Seed Germination Experiment — Test 1, Section 3

Cambridge IELTS 13 · Test 1 · Listening Section 3

Listen to the recording once and answer all the questions in this section.

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Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

He may do a module on a related topic later on.

He wants to have a career in plant science.

He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be

described very easily.

carried out inside the laboratory.

completed in the time available.

What do they decide to check with their tutor?

whether their aim is appropriate

whether anyone else has chosen this topic

whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

They agree that Graves' book on seed germination is disappointing because

it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.

the content is irrelevant for them.

its focus is very theoretical.

What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

The diagrams of plant development are useful.

The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.

The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

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Stages in the experiment

container

soil

weight

condition

height

colour

types

depths

Select seeds of different ___ and sizes.

Measure and record the ___ and size of each one.

Decide on the ___ to be used.

Use a different ___ for each seed and label it.

After about 3 weeks, record the plant's ___ .

Complete the flow-chart below. Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to each question.

Two students, Jack and Emma, plan an experiment on seed germination for their course.

Available as a free printable PDF worksheet with an optional answer key.