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SECTION 3

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21   Carla and Rob were surprised to 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 to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A   may bring pollution to 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 do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

A   take measures to restore ecosystems

B   pay for a new flood prevention system

C   stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25   What do 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 do 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 to Questions 26-30.

Decisions

A     use visuals

B     keep it short

C     involve other students

D     check the information is accurate

E     provide a handout

F     focus on one example

G     do online research

Parts of the presentation

26   Historical background          ……………..

27   Geographical factors            ……………..

28   Past mistakes                         ……………..

29   Future risks                             ……………..

30   International implications    ……………..

Answer 

21. B

22. A

23. C

24. B

25. A

26. B

27. A

28. F

29. G

30. C