SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

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

JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP

The course focuses on skills and safety

●   Charlie would be placed in Level 5. ●   First of all, children at this level are taken to practise in a 1  .   Instructors ●   Instructors wear 2  shirts. ●   A 3  is required and training is given.   Classes ●   The size of the classes is limited. ●   There are quiet times during the morning for a 4  or a game. ●   Classes are held even if there is 5  .   What to bring ●   a change of clothing ●   a 6 ●   shoes (not sandals) ●   Charlie’s 7   Day 1 ●   Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day. ●   Before the class, his 8  will be checked. ●   He should then go to the 9  to meet his class instructor.   Cost ●   The course costs 10 $ per week.

SECTION 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
According to Megan, what are the TWO main advantages of working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors?
A   the active lifestyle
B    the above-average salaries
C    the flexible working opportunities
D    the opportunities for overseas travel
E    the chance to be in a natural environment

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO of the following are likely to be disadvantages for people working outdoors?
A    the increasing risk of accidents
B    being in a very quiet location
C    difficult weather conditions at times
D    the cost of housing
E    the level of physical fitness required

Questions 15-20

What information does Megan give about each of the following job opportunities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.
Information
A   not a permanent job
B   involves leading a team
C   experience not essential
D   intensive work but also fun
E   chance to earn more through overtime
F   chance for rapid promotion
G   accommodation available
H   local travel involved
 
Job opportunities
15   Fresh food commercial manager       A B C D E F G H
16   Agronomist                                            A B C D E F G H
17   Fresh produce buyer                            A B C D E F G H
18   Garden centre sales manager            A B C D E F G H
19   Tree technician                                     A B C D E F G H
20   Farm worker                                         A B C D E F G H

SECTION 3

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Adam make about his experiment on artificial sweeteners?
A   The results were what he had predicted.
B    The experiment was simple to set up
C    A large sample of people was tested.
D    The subjects were unaware of what they were drinking.
E    The test was repeated several times for each person.

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO problems did Rosie have when measuring the fat content of nuts?
A    She used the wrong sort of nuts.
B    She used an unsuitable chemical.
C    She did not grind the nuts finely enough.
D    The information on the nut package was incorrect.
E    The weighing scales may have been unsuitable.

Questions 25-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25   Adam suggests that restaurants could reduce obesity if their menus
A    offered fewer options.
B    had more low-calorie foods.
C    were organised in a particular way.

26   The students agree that food manufacturers deliberately
A    make calorie counts hard to understand.
B    fail to provide accurate calorie counts.
C    use ineffective methods to reduce calories.

27   What does Rosie say about levels of exercise in England?
A    The amount recommended is much too low.
B    Most people overestimate how much they do.
C    Women now exercise more than they used to.

28   Adam refers to the location and width of stairs in a train station to illustrate
A    practical changes that can influence people’s behaviour.
B    methods of helping people who have mobility problems.
C    ways of preventing accidents by controlling crowd movement.

29   What do the students agree about including reference to exercise in their presentation?
A    They should probably leave it out.
B    They need to do more research on it.
C    They should discuss this with their tutor.

30   What are the students going to do next for their presentation?
A    prepare some slides for it
B    find out how long they have for it
C    decide on its content and organisation

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

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

Hand knitting

Interest in knitting
●   Knitting has a long history around the world.
●   We imagine someone like a 31  knitting.
●   A 32  ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
●   The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
●   People are buying more 33  for knitting nowadays.
 
Benefits of knitting
●   gives support in times of 34  difficulty
●   requires only 35  skills and little money to start
●   reduces stress in a busy life
 
Early knitting
●   The origins are not known.
●   Findings show early knitted items to be 36  in shape.
●   The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 37  .
●   Early yarns felt 38  to touch.
●   Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
●   Geographical areas had their own 39  of knitting.
●   Everyday tasks like looking after 40  were done while knitting.