Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Write your answers in boxes 11-15
on your answer sheet.
11. In Shona's opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?
12. What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?
13. What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?
14. What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?
15. The largest number of people are employed in
The answer is C. Shona states, 'Fifty years ago, buses linked virtually every part of the town and the neighbouring towns and villages. Most people used them frequently, but not now, because the bus companies concentrate on just the routes that attract most passengers. So parts of the town are no longer served by buses.' This means (C) 'There are not so many bus routes.' is the correct answer. (A) 'The buses are old and uncomfortable' is incorrect because later she says, 'Even replacing old uncomfortable buses with smart new ones has had little impact.' (B) 'Fares have gone up too much' is incorrect because she says, 'fares are not much higher than they were 50 years ago.'
Associated Text:
So parts of the town are no longer served by buses.
The answer is B. Shona says: 'The new cycle paths separating bikes from cars in most main roads, are being used far more than was expected, reducing traffic and improving air quality.' She mentions that the impact of banning cars from some streets is still being measured and the bypass was not built. Therefore, (B) 'the development of cycle paths' is known to have benefited the town most because they are already reducing traffic and improving air quality, as stated.
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The new cycle paths separating bikes from cars in most main roads, are being used far more than was expected, reducing traffic and improving air quality.
The answer is B. Shona says: 'Most shops are small independent stores, which is good, but many people prefer to use supermarkets and department stores in nearby large towns, as there are so few well-known chain stores here.' This shows that the problem is (B) 'lack of major retailers.' (A) is incorrect because she mentions efforts to attract shoppers include opening new car parks, implying parking is not the issue. (C) is incorrect because she mentions people combine shopping with restaurants and cafés, so their lack is not the problem.
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Most shops are small independent stores, which is good, but many people prefer to use supermarkets and department stores in nearby large towns, as there are so few well-known chain stores here.
The answer is A. Shona says, 'Our hospital closed 15 years ago, which means journeys to other towns are unavoidable.' This directly states that there is no hospital, so (A) is correct. She does not mention any new medical practices being planned (B), and says, 'On the other hand, there are more dentists than there used to be,' so (C) is incorrect.
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Our hospital closed 15 years ago, which means journeys to other towns are unavoidable.
The answer is C. Shona says: 'The number of schools and colleges has increased, making that the main employment sector.' This means education employs the largest number of people, so (C) 'education' is correct. She also says services have grown but does not state they are the largest, and manufacturing has not declined but again is not the largest.
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The number of schools and colleges has increased, making that the main employment sector.
Questions 16-20
What is planned for each of the following facilities?
- It will move to a new location.
- It will have its opening hours extended.
- It will be refurbished.
- It will be used for a different purpose.
- It will have its opening hours reduced.
- It will have new management.
- It will be expanded.
Write the correct letter
A-G next to questions 16-20.
The answer is G. Shona says: 'the company has bought some adjoining land, and this will be used to increase the number of parking spaces.' Increasing the number of parking spaces means the facility will be expanded.
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the company has bought some adjoining land, and this will be used to increase the number of parking spaces.
The answer is A. Shona says: 'The Grand, the old cinema in the high street, will close at the end of the year, and reopen on a different site.' This clearly indicates the cinema will move to a new location.
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The Grand, the old cinema in the high street, will close at the end of the year. and reopen on a different site.
The answer is C. Shona says: 'The good news is that it will close for six weeks to be made safe and redecorated, and the improved building will open in July.' Therefore, the indoor market will be refurbished.
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The good news is that it will close for six weeks to be made safe and redecorated, and the improved building will open in July.
The answer is B. Shona says: 'The council has managed to secure funding to keep the library open later into the evening, twice a week.' This means the library will have its opening hours extended.
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The council has managed to secure funding to keep the library open later into the evening, twice a week.
The answer is F. Shona says: 'What will change, though, is that the council will no longer be in charge of the area. Instead it will become the responsibility of a national body that administers most nature reserves in the country.' This means the management will change to a national body, thus new management.
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What will change, though, is that the council will no longer be in charge of the area. Instead it will become the responsibility of a national body that administers most nature reserves in the country.
