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Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1. The idea behind NYLSO was based on another orchestra.
2. An ability to read music is essential.
3. The NYLSO might be unsuitable for very advanced level musicians.
4. NYLSO concerts are free to members’ families and friends.
5. Rehearsals always involve the full orchestra playing together.
6. The conductor provides her services free to NYLSO.
7. The NYLSO gives advice on what instrument to purchase.
Look at the seven advertisements for running watches, A-G, on the passage.
For which running watch are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
8. This would be a suitable and not too expensive first watch for a runner.
9.Care has been taken to make this watch very attractive to look at.
10. This watch can be programmed to let the runner know when it is time to get some refreshment.
11. This watch will need recharging at frequent intervals.
12. Both experienced and inexperienced runners will find this watch useful.
13. Runners will find all the features on this watch are useful.
14. People who do most of their running in cities may find this watch is not appropriate for them.
Complete the notes below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 15-22 on your answer sheet.
Health and Safety at Work
Employees’ rights
Employees’ responsibilities
Look at the seven notices for a company’s staff, A-G above.
For which company notice are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 23-27 on your answer sheet
23. Staff are needed to work on internal communications.
24.People are needed to help improve an internal system.
25. Staff are asked if they want to take part in an internal competition.
26. Volunteers are asked to work overtime for a limited period.
27. Staff will be told where to work temporarily.
Look at the following statements (Questions 28-31) and the list of countries below.
Match each statement with the correct country, A, B, C or D.
List of Countries
A. Mexico
B. Madagascar
C. Tahiti
D. Indonesia
28. The vanilla that is grown here was created from more than one type of vanilla plant.
29.This vanilla is often mixed with other types of vanilla.
30. Some people claim that this country produces the finest vanilla.
31. This vanilla goes well with both sweet and savoury ingredients.
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 32-34 on your answer sheet.
32. What prevented countries, apart from Mexico, from growing vanilla in the 17th and 18th centuries?
33. What does the writer suggest was the main reason for the success of vanilla cultivation on Madagascar?
34. The writer believes that Madagascan vanilla is so popular because
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 35-40 on your answer sheet.
How vanilla pods are cured in Tahiti
Tahitian farmers start by leaving the pods to turn 35. all over. They then wash them quickly before the main stage of the curing process begins. They place the pods in the 36. during the early part of the day. Cloths are then wrapped round them and they are left in boxes overnight. This procedure encourages 37. Gradually, the 38. of the individual pods starts to decrease. While this is happening, the farmers continue to work on the pods. They use their 39. to flatten them out. For the last stage in the curing process, the pods are kept in a cool place which is open to the air, so that the amount of 40. within them is reduced.