-This is the easiest of the three Reading sections. -The passage tends to be descriptive and factual, while the passages in the other sections contain more argument and discussion. -You should spend 20 minutes at most on this sections so that you have enough time to complete the other two sections.
Questions 1-4
Look at the five advertisements, A-E, on page 1.
Answer the questions below by writing the correct letters, A-E, in boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet.
1) Which TWO advertisements mention entry requirements?
2) Which TWO advertisements say what you will have achieved by completing the course?
3) Which TWO advertisements mention being run by professionally trained teachers?
4) Which advertisement indicates that it doesn't matter how old you are?
Questions 5-8
Classify the types of extinguishers which should be used on fires in the following situations.
Answer the questions below by writing the correct letters, A-E, in boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet.
Write
A if only cream or black should be used
B if only cream or red should be used
C if only blue or black should be used
D if only cream, red or blue should be used
E if only red or black should be used
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 5-8 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
5) a plug in its socket
6) a large industrial oil spill
7) a frying pan of cooking oil on an electric cooker
8) the edge of a curtain
Questions 9-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1.
In boxes9-14on your answer sheet, write
TRUE
if the statement is true according to the passage
FALSE
if the statement is false according to the passage
NOT GIVEN
if the information is not given in the passage
9) Office managers must work from 8.30 am to 5 pm with one hour for lunch.
10) All employees must work between 9.30 am and 4 pm, except for lunch time.
11) The building shuts at 5 pm.
12) All employees who are not office managers are paid overtime if they work later than 5 pm.
13) Office managers are paid extra money for working at weekends.
14) It is possible to have a two-week holiday in summer and a two-week holiday in winter.
IELTS General Reading Passage 1
Questions 1-4
A
B
Canterbury swim School 15 Watmer Close Canterbury Tel 712465 Swimming Lessons
Beginners – Children with water confidence Intermediate (5m) – for children able to swim 5m front and back Intermediate (10m) – for children able to swim 10m in 3 strokes Free trial lesson. Then £15 per lesson.
All classes run for 8 weeks Courses commence Wednesday 24th August
RIDE THAT BIKE Now is the time to go for that FULL MOTORCYCLE LICENCE
We offer training to the highest standard. We provide everything you need including a motorcycle! Pay for one course and you will be training until you pass. Cost £250 (£225 if paid in advance) Advanced driving lessons (Fees on request)
Channel Rider Training
01303 892966
C
D
Take driving lessons In YOUR OWN CAR Intensive courses available
Hours to suit you and your ability. Lessons 7 days a week in Faversham, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury and surrounding area. Registered Instructors. Quality instruction at reasonable cost. Fees on request.
HIGH ELMS SCHOOL OF RIDING 01227 713324
Riding lessons for every age & standard All riding equipment provided Open 7 days a week 8.30 am - 6.30 pm Friendly qualified tuition
PROGRAMME
Aug 1 - 5
Beginners' courses
Aug 8 - 12
Summer school
Aug 22 - 26
Stable management and riding course
Aug 18, 23, 26
Picnic rides
We promise to build confidence and increase expertise Please call any time for further details
E
Windtek Windsurfing School
Take surfing lessons off Chesil Beach. Courses available for all levels. We use the latest training techniques and we will demonstrate how to get the best out of your equipment.
Introduction to Windsurfing – One day course – Basic skills
£50
Coaching – Weekends only – Individual tuition
£20/hour
Two-hour Improvers’ Course – Experienced Surfers only – Groups of three students
£25
All courses must be paid for on booking. Equipment not provided. Phone 01305787900
Questions 5-8
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND THEIR USES
RED
BLUE
Use on paper, wood, textiles. Do not use on electrical equipment or flammable liquids.
Use on any small fire.
CREAM
BLACK
Use on flammable liquids and vehicle fires as well as paper, wood, textiles. Use on electrical equipment as well as flammable liquids and gases.
Use on electrical equipment as well as flammable liquids and gases.
Questions 9-14
Hours of Work There are no prescribed hours of attendance for office managers. The main office hours comprise a 37½ hour week worked from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm on Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch. All sections work a flexitime scheme of attendance which features core hours from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm with a lunch break of between 30 minutes and two hours’ duration, with the opportunity to work from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm daily, at which time the premises are locked. Office managers do not qualify for overtime rates for any additional hours worked, but time off may be taken for any hours required to be worked at weekends. In one calendar year, a total of 5 weeks’ holiday may be taken. Staff are reminded that they may not take more than two consecutive weeks of holiday.
