SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Moving to Banford City

Example Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton…..

Accommodation ●   Average rent: 1 £ a month Transport ●   Linda travels to work by 2 ●   Limited 3  in city centre ●   Trains to London every 4  Minutes ●   Poor train service at 5 Advantages of living in Banford ●   New 6  opened recently ●   7  has excellent reputation ●   Good 8  on Bridge Street Meet Linda ●   Meet Linda on 9  after 5.30 pm ●   In the 10  opposite the station

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Advantages
A     not dependent on season
B     enjoyable
C     low risk of injury
D     fitness level unimportant
E     sociable
F     fast results
G     motivating
Physical activities
11  A B C D E F G  using a gym
12  A B C D E F G  running
13  A B C D E F G  swimming
14  A B C D E F G  cycling
15  A B C D E F G  doing yoga
16  A B C D E F G  training with a personal trainer

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
A     lack of time
B     loss of confidence
C     too much effort required
D     high costs
E     feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
A     write goals down
B     have achievable aims
C     set a time limit
D     give yourself rewards
E     challenge yourself

SECTION 3

Questions 21– 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21   What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
A   textiles displayed in an exhibition
B   a book about a botanic garden
C   carpets he saw on holiday

22   Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
A   using a range of dyes with different fibres.
B   applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
C   testing one dye and a range of fibres.

23   When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
A   how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
B   the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
C   the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

24   What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
A  It caused a slight allergic reaction.
B  It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
C  It was ineffective when used on nylon.

Questions 25 – 30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30
Problems
A     It is expensive.
B     The colour is too strong.
C     The colour is not long-lasting.
D     It is very poisonous.
E     It can damage the fabric.
F     The colour may be unexpected.
G     It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H     It is not generally available
Natural dyes
25  A B C D E F G H  turmeric
26  A B C D E F G H  beetroot
27  A B C D E F G H  Tyrian purple
28  A B C D E F G H  logwood
29  A B C D E F G H  cochineal
30  A B C D E F G H  metal oxide

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

●   They are common in Western and South Australia
●   They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31
●   They are relatively large
●   Their diet consists mainly of 32
●   Their main predators are large birds and 33

Navigation study

●   One study found that lizards can use the 34 to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

●   Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35  for several years

What people want

●   Possible reasons:
–  to improve the survival of their young
(but little 36 has been noted between parents and children)
–  to provide 37  for female lizards

Tracking study

–  A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38  of the lizards
–  This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39  taken
–  It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
–  This may be in order to reduce chances of 40