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11 Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because ____
A it lasts longer in the ground.B it is practised by more people.C it can be repaired more easily.
12 Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from
A the clay it was made with.B the marks that are on it.C the basic shape of it.
13 Some people join Heather’s pottery class because they want to
A create an item that looks very old.B find something that they are good at.C make something that will outlive them.
14 What does Heather value most about being a potter?
A its calming effectB its messy natureC its physical benefits
15 Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery
A bring friends to join courses.B have never made a pot before.C try to learn techniques too quickly.
16 Heather reminds her visitors that they should
A put on their aprons.B change their clothes.C take off their jewellery
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?
A what their function isB when they were inventedC ways of keeping them safeD where to put one in your homeE what some people use instead of one
Which TWO points does Heather make about a potter’s tools?
A Some are hard to hold.B Some are worth buying.C Some are essential items.D Some have memorable names.E Some are available for use by participants.
Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?
A social mediaB smaller nuclear familiesC urban designD longer lifespansE a mobile workforce
Which TWO health risks associated with loneliness do the students agree are based on solid evidence?
A a weakened immune systemB dementiaC cancerD obesityE cardiovascular disease
Which TWO opinions do both the students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
A It has little practical relevance.B It needs further investigation.C It is misleading.D It should be more widely accepted.E It is difficult to understand.
27 When comparing loneliness to depression, the students
A doubt that there will ever be a medical cure for loneliness.B claim that the link between loneliness and mental health is overstated.C express frustration that loneliness is not taken more seriously.
28 Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?
A to explain how difficult loneliness can beB to highlight a situation that most students will recogniseC to emphasise that feeling lonely is more common for men than women
29 The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy for dealing with loneliness because
A it creates a sense of belonging.B it builds self-confidence.C it makes people feel more positive.
30 The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be
A similar to loneliness.B necessary for mental health.C an enjoyable experience.
● Nearly all major cities were built on a river.
● Rivers were traditionally used by city dwellers for transport, fishing and recreation.
● Industrial development and rising populations later led to:○ more sewage from houses being discharged into the river○ pollution from 31 on the river bank.
● In 1957, the River Thames in London was declared biologically 32 .
● Seals and even a 33 have been seen in the River Thames.
● Riverside warehouses are converted to restaurants and 34
● In Los Angeles, there are plans to:○ build a riverside 35○ display 36 projects.
● In Paris, 37 are created on the sides of the river every summer.
● Over 2 billion passengers already travel by 38 in cities round the world.
● Changes in shopping habits mean the number of deliveries that are made is increasing.
● Instead of road transport, goods could be transported by large freight barges and electric 39 or, in future, by 40 .
