CAMBRIDGE IELTS 13 TEST 3 (LISTENING) SECTION 3

CAMBRIDGE IELTS 13

TEST 3 (LISTENING)

SECTION 3

Questions 21-30

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

21	What first inspired Jim to choose this project? A.       textiles displayed in an exhibition B.        a book about a botanic garden C.       carpets he saw on holliday
22	Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved A.        using a range of dyes with different fibres. B.         applying different dyes to one type of fibre. C.        testing one dye and a range of fibres.
23	When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by? A.        how much natural material was needed to make the dye B.         the fact that the dyes were widely available on the internet. C.        The time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye
24	What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye? A.        It caused a slight allergic reaction B.         It was not a permanent dye on cotton C.        It was ineffective when used on nylon.

Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30

Problems
A	It is expensive
B	The colour is too strong
C	The colour is not long-lasting
D	It is very poisonous
E	It can damage the fabric
F	The colour may be unexpected
G	It is unsuitable for some fabrics
H	It is not generally available

Natural dyes
25	turmeric
26	beetroot
27	tyrian purple
28	logwood
29	cochineal
30	metal oxide

ANSWER KEY

21	C
22	A
23	A
24	B
25	C
26	F
27	H
28	D
29	A
30	E

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