Project on Using Natural Dyes to Colour Fabrics — Test 3, Section 3
Cambridge IELTS 13 · Test 3 · Listening Section 3
Listen to the recording once and answer all the questions in this section.
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Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
textiles displayed in an exhibition
a book about a botanic garden
carpets he saw on holiday
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.
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.
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.
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
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Natural dyes
It is expensive.
The colour is too strong.
The colour is not long-lasting.
It is very poisonous.
It can damage the fabric.
The colour may be unexpected.
It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
It is not generally available.
turmeric
beetroot
Tyrian purple
logwood
cochineal
metal oxide
What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to each question.
Problems
A student discusses his textile design project on natural dyes with his tutor.
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