L9 2 HW nature

LISTENING UNIT 5: NATURE GLOBAL WARMING : SE PE RATING FACT FROM F IC T ION Listen to two students talking about a lecture and answers the questions The lecture is being given by A a writer B a lecture C a postgraduate student Mel and Andrew agree to meet at A 1.30 pm B 1.45 pm C 2.30 pm Mel and Andrew agree to meet in A B the canteen C a café D the Science building GLOBAL WARMING : SE PE RATING FACT FROM F IC T ION Read the questions for the next part of the conversation Underline the key words and think of possible synonyms or paraphrases Mel was surprised at the speaker’s.……………………… theories Mrs McKee did not have any ………………………to support her argument about sea levels Mel plans to follow Mrs McKee’s ……………… Trg GLOBAL WARMING : SE PE RATING FACT FROM F IC T ION Listen to the dialogue and classify the events as A, B or C A 19th century B mid 20th century C 1970s-80s The term the greenhouse effect was invented Average temperatures started to increase considerably There was a decrease in average temperatures for a few years Methane and nitrous oxide were first identified as greenhouse gases Carbon dioxide was first identified as a greenhouse gases Many high temperature records were broken A major drought occurred in North America EXTREME WEATHE R AND NATURAL DI SASTERS Question 21 21 Why was the tutor initially concerned about the Mel’s choice of subject? A There was not enough information on the subject B The subject was not new or different C Mel had taken a different approach to the subject Question 22-25 Write the correct letters, A, B or C Mel should A Include it B remove it C increase it 22 the introduction 23 statistics about flooding 24 acknowledgement of visual material_ 25 a graph about rainfall EXTREME WEATHE R AND NATURAL DI SASTERS Question 26-30 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer Advice on presentation Be well prepared with content and equipment Prepared slides with main points and visuals No bright colours, 26………………… or sound effects Stand in a central position Make 27………………with audience Use a 28…………… mouse or keyboard Speak slowly Don’t memorize or read Use cue cards as a 29……………… Deal with 30……………………… from audience at end TRACK: RECY CL ING GUA RDIAN Questions 1-5 Complete the form Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer Recycling Guardian Example: Answer Aim: protecting environment through recycling Type of group: non-profit Frequency of newspaper collection: 1……… Name: 2……… Address: 3……… Email: 4……… Postcode: 5……… Questions 6-10 Complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer Ways of recycling Nearest rubbish collection centre Rubbish that can be recycled Newspaper: in a 6…………… box On the East Side of 7…………… Blue box: 8……… Green box: glass and plastics Yellow box: paper Trg Rubbish than cannot be recycled Name of a booklet 9………… 10………… MULTIPLE CH OICE QUES TIONS Listen to the talk and choose the correct answer for each question Atlantis was A A legendary island B An island named after the ocean which it was supposed to have been located C An actual island which has disappeared D Both A and B According to the selection today the Atlantic is A Romantic rather than businesslike B Completely lacking in romance C Less important to business than in the days of the sailing ships D Important in world commerce The Spaniards discovered that calms were most common A Just south of the equator B Just on the edge of steady trade winds C In a narrow belt along the equator D Near the coast of South America The area was perilous because A Ships could easily be wrecked there B There was no wind C Ships had no power other than the wind D Both A and B Thirst was grave problem because A The sun was often very hot B The water supply was limited C Horses required a lot of water D All of the above Horses were probably thrown overboard in order to “_ ” A Conserve water B Lighten the ship C Spare them the agonies of thirst Trg D Spare the men the trouble of caring for them Proof of the Spaniard’s placing a high value on their horses was their A Taking them to America B Crediting them with souls C Regretting their loss D All of the above The selection says that sailors called the area the “horse latitudes” because A The Spaniards told them it was haunted by the ghost of horses B They regretted the loss of the horses C They had dreams about the lost horses D The Spaniards had named it that MULTIPLE CH OICE QUES TIONS Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by A The number of young people B The casual atmosphere C The range of cultures To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to A Travel to southern Australia B Bring in artists from other areas C Involve themselves in production The Chinese temple in Darwin A Is no longer used for it's original purpose B Was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm C Was demolished to make room for new buildings The main problem with travelling by bicycle is A The climate B The traffic C The hills What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea? A It is essential to wear a protective suit B Swimming is only safe during the winter C You should stay in certain restricted areas MULTIPLE - CHOICE QUESTIONS Listen to the extract from the discussion he had with two of the young people after his talk and choose the correct answer Whatever the motive for destroying wildlife, Richard Murray believes that A Nature will correct the balance B The end result is the same C We shall be extinct in 20 years D Wildlife will continue to survive What kind of people gain from the slaughter of seals and crocodiles? A Food manufactures B Fashion editors C Profiteers D Conservationists In certain areas, the dolphin is killed because it A provides a source of food B threatens a source of income C endangers human life D pollutes fishing grounds How can the risk to wildlife be reduced A Natural wastage B Improved pesticides C law enforcement D public opinion What does Jenny mean by the expression “ a caring society” A people who suffer from axiety B people who are concerned about others C people who need help and advice D people who are conscientious workers Which of the following may result from the use of pesticides A B C D E F Sterility of beneficial wildlife Contamination of natural foods Death from natural causes Immunisation against disease Pollution of the environment Disease in infancy In what ways Tony and Jenny question Richard Murray’s argument? A B C D E F Animals provide certain necessities Most pesticides are harmless Insecticides provide valuable protection Conservation can affect people’s livelihood Crops must be protected against pest Conservation ignores human needs ANIMAL WORL D Table Completion No more than two words or a number for each answer Animal World – today’s events Name of event Location The Type of event Time 11 am Film 12 noon Encouraging 5…………………… Exhibition Demonstration 2.30 p.m Birds of Prey The lawn pm The world of Ants The Labeling a map Listen and write the correct letter (A-G) next to these questions (1-3) Gift shop Restaurant WASTE IN CITIES Questions and Labe the two bars identified on the graph below 10 Picnic area Questions 3-7 Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Material Time to biodegrade Food (bread) Paper ……………………… 3-12 months Metal 1-10 years Notes Needs ……………………… conditions Excluding aluminum ( used in 5………………………% of softdrink cans) 6……………………… 100 years *estimated) Glass 7………………………(minimum) Questions 8-10 Kist three factors which affect the speed of decay Write NO WORD ONLY for each answer, ……………………… ……………………… 10 ……………………… REALITY AND S CIE NCE Questions 1-10 Trg 10 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Immense changes – political, …………………………., etc Changes caused by forces of demography and ………………………… Species disappearing faster than they’re coming ………………………… ………………………… languages spoken today expected to die out Earth’s long-term capacity estimated at ………………………… Trend will continue towards ………………………… countries New energy economy theoretically possible by ………………………… Space exploration depends on ………………………… Space exploration to enter the space race: China, ………………………… Factors making nuclear war possible: - Availability of nuclear know-how - Number of 10 ………………………… - Quantity of nuclear weapons HOUSEHOLD WAST E D ISP OSAL Listen and answer the question using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER How much waste, on average, does one person produce each year? ……………… What proportion of our waste is biodegradable? …………………………………… What proportion is glass? …………………………………… How much waste is buried? …………………………………… Why is some waste burned? …………………………………… When will waste have to be reduced? ………………………………… Complete the notes write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Government policy is to ………………… and ………………… waste Local councils have to ………………… Sites have been set up to collect different types of waste separately, for example 10 …………………., 11………………… and 12 ………………… Some local councils have also provided 13 ………………… Switzerland has a tax on 14 ………………… to reduce waste VOL CANIC ERUP T ION WORLDWIDE STUD ENT PR OJECT Question Answer the question below: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer What does WSP aim to promote? Questions 2-7 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THRE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Country Project Special information Japan Village Some knowledge of ……………………… 3……………………… Required Poland Renovating children’s 4……………………… Mexico Sea turtle conservation Accommodation in school with 5……………………… China Architecture: planning and US$ 6……………………… Payable on arrival India Medicine: center for 7……………………… Children Questions 8-10 Complete the flow-chart Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Trg 14 GOVERNMENT WA STE STR ATEGY Listen to the first part of the conversation and circle the correct answer for questions 1-4 Miranda is concerned about A Not understanding the essay title B Missing out on vital information C Feeling too ill to come to college Where does Dr Dartford claim that around percent of waste is recycled? A Businesses B Homes C Factories According to Dr Darford, at the moment the UK A Recycles only household waste B Recycles more than other European countries C Is not keeping up with its growing household waste One way to bring about key changes in waste recycling is A The separation of household waste C For household waste to be collected by the local council Track: Government waste strategy You are now going to hear the rest of the conversation Read and answer questions 5-10 Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer The one message that is not getting enough attention is that the …………………… also has a responsibility The reasons why their waste levels are rising is due to changes in …………………… and an increase in wealth There has also been an increase in the sale of …………………… and pre-packed goods which is a result of people wanting their lives to …………………… However, unless we can change our current ……………………, recycling will remain challenging This ultimately comes down to the role of 10…………… … and them being more willing to buy recycled goods ... Question 22 -25 Write the correct letters, A, B or C Mel should A Include it B remove it C increase it 22 the introduction 23 statistics about flooding 24 acknowledgement of visual material_ 25 a... bright colours, 26 ………………… or sound effects Stand in a central position Make 27 ………………with audience Use a 28 …………… mouse or keyboard Speak slowly Don’t memorize or read Use cue cards as a 29 ……………… Deal... broken A major drought occurred in North America EXTREME WEATHE R AND NATURAL DI SASTERS Question 21 21 Why was the tutor initially concerned about the Mel’s choice of subject? A There was not enough