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IELTS
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Test 1
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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example
Melanie could not borrow any books from the library because
A the librarian was out.
B she didn’t have time to look.
( c ) the books had already been borrowed.
21 Melanie says she has not started the assignment because
A she was doing work for another course.
B it was a really big assignment.
C she hasn’t spent time in the library.
22 The lecturer says that reasonable excuses for extensions are
A planning problems.
B problems with assignment deadlines.
C personal illness or accident.
Questions 23-27
What recommendations does Dr Johnson make about the journal articles?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A -G next to questions 23-27.

Example Answer

Anderson and Hawker: A

A must read
23 Jackson B useful
24 Roberts C limited value
25 Morris D read first section
E read research methods
26 Cooper
F read conclusion
27 Forster G don’t read

Questions 28-30
Label the chart below.
Choose your answers from the box below and write the letters A -H next to questions 28-30.
Population studies
Reasons for changing accommodation

Possible reasons
A uncooperative landlord
B environment
C space
D noisy neighbours
E near city
F work location
G transport
H rent
I .2 5 4 S 6

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Test 2

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Complete the notes below.

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

DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENT
P a rti Essav
Title: ‘Assess the two main methods of 2 1 ........................
in social science research’
Number of words: 2 2 ........................
Part 2 Small-scale study
Choose one method.
Small-scale study
Gather data from at least 2 3 ........................subjects.
Part 3 Report on studv
Number of words: 2 4 ........................

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO disadvantages of the questionnaire form of data collection do the students discuss?
A The data is sometimes invalid.
B Too ew people may respond.
C It is less likely to reveal the unexected.
D It can only be used with literate populations.
E There is a delay between the distribution and return of questionnaires.

Questions 27 - 30

Complete the table below.

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

YEAR OF
AUTHOR TITLE PUBLISHER PUBLICATION

'Sample Surveys in
2 7 ......................... Social Science
Research’

Bell 2 8 ............................. 2 9 .........................

Oxford University
Wilson ‘Interviews that work’ 3 0 .........................
Press

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Test 3
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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 5

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 The man wants information on courses for

A people going back to college.
B postgraduate students.
C business executives.
22 The 'Study for Success' seminar lasts for
A one day.
B , two days.
C three days.
23 In the seminar the work on writing aims to improve
A confidence.
B speed.
C clarity.
24 Reading sessions help students to read
A analytically.
B as fast as possible.
C thoroughly.
25 The seminar tries to
A prepare learners physically.
B encourage interest in learning.
C develop literacy skills.

Questions 26 - 30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

26 A key component of the course is learning how to

A use time effectively
B stay healthy.
C select appropriate materials.
27 Students who want to do the 'Study for Succrss' seminar should
A register with the Faculty Office.
B contact their Course Convenor.
C reserve a place in advance.
28 The 'Learning Skills for University Study' course takes place on
A Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
B Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
C Monday, Thursday and Friday.
29 A feature of this course is
A a physical training component.
B advice on coping with stress.
C a detailed weekly planner.
30 The man chooses the 'Study for Success' seminar because
A he is over forty.
B he wants to start at the beginning.
C he seeks to revise his skills.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 6

Complete the table below.

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

Experiment number Equipment Purpose

To show how things move on
Experiment 1
a cushion of air
To show why we need
Experiment 2 Lots of paperclips standard
2 2 .............................
To show how
Experiment 3
water
To teach children about
Cardboard, colored Pens and a
Experiment 4
2 5 .............................
made up
To make a record player in
A drill, an old record, a pin/needle,
Experiment S order to learn about recording
paper, a bolt
sound

Questions 27 - 30

What problems do the speakers identify for each experiment?

Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A - H next to questions 27 - 30.

Possible reasons:

A too messy
B too boring
C too difficult
D too much equipment
E too long
F too easy v'
G too noisy
H too dangerous

Experiment 1: 2 7 ....................

Experiment 2: 2 8 ....................

Experiment 3: 2 9 ....................

Experiment 4: Example F

Experiment 5: 3 0 ....................

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-23

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Andrew has worked at the hospital for

A two years.
B three years.
C ' five years.
22 During the course Andrew’s employers will pay
A his fees.
B his living costs.
C his salary.
23 The part-time course lasts for
A one whole year.
B 18 months.
C two years.

Questions 24 and 25

Choose TWO letters A-E.

What TWO types of course work are required each m onth on the part-time course?

A a case study
B an essay
C a survey
D a short report
E a study diary

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

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

Modular Courses
Students study 2 6 ........................... during each module. A module takes 2 7 ...............
and the work is very 2 8 ..............................To get a Diploma each student has to study
2 9 ............................and then work on 3 0 ............................. in depth.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Complete the table below.

Write NO M O RE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

‘Student Life’ video project

Cristina Ibrahim

• using the camera contact with students doing

Enjoyed:
• going to a British other courses (has asked some

21 ........................... to 2 2 ............................with him)

• listening lo instructions listening to British students'

Most useful
■learning 2 3 ............................ language because of:
language
vocabulary - normal speed
practice:
- large amount of

2 4 ............................

• operating video camera

■working with other people: the importance of

General
- learning about 2 7 ............................
usefulness:
2 5 ...........................

- compromising

who have different views

• decide when to Don’t make the film too

Things to do
3 0 ............................
differently in stage at the beginning

future: • make more effort to the

beginning

camera

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Test 7

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SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
FEEDBACK FORM

Course: Communication in Business

Course code: CB162

Dates: from 2 1 ........................to 2 2 .........................

Please give your comments on the following aspects of the course:

Good Points Suggestions for Improvement

Course organization • 2 3 ........................ • too much work in

• useful to have 2 5 ........................of the

2 4 ........................ course-couldbe more evenly

at beginning of course balanced

Course delivery • good 2 6 .................... • some 2 7 ........................

sessions went on too long

Materials and • good 2 8 ........................ • not enough copies o f key texts

equipment
available

• need more computers

Testing and • quick feedback from oral • too much 2 9 ........................

evaluation
presentations
• can we know criteria for marking
final exams?
• marking criteria for oral
presentations known in
advance

Other comments • excellent 3 0 ....................

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Test 8

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Box Telecom
Problems: been affected by drop in 2 1 ..........................
growing 2 2 ...........................
delays due to a strike
Causes of problems: high 2 3 ....................
lack of good 2 4 ..........................

Questions 25-27

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

25 What does Karin think the company will do?

A look for private investors
B accept a takeover offer
C issue some new shares
26 How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?
A by appointing a new managing director
B by changing the way it is organized
C by closing some of its retail outlets
27 The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which
A offers solutions to Box Telecom’s problems
B analyses the UK market
C compares different companies

Questions 28-30

Which opinion does each person express about Box Telecom?

Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.

A its workers are motivated

B it has too little investment
C it will overcome its problems
D its marketing campaign needs improvement
E it is old-fashioned
F it has strong managers

28 Karin
29 Jason
30 the tutor

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Test 9
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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

A attend a class
B write a report
C read a book

Questions 22-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MOR THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College Facility Information

Refectory inform them 2 2 ........................about special

dietary requirements

2 3 ........................ long waiting list, apply now

Careers advice drop-in center for information

Fitness center reduced 2 4 ........................for students

includes books, journals, equipment room

Library
containing audio-visual materials

ask your 25........................to arrange a

Computers
password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MOR THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Center
The Business Resources Center contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for
training. It is possible to hire 26........................and 27........................... There are materials for
working on study skills (e.g. 28........................) and other subjects include finance and
2 9

3 0 membership costs £50 per a year.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 4

Complete the tables below.

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

Dissertation Tutorial Record (education)

Name: Sandy Gibbons

Target previously agreed Work completed Further action suggeSted

-Read IT 21........................ Sign up for some s o ftw a re

Investigate suitable data practice session
-Spoken to Jane Prince,
analysis software
Head of the 22........................

Prepare a 23........................ -Completed and sent for Add questions in section three
for survey review

-Read Banerjee Obtain from library through

Further reading about -N.B Couldn’t find Ericsson's special loans service
discipline essays on managing the
25........................

....
New Targets Specific suggestions Timing

-Add statistics on the

Do further work on
Chapter 1 zones
(Give the title: -Included more references to
Context 26........................) work dated after
28

Before starting the

Prepare list of main sections -Use index cards to help in 30........................
for Chapter 2 organization

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Complete the sentence below.

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

MARKETING ASSIGMENT

21 For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of th e ...............

22 The method the students must use to collect data i s ................................

23 In total, the students must interview.............................. people.

24 Jack thinks the music preferences o f .............................. listeners are similar.

Questions 25 - 30

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.______________________
Marketing Survey: Music Preferences
Age group of interviewee

• 25 or under
• 45 or under
Music preferences
• Pop
• 2 5 .............................
• Folk
• Easy listening
• 2 6 .............................
Medium for listening to music
• Radio
• CD
TV
2 7 .............................
Source of music
• Music shops
• 2 8 .............................
• Internet
places for listening to music
• Disco
Pub
2 9
• Concert hall
3 0

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-25
Complete the summary below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The School of Education Libraries

The libraries on both sites provide internet access and have a variety of
21......................... materials on education.

The Castle Road library has books on sociology, together with 22............................
and other resources relevant to the majority of 23............................. school subjects.

The Fordham library includes resources for teaching in

2 4 education and special needs.

Current issues of periodicals are available at both libraries although

2 5 issues are only available at Fordham.

Questions 26 and 27

Answer the questions below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
26 Which books cannot be renewed by telephone or email?

27 How much time is allowed to return recalled books?

Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Which THREE topics do this term’s study skills workshops cover?

A An introduction to the Internet

B How to carry out research for a dissertation
C Making good use of the whole range of library services
D Planning a dissertation
E Standard requirements when writing a dissertation
F Using the Internet when doing research
G What books and technical resources are available in the library

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-23
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS IN THE

WORKPLACE

Individuals bring different:

- ideas
- 21 ................................................
- learning experiences
Work behavior differences are due to:
- personality
- 2 2 ......................................
Effects of diversity on companies:
- Advantage: diversity develops 23.......................
- Disadvantage: diversity can cause conflict

Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
24 Janice thinks that employers should encourage workers who are
A potential leaders.
B open to new ideas.
C good at teamwork.
25 Janice suggests that managers may find it difficult to
A form successful groups.
B balance conflicting needs.
C deal with uncooperative workers.
26 Janice believes employers should look for job applicants who
A can think independently.
B will obey the system.
C can solve problems.
27 Janice believes managers should
A demonstrate good behavior.
B encourage co-operation early on.
C increase financial incentives.
Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
28 All managers need to understand their employees and recognize their company's

29 When managing change, increasing the company’s......................... profit(s) may be more

important than employee satisfaction.
30 During periods of change, managers may have to cope with increased amount of

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 The Antarctic Center was established in Christchurch because

A New Zealand is a member of the Antarctic Treaty.
B Chris church is geographically well positioned.
C the climate of Christchurch is suitable.
22 One role of the Antarctic Center is to
A provide expeditions with suitable equipment.
B provide researchers with financial assistance.
C ensure that research is internationally relevant.
23 The purpose of the Visitors’ Center is to
A provide accommodation.
B run training sessions.
C show people what Antarctica is like.
24 Dr Merry whether says that Antarctica is
A unlike any other country.
B extremely beautiful.
C too cold for tourists.
25 According to Dr Merry whether, Antarctica is very cold because
A of the shape of the continent.
B it is surrounded by a frozen sea.
C it is an extremely dry continent.
26 Dr Merry whether thinks Antarctica was part of another continent because
A he has done his own research in the area.
B there is geological evidence of this.
C it is very close to South America.

Questions 27 and 28
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

ANTARCTIC TREATY

Date Event
1870 Polar Research meeting
27................ to................... 1st International Polar Year
1957 Antarctic Treaty was proposed
1959 Antarctic Treaty was 28.....................

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO achievements o f the Antarctic Treaty are mentioned by the speaker?
A no military use
B animals protected
C historic sites preserved
D no nuclear testing
E fishing rights protected

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

OCEAN RESEARCH

The Robotic Float Project

• Float is shaped like a 21...............................
• Scientists from 22.......................... have worked on the project so far

Questions 23-25
Complete the diagram below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

THE OPERATIONAL CYCLE

Meteorologies! station
information is
analysed

Float records
changes in
salinity and
25 .................

Average disunite travelled:

Questions 26-30

In what time period can data from the float projects help with the following things?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 26-30.

A At present 26 understanding of El Nino

27 understanding of climate change
B In the near future 28 naval rescues
C In the long-term future 29 sustainable fishing practices
30 crop selection

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The presentation will last 15 minutes.

There will be 21......................minutes for questions.

The presentation will not be 22............................

Questions 23-26

What do the students decide about each topic for the geography presentation?

A They will definitely include this topic.

B They might include this topic.
C They will not include this topic.

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 23-26.

23 Geographical Location ...............................

24 Economy ...............................

25 Overview of Education System ...............................

26 Role of English Language ...............................

Questions 27-30

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Information/visual aid Where from?

Overhead profector the 27.............................
Map of West Africa the 2 8 .............................
Map of the islands a tourist brochure
Literacy figures the 29..............................
30................... on school places as above
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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Field Trip Proposal

21 The tutor thinks that Sandra's proposal
A should be re-ordered in some parts.
B needs a contents page.
C out to include more information.
22 The proposal would be easier to follow if Sandra
A inserted subheadings.
B used more paragraphs.
C shortened her sentences.
23 What was the problem with formatting on Sandra's proposal?
A separate points were not clearly identified.
B the headings were not always clear.
C page numbering was not used in an appropriate way.
24 Sandra became interested in visiting
A articles she read.
B movies she saw as a child.
C photographs she found on internet

Questions 25 - 27

Choose THREE letters, A-G.

Which THREE things can students have with them in the museum?

A climate change
B field trip activities
C geographical features
D impact of tourism
E myths and legends
F plant and animal life
G social history

Questions 28 - 30

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

28 The tribal park covers............................ hectares.

29 Sandra suggests that they share th e ............................ for transport.

30 She says they could also explore the lo c a l.............................

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Honey Bees in Australia

21 Where in Australia have Asian honey bees been found in the past?
A Queensland
B New South Wales
C several states
22 A problem with Asian honey bees is that they
A attack native bees.
B carry parasites.
C damage crops
23 What point is made about Australian bees?
A Their honey varies in quality.
B Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers.
C They are sold to customers abroad.
24 Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australia,
A the country's economy would be affected.
B they could be used in the study of allergies
C certain areas of agriculture would benefit.

Questions 25 - 30

Complete the summery below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Looking for Asian honey bees

Birds called Rainbow Bee Eaters eat only 2 5 .............................. and cough up smal bits of
skeleton and other products in a pellet.

Researchers go to the locations the bee eaters like to use for 2 6 ...........................
They collect the pellets and take them to a 2 7 ............................for analysis.
Here 2 8 ............................is used to soften them, and the researchers look for the
2 9 ........................... of Asian bees in the pellets.

The benefit of this research is that the result is more 3 0 ......... .................. than searching for live
Asian bees.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Latin American Studies
21 Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted
A to teach English there.
B to improve his Spanish.
C to learn about Latin American life.
22 What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A construction
B agriculture
C tourism
23 Why did Paul change from one project to another?
A His first job was not well organised.
B He found doing the routine work very boring.
C The work was too physically demanding.
24 In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A respect family life.
B develop trust.
C use money wisely.
25 What does Paul say about his project manager?
A He let Paul do most of the work.
B His plans were too ambitious.
C He was very supportive of Paul.
26 Paul was surprised to be given
A a computer to use.
B so little money to live on.
C an extension to his contract.

Questions 21 - 26

What does Paul decide about each o f the following modules?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 27-30

A He will do this
B He might do this
C He won’t do this

Module
27 Gender Studies in Latin America
28 Second Language Acquisition
29 Indigenous Women's Lives
30 Portuguese Language Studies

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
In which TWO ways is Dan financing his course?
A He is receiving money from the government.
B His family are willing to help him.
C The college is giving him a small grant.
D His local council is supporting him for a limited period.
E A former employer is providing partial funding.
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO reasons does Jeannie give for deciding to leave some college clubs?
A She is not sufficiently challenged.
B The activity interferes with her studies.
C She does not have enough time.
D The activity is too demanding physically.
E She does not think she is any good at the activity.
Questions 25 and 26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25 What does Dan say about the seminars on the course?
A The other students do not give him a chance to speak.
B The seminars make him feel inferior to other students.
C The preparation for seminars takes too much time.
26 What does Jeannie say about the tutorials on the course?
A They are an inefficient way of providing guidance.
B They are more challenging than she expected.
C They are helping her to develop her study skills.
Questions 27-30
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Make sure you know the exam requirements

Find some past papers

Work out your 2 7 ......................... for revision and write them on a card

Make a 28.......................... and keep it in view

Divide revision into 29...........................for each day

Write one 30...........................about each topic

Practise writing some exam answers

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30

Course Feedback
21 One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
A he was not nervous.
B his style was good.
C the presentation was the best in his group.
22 What surprised Hiroko about the other students' presentations?
A Their presentations were not interesting.
B They found their presentations stressful.
C They didn't look at the audience enough.
23 After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt
A delighted.
B dissatisfied.
C embarrassed.
24 How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
A not very happy
B really pleased
C fairly confident
25 Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
A They are polite to each other.
B They agree to take turns in speaking.
C They know each other well.
26 Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now
A She finds the other students' opinions more interesting.
B She is making more of a contribution.
C The tutor includes her in the discussion.
27 To help her understand lectures, Hiroko
A consulted reference materials.
B had extra tutorials with her lecturers.
C borrowed lecture notes from other students.
28 What dries Spiros think of his reading skills?
A He reads taster than he used to.
B It still takes him a long time to read.
C He tends to struggle with new vocabulary.
29 What is Hiroko’s subject area?
A environmental studies
B health education
C engineering
30 Hiroko thinks that in the reading classes the students should
A learn more vocabulary.
B read more in their own subject areas.
C develop better reading strategies.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Self-Access Center

21 Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because

A they enjoy the variety of equipment.
B they like being able to work on their own.
C it is an important part of their studies.

22 Some teachers would prefer to

A close the Self-Access Centre.
B move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere.
C restrict access to the Self-Access Centre

23 The students' main concern about using the library would be

A the size of the library.
B difficulty in getting help.
C the lack of materials.

24 The Director of Studies is concerned about

A the cost of upgrading the center.
B the lack of space in the center.
C the difficulty in supervising the center.

Questions 25-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Necessary improvements to the existing Sell-Access Center

Equipment
Replace computers to create more space.

Resources
The level of the 2 5 .................materials, in particular, should be more clearly shown.
Update the 2 6 ...................... collection.
Buy some 2 7 ..................... and divide them up,

Use of the room

Speak to the teachers and organize a 2 8 ................... for supervising the center.
Install an 2 9 ....................
Restrict personal use of 30.................................... on computers.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 —30

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ORA NUMBER for each answer.

Study Skills Tutorial - Caroline Benning

Dissertation topic: the 2 1 .....................................

Strengths: • 2 2 .........................................

• computer modeling

Weaknesses: • lack of background information

• poor 2 3 ..........................skills

Possible strategy Benefits Problems

peer group discussion increases 24................... dissertations tend to contain

the same25..................

use the 26.............. provides structured limited 27................

services programme

consult study skills are a good source of can be too 28..................

books reference

Recommendations: • use a card index

• read all notes 29 .

Next tutorial date: 3 0 .....................................January

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 In her home country, Kira had

A completed a course.
B done two years of a course.
C found her course difficult.

22 To succeed with assignments, Kira had to

A read faster.
B write faster.
C change her way of thinking.

Questions 23-25

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

23 Kira says that lecturers are easier t o ..................................... than those in her home
country.
24 Paul suggests that Kira may be m ore......................... than when she was studying before.
25 Kira says that students want to discuss things that worry them or th a n ...................them
very much.

Questions 26-30

Answer the questions below.

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

26 How did the students do their practical sessions? ........

27 In the second semester how often did Kira work in a hospital? ........
28 How much full-time work did Kira do during the year? ........
29 Having completed the year, how does Kira feel? ........
30 In addition to the language what do overseas students need to
become familiar with? ........

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Global Design Competition

21 Students entering the design competition have to

A produce an energy - efficient design.
B adapt an existing energy - saving appliance.
C develop a new use for current technology.
22 John choose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwasher
A more appealing.
B more common.
C more economical.
23 The stone in John’s 'Rockpool' design is used
A for decoration.
B to switch it on.
C to step a water escaping.
24 In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide
A changes back to a gas.
B dries the dishes.
C is allowed to cool.
25 At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide
A is realized into the air.
B is disposed of with waste.
C is collected ready to be re-used.

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

• John needs help preparing for this 2 6 ..........................

• The professor advises John to make a 2 7 ........................of his design.
• John’s main problem is getting good quality 2 8 ..........................
• The professor suggests John apply for a apply for a 2 9 ..........................
• The professor will check the 3 0 ........................ information in John's written report.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?
A camping
B climbing
C collecting
D hunting
E reading

Question 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which do the speakers say are TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?
A to examine ancient carvings
B to experience an isolated place
C to formulate a new theory
D to learn survival skills
E to study the impact of an extreme environment

Question 25 - 30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

25 According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east
was impossible due to
A the fact that Eastern countries were far away.
B the lack of materials for boat building.
C the direction of the winds and currents.
26 Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
A to overcome a research setback
B to demonstrate a personal quality
C to test a new theory
27 What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft joumey?
A the fact that he was the first person to do it
B the speed of crossing the Pacific
C the use of authentic construction methods
28 Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
A to build a stone statue
B to sail a reed boat
C to leam the local language
29 In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
A theories about Polynesian origins.
B the development of archaeology methodology.
C establishing archaeology as an academic subject.
30 Which criticism do the speaker make of William Oliver’s textbook?
A Its style is out of date.
B Its content is over-simplified.
C Its methodology is flawed.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 5

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Theatre Studies Course

21 What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
A the stories his grandfather told him
B the times when he watched his grandfather working?
C the way he imagined his grandfather at work
22 In the play's first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
A repetition of words and phrases
B scenery painted in dull colors
C long pauses within conversation
23 What has Rob learned himself through working in a group?
A He likes to have clear guidelines.
B He copes well with stress.
C He thinks he is a good leader.
24 To support the production, research material was used which described
A politician developments.
B changing social attitudes.
C economic transformations.
25 What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
A one person forgetting their words
B an equipment failure
C the injury of one character

Questions 26—30
What action is needed for the following box and write stages in doing the ‘year abroad' option?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 26-30.

Action

A be on time
B get a letter of recommendation
C plan for the final year
D make sure the institution’s focus is relevant
E show ability in Theatre studies
F make travel arrangements and bookings
G ask for help

Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option

26 in the second year of the course

27 when first choosing where to go
28 when sending in your choices
29 when writing your personal statement
30 when doing the year abroad

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?
A communication
B design
C IT
D marketing
E organisation

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?
A updates for its software
B cost savings
C an improved image
D new clients
E a growth in sales

Questions 25-30

What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work
placement?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30.

Sources of information
A company manager
B company’s personnel department
C personal tutor
D psychology department
E mentor
F university careers officer
G internet

Stages of the work placement procedure

25 obtaining booklet
26 discussing options
27 getting updates
28 responding to invitation for interview
29 informing about outcome of interview
30 requesting a reference

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Study on Gender in Physics

21 The students in Akira Miyake’s study were all majoring in
A physics.
B psychology or physics.
C science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
22 The aim of Miyake's study was to investigate
A what kind of women choose to study physics.
B a way of improving women’s performance in physics.
C whether fewer women than men study physics at college.
23 The female physics students were wrong to believe that
A the teachers marked them in an unfair way.
B the male students expected them to do badly.
C their test results were lower than the male students’.
24 Miyake’s team asked the students to write about
A what they enjoyed about studying physics.
B the successful experiences of other people.
C something that was important to them personally.
25 What was the aim of the writing exercise done by the subjects?
A to reduce stress
B to strengthen verbal ability
C to encourage logical thinking
26 What surprised the researchers about the study?
A how few students managed to get A grades
B the positive impact it had on physics results for women
C the difference between male and female performance
27 Greg and Lisa think Miyake's results could have been affected by
A the length of the writing task.
B the number of students who took part.
C the information the students were given.
28 Greg and Lisa decide that in their own project, they will compare the effects of
A two different writing tasks,
B a writing task with an oral task.
C two different oral tasks.
29 The main finding of Smolinsky's research was that class teamwork activities
A were most effective when done by all-women groups.
B had no effect on the performance of men or women.
C improved the results of men more than of women.
30 What will Lisa and Greg do next?
A talk to a professor
B observe a science class
C look at the science timetable

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Rocky Bay field trip

21 What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
A factors affecting where organisms live
B the need to preserve endangered species
C techniques for classifying different organisms
22 What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
A string
B a compass
C a ruler
23 In Helen's procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
A the order in which information is given.
B the way the information is divided up.
C the amount of information provided.
24 What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
A It provided accurate results.
B It was simple to carry out.
C It required special equipment.
25 What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
A She chose the wrong scale.
B She stood in the wrong place.
C She did it at the wrong time.
26 What do they decide to do next with their map?
A scan it onto a computer
B check it using photographs
C add information from the internet
Question 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?
A lack of water
B strong winds
C lack of food
D high temperatures
E large waves
Question 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?
A inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
B influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
C incorrect identification of some organisms
D making generalisations from a small sample
E missing some organisms when counting

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SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-26
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Subject of drawing Change to be made

A 2 1 ....................surrounded by trees Add Malcolm and a 2 2 .................... noticing

him

People who are 2 3 .................... outside the Add Malcolm sitting on a tree trunk and

forest 2 4 ....................

Ice-skaters on 2 5 .................... covered with Add a 2 6 .................... for each person

ice

Questions 27-30
Who is going to write each of the following parts of the report?
Write the correct letter, A-D, next to Questions 27-30.

A Helen only

B Jeremy only

C both Helen and Jeremy

D neither Helen nor Jeremy

Parts of the report

27 how they planned the project.........................

28 how they had ideas for their stories................

29 an interpretation of their stories........................

30 comments on the illustrations.........................

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Question 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?
A They had all won prizes for their music.
B They had all made music recordings.
C They were all under 27 years old.
D They had all toured internationally.
E They all played a string instrument.
Question 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?
A It meant rich data could be collected.
B It allowed the involvement of top performers.
C It led to a stressful atmosphere at times.
D It meant interview times had to be limited.
E It caused some technical problems.
Question 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?
A regulations concerning concert dress
B audience reactions to the dress of performers
C changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
D how choice of dress relates to performer roles
E links between musical instrument and dress choice
Questions 27 - 30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27 Joanna concentrated on women performers because

A women are more influenced by fashion.
B women’s dress has led to more controversy.
C women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s.
28 Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by
A their wish to be taken seriously.
B their tendency to copy each other.
C their reaction to the masculine nature of the music.
29 What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?
A The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience.
B The clothing should not distract the audience from the music.
C The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately.
30 According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about
A the importance of clothing for physical freedom.
B the part played by clothing in improving performance.
C the way clothing may protect against physical injury.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21-23

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Paper on Public Libraries

21 What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart's paper?
A how public library services are organized in different countries
B how changes in society reflected in public libraries
C how the funding of public libraries has changed
22 They agree that one disadvantages of free digitalized books is that
A they may take a long time to read.
B they can be difficult to read.
C they are generally old.
23 Stewart expects that in the future libraries will
A maintain their traditional function.
B become centres for local communities.
C no longer contain any books.

Questions 24 - 30

Complete the summary below.

Write ONE WORLD ONLY for each answer.

Study of local library: possible questions

• Whether it has a 2 4 .............................. of its own
• Its policy regarding noise of various kinds
• How it's affected by laws regarding all aspects of 2 5 ............................
• How the design needs to take the 2 6 ............................of customers into account
• What 2 7 ........................... is required in case of accidents
• Why a famous person’s 2 8 ........................... is located in the library
• Whether it has a 2 9 ........................... of local organisations
• How it’s different from a library in a 3 0 ............................

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Scandinavian Studies
21 James chose to take Scandinavian Studies because when he was a child
A he was often taken to Denmark.
B his mother spoke to him in Danish.
C a number of Danish people visited his family.
22 When he graduates, James would like to
A take a postgraduate course.
B work in the media.
C become a translator.
23 Which course will end this term?
A Swedish cinema
B Danish television programmes
C Scandinavian literature
24 They agree that James’s literature paper this term will be on
A 19th century playwrights.
B the Icelandic sagas.
C modern Scandinavian novels.
25 Beth recommends that James's paper should be
A a historical overview of the genre.
B an in-depth analysis of a single writer.
C a study of the social background to the literature.

Questions 26-30
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 26-30

How James will write his paper on the Vikings

A bullet points
He’ll read a 2 6 .....and choose his topic.
B film I _____________
He’ll borrow a 2 7 ..... from Beth.
C notes
.........I ___ __I
He'll plan the 2 8 ..... of the paper.
D structure

E student paper He'll read some source material and write 29.

F textbook
... . I ________________________________

He'll write the paper using 3 0 .......

G documentary r
He’ll write the complete paper.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-26
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 1-6.
A patterns B names C sources D questions
E employees F solutions G headings H officials

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
The Horton Castle site
27 Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
A the publicity is poor.
B it is difficult to get to.
C there is little there of interest.
28 Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
A covering the investment costs.
B finding a big enough space for it.
C dealing with planning restrictions.
29 What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
A There is a lot of unemployment.
B There are few people of working age.
C There are opportunities for skilled workers.
30 According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
A insist visitors have a guide.
B make visitors keep to the paths.
C limit visitor numbers.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 24

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Presentation on film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays

Stages o f presentation W ork still to be done
Introduce Giannetti’s book containing a Organise notes

Ask class to suggest the 2 2 ................... No further work needed

adaptations
Present Rachel Malchow's ideas Prepare some 2 3 ...................
Discuss relationship between adaptations and No further work needed

Questions 25-30

What do the speakers say about each of the following films?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter; A-G, next to questions 25-30.

Comments
A clearly shows the historical period
B contains only parts of the play
C is too similar to another kind of film
□ turned out to be unpopular with audiences
E presents the play in a different period from the original
F sets the original in a different country
G incorporates a variety of art forms

Films

25 Ran

26 Much Ado About Nothing

27 Romeo & Juliet

28 Hamlet

29 Prospero’s Books

30 Looking for Richard

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30

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

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 statistics is thorough.
C The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.
Questions 26-30

Complete the How-chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 26-30.
Stages in the experiment
A container
Select seeds of different 26................ and size.
B soil
C weight "O '
D condition Measure and record the 27................ and size of each one.
E height & ............. .. ....
F colour Decide on the 28................ to be used.
G types '■U-
H depths Use a different 29................ each seed and label it.
•’U ’-
After about three weeks, record the plant’s 30....................
•O'____________________
Investigate the findings.

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Planning a presentation on nanotechnology

21 Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
A his lack of knowledge about the topic.
B his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.
C the short time that he has for preparation.
21 Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
A to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.
B to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.
C to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.
23 In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to
A talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.
B look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
C consider omitting slides altogether.
24 They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
A to encourage the audience to talk.
B to explain what Russ intends to do.
C to provide an example.
25 What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
A summarise 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, next to
Questions 26-30.

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation Comments

26 structure A lacked a conclusion

R useful in the future
27 eye contact
C not enough
28 body language D sometimes distracting
29 choice of words E showed originality
F covered a wide range
30 handouts
G not too technical

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 4

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?
A textiles displayed in an exhibition
B a book about a botanic garden
C carpets he saw on holiday
22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
A using a range of dyes with different fibres.
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 surprised by
A how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.
24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
A It caused a slight allergic reaction.
B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
C It was ineffective when used on nylon.

Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to

Questions 25-30.

Natural dyes
Problems
25 turmeric
A It is expensive.
26 beetroot B The colour is too strong.
C The colour is not long-lasting.
27 Tyrian purple D It is very poisonous.
E It can damage the fabric.
28 logwood
F The colour may be unexpected.
29 cochineal G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H It is not generally available
30 metal oxide

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SECTION 3 Questions 21 - 30
Questions 2 1 - 2 6
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Labels giving nutritional information on food packaging

21 What was Jack’s attitude to nutritional food labels before this project?
A He didn't read everything on them.
B He didn't think they were important.
C He thought they were too complicated.
22 Alice says that before doing this project,
A she was unaware of what certain foods contained.
B she was too lazy to read food labels.
C she was only interested in the number of calories.
23 When discussing supermarket brands of pizza, Jack agrees with Alice that
A the list of ingredients is shocking.
B he will hesitate before buying pizza again.
C the nutritional label is misleading.
24 Jack prefers the daily value system to other labelling systems because it is
A more accessible.
B more logical.
C more comprehensive.
25 What surprised both students about one flavour of crisps?
A The percentage of artificial additives given was incorrect.
B The products did not contain any meat.
C The labels did not list all the ingredients.
26 What do the students think about research into the impact of nutritional
food labelling?
A It did not produce clear results.
B It focused on the wrong people.
C It made unrealistic recommendations.

Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO things surprised the students about the traffic-light system for
nutritional labels?
A its widespread use
B the fact that it is voluntary for supermarkets
C how little research was done before its introduction
D its unpopularity with food manufacturers
E the way that certain colours are used

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters A-E
Which TWO things are true about the participants in the study on the traffic-light
system?
A They had low literacy levels.
B They were regular consumers of packaged food.
C They were selected randomly.
D They were from all socio-economic groups.
E They were interviewed face-to-face.

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