Section 3 recording
Reviewing Ocean Plastics Research
You will hear a university tutor and a marine biology student discussing a draft research proposal on microplastics.
2 speakers · British and North American English · 3:42
In the real test you hear each recording once. Read the questions first, then play it through without pausing.
Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–6
Complete the flow-chart below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Word limit: ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
Sediment Processing Procedure
- Extract standardised sediment plugs using a metal 1.
- Pass wet material through a coarse mesh to eliminate 2.
- Place samples in an oven heated to 3 degrees to prevent polymer damage.
- Carry out density separation by adding concentrated 4.
- Pour off floating material onto filter paper and examine with a 5.
- Transfer classification figures into a 6 for team access.
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