AIMERS LR=08

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport from
Bayswater
Example

Destination Harbour City

Express train leaves at (1)…………………

The (2)…Is the nearest station.

Number 706 bu heads for (3)……………

Number (4)…Bus goes to the station.

Earlier the bus leaves at (5)……………….

Questions 6-10
Complete the table below
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Mode of Transport Cash fare Card fare

Bus (6) $..................... $1.50

Train (peak) $10 $10

Train (off-peak) $10 (8) $.................

-before 5 p.m. or after (7)…................p.m.

(9)...................ferry $4.50 $3.55

Tourist ferry {(10)…............} $35 -

Tourist ferry ( whole day) $65 -

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

Question (11) What was Jill surprised to find?

(A) Some work to reduce the water usage to her house could be done soon.
(B) The house was poorly insulated.
(C) She could get financial help.

Question (12) What does Jill say can do straight away?

(A) Use energy -saving bulbs.

(B) Turn down the thermostat.
(C) Turn off their appliances completely.

Question (13) What pleased Jill about the energy provider?

(A) Reduction in price for prompt payment.

(B) Allowing customers to pay online.
(C) Having a reduction in price of the energy-saving sources.

Question (14) What difficulty does Jill have with the energy meters?

(A) They are difficult to access

(B) The figures are hard to read accurately.
(C) She can’t tell whether they ‘re for electricity or for gas.

Question (15) What kind of energy-saving method is Jill going to take next?

(A) Use an energy-saving boiler,

(B) Have the walls checked for their insulation level.
(C) Install double-glazed windows.

Question (16) Why is Jill doubtful about renewable energy?

(A) She thinks it is unsuitable for her house.

(B) She doesn’t understand the technical details.
(C) She believes that it’s too expensive.
Questions 17-18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO water saving tips are not recommended by Jill?

(A) Use more showers than baths.

(B) Keep the washing machine full before using it.
(C) Boil only as much water as you need.
(D) Turn off the taps while you are brushing your teeth.
(E) Repair leaking taps.

Questions 19-20
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO topics do people most frequently ask about?

(A) The real temperature setting on the thermostat.

(B) Whether to leave the light on or not.
(C) Whether to use a computer or laptop to watch movies.
(D) How to work out the operating cost of appliances.
(E) Whether solar panels only work on sunny days.

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C,

Question (21) students may fail the exam if they

(A) Do not do a slideshow.

(B) Copy other people’s work.
(C) Do not follow the instructions.

Question (22) Why does the man think they should skip some photos of the
first volcano in the presentation?

(A) They are not attractive.

(B) There is not enough time.
(C) People have never heard of this.
Question (23) About Mount Fago, a volcano in Mexico or the USA, the
man thinks

(A) They should not use inaccurate information in the presentation.

(B) They can find another example.
(C) It does not matter to choose which volcano to use.

Question (24) The woman thinks they should mention Mount Etna since

(A) It covers most of the important points.

(B) It was formed a long time ago.
(C) It has amazing views.

Question (25) They reached an agreement to leave out Mount Herto since

(A) Other students have used it before.

(B) It is irrelevant to their topic.
(C) There is nothing special about this volcano.

Questions 26-30
Which statement can best fit to each of the following situation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write correct letter A-F next to the
questions 26-30

Features
(A) Make a short movie.
(26) The Woman’s last presentation was criticised because it did ……………….
(B) Lack his / her own points
(C) Ignore the positive sides.
(27) The tutor suggested for the next presentation the women should ……………..
(D) Watch some documentaries.
(E) Prepare beforehand.
(28) People do not know enough about volcanoes and so they …………………..
(F) Identify the differences between them.
(29) The reason why the man felt nervous is that he did not ……………………

(30) They are researching active and extinct volcanoes to ………………….

 SECTION 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Birds in New
Zealand
Facts

The birds often build their nests along the coastline or besides the (31)………….

In 1984, researchers suggested that there were only (32).............................Of this kind of bird left .

It seems hard to (33).......................The number of birds precisely.

Influencing factors

Human activities, such as ( 34)......................as well as constructing homes threaten this bird

Population.

The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their (35) ………………….

Natural disasters including (36)............................can also reduce the population of the birds.

Ways of protection

The zoo should recruit a (37)...........................to prevent the birds from their being poached.

The organizer could build a (38)...............................To prevent the public from getting closer.

People should make more of an effort to protect (39)............................Birds.