General Training: Reading Test

SECTION 1 Questions 1-14

Look at the information about Camberwell College's swimming pools. Then answer Questions 1-5.

Camberwell College Swimming Pools

Camberwell College has one 50m (Olympic sized) pool with a constant depth of 2m throughout, and one 25m pool with a 1m shallow end and a 4m deep end. Both pools may be used by the general public at certain times. 50m Pool The pool is often used for classes, but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times. Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Weekends: 0630 -1130 and 1900 - 2100 0630 -1130 and 1800 - 2100 0630 -1330 and 1730 - 2130 0630 -1330 0630 -1330 0900 - 1700

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that during College holidays, these times will vary. Contact the swimming pool on 04837 393560 for up-to-date information.
25m Pool The 25 metre pool is available for recreational (non-lane) swimming from 07000900 and 1230-1330 on weekdays, and 1000 1600 on Saturdays. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied. We regret that the 25m pool will be closed for refurbishment between 21st July and 18th August. The men's changing rooms will be closed for the week beginning 18th August, and the women's changing rooms will be closed the following week. Alternative changing facilities will be made available. We apologise for any disruption this may cause.

Questions 1-5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text on the previous page? In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this 1. The general public can only use the 50m pool for lane swimming. T

2. The general public cannot use the 50m pool on Sundays. F

3. Men will be able to use the 25m pool on the 18th August. F

4. The whole of the 25m pool is available to the public during recreational swimming hours. NG

5. The 50m pool is open during college holidays.T

Questions 6-14
Look at the information about swimming classes. Then answer the questions below.

Camberwell College Swimming Classes

Its an essential life skill, it can make you fit and it provides fun for all the family. Camberwell College offers swimming classes whatever your needs, whether you want to swim competitively, you are trying to stay healthy or you want to learn. We offer separate classes for adults and children, following the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). We will guide you from your first splash and help you develop your confidence in the water. *Swim-A-Long This class is suitable for parents with children aged up to the age of 1.5 years. This class allows very young children to gain confidence in the water, by way of songs and music. *Tadpole to Frog Classes This series of classes is suitable for children aged 1.5 upwards. There are six levels in the series. The first level is suitable for non-swimmers and teaches basic techniques and safety, using aids and floats. By the time students reach the sixth level, they will be able to swim independently and will be eligible to join the Swim Star classes. *Swim Star An opportunity for able swimmers to earn the Bronze, Silver and Gold swimming awards. These classes teach children the ability to swim for prolonged periods of time, and teach skills such as diving, turning and different strokes. *Youth Squad Children who successfully complete the Swim Star programme will be invited to join the Youth Squad and learn competitive swimming techniques.

*Swim School The swim school offers classes for adults. There are three levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Beginner Swim School The beginners class is suitable for people who are new to swimming. Intermediate Swim School The intermediate level is designed for swimmers who want to brush up on their swimming style. Advanced Swim School The advanced level offers in-depth advice on stamina, breathing and technique. *Aqua Health We offer a range of levels of fitness classes for able swimmers who wish to keep fit, socialise and have fun to music. Aqua-Light offers gentle exercise and is suitable for the elderly. Aqua-Pump is a high energy class which builds your strength and tones your body.

Questions 6-14
Select a suitable swimming class for the people below. Write the letters only in your answer sheet. A B C D E F G H ISwim-A-Long Tadpole to Frog Swim Star Youth Squad Beginner Swim School Intermediate Swim School Advanced Swim School Aqua Health No Classes Available

6. A 5 year-old who is unable to swim 7. A mother who wants to introduce her baby to the water 8. A middle-aged person who can swim quite well but wants to improve his techniques 9. A teenager who is interested in swimming in competitions 10. An old man who wants to keep fit and meet people

11. 12. 13. 14.

A A A A

child who wants to be able to swim longer distances strong adult swimmer who wishes to learn complex skills woman who wants to learn to swim by using music 35-year old woman who hasnt learned swimming

SECTION 2

Questions 15-27

Read the text below and answer Questions 15-20.

ADVICE FOR EMPLOYEES Safe computer use

Most people suffer no ill-effects from using VDUs (Visual Display Units) as they dont give out harmful levels of radiation and rarely cause any kind of skin complaint. If you do suffer ill-effects, it may be because the way youre using the computer and this can be avoided by well-designed workstations. When working at a VDU, make sure you keep a good posture and that your eyes are level with the screen. Under health and safety regulations your employer should look at VDU workstations, and reduce any risks by supplying any equipment considered necessary (e.g. a wrist rest). They should also provide health and safety training. This also applies if youre working at home as an employee and using a VDU for a long period of time. There is no legal limit to how long you should work at a VDU, but under health and safety regulations you have the right to breaks from work using a VDU. This doesnt have to be a rest break, just a different type of work. Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggests its better t take frequent short breaks but if your job means spending long periods at a VDU, for example as in the case of data input, then longer breaks from your workstation should be introduced. If youre disabled, your employers duty to make reasonable adjustments for you may mean that they will provide you with special computer equipment. You can also get advice and maybe help with paying for equipment from the local job centre. Studies havent shown a link between VDU use and damage to eyesight, but if you feel that using a VDU screen is making your eyes tired, tell your employee safety representative. You have the right to a free eyesight test if you use a VDU a lot during work hours. If youre prescribed glasses, your company must pay for them, provided theyre required in your job.

If you have any health problems you think may be caused by your VDU, contact your line manager. He/she has a duty to consult you on health and safety issues that affect you, and should welcome early reporting of any issue.

Questions 15-20
Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 15-20 on your answer sheet. 15. It is unusual to get a ________ as a result of using computers. 16. Employers may be required to provide you with items such as a _______ to use while at work. 17. If your job involves tasks such as _______, the advice from the HSE may not apply. 18. Financial assistance in the case of special requirements may be available from the _______. 19. The company is obliged to cover the cost of _______ if you need them while working. 20. Any concerns about the effect of using a VDU on your general well-being should be reported to _____.

Questions 21 - 27
Read the text below and answer Questions 21-27.

Careers with Kiwi Air

Flight Attendants Recruitment and Training Process Recruitment The position of Flight Attendant is one of prestige and immense responsibility. Recruitment is conducted according to operational demands and there can be periods of up to 12 months where no new intake is required. However, applications are always welcomed. After you submit your initial application online, the Kiwi Air HR Services Team review the details you have provided. Candidates whose details closely match the requirements of the position are then contacted via email advising that their application has progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process. Potential candidates are then asked to attend a Walk-In Day. This could occur several weeks or months after the original application has been submitted depending on current needs. The Walk-In Day consists of a brief presentation about the role and a short interview. Candidates who are successful on the Walk-In Day are notified within 10 days and invited to attend an Assessment Centre. Please note that candidates are required to pass a swimming test before attending the Assessment Centre. At the Assessment Centre, candidates attend an interview as well as participating in a number of assessments. Verbal references are then requested, and candidates attend a medical check.

At times, there may not be a need to recruit for Flight Attendant positions. However, the company continuously maintains a recruitment pool of those who have completed the Assessment Centre stage. These candidates are contacted when a need for Flight Attendants is established, and attend a full interview before a decision is made on whether to extend an offer of employment. Due to the volume of applications received, Kiwi Air is not able to offer verbal feedback to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Unsuccessful candidates may reapply at any time after 12 months from the date at which their applications are declined. Training Upon being offered a role as a trainee Flight Attendant, a 5-week training course is undertaken at our Inflight Services Training Centre in Auckland. This covers emergency procedures, customer care and service delivery, and equipment knowledge. To successfully complete the course, high standards must be attained and maintained in all subjects.

Questions 21-27
Complete the flow-chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 21-27 on your answer sheet.

Flight attendants of Kiwi Air Recruitment and Training Process

Candidates go online to complete their __________

21

Suitable candidates are then invited to come to a

22

________

After having satisfactorily completed a 23 ____________, successful candidates will then go to an Assessment Centre.

Kiwi Air then asks for 24 _____________ and candidates are required to undergo a medical check. If there is no immediate need for flight attendants, successful candidates are put into a ______________.

25

When the need arises, these candidates will then be given a

26 ________, after which they may be offered a job.

On starting the job, a 5-week training programme is given which includes how to look after passengers and what to do in an

27

__________.

SECTION 3

Questions 28-40

Read the passage below and answer Questions 28-40.

THE SHOCK OF THE TRUTH

A
Throughout history, there have been instances in which people have been unwilling to accept new theories, despite startling evidence. This was certainly the case when Copernicus published his theory that the earth was not the centre of the universe.

B
Until the early 16th century, western thinkers believed the theory put forward by Ptolemy, an Egyptian living in Alexandria about 150 A.D. His theory, which was formulated by gathering and organizing the thoughts of the earlier thinkers, proposed that the universe was a closed space bounded by a spherical envelope beyond which there was nothing. The earth, according to Ptolemy, was a fixed and immobile mass, located at the centre of the universe. The sun and the stars, revolved around it.

The theory appealed to human nature. Someone making casual observations as they looked into the sky might come to a similar conclusion. It also fed the human ego. Humans could believe that they were at the centre of Gods universe, and the sun and stars were created for their benefit.

D
Ptolemys theory, was of course, incorrect, but at the time nobody contested it. European astronomers were more inclined to save face. Instead of proposing new ideas, they attempted to patch up and refine Ptolemys flawed model. Students were taught using a book called The Sphere which had been written two hundred years previously. In short, astronomy failed to advance.

E
In 1530, however, Mikolaj Kopernik, more commonly known as Copernicus, made an assertion which shok the world. He proposed that the earth turned on its axis once per day, and travelled around the sun once per year. Even when he made his discovery, he was reluctant to make it public, knowing how much his shocking revelations would disturb the church. However, George Rheticus, a German mathematics professor who had become Copernicuss student, convinced Copernicus to publish his ideas, even though Copernicus, a perfectionist, was never satisfied that his observations were complete.

F
Copernicuss ideas went against all the political and religious beliefs of the time. Humans, it was believed, were made in Gods image, and were superior to all creatures. The natural world had been created for humans to exploit. Copernicuss theories contradicted the ideas of all the powerful churchmen of the time. Even the famous playwright William Shakespeare feared the new theory, pronouncing that it would destroy social order and bring chaos to the world. However, Copernicus never had to suffer at the hands of those who disagreed with his theories. He died just after the work was published in 1543.

G
However, the scientists who followed in Copernicuss footsteps bore the brunt of the churchs anger. Two other Italian scientists of the time, Galileo and Bruno, agreed wholeheartedly with the Copernican theory. Bruno even dared to say that space was endless and contained many other suns, each with its own planets. For this, Bruno was sentenced to death by burning in 1600. Galileo, famous for his

construction of the telescope, was forced to deny his belief in the Copernican theories. He escaped capital punishment, but was imprisoned for the rest of his life.

H
In time however, Copernicuss work became more accepted. Subsequent scientists and mathematicians such as Brahe, Kepler and Newton took Copernicuss work as a starting point and used it to glean further truths about the laws of celestial mechanics.

I
The most important aspect of Copernicus work is that it forever changed the place of man in the cosmos. With Copernicus work, man could no longer take that premier position which the theologians had immodestly assigned him. This was the first, but certainly not the last time in which man would have to accept his position as a mere part of the universe, not at the centre of it.

Questions 28-34
The text has nine paragraphs A-I. Which paragraph contains the following information? 28. the publics reaction to the new theory 29. an ancient belief about the position of the earth 30. Copernicuss legacy to the future of science 31. how academics built on Copernican ideas 32. an idea which is attractive to humans 33. out-dated teaching and defective research 34. scientists suffer for their beliefs

Questions 35-40
Look at the following statements and the list of people below. Match each statement with the correct person. A Ptolemy B George Rheticus C William Shakespeare D Galileo E Bruno F Newton

35. He, among others, used Copernicus theories to advance scientific knowledge. 36. He proposed an inaccurate theory based on the work of early philosophers. 37. His attitude to the new theory was similar to that of the Church. 38. He was killed because of his belief in the new theory 39. He was responsible for Copernicuss ideas being made public. 40. He had to go to jail because he believed in the new theory.