L9 2 HW nature

LISTENING
UNIT 5: NATURE
GLOBAL WARMING : SE PE RATING FACT FROM F IC T ION 1
Listen to two students talking about a lecture and answers the questions
1. The lecture is being given by
A. a writer
B. a lecture
C. a postgraduate student
2. Mel and Andrew agree to meet at
A. 1.30 pm
B. 1.45 pm
C. 2.30 pm
3. 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 2
Read the questions for the next part of the conversation. Underline the key words
and think of possible synonyms or paraphrases.
4. Mel was surprised at the speaker’s.………………………. theories.
5. Mrs. McKee did not have any ………………………to support her argument about
sea levels.
6. Mel plans to follow Mrs. McKee’s ………………

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GLOBAL WARMING : SE PE RATING FACT FROM F IC T ION 3
Listen to the dialogue and classify the events as A, B or C.

A. 19th century
B. mid 20th century
C. 1970s-80s
1.
2.
3.
4.

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.

5. Carbon dioxide was first identified as a greenhouse gases.
6. Many high temperature records were broken.
7. A major drought occurred in North America.

EXTREME WEATHE R AND NATURAL DI SASTERS 1
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 2
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

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Rubbish than cannot be
recycled
Name of a booklet

9…………..
10………….

MULTIPLE CH OICE QUES TIONS 1
Listen to the talk and choose the correct answer for each question
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Horses were probably thrown overboard in order to “_
”
A. Conserve water
B. Lighten the ship
C. Spare them the agonies of thirst
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D. Spare the men the trouble of caring for them
7. 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
8. 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 2

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. The main problem with travelling by bicycle is
A. The climate
B. The traffic
C. The hills.
5. 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 4


Listen to the extract from the discussion he had with two of the young people
after his talk and choose the correct answer.
1. 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
2. What kind of people gain from the slaughter of seals and crocodiles?
A. Food manufactures
B. Fashion editors
C. Profiteers
D. Conservationists
3. 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
4. How can the risk to wildlife be reduced
A. Natural wastage
B. Improved pesticides
C. law enforcement
D. public opinion
5. 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
6. 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


7. In what ways do 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
1

Type of event

Time

2

11 am

4

Film

12 noon

Encouraging
5…………………….

Exhibition

Demonstration

2.30 p.m

Birds of Prey

The lawn

6

7
pm

The world of Ants
The 3

Labeling a map


Listen and write the correct letter (A-G) next to these questions (1-3)

8. Gift shop

9. Restaurant

WASTE IN CITIES
Questions 1 and 2
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 ………………………
3-12 months

Metal

1-10 years

Notes
Needs 4 ………………………
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,
8
………………………
9
………………………
10
………………………

REALITY AND S CIE NCE
Questions 1-10
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Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
Immense changes – political, 1 …………………………., etc
Changes caused by forces of demography and 2 ………………………….
Species disappearing faster than they’re coming 3 ………………………….
4 …………………………. languages spoken today expected to die out.
Earth’s long-term capacity estimated at 5 ………………………….
Trend will continue towards 6 …………………………. countries.
New energy economy theoretically possible by 7 ………………………….
Space exploration depends on 8 ………………………….
Space exploration to enter the space race: China, 9 ………………………….
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
1 How much waste, on average, does one person produce each year? ………………..
2 What proportion of our waste is biodegradable?

……………………………………

3 What proportion is glass?

……………………………………

4 How much waste is buried?

……………………………………


5 Why is some waste burned?

……………………………………

6 When will waste have to be reduced?

…………………………………....

Complete the notes write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
Government policy is to 7 …………………. and 8 …………………. waste.
Local councils have to 9 ………………….
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 1
Answer the question below:
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.
1 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 2
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

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GOVERNMENT WA STE STR ATEGY
Listen to the first part of the conversation and circle the correct answer for
questions 1-4
1. Miranda is concerned about
A. Not understanding the essay title
B. Missing out on vital information
C. Feeling too ill to come to college
2. Where does Dr Dartford claim that around 8 percent of waste is recycled?
A. Businesses
B. Homes
C. Factories
3. 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.
4. 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 2
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 5 ……………………. also
has a responsibility. The reasons why their waste levels are rising is due to changes in 6
……………………. and an increase in wealth. There has also been an increase in the sale
of 7 …………………… and pre-packed goods which is a result of people wanting their
lives to 8 …………………… However, unless we can change our current 9
……………………, recycling will remain challenging. This ultimately comes down to the
role of 10……………..… and them being more willing to buy recycled goods