PIONEER EDUCATION Book 13 Test 1

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class Focus Other Information
Example How to 1. ………………………………. o Small classes
The Food …..Studio…… And cook with seasonal products o Also offers 2 …………………Classes
o Clients who return get a 3
……………………… discount.
Bond’s Cookery school Food that is 4 …………………………… o Includes recipes to strengthen your 5
……………
o They have a free 6 …………………….
Every Thursday
The 7……………………….. Mainly 8 …………………………. Food o Located near the 9 …………………….
Centre o A special course in skills with a 10
…………… is sometimes available

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Traffic changes in Granford
11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?
A The number of traffic accidents has risen.
B The amount off traffic on the roads has increased.
C The types of vehicles on roads have changed.
12 in a survey, local residents particularly complained about
A Dangerous driving by parents.
B Pollution from trucks and lorries.
C Inconvenience from parked cars.
13 According to the speaker, one problem with new regulations will be
A Raising money to pay for them.
B Finding a way to make people follow them.
C Getting the support of the police.
Questions 14-20 Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 14-20

14 New traffic lights …………………

15 Pedestrian crossing …………………
16 Parking allowed …………………
17 New ‘No Parking sign …………………………
18 New disabled parking spaces…………………….
19 widened pavement …………………………
20 Lorry loading/unloading restriction……………..
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
21 Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
A He may do a module on a related topic later on.
B He wants to have a career in plant science.
C He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.
22 Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be
A Described very easily.
B Carried out inside the laboratory.
C Completed in the time available.
23 What do they decide to check with their tutor?
A Whether their aim is appropriate
B Whether anyone else has chosen this topic
C Whether the assignment contributes to their final grade
24 They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because
A It fails to cover recent advances in seed science.
B The content is irrelevant for them.
C Its focus is very theoretical.
25 What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall”
A The diagrams of plant development are useful.
B The analysis of seed germination statics is thorough.
C The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.
Questions 26-30 Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to

A. Container B. Soil C. Weight D. Condition E. Height F. Colour G. Types H. Depths

Stages in the experiment
Select seeds of different 26 ……………………. . and sizes.

Measure and record the 27 ………………………. And size of each one.

Decide on the 28 ………………………………. To be used.

Use a different 29 …………………………. For each seed and label it.

After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 30 ………………………………

Investigate the findings.

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Effects of urban environment on animals
Introduction
Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few
animals were suitable for city life, e.g.
o the 31 ………………………………… - because of its general adaptability
o the pigeon – because walls of city building are similar to 32 …………………………
In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33 ……………………………
Recent research
o Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanized mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota.
She found the size of their 34 …………………………………. Had increased.
She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of 35 …………and to deal with new dangers.
o Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 …………………………………. Of urban and rural blackbirds.
She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that were 37 …………………………. .
o Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.
He found that some animals respond to 38 …………………….. by producing lower levels of hormones.
Sarah Partan’s team found unban squirrels use their 39 ……………………………… to help them communicate.
Long-term possibilities
Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be 40 ………………….
Book 13 Test 2
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
South City Cycling Club
Example
Name of club secretary: Jim …….. Hunter…………….
Membership
o Full membership costs $260: this covers cycling and 1 ………………………all over Australia.
o Recreational membership costs $108
o Cost of membership includes the club fee and 2…….
o The club kit is made by a company called ………..
Training rides
o Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness.
o Level B: speed about 4 ……………….kph
o Weekly sessions
− Tuesday at 5.30 am, meet at the 5………………..
− Thursday at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the 6 …………………………
Further information
o Rides are about an hour and a half
o Members often have 7 …………… Together afterwards.
o There is not always a 8 ……………. With the group on these rides.
o Check and print the 9 ………. on the website beforehand
o Bikes must have …………………..

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 Questions 11-16 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Information on company volunteering projects
11 How much time for volunteering does the 14 This year the company will start a new
company allow per employee? volunteering project with a local
A The hours per week A School.
B One day per month B Park.
C 8 hours per year C Charity.
12 In feedback almost all employees said that 15 Where will the Digital Inclusion Day be held?
volunteering improved their A At the company’s training facility
A Chances of promotion. B At a college
B Job satisfaction. C In a community centre
C Relationships with colleagues. 16 What should staff do if they want to take part in
13 Last year some staff helped unemployed people the Digital Inclusion Day?
with their A Fill in a form
A Literacy skills B Attend a training workshop
B Job applications C Get permission from their manager
C Communication skills.
Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Questions 19-20 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What TWO things are mentioned about the What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion
participants on the last Digital inclusion Day? Day did participants describe as useful?
A They were all over 70. A Learning to use tables
B They never used their computer. B Communicating with family
C Their phones were mostly old-fashioned. C Shopping online
D They only used their phones for making calls. D Playing online games
E They initially showed little interest. E Sending emails
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30 Questions 21-25 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Planning a presentation on nanotechnology
21 Russ says that his difficulty in planning the 23 In connection with slides, the tutor advise
presentation is due to Russ to
A His lack of knowledge about the topic. A Talk about things that he can find slides to
B His uncertainty about what he should try to illustrate.
achieve. B Look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
C The short time that he has for preparation. C Consider omitting slides altogether.
22 Russ and his tutor agree that his approach 24 They both agree that the best way for Russ
in the presentation will be to start his presentation is
A To concentrate on how nanotechnology is used A To encourage to audience to talk.
in one field. B To explain what Russ intends to do.
B To follow the chronological development of C To provide an example.
nanotechnology. 25 What does the tutor advise Russ to do next
C To show the range of applications of while preparing his presentation?
nanotechnology. A Summarize the main point he wants to make
B Read the notes he has already made
C List the topics he wants to cover.
Questions 26-30 What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ’s previous
presentation? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G
Comments
Aspects of Russ’s precious presentation
A Lacked a conclusion
26 structure …………….……
B Useful in the future 27 eye contact ………………….
C Not enough 28 Body language …………………
D Sometimes distracting 29 choice of word………………….
E Showed originality 30 handouts………………………
F Covered a wide range
G Not too technical
SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Episodic memory
o The ability to recall details, e.g. the time and 31……………… of past events
o Different to semantic memory – the ability to remember general information About the 32 ……………………….
Which does not involve recalling
33………………………….. information.
Forming episodic memories involves three steps:
Encoding
o Involves receiving and processing information
o To more 34 ………………………… given to an event, the more successfully it can be encoded.
o To remember a 35 …………………………., it is useful to have a strategy for encoding such information
Consolidation
o How memories are strengthened and stored
o Most effective when memories can be added to a 36 …………………….. of related information
o The 37 ……………….. of retrieval affects the strength of memories.
Retrieval
o Memory retrieval often depends on using e.g. the 38 ……………… of an object near to the place where you left
your car
Episodic memory impairments
o These affect people with a wide range of medical conditions
o Games which stimulate the 39 ………………………… have been found to help people with schizophrenia
o Children with autism may have difficulty forming episodic memories –
o Possibly because their concept of the 40 ………………………………. May be absent
o Memory training may help autistic children develop social skills.
Book 13 Test 3
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Moving to Banford City
Example
Linda recommends living in suburb of : ……………Dalton…………
Accommodation
o Average rent: 1£ ………………………………… a month
Transport
o Linda travel to work by 2 ………………………………
o Limited 3 …………………………………. In city centre
o Trains to London every 4 ……………………………… minutes
o Poor train service at 5 ………………………………
Advantages of living in Banford
o New 6 …………………………….. opened recently
o 7 ……………………………………. Has excellent reputation
o Good 8 ……………………………….. on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
o Meet Linda on 9 ……………………………….. after 5.30 pm
o In the 10 …………………………….. opposite the station

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-20 What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Physical activities
Advantages 11 using a gym……………………….
A Not dependent on season 12 running……………………….
B Enjoyable 13 swimming………………………
C Low risk of injury 14 cycling………………………
D Fitness level unimportant 15 doing yoga…………………………
E Sociable 16 training with a personal trainer…………………….
F Fast results
G Motivating

Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Questions 19 and 20 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say Which TWO piece of advice does the speaker give
people give up going to the gym? for setting goals?
A Lack of time A Write goals down
B Loss of confidence B Have achievable aims
C Too much effort required C Set a time limit
D High costs D Give yourself rewards
E Feeling less successful than others E Challenge yourself

SECTION 3 Questions 21-24 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
21 What first inspired jim to choose this project? 22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical
A Textiles displayed in an exhibition investigation which involved
B A book about a botanic garden A Using a range of dyes with different fibres.
C Carpets he saw on holiday B Applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
C Testing one dye and a range of fibres.
23 When doing his experiments, Jim was C The time that he had to leave the fabric in the
surprised by dye.
A How much natural material was needed to 24 What problem did Jim have with using
make the dye. tartrazine as a fabric dye?
B The fact that dyes were widely available on A It caused a slight allergic reaction.
the internet. B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
C It was ineffective when used on nylon.
Questions 25-30
What problem in identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct lette, A-H next to Questions 25-30

Natural dyes Problems

25 turmeric ……………………… A It is expensive.
26 beetroot …………………… B The colour is too strong.
27 tyrian purple ………………… C The colour is not long-lasting.
28 logwood …………………… D It is very poisonous.
29 cochineal …………………….. E It can damage the fabric.
30 metal oxide …………………….. F The colour may be unexpected.
G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H It is not generally available.
SECTION 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description
o They are common in Western and South Australia
o They are brown, but recognizable by their blue 31 ……………………………
o They are relatively large
o Their diet consists mainly of 32 …………………………………………
o Their main predators are large birds and 33 ………………………….
Navigation study
o One study found that lizards can use the 34 ……………… To help them navigate
Observations in the wild
Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 …………… for several years
What people want
o Possible reasons:
− To improve the survival of their young
(but little 36 …………………… has been noted between parents and children)
− To provide 37 ………………………………… for female lizards
Tracking study
− A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38 ……… of the lizards
− This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39
………………………………. Taken.
− It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
− This may be in order to reduce chances of 40 …………………………………..
Book 13 Test 4
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Alex’s training
Example
Alex completed his training in ………2014…………
About the applicant:
o At first, Alex did his training in the 1 …………………………… department.
o Alex didn’t have a qualification from school in 2 ………………………… .
o Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in 3 …………………. Skills.
o Age of other trainees: the youngest was 4 ………………………….. .
Benefits of doing training at JPNW:
o Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organization.
o Trainees receive the same amount of 5 ………………………… as permanent staff.
o The training experience increases people’s confidence a lot.
o Trainees go to 6 ……………………..… one day per month.
o The company is in a convenient 7 ……………………………..
Advice for interview:
o Don’t wear 8 ……………………………….. .
o Don’t be 9 …………………………….. .
o Make sure you 10 …………………………………………. .

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16 Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
The Snow Centre
11 Annie recommends that when cross-country C Each team is led by a teacher.
skiing, the visitors should 14 On the snow-shoe trip, the visitors will
A Get away from the regular trails. A Visit an old gold mine.
B Stop to enjoy views of the scenery. B Learn about unusual flowers.
C Go at a slow speed at the beginning. C Climb to the top of a mountain.
12 What does Annie tell the group about this 15 The cost of accommodation in the mountain hut
afternoon’s dog-sled trip? includes
A Those who want to can take part in a race. A A supply of drinking water.
B Anyone has the chance to drive a team of dogs. B Transport of visitors’ luggage.
C One group member will be chosen to lead the C Cooked meals.
trail. 16 If there is a storm while the visitors are in the
13 What does Annie say about the team relay hut, they should
event? A Contact the bus driver.
A All participants receive a medal. B Wait until the weather improves.
B The course is 4 km long. C Use the emergency locator beacon.

Questions 17-20
What information does Annie give about skiing on each of the following mountain trails?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Question 17-20
Mountain trails
Information
A It has a good place to stop and rest. 17 highland Trail …………………………….
B It is suitable for all abilities. 18 Pine trail …………………………….
C It involves crossing a river. 19 Stony Trail …………………………….
D It demands a lot of skill. 20 Loser’s Trail …………………………….
E It may be closed in bad weather.
F It ha some very narrow sections.
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21-26 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Labels giving nutritional information on food packaging
21 What was Jack’s attitude to nutritional food 24 Jack prefers the daily value system to other
labels before this project? labeling systems because it is
A He didn’t read everything on them. A More accessible.
B He didn’t think they were important. B More logical.
C He thought they were too complicated. C More comprehensive.
22 Alice says that before doing this project. 25 What surprised both students about one
A She was unaware of what certain foods Flavour of crisps?
contained. A The percentage of artificial additives given was
B She was too lazy to read food labels. incorrect.
C She was only interested in the number of B The products did not contain any meat.
calories. C The labels did not list all the ingredients.
23 When discussing supermarket brands of 26 What do the students think about research
pizza, Jack agrees with Alice that into the impact of nutritional food labeling?
A The list of ingredients is shocking. A It did not produce clear results.
B He will hesitate before buying pizza again. B It focused on the wrong people.
C The nutritional label is misleading. C It made unrealistic recommendations.

Questions 27-28 Choose TWO letter, A-E. Questions 29 and 30 Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO things surprised the students about Which TWO things are true about the participants
the traffic-light system for nutritional labels? in the study on the traffic-light system?
A Its widespread use A They had low literacy levels.
B The fact that it is voluntary for supermarkets B They were regular consumers of packaged
C How little research was done before its food.
introduction C They were selected randomly.
D Its unpopularity with food manufacturers. D They were from all socio-economic groups.
E The way that certain colours are used. E They were interviewed face-to-face

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The history of coffee
Coffee in the Arab world
• There was small-scale trade in wild coffee from Ethiopia.
• 1522: Coffee was approved in the Ottoman court as a type of medicine.
• 1623: In Constantinople, the ruler ordered the 31 ………………………………… of every coffee house.
Coffee arrives in Europe (17TH century)
• Coffee shop were compared to 32 ………………………………… .
• They played an important part in social and 33 ……………………………….. changes.
Coffee and European colonization
• European powers established coffee plantations in their colonies.
• Types of coffee were often named according to the 34 ………………………………….. they came from.
• In Brazil and the Caribbean, most cultivation depended on 35 ………………………………….
• In Java, coffee was used as a form of 36 ………………………………
• Coffee became almost as important as 37 …………………………….
• The move towards the consumption of 38 …………………………. In Britain did not also take place in the
USA.
Coffee in the 19th century
• Prices dropped because of improvements in 39 ………………………………
• Industrial workers found coffee helped them to work at 40 …………………………………….