1) In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that
A he is well-paid for the work he does.
B criminals are often forgetful.
C he follows criminals to their homes.
D criminals help in solving the crime.
2) What changes have occurred recently?
A There is more crime nowadays.
B His job is getting more difficult.
C) ) More criminals are being caught.
D) ) He has more work than ever before.
3) Why did the writer become a forensic scientist?
A) ) Because he was good at science.
B) ) Because of his enthusiasm for books.
C) ) Because of a childhood role model.
D) ) Because he wanted to be a policeman.
4) ) The writer compares a crime scene to a story to
A explain how events are connected.
B describe how he finds evidence.
C make him feel more like a hero.
D show how to commit a crime.
5) ) Watching crime shows on television, viewers get the idea that
A doing the job will make them famous.
B solving a crime takes very little time.
C the forensic scientist heads the investigation.
D forensic science is a popular university course.
6) ) What does not the writer say about fingerprinting?
A Most people understand the technique.
B Unwashed hands are easier to fingerprint.
C Criminals try to avoid leaving fingerprints.
D No two sets of fingerprints are the same.
7) ) What does the writer believe about forensic science?
A It relies too much on the ageing process.
B It is a reliable method of solving crime.
C It often disagrees with personal accounts.
D It is not used enough in criminal investigations.