Questions 14-20
The reading passage has seven paragraphs labelled A-G.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter A-G in boxes 14-20 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Choose paragraph F because this paragraph contains the information requested in "examples of a range of potential environmental benefits of oil palm tree cultivation". The supporting sentence is: "Oil palm plantations produce at least four and possibly up to ten times more oil per hectare than soybean, rapeseed, sunflower or other rival oils.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph F is the best location.
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Oil palm plantations produce at least four and possibly up to ten times more oil per hectare than soybean, rapeseed, sunflower or other rival oils.
Choose paragraph G because this paragraph contains the information requested in "description of an organisation that manages the environmental impact of palm oil production". The supporting sentence is: "G The industry is regulated by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a group made up of growers, retailers, product manufacturers and other interested parties.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph G is the best location.
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G The industry is regulated by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a group made up of growers, retailers, product manufacturers and other interested parties.
Choose paragraph A because this paragraph contains the information requested in "instances of the widespread global use of palm oil". The supporting sentence is: "It is very likely present in the soap used in the morning, the sandwich eaten at lunch and the biscuits chosen as a snack later in the day.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph A is the best location.
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It is very likely present in the soap used in the morning, the sandwich eaten at lunch and the biscuits chosen as a snack later in the day.
Choose paragraph H because this paragraph contains the information requested in "mention of a particular species which could benefit the ecosystem of oil palm plantations". The supporting sentence is: "Ellwood believes that reintroducing the bird's nest fern into oil palm plantations could help those areas recover biodiversity by providing habitat for many kinds of life, from fungi and bacteria to insects, amphibians, reptiles and even mammals.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph H is the best location.
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Ellwood believes that reintroducing the bird's nest fern into oil palm plantations could help those areas recover biodiversity by providing habitat for many kinds of life, from fungi and bacteria to insects, amphibians, reptiles and even mammals.
Choose paragraph B because this paragraph contains the information requested in "figures showing the rapid expansion of the palm oil industry". The supporting sentence is: "From 1990 to 2012, the global area used for oil palm cultivation rose from 6 million to 17 million hectares, and it now represents about ten percent of all cropland worldwide.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph B is the best location.
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From 1990 to 2012, the global area used for oil palm cultivation rose from 6 million to 17 million hectares, and it now represents about ten percent of all cropland worldwide.
Choose paragraph E because this paragraph contains the information requested in "an financial justification for not opposing the palm oil industry". The supporting sentence is: "E Opponents of a boycott often stress the role of palm oil in helping millions of people in developing countries escape poverty.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph E is the best location.
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E Opponents of a boycott often stress the role of palm oil in helping millions of people in developing countries escape poverty.
Choose paragraph C because this paragraph contains the information requested in "instances of creatures badly affected by the establishment of oil palm plantations". The supporting sentence is: "Endangered animals, most famously the Sumatran orangutan, but also rhinos, elephants, tigers and many other species, have suffered as oil palm plantations have expanded.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph C is the best location.
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Endangered animals, most famously the Sumatran orangutan, but also rhinos, elephants, tigers and many other species, have suffered as oil palm plantations have expanded.
Questions 21-22
Choose two letters A-E.
Write your answers in boxes 21-22 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO statements are made about the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?
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Its membership has increased steadily during the past ten years.
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It requires certified producers to be transparent about what they do.
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Several years were needed to agree its standards for sustainable palm oil certification.
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Its sustainability rules are tougher than those applied in other industries.
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It was created in response to environmentalists worried about virgin forest loss.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Its membership has increased steadily during the past ten years.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "It requires certified producers to be transparent about what they do." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO statements are made about the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?".
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "Several years were needed to agree its standards for sustainable palm oil certification." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO statements are made about the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?".
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "Its sustainability rules are tougher than those applied in other industries.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice D as one of the two required statements.
(E) is incorrect. Choice E says "It was created in response to environmentalists worried about virgin forest loss.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice E as one of the two required statements.
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The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Its membership has increased steadily during the past ten years.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "It requires certified producers to be transparent about what they do." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO statements are made about the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?".
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "Several years were needed to agree its standards for sustainable palm oil certification." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO statements are made about the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)?".
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "Its sustainability rules are tougher than those applied in other industries.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice D as one of the two required statements.
(E) is incorrect. Choice E says "It was created in response to environmentalists worried about virgin forest loss.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria. Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.". That evidence does not give Choice E as one of the two required statements.
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Over the past decade or so, agreement has gradually been reached on the standards that palm oil producers must meet before their product can be considered officially sustainable.
Questions 23-26
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in 23-26 on your answer sheet.
Use "Solid" because the passage states that palm oil remains this way at room temperature. The supporting sentence says: "One important quality is that it remains solid at room temperature, making it useful for preserving packaged foods for long periods and giving supermarket products \"best before\" dates months, or even years, ahead."
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One important quality is that it remains solid at room temperature, making it useful for preserving packaged foods for long periods and giving supermarket products "best before" dates months, or even years, ahead.
Use "(Sumatran) orangutan" because the passage identifies it as the best-known endangered animal affected. The supporting sentence says: "Endangered animals, most famously the Sumatran orangutan, but also rhinos, elephants, tigers and many other species, have suffered as oil palm plantations have expanded."
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Endangered animals, most famously the Sumatran orangutan, but also rhinos, elephants, tigers and many other species, have suffered as oil palm plantations have expanded.
Use "Carbon stocks" because the RSPO requires regular checks of these. The supporting sentence says: "The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria."
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The RSPO requires no clearing of virgin forest, transparency and regular assessment of carbon stocks, among other criteria.
Use "Biodiversity" because Ellwood believes the fern could help plantations recover it. The supporting sentence says: "Ellwood believes that reintroducing the bird's nest fern into oil palm plantations could help those areas recover biodiversity by providing habitat for many kinds of life, from fungi and bacteria to insects, amphibians, reptiles and even mammals."
Associated Text:
Ellwood believes that reintroducing the bird's nest fern into oil palm plantations could help those areas recover biodiversity by providing habitat for many kinds of life, from fungi and bacteria to insects, amphibians, reptiles and even mammals.
