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    Listen and answer questions 21-30

    Question 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 holiday

    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 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.

    Question 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

    25turmeric 25

    26beetroot 26

    27Tyrian purple 27

    28logwood 28

    29cochineal 29

    30metal oxide 30

    • 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.