SECTION 2
Induction talk for new apprentices
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
A get vĩ đại know colleagues
B learn from any mistakes
C ask lots of questions
D react positively vĩ đại feedback
E enjoy new challenges
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
A confidence-building
B making career plans
C completing difficult tasks
D making a weekly timetable
E reviewing progress
Questions 15-20
What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next vĩ đại Questions 15-20.
A It is encouraged.
B There are some restrictions.
C It is against the rules.
Company policy for apprentices
15 Using the internet …………….
16 Flexible working …………….
17 Booking holidays …………….
18 Working overtime …………….
19 Wearing trainers …………….
20 Bringing food vĩ đại work …………….
SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Cities built by the sea
21 Carla and Rob were surprised vĩ đại learn that coastal cities
A contain nearly half the world’s population.
B include most of the world’s largest cities.
C are growing twice as fast as other cities.
22 According vĩ đại Rob, building coastal cities near vĩ đại rivers
A may bring pollution vĩ đại the cities.
B may reduce the land available for agriculture.
C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
23 What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
A There were not enough for them.
B They were made of unsuitable materials.
C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.
24 What tự Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should tự immediately?
A take measures vĩ đại restore ecosystems
B pay for a new flood prevention system
C stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
25 What tự they agree should be the priority for international action?
A greater coordination of activities
B more sharing of information
C agreement on shared policies
Questions 26-30
What decision tự the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next vĩ đại Questions 26-30.
Decisions
A use visuals
B keep it short
C involve other students
D kiểm tra the information is accurate
E provide a handout
F focus on one example
G tự online research
Parts of the presentation
26 Historical background ……………..
27 Geographical factors ……………..
28 Past mistakes ……………..
29 Future risks ……………..
30 International implications ……………..
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)
Introduction
More energy required because of growth in population and 31…………………..
What’s needed:
● renewable energy sources
● methods that won’t create pollution
Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32………………… source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir
Problems:
● waves can move in any 33…………………..
● movement of sand, etc. on the 34…………………… of the ocean may be affected
Tidal energy
Tides are more 35…………………. than vãn waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
● will be created in a 36…………………. at Swansea
● breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
● rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
● stored water is released through 37………………….., driving the turbines in the reverse direction
Advantages:
● not dependent on weather
● no 38…………………… is required vĩ đại make it work
● likely vĩ đại create a number of 39…………………..
Problem:
● may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40…………………. and building up silt
Ocean thermal energy conversion
Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels
Water brought vĩ đại the surface in a pipe