Section 1: Reading for ideas Read Passage 1, Olives, in the insert and answer all the questions below.

1. (a) NotesIdentify and write down the importance of olive trees and olives in ancient times, and the reasons for the continuing importance of olive trees and olives in modern times, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM THE WHOLE PASSAGE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing the content points. You will be awarded up to 12 marks for content points. Content points The importance of olive trees and olives in ancient times • (used in) traditional herbal medicine The reasons for the continuing importance of olive trees and olives in modern times • oleocanthal, a chemical found in olive oil, is a natural painkiller[12]
2. (b) SummaryNow use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the importance of olive trees and olives in ancient times, and the reasons for the continuing importance of olive trees and olives in modern times, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to write between 150 and 180 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: In ancient times, olives were used in traditional herbal medicine[10]