Multiple choices
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Cities built by the sea
21 Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
A contain nearly half the world’s population.
B include most of the world’s largest cities.
C are growing twice as fast as other cities.
22 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
A may bring pollution to the cities.
B may reduce the land available for agriculture.
C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
23 What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
A There were not enough for them.
B They were made of unsuitable materials.
C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.
24 What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
A take measures to restore ecosystems
B pay for a new flood prevention system
C stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
25 What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
A greater coordination of activities
B more sharing of information
C agreement on shared policies
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Woolly mammoths on St Paul’s Island
21 How will Rosie and Martin introduce their presentation?
A with a drawing of woolly mammoths in their natural habit
B with a timeline showing when woolly mammoths lived
C with a video clip about woolly mammoths
22 What was surprising about the mammoth tooth found by Russell Graham?
A It was still embedded in the mammoth’s jawbone.
B It was from an unknown species of mammoth.
C It was not as old as mammoth remains from elsewhere.
23 The students will use an animated diagram to demonstrate how the mammoths
A became isolated on the island.
B spread from the island to other areas.
C coexisted with other animals on the island.
24 According to Martin, what is unusual about the date of the mammoths’ extinction on the island?
A how exact it is
B how early it is
C how it was established
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
A the fact that authors may not realize what values they’re teaching
B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature
22 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
A analyze some of the stories that his niece reads.
B wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.
C decide to start writing some children’s stories.
23 Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because
A she intends to become an illustrator.
B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
C she believes illustrations are more important than words.
24 Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics
A are inferior to books.
B have the potential for being useful.
C discourage children from using their imagination.
25 With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised
A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.