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Questions 9-15

Location of answer in text

Question Answer

Suggested approach

F

“… the red phosphorus was

9

• Read the task rubric carefully. In this task you

non toxic”

have to decide which match is being described

10

“… three years later it was

D

in each question.

copied …”

• Decide what information is best to skim for in

the passage: the type of match or the

“… since white phosphorus is

11

E

description. In this question it is best to skim

a deadly poison …”

for the types of match as these are names, some

12 C “The first matches resembling

of which are in italics, they are easier for you to

those used today …”

pick out.

13 G “… a brewery had the novel

• Skim through the text until you find match A,

idea of advertising …”

the Ethereal Match.

14 A “… a sealed glass tube …”

• Read that section of the text and underline any

important features of this match.

15 C “… borrowed the formula

• Read through the descriptions and write A next

from a military rocket-

to any that fit this type of match.

maker …”

READING PASSAGE 2 Zoo conservation programmes

Questions Task Skills tested

16-22 Yes, No, Not Given • skimming for detailed information

• identifying attitude and opinion

• understanding gist and paraphrase

23-25 Multiple choice • skimming for factual information

• identifying main and supporting points

• understanding attitude

26-28 Selecting factors • skimming/scanning for specific information

• identifying main ideas

• understanding paraphrase and inference