Part 1: New Guinea Culture

Section 1 – Questions 1–10

Questions 1-4

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

New Guinea

The Eastern side of the island of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, became an 1 ________ in 1975

Only 18% of the inhabitants of Papua New Guinea reside in 2 __________

Papua New Guinea tribes should be seen as separate 3 __________

There is a small number of tribes who have had 4 ___________ no with neighboring groups and the world beyond.

Questions 5-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Tribes of Papua New Guinea Huli-Wigmen

• 40,000 members
• decorate their faces with 5 __________
• have belts of pigtails, apron of leaves, wigs made of own hair
• do dances which imitate local birds

Asaro mud men

• cover their bodies in mud to resemble 6 _________ order to frighten off other tribes in
• have very long fingernails
• put on 7 __________ to make themselves look fiercer

Chimbu skeleton dancers

• Now families live together
• Now perform dances for the benefit of 8 _________

Mount Hagan Sing-Sing

• Over 50 tribes take part
• Begun by 9 _________ in 1961 to bring together tribes in peace
• Tribes people wear headdresses made of flowers, shells and feathers
• Some loss of authenticity, such as the replacement  of 10 __________ dyes on their wonderful costumes with artificial ones.

 

 

Part 2: Photography Tips Talk

Section 2 – Questions 11–20

Questions 11-15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11      what does Darren now think about the Latin name of the red squirrel?

A      it is suitable for this species

B      it is meaningless

C      It is an amusing description

12      The number of red squirrels is reduced due to

A      the invasion of an exotic species

B      a disease brought by the exotic species

C     the declining food supply

13      Darren differentiates red squirrels from rats by

A      their food category

B      how the food was eaten

C      the way they stored food

14      what was the restriction for Darren’s photography?

A      he could only take photos of one species at a time

B      he could only use one camera.

C      he could only take photographs in a certain location

15      why is Darren confident about his photographs?

A      he practiced a lot

B      his teacher prepared him well

C      he had high- quality equipment

 

Questions 16-20

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

16      the photos will be exhibited in a _________

17      Darren’s photos once won a competition held by a __________

Ways to improve photography skills:

18      some picture need a so-called __________ in the scene

19      Darren thinks the lighting is best late in the __________

20      To take better photos, photographers should make __________

 

 

Part 3: Water Hyacinth Research

Section 3 – Questions 21–30

Questions 21-22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which two problems are caused by water hyacinth?

A       plants and fish are poisoned

B       Farmers cannot fish

C      the dam’s structure is damaged

D      people are poisoned

E      electricity production is affected

Questions 23-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

23      where was water hyacinth originally from?

A      Latin America

B      Africa

C      Europe

24      what is the primary cause of the decrease in nutrients from the soil?

A      soil erosion

B      a change of rainfall

C      loss or tress

25      when will the biological solution bring risks to the environment?

A      immediately

B      6 months later

C      many years later

26      what does John say about the mechanical solution?

A      ineffective

B      dangerous

C      expensive

Questions 27-30

What is the benefit of the cut down water hyacinth to each of the following aspects?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F next to questions 27-30.

 

Benefits of the cut-down water hyacinth A   can reduce the effect of global warming B   can be used an alternative energy source C   can make quick profits D   can produce materials for plants to grow in E   can be good for human health F   can produce fertilizer

 

27      dried water hyacinth

28      mushroom farmers

29      oyster and straw mushrooms

30      cows

 

 

Part 4: Nanotechnology Application

Section 4 – Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

 

Nanotechnology and Its Application About Nanotechnology It is a study on the scale of nanometre The development in nanotechnology is the result of a new type of 31 _________ People are worried that nanotech products are 32 ___________ Food and household The availability of 33 __________ in our diet ( e.g. in potatoes) is great improved The packaging cost 34 __________ is particularly reduced Nanotechnology can increase the 35 _________ of food. Nanotechnology can be used to make new types of furniture. Agriculture The efficiency of 36 __________ is increased Health and medicine Nanotubes allow more 37 __________  to enter veins As the most popular material, 38 _________ Is used to kill bacteria Nanotechnology is also helpful in 39 __________ Loss program Cosmetic Nanoparticles protect skin from the 40 __________ an help to improve the ability against aging Nanotechnology helps to deliver effective elements to the skin.

 

Keys and transcript

 

Part 1: New Guinea Culture

 

Part 2: Photography Tips Talk

 

Part 3: Water Hyacinth Research

 

Part 4: Nanotechnology Application