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Section 3 Question 28-40
Questions 28-32
The text on pages 27 and 28 has five sections, A-E.
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i-viii, in boxes 28-32 on your answer sheet.
List of Headings
i A controversy over two versions of an invention
ii The need to mine deeper for good quality coal
iii Growing awareness of the need to improve conditions for miners
iv A new danger caused by developments in mining
v The impact of poor air quality in mines on miners' health
vi Early attempts to provide lighting without flames
vii A demand by miners for new technology
viii A person whose work never received full recognition
28 Section A
29 Section B
30 Section C
31 Section D
32 Section E
Questions 33-36
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 33-36 on your answer sheet.
The problem of providing artificial lighting in coal mines
Coal mines in Europe only really developed from the 13th century. As they became deeper, the methods used for lighting them created a serious risk of 33.................................. due to the presence of firedamp. One solution was to improve ventilation by separating the 34........................... into two parts. However, better lighting was also needed. One suggestion was to use a chemical found in the skins of fish, but this was found to be unsafe. Another possibility was a device which created 35........................... as it was believed these would not ignite the gas. However, this required additional 36........................... as well as maintenance and replacement, and it was also unsafe.
Questions 37-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 37-40 on your answer sheet.
37 What does the writer say about mine owners in 1810?
A Most of them disregarded safety issues.
B They were criticised for conditions in the mines.
C Most of them used unfair pressure to keep mines open.
D They were unaware of how dangerous the mines were.
38 According to the writer, what was the significance of the explosion at Felling Colliery in 1812?
A It led to increased legal protection for miners.
B It led to a change in public attitudes to mining safety.
C It demonstrated the lack of concern of certain groups towards the miners.
D It started a movement to give miners proper training in safety procedures.
39 The lamp presented by Davy was safer than previous methods of lighting because its flame
A could not remain alight for a long time.
B did not get large enough to ignite the firedamp.
C did not have any contact with the air.
D could not pass beyond the mesh screen.
40 What does the writer say about Davy and Stephenson?
A Davy refused to accept Stephenson's work as it had not been fully trialled.
B Davy insisted on the safety lamp being named after him rather than Stephenson.
C Stephenson claimed Davy's work was based on false principles.
D Stephenson produced a working example of a safety lamp before Davy.
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Section 3, Questions 28-40
28 iv
29 vi
30 iii
31 i
32 viii
33 explosion
34 shaft
35 sparks
36 manpower
37 A
38 B
39 D
40 D