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9e than 9f the 9g slightly 10 Model answer: The highest rate is found in Greece 8.3 per day, and the lowest is in Norway 1.7. Although many countries are close to the EU average of 4.5, the northern Scandinavian countries all have low rates of smoking. 11. Model answer: Alcohol consumption in Europe averages 11.1 litres per adult per year, but within this there are wide variations. The highest consumption is found in France 14.1, while the Norwegians only consume one-third of this figure 4.8.

4. Definitions

2a instrumentdevice 2b organs 2c organisationcorporation 2d material 2e behaviour 2f systemprocess 2g periodtime 2h system 3a process refine liquids 3b persondoctor mental problems 3c qualificationdegree a dissertationthesis 3d bodyorganisation its members’ interests 3e disease a mosquito-borne parasite 3f cerealgrain making flour 4a a failed project 4b development 4c electronic commerce 4d attachment 4e self-brightening Model answers: 5a capital punishment execution carried out by state, often by hanging 5b department store large shop that sells most types of goods in different areas 5c post-natal depression feeling of sadness experienced by some mothers after birth

5. Discussion

3 Model answer for title a: pros: more security for children with mother, mother is able to take more care of home cons: children have less chance to mix with others, mothers have more limited role Title: Instead of going out to work, mothers should stay at home and look after their children until they are at least five – Discuss. a Introduction the growth in women’s participation in the work force – increased use of nurseries b Advantages more social mixing for children higher income for family more varied roles for women c Disadvantages less security for children women have to deal with career and home d Conclusion depends on individual situation 4 Model answers: It has been argued that staying at home gives children security, but the evidence suggests that there are more social advantages in attending a nursery. While fast food is often claimed to be unhealthy, there appears to be little firm evidence to support this. 6 Model answer: It appears that Lomborg’s definition of air quality is limited to sulphur dioxide, and fails to take into account more recent threats. 7 Model answer: pros: concentration of facilities = convenienceavailability of high quality employment, education, health and other services cons: high costs, noise, pollution, levels of stress, lack of space 8 Model answer using pattern 2ii: a Introduction: definition of city, examples of cities to be used, overview of essay b Economic aspects: historical role of industrial cities – relevance in post-industrial society? c Social aspects: entertainment, cultural and shopping centres. Linked to b