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PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15

Which change is proposed for each of the following problem areas?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and drag the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-15.

Problem areas

11 Shared access paths

12 Highway

13 Housing estate

14 Local roads

15 Picnic area

Proposed changes

A improve the road surface

B add flowering plants

C provide more bus stops

D plant native trees

E create new grassy areas

F build a noise barrier

G install traffic lights

Questions 16-20

Label the plan below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 16-20.

Plan of Richlands Station

Question	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
16 Park 'n' ride car park
17 Bus interchange
18 Bicycle lockers
19 Showers
20 Lift

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why is Beth unconvinced that allergies are linked to vitamin D deficiency?

A because people's diets have improved since the 1950s B because most people get enough vitamin D C because the evidence only applies in Britain

22 Eliot explains that rising CO2 levels

A will mean distribution of pollen over a wider area. B are having less impact on pollen than milder winters. C are responsible for higher quantities of pollen.

23 What does Beth say about seasonal changes?

A There is no clear short-term trend for the arrival of spring. B In general, spring is likely to continue arriving early. C Springs are becoming milder and longer.

24 What point is made about the plant ragweed?

A It is spreading to more countries. B It is the most widespread cause of allergies globally. C It causes the most severe type of allergy.

25 Why is tree pollen a more serious problem in cities?

A Trees produce more pollen there. B There is less to absorb the tree pollen. C There is not enough control over tree-planting.

Questions 26-30

What comment is made about the seasonal changes in pollen in each of the following European countries?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and drag the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

European countries

26 Austria

27 France

28 The Netherlands

29 Switzerland

30 UK

Seasonal changes in pollen

A greatest change recorded for oak pollen

B changes identified for two pollen types only

C a longer season for grass pollen

D earlier start dates for all pollen types

E significant change in start date of birch pollen

F little difference in start dates

G information only available for birch pollen

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Textiles with Business Studies

New development

Now possible to work with the 31 Faculty to widen learning opportunities

Aims of course

To cover three areas of textiles: knitted, 32, woven

To focus on related business operations

Work placement: focus on studio work in the context of the 33

Course content

Year One: experimentation

Visual research with 34 and suggestions for its application

Year Two: relating skills to the real world

Optional course: 35 design processes

Three- or four-year course? Students are offered 36 to help them make their decision.

Year Three: consolidation

Learning style: 37 practice

Students produce:

a dissertation

a portfolio

a 38

Career opportunities

Within textile business - e.g. stylists, retail managers

Further opportunities - jobs in 39 and trend forecasting

If interested - come back tomorrow for a short 40

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