Part A :
Question 1 - 5
Choose the correct letter, A , B or C .
1 Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
acontain nearly half the world's population.
b include most of the world's largest cities.
care growing twice as fast as other cities.
2 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
amay bring pollution to the cities.
bmay reduce the land available for agriculture.
cmay mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
3 What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
aThere were not enough for them.
bThey were made of unsuitable materials.
cThey did not allow for the effects of climate change.
4 What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
atake measures to restore ecosystems
bpay for a new flood prevention system
cstop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
5 What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
agreater coordination of activities
bmore sharing of information
cagreement on shared policies
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.
Possible reasons
26 Historical background 26
27 Geographical factors 27
28 Past mistakes 28
29 Future risks 29
30 International implications 30
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