Questions 11-13
The answer is route book. Carole explained that for the preparations, she used her collected knowledge to create a 'route book', which basically shows the path for the expedition. The answer fits the blank for what was created as part of the trip's preparations.
Associated Text:
So, I used this collection of knowledge to create what we call a ‘route book’ that basically shows the path you’re going to follow on the expedition.
The answer is 3000 miles. Carole stated that the total length of the trek was 3000 miles. This directly answers the question about the total distance walked.
Associated Text:
The trek was 3000 miles in total and we managed to climb 32 peaks that were over 1000 metres high in the record time of 25 days.
The answer is 25 days. Carole mentioned the trek was completed in a record time of 25 days, directly providing the total time taken for the journey.
Associated Text:
The trek was 3000 miles in total and we managed to climb 32 peaks that were over 1000 metres high in the record time of 25 days.
Questions 14-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Write your answers in boxes 14-15
on your answer sheet.
14. What surprised the group?
15. How did Carole feel about having to change routes?
The answer is A. The group was surprised by the amount of rain at the beginning of the trip, as Carole said they were "taken aback really that it rained so heavily". This clearly shows that the weather, specifically the rainfall, surprised them.
Associated Text:
It was really harsh from day one, to be honest, and we were pretty taken aback really that it rained so heavily for the first few days after we set out and so we were forced to start re-planning our route almost from the outset.
The answer is B. Carole described route changes as never being a disappointment and mentioned the scenery they encountered as a result. She emphasizes that having to re-route did not diminish her enjoyment of the experience.
Associated Text:
The scenery was just spectacular and that was how it was every time - having to re-route was never a disappointment.
Questions 16-18
Choose three letters A-F.
Write your answers in boxes 16-18 on your answer sheet.
What does Carole say about her friends?
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she met them at different points on the trip
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some of them traveled with her
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one of them helped arrange the transport
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one of them owned the hotel they stayed in
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they kept all their meeting arrangements
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only one group lasted the 25 days
The answers are A, C, and E. Carole said they planned to meet friends at points along the route (A), a friend helped as a transport organiser (C), and they managed to stick to all their meeting dates and places (E). These points are all supported by the script's details about her friends' involvement during the expedition.
Associated Text:
We'd sort of planned to meet up with hiking friends at various points on the route – we’d shared the ‘route book’ with them so that was actually one of the purposes of the trip - and we actually managed to stick to all the meeting dates and places, which was amazing really considering the detours we made due to weather. A good friend of mine acted as a sort of transport organiser for everyone and we ended up using the Hotel Lakeside as kind of a social hub.
The answers are A, C, and E. Carole explains that she met friends at different points on the trip (A), one friend acted as a transport organiser (C), and they kept all their meeting arrangements (E). These are explicitly described in her account of the trip.
Associated Text:
We'd sort of planned to meet up with hiking friends at various points on the route – we’d shared the ‘route book’ with them so that was actually one of the purposes of the trip - and we actually managed to stick to all the meeting dates and places, which was amazing really considering the detours we made due to weather. A good friend of mine acted as a sort of transport organiser for everyone and we ended up using the Hotel Lakeside as kind of a social hub.
The answers are A, C, and E. Carole planned to meet up with friends (A), one acted as transport organiser (C), and they kept all their meeting arrangements (E). The script confirms these points about her friends’ roles and connections during the expedition.
Associated Text:
We'd sort of planned to meet up with hiking friends at various points on the route – we’d shared the ‘route book’ with them so that was actually one of the purposes of the trip - and we actually managed to stick to all the meeting dates and places, which was amazing really considering the detours we made due to weather. A good friend of mine acted as a sort of transport organiser for everyone and we ended up using the Hotel Lakeside as kind of a social hub.
Questions 19-20
Choose two letters A-E.
Write your answers in boxes 19-20 on your answer sheet.
What does Carole say about the dogs?
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they couldn’t breathe at high altitudes
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she would take them on another trip
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they had lively characters
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they behaved unpredictably
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they found the trip difficult
The answers are D and E. Carole said the dogs behaved out of character, which supports (D) that they behaved unpredictably, and she described the trip as very demanding for them, which means they found the trip difficult (E).
Associated Text:
It was very demanding for them and at times they were quite reluctant to carry on walking at the higher altitudes and they took diversions that were quite out of character and I can only assume that it must have been due to tiredness.
The answers are D and E. Carole detailed that the dogs took diversions that were "quite out of character" (D) and described the trip as "very demanding for them" (E), clearly indicating their unpredictable behavior and the difficulty they experienced.
Associated Text:
It was very demanding for them and at times they were quite reluctant to carry on walking at the higher altitudes and they took diversions that were quite out of character and I can only assume that it must have been due to tiredness.
