Questions 1-5
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Different Types of Supermarket Layout
Layout Description Advantages Disadvantages
• efficient use of floor space • Uninteresting layout
• Controls
Grid parallel aisles
• Shoppers can 2 Through
1 their shopping
• poor use of space, so
Free- 3 ______________
• customers need more 4
form organization
to find products less 5
• separates space
Boutiqu Displays arranged around
• poor use of space
e a food specialty into 6
• creates attractive image
Questions 7-10
Which types of products are placed in each location in supermarkets?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 7-10.
Types of Products
A more expensive products
B most profitable products
C products reduced in price
D products aimed at children
E products requiring careful selection
F slow-moving products
Locations
7 quieter areas
8 end of aisles
9 middle shelves
10 near the entrance
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
SECTION 2
Research Project
1.How did John choose the topic of his research project?
A He thought the information would be useful for town planning.
B He has a special interest in the use of public services.
C He read about a similar study which had been done earlier.
2. During his research, John is expecting to find that
A The use of public services has altered very little.
B A group of people has changed its habits.
C The most frequently used facility is the library.
3. What is the problem with using official records?
A They may be lacking in detail.
B They may not be readily available.
C They may be difficult to analyse.
4. What does the tutor think about John using a questionnaire to get information?
A He needs to do a course in questionnaire design first.
B He should use this method instead of looking at public records.
C He will find the practice he gets useful the following year.
5. Which new variable does John agree to add to his investigation?
A Occupation
B Income group
C Qualifications
6. How many questionnaires will John distribute?
A The same number as in the previous study
B A greater number than he needs for analysis
C The number recommended in the project guidelines
Question 7-8
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO strategies will John use to encourage people to fill out his questionnaire?
A Using simple language
B Delivering the questionnaires in person
C Making the questionnaires anonymous
D Providing return envelopes
E Trialing the questionnaire on friends
Questions 9 and 10
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the tutor give John about his questionnaire?
A There should be a mixture of question types.
B Some questions should elicit personal information.
C There should be an introduction to explain the survey’s purpose.
D A telephone number should be provided for queries.
E The questions should only take a few minutes to answer.
SECTION 3
You will hear part of a podcast for visitors to the popular holiday region called the Treloar Valley.
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1 The Treloar Valley passenger ferry
A usually starts services in April.
B departs at the same time each day.
C is the main means of transport for local villagers.
2 What does the speaker say about the river cruise?
A It can be combined with a train journey.
B It’s unsuitable for people who have walking difficulties.
C The return journey takes up to four hours.
3 What information is given about train services in the area?
A Trains run non-stop between Calton and Plymouth.
B One section of the rail track is raised.
C Bookings can be made by telephone or the Internet.
4 The ‘Rover’ bus ticket
A can be used for up to five journeys a day.
B is valid for weekend travel only.
C has recently gone down in price.
Questions 5-10
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 5-10.
5 Bus stop
6 Car park
7 Museum
8 Mill
9 Potter’s studio
10 Cafe
SECTION 4
You are going to hear a talk on alternative medicine. Before you start the audio, as in the test, give yourself about 40
seconds to look through the questions.
Questions 31 - 32
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
31. According to the definition, alternative medicine:
A Can be considered a subset of conventional medicine
B Seeks to draw in part on the natural sciences
C Has not been shown to be effective through scientific methods
32. It’s difficult to define because:
A The theories and practices it includes often change
B It involves a variety of ideas and methods
C It’s more limited in scope than conventional medicine
Questions 33 - 40
Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Types of Alternative Medicine
• Diverse - can be classified by their cultural origins or beliefs systems
• Methods include or are based on such things as medicinal practices, knowledge of folklore, and 33_________
• May be developed over over thousands of years.
a) Chinese medicine and Ayurveda:
• They are practices commonly based on traditional ethnic systems
• Seen as ‘alternative’ abroad, but it may not be viewed this way in the country it 34____________ from
b) Herbal remedies and other substances:
• Common in alternative medicine.
• Such substances are found in nature but this does not only include 35___________ - also animal and
mineral products.
• commercially very successful
c) Religion, faith healing, and prayer:
• Also related to alternative therapies.
• For example, Shamans alter their state of 36____________ to interact with the spirit world in order to heal.
Safety of Alternative Medicine
a) Concerns:
• Those from the scientific community do not think alternative therapies have been proved effective
• Research is often not of good 37_________________ and has flawed methods
• The SRAM journal notes that an ineffective therapy may be seen to provide symptomatic relief.
• This is the placebo effect – when a person will 38_________ because of the belief that a substance has
helped
• Recovery is mistakenly attributed to the alternative medicine being taken.
• Alternative medicine has not traditionally had access to research funding, sympathetic press coverage or
39______________ in curriculums for medical courses.
b) Changes:
• In the US, Conventional doctors now offering alternative medical treatments - courses available at University
• Taught in medical schools and US 40_________ are starting to offer reimbursement for alternative
therapies.
