(IELTS Listening) – Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct answer.

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21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

textiles displayed in an exhibition

a book about a botanic garden

carpets he saw on holiday

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22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

using a range of dyes with different fibres.

applying different dyes to one type of fibre.

testing one dye and a range of fibres.

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23. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

how much natural material was needed to make the dye.

the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.

the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

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24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

It caused a slight allergic reaction.

It was not a permanent dye on cotton.

It was ineffective when used on nylon.

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Questions 25-30

What problem (A-H) is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

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

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