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Section 1

Questions 1-10

1-10

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name of restaurant	Location	Reason for recommendation	Other comments
The Junction	Greyson Street, near the station	Good for people who are especially keen on 1	Quite expensive The 2 is a good place for a drink
Paloma	In Bow Street next to the cinema	3 food, good for sharing	Staff are very friendly Need to pay £50 deposit A limited selection of 4 food on the menu
The 5	At the top of a 6	A famous chef All the 7 are very good Only uses 8 ingredients	Set lunch costs: £9 per person Portions probably of 10 size

Section 2

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11

Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because

A

it lasts longer in the ground.

B

it is practised by more people.

C

it can be repaired more easily.

12

Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from

A

the clay it was made with.

B

the marks that are on it.

C

the basic shape of it.

13

Some people join Heather's pottery class because they want to

A

create an item that looks very old.

B

find something that they are good at.

C

make something that will outlive them.

14

What does Heather value most about being a potter?

A

its calming effect

B

its messy nature

C

its physical benefits

15

Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery

A

bring friends to join courses.

B

have never made a pot before.

C

try to learn techniques too quickly.

16

Heather reminds her visitors that they should

A

put on their aprons.

B

change their clothes.

C

take off their jewellery.

Questions 17-18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

17 - 18

Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?

A

what their function isB

when they were inventedC

ways of keeping them safeD

where to put one in your homeE

what some people use instead of one

Questions 19-20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

19 - 20

Which TWO points does Heather make about a potter's tools?

A

Some are hard to hold.B

Some are worth buying.C

Some are essential items.D

Some have memorable names.E

Some are available for use by participants.

Section 3

Questions 21-22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

21 - 22

Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?

A

social mediaB

smaller nuclear familiesC

urban designD

longer lifespansE

a mobile workforce

Questions 23-24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

23 - 24

Which TWO health risks associated with loneliness do the students agree are based on solid evidence?

A

a weakened immune systemB

dementiaC

cancerD

obesityE

cardiovascular disease

Questions 25-26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

25 - 26

Which TWO opinions do both the students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?

A

It has little practical relevance.B

It needs further investigation.C

It is misleading.D

It should be more widely accepted.E

It is difficult to understand.

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27

When comparing loneliness to depression, the students

A

doubt that there will ever be a medical cure for loneliness.

B

claim that the link between loneliness and mental health is overstated.

C

express frustration that loneliness is not taken more seriously.

28

Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?

A

to explain how difficult loneliness can be

B

to highlight a situation that most students will recognise

C

to emphasise that feeling lonely is more common for men than women

29

The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy for dealing with loneliness because

A

it creates a sense of belonging.

B

it builds self-confidence.

C

it makes people feel more positive.

30

The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be

A

similar to loneliness.

B

necessary for mental health.

C

an enjoyable experience.

Questions 1-10

Questions 11-16

Questions 17-18

Questions 19-20

Questions 21-22

Questions 23-24

Questions 25-26

Questions 27-30

Questions 31-40

Reclaiming urban rivers

Historical background

Recent improvements

Transport possibilities