Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.
THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS
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)
Need full quote showing all the jobs and the (6)
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.
| 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) |
(7) (8)
(9) (10)
Part 2: 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
B 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
B 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
B 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
B 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
B provide jobs for the unemployed
C rebuild the port complex
Questions 16-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
Tourist attractions in Museum
| 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 should not use the (20)……………… |
(16) (17)
(18) (19)
(20)
Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?
A communication
B 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
B 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.
Stages of 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
Source of information
A company manager
B company’s personnel department
C personal tutor
D psychology department
E mentor
F university careers officer
G internet
Part 4: Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter A, B 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
B 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
B 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
B could be seen as unethical
C ought to be continued
Questions 34-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.
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 speeded up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.