Text 1: Questions 1-8

1. The writer uses Susan Yanovski’s memories of the conference to emphasise

A the unique nature of the drug trial.

B the strength of feeling about the new drug.

C the change in attitudes towards obesity treatment.

D the unexpected nature of the researchers’ breakthrough.

E
2. In the second paragraph, the writer explains that these new medications are groundbreaking because

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A they were not originally developed to treat obesity.

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B they work by imitating a naturally-occurring process.

C their development coincides with the current rise in obesity rates.

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D they do not cause the serious side effects associated with predecessors.

A
3. The words of Richard DiMarchi

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A raise doubts about whether weight loss medication can work.

B explain how it is possible to be healthy and obese.

C contrast sharply with the opinion of Sarah Nutter.

D support the view that obesity is an illness.

4. Why was Jeffrey Friedman’s research significant?

A It confirmed a theory of his.

B It enabled him to learn from a mistake.

C It opened scientists’ eyes to a possibility.

D It led to a re-evaluation of previous studies.

[CANDIDATE NO.] READING QUESTION PAPER PARTS B & C 10/16

 5. What do we learn about Tirzepatide in the fifth paragraph?

A It is still in the early stages of research.

B There is disagreement over what makes it so effective.

C The way it works in mice is different from the way it works in humans.

D There is disagreement about who made the discovery that led to its development.

E
6. What is the writer’s main point about obesity drugs in the sixth paragraph?

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A Patient compliance is likely to be a problem with them.

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B They may have an effect on coexisting conditions.

C There is still much to be discovered about them.

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D They don’t work without lifestyle changes.

A
7. What is the ‘mistaken belief’ mentioned in the seventh paragraph?

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A Drugs are more effective than bariatric surgery.

B A straightforward solution to obesity exists.

C Obesity is no longer a serious condition.

D Treatments for obesity are risk-free.

8. What is emphasized by the use of the phrase ‘chipping away’ in the final paragraph?

A The way in which research informs public opinion over a period of time.

B The determination of researchers to develop anti-obesity drugs.

C The fact that progress on obesity is slow and steady.

D The lack of consensus on the effects of obesity.

[CANDIDATE NO.] READING QUESTION PAPER PARTS B & C 11/16