The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
local people
the City Council
the SWRDC
What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
its architectural style
its heating system
its method of water treatment
Local newspaper have raised worries about
the late opening date
the cost of the project
the size of the facilities
What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
whose statue will be at the door
the exact opening times
who will open it
Why did a originally develop at Manham?
It was safe from enemy attack
It was convenient for river transport
it had a good position on the sea coast
What caused Manham's sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
the improvement in mining techniques
the increase in demand for metals
the discovery of tin in the area
Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
shortage of fuel
poor transport systems
lack of skills among local people
What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
The workers went away
Traditional skills were lost
Buildings were used for new purposes
What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
discover the location of the original port
provide jobs for the unemployed
rebuild the port complex
During the visit to Malatte, in France, members especially enjoyed
going to a theme park
experiencing a river trip
visiting a cheese factory
What will happen in Stanthorpe to mark the 25th anniversary of the Twinning Association
A tree will be planted
A garden seat will be bought
A footbridge will be built
Which event raised most funds this year?
the film show
the pancake evening
the cookery demonstration
For the first evening with the French visitors host families are advised to
take them for a walk round the town
go to a local restaurant
have a meal at home
On Saturday evening there will be the chance to
listen to a concert
watch a match
take part in a competition
Which TWO things did Colin find most satisfying about his bread reuse project?
receiving support from local restaurants
finding a good way to prevent waste
overcoming problems in a basic process
experimenting with designs and colours
learning how to apply 3-D printing
Which TWO ways do the students agree that touch-sensitive sensors for food labels could be developed in future?
for use on medical products
to show that food is no longer fit to eat
for use with drinks as well as foods
to provide applications for blind people
to indicate the weight of certain foods
What made David leave London and move to Northsea?
He was eager to develop a hobby
He wanted to work shorter hours
He found his job in website design unsatisfying
The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by
a local organisation
a local resident
the local council
In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David
might be colour blind
was rather short-sighted
had undergone eye surgery
After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within
five minutes
six to eight minutes
eight and a half minutes
As a 'helmsman', David has the responsibility of deciding
who will be the members of his crew
what equipment it will be necessary to take
if the lifeboat should be launched
As well as going out on the lifeboat, David
gives talks on safety at sea
helps with fundraising
recruits new volunteers
Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training?
The residential course developed his leadership skills
The training in use of ropes and knots was quite brief
The training exercises have built up his mental strength
The casualty care activities were particularly challenging for him
The wave tank activities provided practice in survival techniques
Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does?
working as part of a team
experiences when working in winter
being thanked by those he has helped
the fact that it keeps him fit
the chance to develop new equipment