Question 1-9
Reading Passage 1 has nine paragraphs A–I.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
List of Headings
i Island legends vii. The social nature of reef occupations
ii Resources for exchange viii. Resources for islanders’ own use
iii Competition for fishing rights ix. High levels of expertise
iv The low cost of equipment x. Alternative sources of employment
v Agatti’s favourable location xi. Resources for earning money
vi Rising income levels xii. Social rights and obligations
1. Paragraph A ....................
2. Paragraph B ....................
3. Paragraph C ....................
4. Paragraph D ....................
5. Paragraph E ....................
6. Paragraph F ....................
7. Paragraph G ....................
8. Paragraph H ....................
9. Paragraph I ....................
Question 10-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
10. What proportion of poor households get all their income from reef products?
A. 12%
B. 20%
C. 29%
D. 59%
11. Kat moodsal fishing
A. is a seasonal activity.
B. is a commercial activity.
C. requires little investment.
D. requires use of a rowing boat.
12. Which characteristic of present-day islanders do the writers describe?
A. physical strength
B. fishing expertise
C. courage
D. imagination
13. What do the writers say about the system for using the reef on Agatti?
A. Fish catches are shared equally.
B. The reef owner issues permits.
C .There are frequent disputes.
D. There is open access.
Question 14-19
Complete the summary below using words from the box.
Singapore
When Singapore became an independent, self-sufficient state it decided to build up its 14 ...................., and government organisations were created to support this policy. However, this initial plan met with limited success due to a shortage of 15 .................... and land. It was therefore decided to develop the 16 .................... sector of the economy instead.
Singapore is now a leading city, but planners are working to ensure that its economy continues to grow. In contrast to previous policies, there is emphasis on 17 .................... . In addition, land will be recovered to extend the financial
district, and provide 18 .................... as well as housing. The government also plans to improve the quality of Singapore’s environment, but due to the shortage of natural landscapes it will concentrate instead on what it calls 19 .................... .
Question 20-26
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 2?
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.
20. After 1965, the Singaporean government switched the focus of the island’s economy.
a) ........................................................................................
21. The creation of Singapore’s financial centre was delayed while a suitable site was found.
a) ........................................................................................
22. Singapore’s four regional centres will eventually be the same size as its central business district.
a) ........................................................................................
23. Planners have modelled new urban developments on other coastal cities.
a) ........................................................................................
24. Plants and trees are amongst the current priorities for Singapore’s city planners.
a) ........................................................................................
25. The government has enacted new laws to protect Singapore’s old buildings.
a) ........................................................................................
26. Singapore will find it difficult to compete with leading cities in other parts of the world.
a) ........................................................................................
Question 27-33
Reading Passage 3 has nine paragraphs, labelled A–I.
Which paragraphs contain the following information?
27. an example of a food which particularly benefits from the addition of spices.
a) ........................................................................................
28. a range of methods for making food safer to eat.
a) ........................................................................................
29. a comparison between countries with different climate types.
a) ........................................................................................
30. an explanation of how people first learned to select appropriate spices.
a) ........................................................................................
31. a method of enhancing the effectiveness of individual spices.
a) ........................................................................................
32. the relative effectiveness of certain spices against harmful organisms.
a) ........................................................................................
33. the possible origins of a dislike for unspiced foods.
a) ........................................................................................
a) ........................................................................................
Question 34-39
Answer the questions below with words taken from Reading Passage 3.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
34. According to the writers, what might the use of spices in cooking help people to avoid?
a) ........................................................................................
35. What proportion of bacteria in food do four of the spices tested destroy?
a) ........................................................................................
36. Which food often contains a spice known as ‘quatre epices’?
a) ........................................................................................
37. Which types of country use the fewest number of spices in cooking?
a) ........................................................................................
38. What might food aversions often be associated with?
a) ........................................................................................
39. Apart from spices, which substance is used in all countries to preserve food?
a) ........................................................................................
Question 40
Question 40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.
40. Which is the best title for Reading Passage 3?
A. The function of spices in food preparation
B. A history of food preservation techniques
C. Traditional recipes from around the world
D. An analysis of the chemical properties of spice plants
1...v
2...viii
3...xi
4...ii
5...iv
6...ix
7...i
8...xii
9...vii
10...A
11...C
12...B
13...D
14...industry
15...labour
16...services
17...decentralisation
18...entertainment
19...beautification
20...True
21...False
22...Not Given
23...True
24...True
25...Not Given
26...False
27...D
28...I
29...F
30...G
31...D
32...C
33...H
34...food poisoning
35...100 / one hundred % / percent
36...sausage(s)
37...cooler ones
38...unspiced foods
39...salt
40...A
