 15. E 16. A 17. G 18. arm band 19. an ambulance/ambulances 20. yellow ticket(s) |
| Listening Section 3 21-23. (IN ANY ORDER) B, D, F 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. March 29. secretary 30. computer office | Listening Section 4 31. coast(s)/shore 32. garbage/rubbish/waste 33. summer 34. fish 35. checked 36. boat 37. camera 38. released/freed 39. B 40. A |
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