Test 1

Part 1

You will hear some sentences. Choose the correct reply to each sentence (A, B, or C). Mark
your answers on the answer sheet.

A) I'll go and find it.

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B) You can borrow it.

A) I thought they won.

It was a bit boring.
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Only al the weekend.

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A) At around four.
Only on Sunday.

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At the end of the street.

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A) Very well, thank you.
I went to the cinema.

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They wait here.

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A) It's in the car.

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So am I.
Last Thursday.

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A) Yes. please.
Yes, it is.
Yes, of course.

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Watch out.
I think so.

OK, thank you for offering.

Sorry, not very strong.
I know about that, afraid.
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in
the numbered space. Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.

You will hear a radio talk about holidays in Northumberland.

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For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

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Holidays in Northumberland

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Useful Information

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Read Peter book called (9) .....................................around

Lots of things to see, for example (10)..................................

Best time to go is (11)...................................

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Accommodation in flats, hotels, cottages or bed and breakfast places.

Bike Hire

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One week -

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Local Events e
Two weeks - (12) ................................

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June - Food Festival

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August - International Festival of (13)................................

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National Park Activities

Guided walks

Photography

(14)................................
You will hear people talking about pets. For questions 15-18, choose from the list A-f
which pet each one has at home. There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.

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A) a cat
Speaker 1 B) a dog

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Speaker 2 C) a parrot
Speaker 3 D) fish

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Speaker 4 E) mice
F) a spider

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You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There is
some extra options which you do not need to use.

Mark your answers on the answer sheet.

Art exhibition
Band entrance

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Car park
Craft fair

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entrance
Fringe stage
Lock-up garages

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Main stage

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Restaurant

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You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One

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Which aspect of college publicity material do the friends disagree about?

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how useful the environmental rating system is
how well the different courses are described

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how visually attractive the brochures are

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In the woman's opinion, companies link themselves with charitiesm order to
boost their profits

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improve their image in society
distract attention away from other issue

Extract Two

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What us the woman's criticism of exercising in gyms?
Members get limited access to the facilities.
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The membership cost is too high for the services offered.

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It encourages exercise habits that lead to unhealthy lifestyles.

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How does the man respond to his criticism?
He objects to her making sweeping generalisations about gyms.

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He questions the value of excessive gym attendance.

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He suspects enjoy a different type of gym.

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Extract Three

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What is she doing during the conversation?
admitting to regrets about her choice of place to study.
complaining about challenges had to face.
expressing her admiration for people in the city.

Why does the man give the example of trees?

to support her main point
to present a counter-argument to hers
to express a reservation about her interpretation
 Part 6
You will hear the year of text. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space. Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.

The Year Of...

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Reason for no handouts:

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Gregory has represented YEAROF since:

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Gregory thought public awareness was:

Amount YEAROF receives from government:

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YEAROF's focus in coming year:

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Main reason for chosen college:

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 Test-1
Part 1
Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word. You must use a word which is somewhere
in the rest of the text.

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The unhealthiest places in the world

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According to a different study, which measured factors such as the cost of staying healthy,
life expectancy, air pollution, obesity, sunlight hours and crime rate, the healthiest country is

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Spain. This is most likely due to its traditionally (Q1) diet, clean air, the number of
people walking to work (37%), and free healthcare. Interestingly, another (Q2) , the
Global Health Security Index, ranks the USA as the healthiest nation. This was because its

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high standards in research, safety and communication allow it to detect and respond to
pandemics the most effectively. This contrasts with the Clinic Compare survey, which ranked

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it the tenth unhealthiest (Q3) , primarily because of its high obesity rate. The

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countries with the highest levels of obesity, however, are in the Pacific islands. In
(Q4) such as Nauru, Tuvalu and Palau, over half the population is obese. This is a
relatively new trend, as, before the 1950s, locals consumed a traditional food that included

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bananas, coconuts, yams and seafood. Since then, incomes have increased, making imported

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convenience foods more affordable. This new scenario causes people to make poor
(Q5) choices despite the availability of healthier, locally-grown options. In many

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regions of the USA, healthy (Q6) just available, or they are too expensive. In

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 Part 2
Read the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which situation described in the
statements matches with texts. Each statement can be used ONCE only. There are TWO
extra statements which you do not need to use.

A friend wants to spend a holiday learning to handle a small boat.

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Your friend can cook and is looking for a job in an English pub.

You are looking for a quiet hotel where you can organize a training seminar.

You are looking for a hotel for a romantic weekend with your partner.

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You have been asked to find a hotel with facilities for large meetings and dinners.

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You have a lot of experience in the catering business and would like to help an English
hotel.

You want to run a restaurant and expect a high salary.

You want to spend your holiday in the sea.

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You are a cook and are looking for a job with accommodation in a small hotel

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You and your partner are looking for catering jobs where you can live together in one
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Q7 Award-winning 30-seater restaurant Q8 Wallford Hotel
specializing in fine seafood requires: Well-maintained Victorian hotel
RESTAURANT MANAGER centrally situated close to the sea
Relevant experience and references Picturesque private harbour with sailing
essential. school in walking distance
Excellent salary. [email protected]

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Forward electronic CV to Mr Orlando

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Peracca
e-mail: [email protected]

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SECOND CHEF
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The Highland Hotel
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For a busy country pub and restaurant Outdoor swimming pool (summer only) and
in boat hire possible Ideal for touring in

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South Warwickshire. beautiful countryside, whisky tasting.
Minimum three years' experience. Seminar arrangements for small groups.

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Contact Darren on www.highlandhotel.com
01295 690270

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WHITE HOUSE HOTEL Pendower Beach House Hotel
Watford's most central and luxurious Family-run hotel near Cornwall seeks

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hotel, responsible, self-motivated Chef for
87 en-suite bedrooms and excellent restaurant seating 40.

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conference and banquet rooms. Hotel flat available.
For further details and special For more information call Carol on

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weekend 01872 S01241

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rates please call: 01923 237316
www.whitehousehotil.co.uk

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Q13 QUARLTON MANOR
17th century castle with spectacular
views.
Galleried dining hall serving acclaimed
Q14 Assistant Manager
Previous experience in the hotel/restaurant
sector essential. If you have ambition and
self motivation
candlelight dinners for two with local apply now to:
food. Ian Gray, Swans Hotel
For more information, go to 84-90 Radcllfc Road, West Brldgeford
www.quarltonmanorfarm.co.uk Nottingham NG2 5HH
Part 3
Read the text and choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings
below. There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them. You
cannot use any heading more than once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.

Questions 15-20

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The reading passage has six paragraphs, Choose the correct heading for paragraphs from

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the list of headings below.

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 Organic food: why?
Europe is now the biggest market for organic food in the world, expanding by 25 percent
a year over the past 10 years. So what is the attraction of organic food for some people? The

defining oneself as natural, good, caring, different from the junk-foodscoffing masses. As

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real desire is to be somehow close to the soil, to Mother Nature.

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Unlike conventional farming, the organic approach means farming with natural, rather

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than man-made, fertilisers and pesticides. Techniques such as crop rotation improve soil
quality and help organic farmers compensate for the absence of man-made chemicals. As a
method of food production, organic is, however, inefficient in its use of labour and land;

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there are severe limits to how much food can be produced. Also, the environmental benefits
of not using artificial fertiliser are tiny compared with the amount of carbon dioxide emitted

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by transporting food (a great deal of organic produce is shipped in from other

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countries and transported from shop to home by car).

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Organic farming is often claimed to be safer than conventional farming - for the

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environment and for consumers. Yet studies into organic farming worldwide continue to
reject this claim. An extensive review by the UK Food Standards Agency found that there

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was no statistically significant difference between organic and conventional crops. Even

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where results indicated there was evidence of a difference, the reviewers found no sign
that these differences would have any noticeable effect on health.

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The simplistic claim that organic food is more nutritious than conventional food was
always likely to be misleading. Food is a natural product, and the health value of different

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foods will vary for a number of reasons, including freshness, the way the food is cooked, the
type of soil it is grown in, the amount of sunlight and rain crops have received, and so on.
Likewise, the flavour of a carrot has less to do with whether it was fertilised with manure or
something out of a plastic sack than with the variety of carrot and how long ago it was dug
up. The differences created by these things are likely to be greater than any differences
brought about by using an organic or nonorganic system of production. Indeed, even some

that many of our most common foods are full of natural toxins. Parsnips cause blisters on the
skin of agricultural workers. Toasting bread creates carcinogens. As one research expert
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simply not the case. In fact, it is the opposite that is true: the closer a plant is to its natural

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state, the more likely it is that it will poison you. Naturally, many plants do not want to be
eaten, so we have spent 10,000 years developing agriculture and breeding out harmful traits

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Ultimately, the organic farming movement is an expensive luxury for shoppers in well-

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manicured Europe. For developing parts of the world, it is irrelevant. To European
environmentalists, the fact that organic methods require more labour and land than

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conventional ones to get the same yields is a good thing; to a farmer in rural Africa, it is a
disaster. Here, land tends to be so starved and crop yields so low that there simply is not

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enough organic matter to put back into the soil. Perhaps the focus should be on helping
these countries to gain access to the most advanced farming techniques, rather than going

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back to basics.

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 Part 4
Read the following text for questions 21-29.

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands as an emblematic predator inhabiting the frigid
expanses of the Arctic region. Renowned for their captivating features and extraordinary
adaptations polar bears hove enticed researchers and the public alike. This article delves

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into the intricate specifics of polar bears, their distinctive adaptations, and the escalating

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challenges they confront in a swiftly transforming environment.

Paragraph 1 Polar bears exhibit a repertoire of physical attributes and adaptations ideally

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suited for survival in the Arctic's demanding ecosystem. The prodigious scale of polar bears

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is evident, with males attaining weights of up to 1,500 pounds and lengths reaching
approximately 10 feet (3 meters). This substantial build enhances their navigational abilities
and survival prospects within this severe environment Notably, their distinctively white fur

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serves as remarkable cover-up, conferring a seamless integration with the show-laden

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surroundings during hunting endeavors or while evading potential threats.

Paragraph 2 Polar bears' notable physiognomy includes their wide paws and razor-sharp

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claws, vital for negotiating the Arctic landscape. These adaptations help polar bears move
skillfully and efficiently across the challenging landscape. Equipped with robust, mildly

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webbed paws, polar bears demonstrate exceptional aquatic prowess, enabling them to

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traverse extensive distances in search of sustenance. Their front paws have strong curved
claws that help them grip the ice and catch their prey effectively.

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Paragraph 3 To survive in extremely cold temperatures, polar bears need to regulate their

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body temperature effectively, prompting the evolution of several physiological adaptations in
polar bears. Their dense fur serves as a proficient insulator, effectively trapping a layer of air

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close to their skin to conserve body heat. Moreover, their substantial blubber layer acts as

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both an energy reserve and insulation against the harsh cold, empowering them to endure the
extreme climatic conditions synonymous with the Arctic.

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Paragraph 4 Polar bears exhibit extraordinary hunting skill, primarily relying on their
acute sense of smell to detect prey, even from considerable distances. Their acute visual
acuity and exceptional hearing which allows them to quickly spot seals their primary prey
0 hauled out on the ice. Employing a patient and stealthy approach, polar bears execute
tactical ambushes, utilizing their formidable jaws and elongated, razor-sharp canine teeth to
ensure successful skills.
Paragraph 5 Despite their unparalleled adaptations, polar bears confront formidable
challenges as climate charge unfolds. The disintegration of Arctic sea ice, an integral
component of their hunting and breeding cycles, poses a profound threat to their survival.
Recent investigations indicate a disconcerting decline of approximately 40% in the polar
bear population over the previous decade, projections foretelling further declines in

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forthcoming years.

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The polar hear serves as an ico
remarkable ingenuity and adaptability. Gaining insight into the intrinsic significance of these

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magnificent creatures and the escalating perils they confront is pivotal in formulating
conservation st

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Safeguarding the Arctic habitat and mitigating the impacts of climate change stand as
indispensable measures to preserve the future of these extraordinary beings, while concurrently

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nurturing the fragile stability of global biodiversity.

For questions 21-24, choose the correct

answer sheet.

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or D. Mark your answers on the

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What is the main purpose of this passage?
A) To inspect the methods of hunting for polar bears that have been using for many

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centuries
B) To demonstrate the iconic symbol of the Arctic ecosystem, representing

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incredible mediocrity and adaptability.

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C) To explore the specific features of polar bears, how they adapt to their environment, and
the challenges they face.

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D) To show how to develop various physical adaptations to regulate their body temperature

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effectively.

Polar bears can maneuver skillfully with ?

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A) Tough geographical conditions.
B) wide paws and sharp claws.
C) weights and lengths.
D) dense fur.
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A) Thermoregulatory Mechanisms
B) Predatory and Feeding Behavior
C) Morphological Attributes and Adaptations
D) Environmental Challenges and Conservation Status

According to the passage, polar bears mostly feed on ?

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A) ice.

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B) fish.
C) grass.

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D) seals.

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Polar bears have attracted the attention of more scientists than the public.

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A) True B) False C) No Information

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Female polar bears tend to be bigger compared to male ones.
A) True B) False C) No Information

The only plus side of the polar

A) True B) False C) No Information
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white fur is escaping possible harm.

A) True B) False
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Back paws help polar bears to maintain a firm grip on the ice.

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C) No Information

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It is anticipated that there is going to be a decline in the number of polar bears in the

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future.
A) True B) False C) No Information

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 Part 5
Read the following text for questions 30-35.

Volcanoes are geological formations that are created due to the movement of magma and
gas from the Earth's mantle and core to its surface. The Earth's crust is made up of several
large tectonic plates that are in constant motion, and when these plates collide, magma is

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forced to the surface, resulting in volcanic eruptions.

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Volcanoes can be found all over the world and are often located in areas where tectonic plates
converge, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Volcanoes can be classified into three main types:

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shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes.
Shield volcanoes are formed by repeated eruptions of fluid lava flows, which are thin and

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runny due to low viscosity. As the lava spreads out, it forms a wide, gently sloping
mountain.

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Stratovolcanoes are steep, cone-shaped mountains that are formed by layers of ash, lava, and
other volcanic debris. They are typically the result of explosive eruptions. Cinder cone

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volcanoes are small, steep-sided cones that are formed from a single vent and have a circular
crater at the top. They are usually created by explosive eruptions that produce a lot of ash and

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cinders.
Volcanic eruptions can be very destructive and can cause damage to both the natural

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environment and human infrastructure. They can cause ash clouds that can travel for miles
and disrupt air travel, as well as pyroclastic flows, which are fast-moving clouds of hot gas,

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ash, and rock that can be deadly. In addition to causing destruction, volcanic eruptions can

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also be beneficial, as they can create new land, enrich soil with minerals and nutrients, and
provide sources of geothermal energy.

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Scientists study volcanoes in order to better understand their behavior and predict when

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eruptions might occur. They use instruments such as seismometers, gas sensors, and
satellite imagery to monitor the activity of volcanoes and track changes in their behavior.

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This information can be used to create early warning systems that can help protect people
and communities from the effects of volcanic eruptions.

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Questions 30-33
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Volcanic eruptions can result in the creation of new , enriching the soil with
minerals and nutrients.

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Scientists utilize instruments like seismometers, gas sensors, and satellite imagery to

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the activity of volcanoes and observe variations in their behavior.

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Pyroclastic flows, characterized by fast-moving clouds of hot gas, ash, and rock, pose a
significant threat due to their nature.

Shield volcanoes are formed by the repeated eruptions of

resulting in gently sloping mountains.
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Questions 34-35

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Choose TWO letters, A-E

What type of volcanic eruption is typically associated with stratovolcanoes?

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A) Explosive eruptions

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B) Slow, continuous eruptions
C) Non-explosive, effusive eruptions

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A) Pacific Ring of Fire
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Where are volcanoes commonly situated due to the convergence of tectonic plates?

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B) Atlantic Ocean basin

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C) Antarctic Plate