Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS
Example
Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a ….friend…
Name: Edith 1 __________
Address: Flat 4, 2 __________ Park Flats
(Behind the 3 __________)
Phone number: 875934
Best time to contact customer: during the 4 __________
Where to park: opposite entrance next to the 5 __________
Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the 6 __________
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| Area | Work to be done | Notes |
| Kitchen | Replace the 7 __________ in the door Paint wall above the 8 __________ | Fix tomorrow Strip paint and plaster approximately one 9__________ in advance |
| Garden | One 10 __________ needs replacing (end of garden) |
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
MANHAM PORT
11 Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
A It was safe from enemy attack.
В It was convenient for river transport.
C It had a good position on the sea coast.
12 What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
A the improvement in mining techniques
В the increase in demand for metals
C the discovery of tin in the area
13 Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
A shortage of fuel
В poor transport systems
C lack of skills among local people
14 What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
A The workers went away.
В Traditional skills were lost.
C Buildings were used for new purposes.
15 What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
A discover the location of the original port
В provide jobs for the unemployed
C rebuild the port complex
Questions 16-20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Complete the table below.
| Tourist attractions in Manham | ||
| Place | Features and activities | Advice |
| copper mine | Specially adapted miners’ 16_____ take visitors into the mountain | the mine is 17 _____ and enclosed — unsuitable for children and animals |
| village school | classrooms and a special exhibition of 18 _____ | a 19 _____ is recommended |
| “The George” (old sailing ship) | the ship’s wheel (was lost but has now been restored) | children shouldn’t use the 20 _____ |
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?
A communication
В design
C IT
D marketing
E organisation
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?
A updates for its software
В cost savings
C an improved image
D new clients
E a growth in sales
Questions 25-30
What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30.
| Sources of information A company manager В company’s personnel department C personal tutor D psychology department E mentor F university careers officer G internet |
Stages of the work placement procedure
25 obtaining booklet _____
26 discussing options _____
27 getting updates _____
28 responding to invitation for interview _____
29 informing about outcome of interview _____
30 requesting a reference _____
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter; A, В or C.
Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
31 The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
A it could threaten our way of life.
В it could be used to spy on people.
C it is misunderstood by the public.
32 According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
A should be restricted to secure environments.
В should be used with more caution.
C should only be developed for essential products.
33 In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
A has yet to win popular support.
В could be seen as unethical.
C ought to be continued.
Questions 34-40
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Complete the notes below.
USES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Transport
• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 34 _____
• Planes would be much lighter in weight.
• 35 _____ travel will be made available to the masses.
Technology
• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 36 _____
• 37 _____ energy will become more affordable.
The Environment
• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
• Pollutants such as 38 _____ could be removed from water more easily.
• There will be no 39 _____ from manufacturing.
Health and Medicine
• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
• Analysis of medical 40 _____will be sped up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.
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