Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing development?

A. It has suitable geographical features. B. There is easy access to local facilities. C. It has good connections with the airport. D. The land is of little agricultural value. E. It will be convenient for workers.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given positive feedback about?

A. the facilities for cyclists B. the impact on the environment C. the encouragement of good relations between residents D. the low cost of all the accommodation E. the rural location

Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20.

15. School SelectABCDEFGHI 15

16. Sports centre SelectABCDEFGHI 16

17. Clinic SelectABCDEFGHI 17

18. Community centre SelectABCDEFGHI 18

19. Supermarket SelectABCDEFGHI 19

20. Playground SelectABCDEFGHI 20

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The Laki Eruption

21. Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?

A. It was the most severe eruption in modern times. B. It led to the formal study of volcanoes. C. It had a profound effect on society.

22. What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?

A. the number of places producing them B. the contradictions in them C. the lack of scientific data to support them

23. According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?

A. People thought it was similar to ordinary fog. B. It was associated with health issues. C. It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.

24. Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin

A. came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze. B. was the first to identify the reason for the haze. C. supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?

A. how widespread the effects were B. how long-lasting the effects were C. the number of deaths it caused D. the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread E. how people ignored the warning signs

Questions 27-30

What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

Comments

A. This country suffered the most severe loss of life.

B. The impact on agriculture was predictable.

C. There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.

D. Animals suffered from a sickness.

E. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.

F. It caused a particularly harsh winter.

27. Iceland SelectA. This country suffered the most severe loss of lifeB. The impact on agriculture was predictableC. There was a significant increase in deaths of young peopleD. Animals suffered from a sicknessE. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the worldF. It caused a particularly harsh winter 27

28. Egypt SelectA. This country suffered the most severe loss of lifeB. The impact on agriculture was predictableC. There was a significant increase in deaths of young peopleD. Animals suffered from a sicknessE. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the worldF. It caused a particularly harsh winter 28

29. UK SelectA. This country suffered the most severe loss of lifeB. The impact on agriculture was predictableC. There was a significant increase in deaths of young peopleD. Animals suffered from a sicknessE. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the worldF. It caused a particularly harsh winter 29

30. USA SelectA. This country suffered the most severe loss of lifeB. The impact on agriculture was predictableC. There was a significant increase in deaths of young peopleD. Animals suffered from a sicknessE. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the worldF. It caused a particularly harsh winter 30

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Pockets

Reason for choice of subject

• They are 31 but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.

Pockets in men’s clothes

• Men started to wear 32 in the 18th century.
• A 33 sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.
• The wearer could use the pockets for small items.
• Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34.

Pockets in women’s clothes

• Women’s pockets were less 35 than men’s.
• Women were very concerned about pickpockets.
• Pockets were produced in pairs using 36 to link them together.
• Pockets hung from the women’s 37 under skirts and petticoats.
• Items such as 38 could be reached through a gap in the material.
• Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.
• When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39 of women.
• Bags called "pouches" became popular, before women carried a 40.