PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?

A   Don’t pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.

B   Don’t pick mushrooms near busy roads.

C   Don’t eat mushrooms given to you.

D   Don’t eat mushrooms while picking them.

E   Don’t pick old mushrooms.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?

A   Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.

B   Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.

C   Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.

D   Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.

E   All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.

Questions 15-20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15   What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks?

A   Choose wooded areas.

B   Don’t disturb wildlife.

C   Get there early.

16   Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to

A   use a mushroom app.

B   join a group.

C   take a reference book.

17   What does Dan say is important for conservation?

A   selecting only fully grown mushrooms

B   picking a limited amount of mushrooms

C   avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow

18   According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is

A   a huge demand for them from restaurants.

B   a lack of rain in this part of the country.

C   a rise in building developments locally.

19   Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should

A   keep them in the fridge for no more than two days.

B   keep them in a brown bag in a dark room.

C   leave them for a period after washing them.

20   What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms?

A   Experiment with different recipes.

B   Expect some to have a strong taste.

C   Cook them for a long time.