Test 4 - Cam18test3 Questions

PASSAGE 1
Reading Passage 1 has eight sections, A-H. Which section contains the following
information?
1 an explanation of the industrial processes that create potential raw materials for
concrete
2 a reference to the various locations where high-rise wooden buildings can be found
3 an indication of how widely available the raw materials of concrete are
4 the belief that more high-rise wooden buildings are needed before wood can be
regarded as a viable construction material
Complete the summary below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each
answer.
Making buildings with wood
Wood is a traditional building material, but current environmental concerns are

encouraging 5............................. to use wood in modern construction projects.
Using wood, however, has its challenges. For example,
as 6............................ in the atmosphere enters wood, it increases in size. In
addition, wood is prone to pests and the risk of fire is greater. However, wood
can be turned into a better construction material if it is treated and combined
with other materials. In one process, 7....................... of solid wood are glued
together to create building blocks. These blocks are lighter than concrete and
steel but equal them in strength. Experts say that wooden buildings are an
improvement on those made of concrete and steel in terms of
the 8.............................. with which they can be constructed and how
much noise is generated by the process.
Look at the following statements (Questions 9-13) and the list of people below.
Match each statement with the correct person, A, B, C or D.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
 A. Chris Cheeseman
 B. Markus Mannstrom
 C. Anna Surgenor
 D. Felix Preston and Johanna Lehne
9 The environmental advantage of cement alternatives may not be as great as initially

assumed.
10 It would be hard to create a construction alternative to concrete that offers so many
comparable benefits.
11 Worries about the environment have led to increased interest in wood as a
construction material.
12 Expense has beena factor in the negative response to the development of new
cements.
13 The environmental damage caused by concrete is due to it being produced in large
quantities.
PASSAGE 2
Questions 14-20 Reading Passage 2 has seven paragraphs, A-G.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
List of Headings
 i A period in cold conditions before the technology is assessed

 ii Marketing issues lead to failure
 iii Good and bad aspects of steam technology are passed on
 iv A possible solution to the issues of today
 v Further improvements lead to commercial orders
 vi Positive publicity at last for this quiet, clean, fast vehicle
 vii A disappointing outcome for customers
 viii A better option than the steam car arises
14 Paragraph A
15 Paragraph B
16 Paragraph C
17 Paragraph D
18 Paragraph E
19 Paragraph F
20 Paragraph G
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
21 What point does the writer make about the steam car in Paragraph B?
A. lts success was short-lived.
B. Not enough cars were made.
C. Car companies found them hard to sell.
D. People found them hard to drive.
22 When building their first steam car, the Doble brothers

A. constructed all the parts themselves.
B. made written notes at each stage of the construction.
C. needed several attempts to achieve a competitive model.
D. sought the advice of experienced people in the car industry.
23 In order to produce the Model C, the Doble brothers
A. moved production to a different city.
B. raised financial capital.
C. employed an additional worker.
D. abandoned their earlier designs.
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
The Model E
The Model E was road-tested in 1924 by the Automobile Club of America. They
found it easy to drive, despite its weight, and it impressed the spectators. A later
version of the Model E raised its 24 .........................., while keeping its emissions
extremely low. The steam car was too expensive for many people and its design was
constantly being altered. Under 25 .......................... cars were produced before the
company went out of business. However, even today, there are Model Es on the road
in the US. They are straightforward to maintain, and they satisfy
California's 26.............................. emissions laws. Perhaps today's technology and
materials would help us revive the steam car.

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PASSAGE 1

Making buildings with wood

Wood is a traditional building material, but current environmental concerns are

Match each statement with the correct person, A, B, C or D.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

9 The environmental advantage of cement alternatives may not be as great as initially

Questions 14-20 Reading Passage 2 has seven paragraphs, A-G.

 i A period in cold conditions before the technology is assessed

22 When building their first steam car, the Doble brothers

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