General Training Reading Test
General Training Reading Test
General Training Reading Test
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Surname Allen
To London Heathrow
Page 1
A 17 pounds
B pens
C her passport
D a book
E 200 dollars
Questions 9 and 10
9 What has Kirsty done regarding the loss of her credit card?
10 What must Kirsty do after the call regarding her lost handbag?
Questions 11 - 14
(14)
_______________
_______________
_______________
Main
Lecture
Hall
WE ARE
HERE
Car Park
Hall
of
Residence
(11)_______________ (12)
__________________ ____________
__________________ ____________
Refectory
____________
(13) ______________
__________________
__________________
Sports Hall Must join Athletic Union which - lets me use facilities
lets me play for teams
(19) ______________ me all year
Questions 21 - 25
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
John Jane
Day of Arrival Thursday (21) _______________________
Subjects Studying economics (22) _______________________
maths history
french music
Monday’s 9am lecture french history
Monday’s 2pm lecture maths (23) _______________________
Wednesday afternoon sport (24) _______________________ volleyball
selected
Location of Sport sports hall (25) _______________________
Questions 26 - 29
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Question 30
Circle the correct letter A - C.
Questions 31 - 34
A very safe.
B quite safe.
C quite unsafe.
34 According to Professor Wilson, slicks are rarely burned off nowadays because...
Question 40
Remember to check out the faculty’s notice boards. You will find:
* reading lists
* essay questions
* (40) __________________________________________________
SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 12
Questions 1 – 6
Answer C+D
3 Which hotel offers the cheapest deal for 2 people for 1 night?
• Dormitory sleeping
• Shared bathrooms
• Cheap restaurant
• Television room
• Travel advice
Questions 11 and 12
News 18 Catch the view at the Riverside Pub and the new band at the
Jazz Bar.
Questions 13 – 17
Look at the Guide for Patients for Westley General Hospital on the following
page and the statements (questions 13 – 17) below:
16 You should pack a bag to stay for the night even if you intend only to be a day patient.
Questions 18 – 20
The Guide for Patients for Westley General Hospital has information divided
into sections A – I. Which section best helps you with the following things that
you want to know. Write the appropriate letter (A - I) in boxes 18 – 20 on your
answer sheet.
A Clothing
Please bring a selection of light clothing and personal belongings that may include: night clothes, a track suit, a sweater
or fleece, a bathrobe, slippers or socks, glasses, contact lenses, dentures, a hearing aid, bottled drinks (plastic only), tissues,
books and magazines, contact details of friends, cash to purchase items during your stay.
B Toiletries
Please bring a selection with you including a shaving kit if you are male. The hospital also runs a shop and trolley service from
which extra items (additional toiletries, magazines, stamps, newspapers etc.) can be purchased.
C Valuables
We strongly advise you not to bring any valuables with you as their security cannot be guaranteed. A closet is provided for some
personal items.
D Electrical appliances
We ask that you do not bring electrical appliances with you. TV, radio and payphones are provided.
E Medicines
Please bring all your current medication with you, preferably in their original containers. On arrival the nursing staff will ask about
your history and allergies.
F Maternity
Please bring the appropriate baby clothes and feeding equipment. For further information, please contact the Maternity Unit on
740648.
Please do not bring any valuables (jewellery), personal computers, radios, TVs. The hospital cannot be held responsible for the
loss of any items during your stay. Please note that the hospital does not allow the use of mobile telephones due to possible
interference with patient monitoring equipment.
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in Westley Hospital. Patients wishing to smoke must do so outdoors. No alcohol is
allowed on the premises.
I Visiting Hours
For details about when your friends and family can visit, see the list in your room or ward or check our website.
Look at the Computer Services Training information leaflet from the University
of Westley. Complete the following statements (Questions 21 – 24) with words
taken from the leaflet.
22 Computer courses that are not instructor-led, for undergraduates and postgraduates,
can last as long as students like because they are _______________.
23 All the materials provided for the courses are produced _______________.
24 Any previous computer course in the archives can be re-used and also changed to
be _______________ to the requirements of students.
There are also workbooks for most of the current mainstream applications, so if there are
no tutor-led courses at convenient times for you, or if you cannot spare the time to attend a
course, or if we do not cover the application you wish to learn, or if you simply prefer to train
at your own pace, you can use this material.
Workbooks and related course materials used on previous courses are still available, so if
we have stopped giving a particular course, you can probably still obtain copies of the notes
and exercises.
We can run any of our current or past courses, adapted to be tailor-made to the needs of
particular groups, or we can develop courses to order if they are more or less in the areas
of computer use we support. Providing there is sufficient demand, we will do our best to
accommodate your requirements.
Computer staff can also contribute to academic departments’ teaching, but there are usually
fees involved, particularly for significant amounts of course development or delivery. There
is no fee if you want to incorporate any of our workbooks or other materials in courses you
give yourself.
Read the Computer Services Training information leaflet again from the
University of Westley and look at the statements below (questions 25 – 27).
25 Some departments at the university do not provide the computer training needed for
their courses.
26 If you cannot come for a course at a suitable time, you can do the course at home
over the internet using self-study materials.
27. Other departments at the university usually have to pay a charge if they want to use
computer department staff for teaching.
The most deadly Australian snake is undoubtedly the taipan (oxyuranus scutellatus). There
are two types of taipan found in Australia, the coastal taipan and the inland or western taipan, the
latter being the most venomous land snake found on earth.
Growing to a possible length of 2.9 metres, the taipan has a light olive to dark brown back
with a lighter coloured head. The underbelly is cream in colour. The taipan can be found in open
forests, coastal heaths, grassy beach dunes and cultivated areas such as cane fields. It lives in
the far north of Australia and down the Queensland coast, but has been found as far north as the
Murray river in western New South Wales.
The taipan is an aggressive hunter, moving at speed through grasslands with ease. On
finding its prey by scent, the reptile flings itself at the victim and inflicts several rapid bites. Like
most other venomous snakes, the taipan uses its venom sparingly. As they don’t regard man as
prey, they have been known to strike and bite without releasing any venom at all, leading to no
adverse effects.
Although the taipan is the deadliest Australian snake, few snakes can match the sinister
reputation of the eastern tiger snake (notechis scutatis). However, recent observations indicate that
their ferocity and aggressiveness are not as bad as once thought and that actually they are fairly
timid. There are different types of tiger snake found in Australia but they are all highly poisonous
and should be avoided. Until recently tiger snakes held the record for the most snakebite fatalities
(now overtaken by the eastern brown snake).
The body of the tiger snake has cross bands of yellow or cream on a background of grey,
green or brown and this is what gives them their name. They have a heavy build and can grow up
to 1.8 metres. In the wild they are mainly a swamp dwelling species and are often found around
waterways. Their habitat is now threatened by the clearing of such areas for development. They
have been known, though, to climb into surrounding vegetation to a height of about 1 metre. They
mainly feed on frogs and mice as adults but will take the odd bird or lizard.
Another highly dangerous Australian snake is the copperhead (austrelaps superbus).
Although it is non-aggressive, if provoked it raises its forebody from the ground and flattens its
neck, angry and hissing, ready to strike. Like all other Australian poisonous snakes it is an elapid,
which means it has a neurotoxic venom. This venom mainly attacks the nerves of the body, but it
also contains blood destroying properties. The poison from elapids is generally very dangerous to
humans and the copperhead is no exception having very potent venom.
Colour and size vary with where you find the snake. However, they can grow up to 1.8
metres in length and can be tan, brown or black. One feature of copperheads is that they are more
tolerant to cold and can be found lying in the sun in mid-winter when other snakes are hibernating.
The food of the copperhead, like most snakes, is frogs and reptiles. What is unusual is that
they are threats to each other because they are sometimes prone to cannibalism.
Pythons are also found in Australia, the carpet python (morlelia spilota) being the most
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common. There are several different types of carpet python in Australia. They are widespread and
can be found in a variety of habitat from wet tropics to dry, nearly arid, desert. They can be found
in variable colours but usually have lighter blotches on a darker background. Carpet pythons are
also bigger than most Australian snakes and can grow up to a length of almost 4 metres.
The carpet python is largely nocturnal and preys mainly on mammals, birds and reptiles.
Non-venomous, pythons bite into their prey and, when the prey struggles, it only sinks further onto
the fangs. Next, the python coils around the animal to squeeze its breath out or, in some cases, to
constrict its muscles and cause the main blood vessels to burst.
One of the easiest snakes to identify in Australia is the bandy bandy (vermicelli annulata).
This is a distinctly marked elapid snake with black and white bands around it. It is found in 80% of
mainland Australia. The bandy bandy averages about 60cm in length but can grow up to 80cm. It
is found in all types of habitat from rainforest to swamps to deserts. It is usually found during the
day under cover or on a mild night moving around the ground.
The bandy bandy is a crepuscular or after-dark hunter though it seldom feeds due to its low
metabolic rate. Unlike many of its cousins in Australia, it only feeds on blind snakes.
Being an elapid, the bandy bandy is definitely a poisonous snake and looks alarmingly
dangerous as it resembles the Malay krait and, when threatened, will flatten its body and raise its
body in an aggressive manner. However, the markings and behaviour are a bluff and its venom is
only mild and virtually harmless to humans.
Questions 28 – 33
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write
your answers in boxes 28 – 33 on your answer sheet.
After reading the passage about Australian snakes, look at the statements below.
In boxes 34 – 40 on your answer sheet write:
WRITING TASK 1
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you left the plane,
you left a bag. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. Explain what has happened, describe the bag and its
contents and say what you would like them to do about it.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
Topic 2 Music
Section 3
* Why do you think television has become so popular over the last 50 years?
* Do you think that there is still a future for radio with television being so popular?
* Which is better for presenting the news: television or radio? (Why?)
* How can we stop young people today watching too much television?
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 6
Circle the correct letters A - C.
Example
A a holiday.
B a business trip.
C to see family.
A once previously.
B twice previously.
C three times previously.
A Melbourne.
B Sydney.
C Perth.
A 87647489.
B 87637289.
C 87637489.
A 9.15 pm.
B 10.00 pm.
C 9.35 pm.
6 When he gets to the Sunrise Hotel, The food Mr. Griffin will find in his room will be...
Questions 7 - 10
__________________
8 How much will Mr. Griffin pay per night at the Sunrise Hotel?
$_________________
__________________________________________________________
$_________________
Questions 11 - 15
Below are descriptions that Police have released for the two men wanted in connection with the
robbery at the local jewellery store, Nicholls.
Man 1 Man 2
* CompTec blamed the job losses on reduced sales and (16) _____________________
_________________________.
* The airport route expansion will result in a (17) _________________________ of new jobs.
* East Moors CC will play their final on Sunday (20) _______________________ August.
Questions 21 - 26
Year 3 No assessment
Questions 31 - 33
31 The lecture will be useful for any students who are writing ___________________________
_________________________________.
Survey Size Depends on statistical quality needed and total population size
A 1000 individual survey can reflect the total population
Types of Survey
Advantages Disadvantages
Mail (34) _____________________ Not good for decent response
Good for particular groups rate
Telephone Good for when time and survey (35) _____________________
length are limited
In-Person Good for collecting complex Can mean lots of
information (36) _____________________
Street Interview (37) _____________________ Not scientific sampling
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 13
Questions 1 – 6
Answer C
4 Which restaurant will give you extra food if you give them a coupon?
ZAMBINO’S PIZZERIA
(Fully licensed)
SUNSHINE HOTEL
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE FOR WEEK BEGINNING 7th JULY
Monday 7.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Games and activities from 9.30 – 12.30 and then 2.00 – 5.00. Don’t forget
your swimming costume! Evening video: Hercules Saves the Day. The intrepid pony saves his rider when he
falls into a river.
Tuesday 8.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. Evening video: Jake’s Party. Jake throws a party
for his friends when his parents go away.
Wednesday 9.7
Kids Club outing to Westlands Adventure Park. All day trip so, Mums and Dads, don’t forget to order the
special kids packed lunches from the hotel the day before and $8 extra each entrance money. Leaving from
in front of the Hotel at 10.00 and coming back at 4.30. Evening video: The Day of the Lion. Adventure yarn
about a boy living on a farm in South Africa.
Thursday 10.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. In the evening, singing songs on the beach while
sitting round the fire. Andrew will do some night fishing off the beach.
Friday 11.7
Sports Day Contests from 10.00 – 12.00. Running, swimming and a host of other races. Then trekking in the
afternoon from 2.00 – 5.00. Evening video double bill: The Masked Sheriff followed by The Masked Sheriff
Rides Again. The 2 Hollywood blockbusters on one night.
Saturday 12.7
Kids club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. Snorkling lessons in the afternoon. Evening: fancy
dress party round the pool (6.00 – 9.00). Prizes for best outfits. Games and gifts galore.
Sunday 13.7
Late start on the beach for Kids Club (10.00) and then normal timings. Evening video: The Lost Ship.
Swashbuckling pirate movie.
*****
All activities included in the week’s price ($45) except where indicated. All videos start at 7.00pm.
In the case of bad weather, all outdoor activities will be held in the Hallows function room.
Questions 11 – 13
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer. Write your answers in boxes 11 – 13 on your answer sheet.
12 What is the full, inclusive price for all activities for the week?
Questions 14 – 17
Read the Information for Students notice for the Westley School of English on
the next page and look at the statements below (Questions 14 – 17).
14 Students may not use their own floppy discs in the school’s computers.
16 Students can have a cooked breakfast in the cafe before their morning classes.
17 The police will visit any student not completing the required attendance levels.
The school is open Mon – Fri from 7.30am to 9.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am to
12.30pm.
Computer Room
The school has a fully equipped computer lab with a free 24-hour internet connection.
Students may use the computers at any time during school opening hours unless any class
or activity is scheduled. In the evenings there is a booking system for the computers. Please
read the rules for this in the computer room. Be advised that, due to the risk of viruses,
students are not allowed to bring in and use their own disks or CDs.
The lab is open and available for all students during school opening hours. There are tapes
and self-study materials available for all levels. In the break times and the evenings there is
a teacher on duty who can assist students with accessing material.
Cafeteria
The school cafeteria is open from 8.15am to 5.00pm. The cafeteria only sells hot food at
lunchtime. A selection of sandwiches, snacks and hot or cold drinks are available at other
times during the rest of the day.
Attendance
All students who come to the UK on student visas are required by law to attend a minimum
of 85% of their scheduled courses. The school is required to inform the Department of
Immigration of any student not fulfilling his visa obligations. A minimum attendance of 85% is
also required for students to receive their course certificate.
Fees
All fees must be paid in full before the start of any course. A non-returnable deposit of 10%
will secure a reservation on a course but the balance must be paid before classes begin.
Questions 21 – 24
Read the the Westley Central Surgery Information Leaflet on the next 2 pages and
look at the statements below (Questions 21 – 24).
22 If you have had an x-ray, call the surgery no earlier than one week
following the date of the x-ray for the result.
24 One of the practice’s four doctors will conduct a New Patients Health
Check with any new patients to the practice.
Opening Hours
Surgeries
Ten-minute appointments are given, although longer periods can be allocated on request.
Morning surgery is between 8.30am and 11.00am, and afternoon surgery between 3.00pm and
5.30pm. These times may change during holiday periods and for staff training. We will always
see you the same day for an urgent problem, although we cannot guarantee that this will be with
the doctor of your choice. An urgent appointment is intended for matters that cannot wait until the
next available routine appointment. Giving our staff an outline of the nature of the problem may
help them organize the most appropriate response. We will often ask the doctor to ring you back
to help decide the most appropriate way to deal with your problem.
If you are unable to attend an appointment, please let us know so that we can offer the
appointment to someone else.
Results of Tests
If you are asked to phone for results, please ring between 11.30 and 12.30. Please allow at least
three working days for the results to be available. X-ray results take two weeks to arrive back at
the surgery.
Prescriptions
Please allow at least two full days’ notice of your prescription requirements.
With every prescription issued a printed sheet is given showing details of all your medicines.
Please retain this.
When you require a further prescription, please use this sheet as a tick list to request the
medicines you require or obtain a request slip from reception. You can come in to order your
prescription or post or fax your request.
If you would like us to post your prescription to you, please include a stamped, self-addressed
envelope. We do not accept telephone requests for repeat prescriptions as this can result in
errors.
Home Visits
If you require a doctor to visit you at home, please ring the surgery before 10.00am if possible.
The doctors usually visit patients between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.
To register with the Practice, please attend reception with your medical card if you have it, as
well as the details of your previous doctor. You will be encouraged to attend a “New Patients
Health Check” with one of our practice nurses.
Emergency calls
To speak to the doctor urgently you can ring the main surgery telephone number or ring the
emergency mobile phone. For the mobile, please allow 25 seconds for connection. If the mobile
phone is in use, or the doctor is in an area of poor reception, your call will be transferred to an
answer phone. The emergency doctor will be alerted and will call you back.
Practice Area
Unfortunately we can only accept registration from patients who live within our practice area. If
you move outside this area, you will be asked to register with another doctor. If you are in any
doubt as to whether you are in our area, please speak to the reception staff.
Charges
There is a charge for some medical services that fall outside those provided by the NHS. These
services include private sick notes, passport forms, holiday cancellation forms, insurance reports
and employment medicals. Some travel vaccinations are also charged for and we charge for
issuing a private prescription.
Questions 25 - 27
Read the Westley Central Surgery Information Leaflet again. Complete the
following statements (Questions 25 – 27) with words taken from the leaflet.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 25 – 27 on your answer sheet.
26 If the main surgery telephone line is busy and you have an urgent
problem, call the _______________.
The story of chocolate begins with the discovery of America in 1492. Columbus was the first
European to come into contact with cacao. On August 5th, 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to
the Americas, Columbus and his crew met some natives in a canoe that contained beans from the
cacao tree. Columbus was struck by how much value the Indians placed on them as he did not
know the beans were used for currency. It is unlikely that Columbus brought any of these beans
back to Spain and it was not until about twenty years later that Cortez grasped the commercial
possibilities when he found the Aztecs using the beans to make the royal drink “chocolatl”.
The Spanish, in general, were not fond of the bitter drink so Cortez and his followers made it more
palatable by adding cane sugar and later cinnamon and vanilla were added. Spanish monks let the
secret out back home and, although the Spanish hid it from their neighbours for a hundred years,
finally chocolate’s popularity grew until it was the fashionable drink at the French court and the
discerning choice of customers at London meeting houses.
The cacao beans are harvested from pods grown on the cacao tree. The pods come in a range of
types since cacao trees cross-pollinate freely. These types can be reduced to three classifications.
The most common is Forastero, which accounts for nearly 90% of the world’s production of cacao
beans. This is the easiest to cultivate and has a thick-walled pod and a pungent aroma. Rarest
and most prized are the beans of the Criollo. These beans from the soft, thin-skinned pod have
an aroma and delicacy that make them sought after by the world’s best chocolate makers. Finally,
there is the Trinitario, which is believed to be a natural cross from strains of the other two types.
It has a great variety of characteristics but generally possesses a good, aromatic flavour and the
trees are particularly suitable for cultivation.
The cacao tree is strictly a tropical plant thriving only in hot, rainy climates. Thus, its cultivation is
confined to countries not more than 20 degrees north or south of the equator. The cacao tree is
very delicate and sensitive. It needs protection from the wind and requires a fair amount of shade
under most conditions. This is true especially in its first two or three years of growth. A newly
planted cacao seedling is often sheltered by a different type of tree. It is normal to plant food crops
for shade such as bananas, plantain, coconuts or cocoyams. Rubber trees and forest trees are also
used for shade. Once established, however, cacao trees can grow in full sunlight, provided there
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are fertile soil conditions and intensive husbandry. With pruning and careful cultivation, the trees
of most strains will begin bearing fruit in the fifth year. With extreme care, some strains can be
induced to yield good crops in the third and fourth years.
The process of turning cacao into chocolate hasn’t changed much since the Swiss made the major
breakthroughs in the process in the late 1800s. First the beans (up to twelve varieties harvested
from all over the world) go through a process of fermentation and drying. They are then sorted by
hand before cleaning and then roasting. Winnowing follows which removes the hard outer hulls
and leaves what is known as the “nibs”. A crushing and heating process known as Hunte’s Process
is then used to remove nearly half of the cocoa butter from the nibs. This makes unsweetened
chocolate (also known as cooking chocolate). Basic eating chocolate is made from a blending of
the unsweetened chocolate with some of the cocoa butter along with other ingredients such as
sugar and vanilla. The resulting product is then “conched” and this conching gives chocolate the
velvet texture that we know so well. The finished result is then moulded, cooled, packaged by
machine, distributed, sold and, of course, eaten!
Where methods of manufacturing are concerned, manufacturers have a completely free hand and
have developed individual variations from the pattern. Each manufacturer seeks to protect his own
methods by conducting certain operations under an atmosphere of security. No chef guards his
favourite recipes more zealously than the chocolate manufacturer guards his formulas for blending
the beans. Time intervals, temperatures and proportions are three critical factors that no company
wants to divulge.
Apart from the taste, one of the most pleasant effects of eating chocolate is the “good feeling” that
many people experience after indulging. Chocolate contains more than three known chemicals
including caffeine, theobromine and phenlethylamine which are stimulants. Some researchers
believe that chocolate contains pharmacologically active substances that have the same effect on
the brain as marijuana and that these chemicals may be responsible for problems such as the
psychoses associated with chocolate craving. However, eating too much of anything can obviously
cause health problems and as long as moderation is exercised, chocolate should not cause the
average person any harm.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs B
– G.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
vi First Contact
x Varieties of Cacao
Example Answer
Paragraph A iv
28 Paragraph B
29 Paragraph C
31 Paragraph E
32 Paragraph F
33 Paragraph G
Questions 34 – 37
Do the following statements agree with the information given in The Story of
Chocolate?
34 Most early Spaniards did not particularly like the chocolate that the Aztecs
originally drank.
37 Some chocolate companies have been known to steal chocolate recipes from
other companies.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
The beans are (eg) __________ at the farm and are then Answer
fermented, dried, sorted and cleaned. harvested
The beans are winnowed after (38) __________ and these two processes
produce the nibs.
The cooking chocolate is then blended with other ingredients to make the
various types of eating chocolate available today.
The chocolate is re-heated to melt it, put into moulds and then cooled to
make its final shapes.
The finished product is wrapped automatically, sent to the shops and then
sold. Finally the customer eats his or her bar of chocolate.
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GENERAL TRAINING WRITING PRACTICE TEST 2
WRITING TASK 1
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be
arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like and ask them how much the
weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It has been proved that smoking kills. In some countries it has been made illegal for
people to smoke in all public places except in certain areas. All countries should
make these rules.
Topic 2 Transport
* What is the best way to get around the place where you live?
* How would you improve transport in your town or area?
* How does transport cause pollution?
* Do people prefer using public or private transport in your country?
Section 2
Section 3
Topic 1 Tourism
* What are some of the best places in your country for a tourist to visit?
* What are some of the advantages and disadvantages that tourism brings to an area?
* Could you compare the tourism industry in your country today with that of 50 years
ago?
* What factors do you think could limit the expansion of tourism in the future?
Topic 2 Holidays
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Example Answer
NAME Camden
ADDRESS Flat 5
53 (1) _________________________________
Finsbury
A Wildlife books
B Romance books
C Travel books
D Historical novels
E Science Fiction novels
F Mystery books
Questions 9 and 10
_________________________________
_________________________________
Questions 11 - 14
11 ____________________________________________________________
12 ____________________________________________________________
13 ____________________________________________________________
14 ____________________________________________________________
Questions 15 - 20
Complete the 2 sets of notes below.
Blood
Types of Blood O, A, B + AB
Component Parts
MUST be healthy
be (20) ______________________ or over
weigh more than 110 pounds
have had no tattoos this year
not have donated blood within past 56 days
Questions 21 - 27
Computer Labs
The 4 labs below can be used by undergraduates. Other computer labs can only be
used by postgraduates and (21) _________________________
A beginner.
B intermediate.
C advanced.
A Wimborne
B Franklin
C Court
A on Thursday at 2.00pm.
B on Tuesday at 4.30pm.
C on Tuesday at 5.00pm
Questions 31 - 35
Complete the notes below.
36 French TGV locomotives pull the TGV trains from both ends using a _______________.
37 Japanese ground is unsuitable for the TGV type of train because it is _______________
and the tracks frequently curve horizontally and vertically.
38 An extra advantage of the Japanese electric car system is that it can act as
a _______________.
39 Even after the power supply is cut off in the electric car system, electricity is still produced
by _______________.
40 Huge improvements in power, operability and safety administration have been made
possible by advances in _______________.
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 13
Questions 1 – 6
Answer B
6 Which advertisement says that speaking a language will help the applicant?
C
WANTED D E
URGENTLY
BABYSITTER SITUATION REQUIRED SITUATIONS
1 weekday and 1 Hard-working law student,
VACANT NOW
weekend a week. 22 years old, is searching for Receptionist
6.30pm – 11pm a suitable placement for his Chamber maids
coming summer vacation. Bell Boys
Responsible young Anything considered.
lady required Please call Andrew Hall on 020 Applicants must have relevant
8746 3529. experience and a high standard
Call 020 8467 2635 of personal appearance
For details, ring 020 3947 9624 and ask Cathy for a relevant application form.
Read the Information leaflet about the Jamestown Hiking Centre on the following
page. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions.
Write your answers in boxes 7 – 11 on your answer sheet.
7 How much would a hiker have to pay in total for the example hike?
9 On which day will the hikers have the chance to do a water sport?
10 On which day do the hikers have the option to not do any hiking and just take it
easy?
11 On which day will the hikers get to sleep next to the sea?
We offer hiking trips led by experienced guides out into the mountains. The hikes can last
from an afternoon’s hike up to the Josef Waterfall to a fortnight’s trek through the James
Forest and up into the Williams mountains and the rugged adjoining coastline. Below is an
example of the itinerary for our 10 day hiking safari.
Highlights Hike through beech forest, past limestone sinkholes and across tussock-
covered mountain slopes. Watch the antics of the Longley Seal Pups at a breeding colony.
Hike through the lush forest in a limestone canyon, wade across crystal clear rivers,
and explore glowworm caves in Havely. Take a guided walk on the spectacular Franz
Glacier and marvel at its crevasses and ice caves. Kayak the tranquil Okarto Lagoon
and watch native birds feeding in the shallows. Hike through James forest to natural hot
pools surrounded by mountain peaks in Westland. Watch for penguins and dolphins while
strolling along isolated beaches.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Drive from Jamestown to Longley. Hike through beech forest, camp under
natural rock shelter. 4 hours hiking
Day 2 Hike up above the bushline on Mt Arthurs. Drive to camp by the Bull River. 7
hours hiking
Day 3 Visit seal colony. Drive to Havely and hike while learning river crossing
techniques. 3 hours hiking
Day 4 Explore limestone caves and hike down a river canyon. Visit the Caves at the
Lemon Cliffs. 5 hours hiking
Day 5 Drive to Franztown and walk to the glacier terminal, or do the guided walk on
the glacier ($35). 2 hours hiking
Day 6 Kayak ($40) across Okarto lagoon and up forested river channels, or hike along
beach. 4 hours kayaking or 3 hours hiking
Day 7 Hike up the Knight’s Valley to Welley Flats hut and soak weary muscles in
natural hot pools. 7 hours hiking
Day 8 Boulder-hop up to a waterfall with stunning mountain views, or have a rest day.
4 hours hiking
Day 9 Hike back down the Knight’s Valley, visit a penguin colony and camp on an
isolated beach. 6 hours hiking
Day 10 Hike along a beach frequented by dolphins, drive over the Hast Pass and
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Questions 12 and 13
Read the advertisement below for Regent Taxi Services and look at the
statements following it.
Questions 14 - 18
Read the Information Guide for Westley Public Library on the following page.
Look at the following customer bills (Questions 14 - 18) that need to be worked
out.
According to the Westley Public Library Information Guide, match the customer
bills (Questions 14 - 18) with the prices given (A - I).
PRICES
A $3
B $2
C $20
D $12
E $2.50
F $1
G 30 cents
H 50 cents
I $1.50
1 Only members of the Library may borrow items from the Library. Membership for this year is
$24 for 12 month or pro rata monthly membership. Membership runs from 1st January to 31st
December.
2 Library membership consists of the right to take out 6 hardbacks and six paperbacks. Extra
borrowing may be added on at the librarian’s discretion.
3 Hardback books are taken out for a maximum of two weeks and paperbacks for a maximum of
three weeks. Renewals are permitted. The books can be brought in and re-stamped for renewal or,
in emergencies, members may phone in.
4 Overdue books will be charged at a rate of 50 cents per book per week or part of a week. Lost
books will be charged at the current market price plus a postage/administration charge.
5 Popular books can be reserved on a waiting list. There is no renewal for books in this category.
6 The Library has a CD ROM section from which members are allowed to borrow. Members
borrowing a CD ROM pay a charge of $1 per CD ROM for a period of two weeks – a maximum
of 3 discs may be borrowed at any one time. The Library member will be liable for any loss or
damage to the CD ROM.
7 The Library has a video and DVD section. Library members can borrow up to 2 DVDs at a time for
a two day period. Members must pay a refundable $20 deposit to borrow DVDs.
8 The Library has 10 internet terminals. Use of the terminals is not restricted to members. Any
person can reserve a 30 minute or 1 hour session on one computer in the Library for internet use
at the rate of $1 for 30 minutes and $2 for an hour. 8 PCs will be available to be reserved and 2 will
be there on a “first come, first served” basis. Printouts of internet pages will be charged 5 cents a
sheet. All PCs are equipped with CD writer facilities.
9 Your suggestions for new books to be ordered are always most welcome and may be written in the
suggestion book.
LIBRARY TIMINGS
Questions 19 – 20
Look again at the Information Guide for Westley Public Library. Complete the
following statements (Questions 19 and 20) with words taken from the guide.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 19 and 20 on your answer sheet.
19 If a book that you want is already taken out, put your name on the ____________
and the book will be kept for you when it is returned.
20 If library customers have any ideas on how to improve the library, they can leave a
written note of their recommendation in the _______________.
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Halifax College
A
Halifax College is a school situated just outside the Nova Scotia capital city of Halifax.
Opened in 1935, it was first privately run by the Halifax Church Council. In 1960 it was
purchased by the provincial government and since then it has been enormously extended
and now operates as a day school as well as keeping its original boarding element. Currently
enrolment stands at 550 but this is expected to rise to 750 by 2005.
The school’s mission is the pursuit of excellence by its students both in academic and
extracurricular fields. Prospective students are expected to show high academic potential
and proficiency in any sporting or musical activity is also looked for. Entrance to the College
is by an in house examination. Six scholarships are offered per year by the College in
academic, sporting and musical areas (2 in each). Details of these scholarships and the
entry procedure can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Academic life at Halifax College is naturally geared towards students’ success in achieving
their High School Diploma. Halifax College offers all the usual core and elective subjects and
also offers a few unusual ones. See the prospectus for details.
As mentioned earlier, sports and music are considered very important at Halifax College. At
the College we have our own facilities for football, baseball, hockey and lacrosse. In addition
to these we have our own gymnasium, sports hall, indoor swimming pool, athletics track and
indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Students also have the opportunity to row at our boathouse
on the Iona River. Music is centred at our purpose-built music school which has facilities for
learning a variety of instruments and its own performance hall.
The future of our students is of the greatest importance to us here at Halifax College. To
cater for this the College has a Careers Office staffed by a full time careers officer. Students
can see the officer at any time to discuss their future careers and tertiary education options.
The College has a library with an enormous selection of information concerning further
education institutes in Canada and abroad. Various career lectures are organized through
out the school year and students can also book aptitude tests and mock university and job
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Questions 21 – 25
The reading passage on Halifax College has 6 paragraphs A – F.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for
paragraphs B – F.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
i Student Prospects
iv College Buildings
v School Structure
ix Extracurricular Activities
Example Answer
Paragraph A vi
22 Paragraph C
23 Paragraph D
24 Paragraph E
25 Paragraph F
Questions 26 - 28
Read the Information about Halifax College again. Using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write your answers in boxes 26
- 28 on your answer sheet.
The Interior of Australia is a sparsely populated and extreme environment and the delivery
of basic services has always been a problem. One of the most important of these services is
medical care. Before the inception of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), serious illness
or accidents in the Inland often meant death. The RFDS was the first comprehensive aerial
organization in the world and to this day remains unique for the range of emergency services
that it provides.
The story of the Flying Doctor Service is forever linked with its founder, the Very Reverend John
Flynn. It is a story of achievement that gave courage to the pioneers of the outback. In 1911 the
Reverend John Flynn took up his appointment at Beltana Mission in the north of South Australia.
He began his missionary work at a time when only two doctors served an area of some 300 000
sq kms in the Northern Territory. In 1903 the first powered flight had taken place and by 1918
the aeroplane was beginning to improve itself as a means of transport. Radio, then very much in
its infancy, was also displaying its remarkable capability to link people thousands of miles apart.
Flynn saw the potential in these developments. The Service began in 1928 but it was not until
1942 that it was actually named the Flying Doctor Service and the Royal prefix was added in
1955.
In 1928 the dream of a flying doctor was at last a reality but Flynn and his supporters still faced
many problems in the months and years to come. The first year’s service was regarded as
experimental, but the experiment succeeded and almost miraculously the service survived the
Great Depression of the late 1920s and early 1930s. By 1932 the Australian Inland Mission
(AIM) had a network of ten little hospitals across the coverage area. A succession of doctors and
pilots followed and operations continued to expand over the next few years.
The Service suffered severe financial difficulties in its early years. Flynn and his associates
had to launch public appeals for donations. While some government financial aid was made
available on occasions in the early days, regular government subsidies only became an
established practice later on. Even today the Service continues to rely chiefly on money from
trusts, donations and public appeals for its annual budget and raising money remains an integral
part of the working day for the Service and its volunteers.
In 1922 Flynn began a campaign for funding to buy some aircraft for the AIM. The first flight, on
17th May 1928, was made using a De Havilland model DH50 aircraft. This plane, named
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“Victory”, went on to fly 110 000 miles in the service of the Flying Doctor until 1934 when it
was replaced with a DH83 Fox Moth. In 1928 flying was still in its early days. Pilots had no
navigational aids, no radio and only a compass and inadequate maps, if any. They navigated
by landmarks such as fences, rivers, dirt roads of just wheel tracks and telegraph lines. They
also flew in an open cockpit, fully exposed to the weather. Flights were normally made during
daylight hours although night flights were attempted in cases of extreme urgency. Fuel supplies
were also carried on flights until fuel dumps were established at certain strategic locations.
Nowadays twin engine craft, speed, pressurization, the ability to fly higher and further with
more space for crew and medical personnel have all improved patient care and safety
problems. There are hardly any places now that the RFDS cannot reach though safe landing at
the remote areas is another issue altogether. Many outstations now have some sort of airstrip
lighting but even now car headlights are sometimes used. Landings are therefore still often
made in hazardous circumstances on remote fields or roads and it is pilots who continue to be
responsible for determining if the flight can be safely undertaken.
In the early 1900s basic telephone and telegraphic links existed only near larger towns. Radio
communication was practically unknown and neighbours could be hundreds of miles away.
What was needed was a simple, portable, cheap, and reliable two-way radio, with its own
power source and with a range of 500 kms.
In 1928 Alf Traeger, an Adelaide engineer, invented the Pedal Radio and over the next 10 years
these were distributed around the stations and the operators were trained in Morse Code. Over
the years radio developed with new technology and of course now telephones have taken its
place. Whereas a few years ago, all calls for medical assistance were received by radio, today
this represents only about 2% of all such calls.
Over the years, the RFDS has developed to take along medical specialists, dentists and
various health related professionals. Sister Myra Blanche was the first nurse employed by the
RFDS in 1945 undertaking home nursing, immunizations, advising on prevention of illnesses
and, on occasion, filling in for the doctor. However, flight nurses as we know them were not
used by the Service on a regular basis until the 1960s. Today, based on the judgement of the
doctor authorizing the flight, up to 80% of medical evaluations are made with only the flight
nurse and pilot on board.
Source: Royal Flying Doctor Service
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs
B – G.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
i RFDS Hospitals
ii Funding
iv Navigation Issues
vi Aviation
x Doctors’ Assistants
xi Refueling Problems
Example Answer
Paragraph A vii
29 Paragraph B
30 Paragraph C
31 Paragraph D
33 Paragraph F
34 Paragraph G
Questions 35 – 40
Read the the article about the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia again
and look at the statements below.
35 Test flights before 1928 proved that John Flynn’s ideas were possible.
36 The RFDS today gets most of its operational money from charities.
37 In the early years RFDS fliers had only compasses to help them find their way.
40 Quite a few RFDS flights today don’t even have a doctor on board.
WRITING TASK 1
2 weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well known chain of
shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair
it. You have waited a week and still it is not ready.
Write a letter to the shop complaining. Tell what has happened and how you feel.
Ask them to repair the radio very soon or supply you with a new radio.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It is better for boys and girls to study separately rather than study in mixed sex
classes. They are less distracted and this leads to better results.
Topic 1 Schooldays
* What were the good parts and the bad parts about your schooldays?
* What was your favourite subject at school? (Why?)
* How did your school teach sports?
* How would you improve the school that you went to?
Topic 2 Rivers
Section 2
Section 3
* What are some of the problems that some countries have with food production?
* Could you suggest any ways to solve these problems?
* What other problems can you predict happening in terms of food in the next 50
years?
* Could you compare methods of food production and distribution today with that of 50
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ieltshelpnow.com GENERAL TRAINING MODULE
PRACTICE TEST 4
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Oakham Surgery
New Patient Form
Example Answer
A 7253 9819
B 7253 9829
C 7523 9829
8 What is the name of the girl with whom Mike is speaking at the surgery?
A Rachel
B Elizabeth
C Angela
10 Which of the following does the surgery NOT make a charge for?
A Travel vaccinations
B Consultations
C Insurance reports
Questions 11 - 16
Complete the notes below.
Notes on Library
Ground Floor
reception; (17) _______________________________
bathrooms; (18) _______________________________
First Floor
(19) _______________________ section
Second Floor
Science Section
Questions 21 - 24
___________________________
22 According to Simon, what kind of problems did Jaguar have in the 1970s and 80s?
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Questions 25 - 27
Complete the sentences below.
26 Jennifer found some publications in the library _______________ to help her analysis.
unwell with the flu. She will get a (29) _______________ from the
and their effect on housing trends. She should be on track with the
Questions 31 - 33
A their wavelength.
B their high speed.
C their wave rate.
Questions 34 and 35
List the two ways which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has set up to
detect tsunami.
34 _____________________________________________________
35 _____________________________________________________
TSUNAMI EXAMPLES
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 13
Questions 1 – 6
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate advertisement
in boxes 1 – 6 on your answer sheet. Your answer may require more than one
letter.
Answer B
6 Which advertisement says that you can visit and look around?
C
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Why waste your money on large classes in a school that doesn’t care? Come and live in
London and study with James Wilson. You’ll get 100% individual attention and 24 hour care
from a family that does care. Content and hours are wholly at your own choosing. Why
not check my website at www.jameswilson.com or call 00 44 20 2740 8535 and ask for a
brochure.
D
BATEMAN’S E
UNIVERSITY SMITHSON’S ENGLISH
PREPARATION LANGUAGE BOOKSHOP
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textbooks (for native & foreign language
With the huge number of foreign students speakers), grammar books, dictionaries, English
studying at the UK’s universities and colleges,
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we at Bateman’s recognized 10 years ago the
need to provide a specialized institute that a host of other study aids. Why not drop in some
provides English wholly aimed at supporting time and browse or check what we have on the
your study here in the UK. We can offer short net.
and long courses that will get you to the level
that you need.
45 Hunt Street, Southampton. Hants
Find out about us on our website
www.batemans.com or contact us for a Tel: 01233 734 628
brochure:
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Bateman’s College,
14 Worthing Road, Littlehampton
West Sussex
Read the Product Information Leaflet for the Marchmain Copper kettle on the next
page. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions.
Write your answers in boxes 7 – 10 on your answer sheet.
7 What can you use to clean stubborn tarnish and staining if your kettle doesn’t have
a chrome finish?
Questions 11 - 13
Read the Product Information Leaflet for the Marchmain Copper kettle again. Look
at the statements below (questions 11 - 13)
11 Before you use water from the kettle for the first time, fill it, boil it and pour the
water away.
12 If your kettle is discoloured after use, send it to the manufacturer for cleaning.
Made from the finest solid copper, brass and pure tin, this newly designed kettle is now
available worldwide. We are confident that you will not find a better kettle. By following the
simple instructions closely, your Marchmain kettle will serve you efficiently for many years and
of course, enhance your kitchen every day with quality rarely found in today’s marketplace.
It must be remembered that your Marchmain kettle will require regular cleaning to remove
tarnish and water staining which will appear on a daily basis during use (not applicable to
chrome finishes which require only an occasional wipe with damp cloth and light “buff up” with
a dry one). This is normal and we would therefore recommend regular cleaning to prevent a
build up of stubborn staining, but even this can be removed with our copper polish.
DOS
* DO – clean the inside of your kettle thoroughly, fill to level with water, boil and discard
before initial use.
* DO – regularly clean your kettle to prevent severe tarnishing (not applicable to chrome
finishes – see above).
* DO – remove scale from your kettle as necessary if you live in a “hard water” area.
* DO – place your kettle centrally over the burner, and use the low gas setting (Models
3, 4 & 4mw only).
DON’TS
* DON’T – fill the kettle with water above the center seam, which is clearly visible
through the lid aperture (dome versions – just below the spout).
* DON’T – use abrasive cleaners, which may harm the exterior or interior finish of your
kettle.
* DON’T – use “Wire Ball” type de-scaler products which will damage the pure tin or
nickel plated lining of your kettle.
* DON’T – Place “off centre” to the burner, or use more than a low gas setting (models
3, 3mw, 4 & 4mw only).
* DON’T – put the kettle to boil with little or no water inside, this action could render the
kettle unsafe.
* DON’T – throw your receipt away; you will need it in the unlikely event of needing to
return your kettle.
* DON’T return your kettle for tarnish or discolouration as this can almost certainly be
removed with copper polish.
POINTS TO NOTE
Marchmain kettles are entirely hand-made. Therefore no two are exactly alike and finishes
may vary depending on the piece of copper used to create your kettle. Any minor blemish in
finish can be regarded as an individual characteristic, which does not detract from the beauty
or affect the function of your kettle.
All models have a patented whistling device built into them. Part of this device is a ball and
valve assembly inside the spout. The ball should always be free and you will hear this move
when you raise the kettle to pour. This “rattle” is normal and does not represent a fault. If
you do not hear this “rattle”, a gentle shake when the kettle is cold will usually restore the
movement. Always be sure the lid is fitted firmly into its place before use.
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IMPORTANT
In the event of rotation or looseness in the handle, the holding nuts must be re-tightened.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
Marchmain Copperware guarantee this kettle for a period of twelve months from the date of
purchase on your receipt, against any problem arising out of faulty material, workmanship
or manufacture. Marchmain Copperware will repair or replace at their discretion, upon
inspection, any kettle found to be faulty in any way (not including failure brought about by
neglect or misuse). This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
PLEASE NOTE
Some characteristics of Marchmain kettles, varying factors of use and the effects of “hard
water” areas, can sometimes lead to symptoms which may affect the kettles’ performance
but do not represent a fault.
Source: Simplex Kettles
Read the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page.
According to the text, which THREE of the following are true symptoms of internal
bleeding?
A a headache
B a desire to drink
C a lack of strength
F a sick feeling
G flushed skin
Questions 17 – 20
Look again at the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page
and the statements (questions 17 – 20) below:
17 If someone has a bad cut on their arm, lift the arm up above the rest of the body.
20 It’s important for people suffering internal bleeding to drink a lot of water.
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FIRST AID
Bleeding
External Bleeding
1 Apply direct pressure. Place a clean, folded cloth over the injured area and firmly
apply pressure. If blood soaks through, do not remove it. Instead, cover that cloth
with another one and continue to apply pressure to the wound for 7 – 10 minutes.
If the bleeding is from the ear, place a clean bandage over the ear, lay the victim
on his side, and allow the blood to drain out of the bandage.
2 Elevate the injury. Position the wounded part of the body above the level of the
heart if possible while you apply direct pressure.
3 Know the pressure points. If direct pressure and elevation do not sufficiently
slow the blood flow, find a pressure point. Large arteries found close to the skin’s
surface supply blood to the head and to each arm and leg. The most common
pressure points used during first aid are located in the upper arms and in the
creases above the upper legs. Apply pressure to the closest pressure point to the
wound so that the artery is pressed between your fingers and bone directly behind
the artery. If using the pressure point on a leg, you may need to use the heel of
your hand instead of your finger.
4 Resort to a tourniquet. On very rare occasions everything above may fail. To
prevent the victim from dying, you should apply a tourniquet. Once a tourniquet is
applied, it should not be loosened or removed until the victim has reached medical
help. Use a tourniquet ONLY if everything listed above has failed. If you use a
tourniquet, write down somewhere on the victim the time it was applied, so medical
personnel will know how long it has been in place.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding results when blood vessels rupture allowing blood to leak into body
cavities. It could be a result of a direct blow to the body, a fracture, a sprain, or a bleeding
ulcer. If a victim receives an injury to the chest or abdomen, internal bleeding should be
suspected. He will probably feel pain and tenderness in the affected area.
24 How many places are there every week for students who want to study
computers?
Questions 26 - 28
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer of the Information
Notice concerning Preparation Courses for students at the Westley Business
School?
In Boxes 26 - 28 write:
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
26 Students registered at Westley Business College don’t have to pay for the
preparation course.
27 Most students at Westley Business School are older than the average college
student.
28 All taught courses are held in the Westley Business School main building.
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Westley Business School
Preparation Courses for Students
80% of the students who take our courses are mature students who have not done any formal
study for several years. Many of the courses at the Westley Business School require a good
knowledge of various skills. If you feel you need some extra preparation before your course,
look below and see if any of our preparation courses suit your needs. All courses take place in
August, and for enrolled students all the courses listed below are free.
Course 1 STATISTICS
A grounding in statistics is a must for any prospective business student. This is a one week
course (Mon - Fri) consisting of one lecture every night. The tutor will ensure that by the end
of the course, you will have had a thorough introduction to all the statistical skills that you will
need to start your course at Westley Business School. Each lecture runs from 6pm to 9pm.
This is a self-study pack containing guidance, practice and tests. At the end of the course
(it should take about 10 hours of self-study) you will receive a 1 hour tutorial with the essay
writing tutor who will go over your work with you.
This is a one-off lecture of 3 hours aimed at reviewing all the basic maths that you will vaguely
remember from school! This course is run on a “first come, first served” basis and there are
only 20 places (every Monday in August from 5.45pm - 8.45pm) so don’t be late.
Course 4 COMPUTING
This 2 week course (Mon - Fri 6.30pm - 8.30pm) will give students all the basic computer
skills that they will need for their courses at Westley Business School. There are two courses
running concurrently with only 10 PLACES in each so book early!
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SECTION 3 Questions 29 - 40
Read the following passage and answer Questions 29 – 40.
What’s the world’s largest reptile? It’s a saltwater crocodile. Crocodiles have been on this
planet for tens of millions of years - far longer than us! Many animals are unfairly feared through
ignorance as a danger to humans but the saltwater crocodiles wholly deserve the fear and
the respect given to them by people living near them. The large saltwater crocodile has taken
the lives of many unsuspecting men, women, children, their pets and livestock. By maturity
saltwater crocs can reach between 20 and 23 feet. An average length for full grown males is
about 17 feet and females rarely exceed 10 feet.
The saltwater crocodiles are native to many estuarine Indo Pacific regions and for this reason
they are often known as Estuarine Crocodiles. They range from China all the way through
Australia and up into the Indian Ocean. The saltwater crocodile is found along Australia’s
northern coast and up to 200km inland. As the name suggests these crocodiles are mainly
found in estuaries where tidal rivers meet the sea. This watery habitat is often mangrove
lined. They can also be sometimes found in the open sea or inland in freshwater swamps and
billabongs. Saltwater crocs are usually found though in brackish waters where the seawater
meets freshwater.
Saltwater crocs hunt by waiting close to the water’s edge and pounce upon their victims in
the blink of an eye. The usual prey of younger crocs is smaller animals such as fishes and
crustaceans. Adults can also attack and eat larger animals by overpowering them and then
drowning them. After the prey is dead, the croc will break up the prey into smaller pieces by
violent flicking of the head to snap or break bones or twisting and rolling the body. Larger crocs
will also take carrion (dead animals) if hungry.
Nesting takes place in freshwater areas in the wet season (Between November and March)
after the males fight for the females. Raised nests are constructed and into these nests
between 25 and 90 eggs will be deposited. Females will remain near the nests and the eggs
take about 90 days to hatch. Males will be produced if the temperature remains at 31.6
degrees Celsius. Temperatures above or below that will result in females. When the female
hears the young begin to hatch, she will assist them in emerging and carry them in her mouth
to the water. Probably less then 1% of these hatchlings will reach adulthood.
In the post World War Two era many northern pioneers hunted the saltwater crocodile for its
skin. Hunters combed the rivers and their tributaries, indiscriminately shooting the saltwater
and freshwater crocodiles. Hides were sold wet salted to Europe. It is estimated that 270, 000
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saltwater crocodile hides plus 200 to 300, 000 freshwater crocodile hides were exported in the
15 years prior to 1972. The days of hunting slowly died as the hunters recognized that they
had shot their way out of the market. There were so few crocodiles remaining in the late 60s
that the hunters couldn’t make a living. This unsustainable harvest was brought to a halt by the
Western Australian government in 1969. In 1971 the Northern Territory Government granted
the Saltwater crocodile total protection and Queensland followed suit in 1974.
Over the next decade the crocodile populations made a remarkable comeback. Protection plus
a nucleus of very wary but healthy breeding stock deep in inaccessible breeding grounds led
to a crocodile revival. In the late 70s crocodile sightings became more common. After several
well-publicised crocodile attacks fears that a growing crocodile population would interfere with
and inhibit a growing human population led to a more proactive form of crocodile conservation
in the Northern Territory. A major public education campaign was undertaken, to prevent
people’s actions once again threatening one of the Northern Territory’s most valuable natural
resources.
Crocodile farming licences were issued with the intention that young crocodiles harvested
from the wild could be commercially utilized and the farms could provide a home for any
larger animals threatening populations. Darwin Crocodile farm was first licensed in 1981, and
provided a major public education facility in the form of a new and exciting tourist attraction,
whilst being able to commercially utilize the crocodiles for their skins. Provisions were made
for juveniles to be released if populations in the wild became threatened. Sustainable and
successful breeding from the nucleus of problem crocodiles supplied to the farm has now
led to the farm being able to selectively choose its own breeding stock. Monitoring of growth
rates and temperaments of animals set aside for breeding is the basis of the selection of
mature animals to be used in the farm’s breeding programme. Any male that shows excessive
aggression towards other crocodiles, especially females, is removed from the breeding
programme. Some may be used as single display males, but animals with excellent skin quality
are now culled for their skins and heads.
Source: Crocodile farms NY PTY Ltd
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for
paragraphs B – G.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
Example Answer
Paragraph A vi
ii Crocodile Attacks
iii Habitat
iv Crocodile Farming
vi A Fearsome Beast
viii Breeding
ix Feeding
xi Stocks Recovery
29 Paragraph B
30 Paragraph C
31 Paragraph D
32 Paragraph E
33 Paragraph F
34 Paragraph G
NB There are more words than spaces, so you will not use them at all.
Example Answer
The value of saltwater crocodile (eg) ______ led to a massive increase in (35) ______ after
the Second World war and by the early 1970s there were very few left. Finally the local
state governments arrested the (36) ______ in numbers by making the saltwater crocodile
a protected species. Within ten years stocks of crocodiles almost entirely recovered in spite
of worries that the (37) ______ human and crocodile populations were not (38) ______.
Crocodile farms were set up from 1981 for the purposes of breeding, education, tourism,
commerce (selling the skins) and finding a home for crocodiles (39) ______ humans in the
wild. Now if there is a danger to the crocodile populations in the wild, there are plenty of
WRITING TASK 1
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a
college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should
outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are
available if they cannot provide what you want.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It is very clear now that English should be the primary foreign language taught in
all schools around the world. Learning a different foreign language before English
is, in today’s world, a waste of time.
Topic 1 Parks
Section 2
Section 3
* Do you prefer spending time with your family or with your friends? (Why?)
* Can you compare the activities that you do with your friends and your family?
* Do you think it is important for your family and friends to like each other?
* Can you compare the relationships that you have with friends and the ones you have
with family?
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
Example Answer
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
2 Pearl Bay
Questions 11 - 16
Which FOUR of the following facts are NOT true about the Sydney Harbour
Bridge today?
F The Harbour Tunnel has not helped traffic congestion on the bridge.
Questions 21 - 27
Complete the sentences below.
26 The number of people that Laura, Phil and Mel agree to survey was ________________.
Questions 28 - 30
What are the three locations that Laura, Phil and Mel chose for their survey?
Questions 31 - 34
Complete the table below by matching the individual with their role (questions 31
- 34) in the lecture on the coelacanth.
NB There are more roles than individuals so you will not need to use them all.
INDIVIDUAL ROLE
Dr. J.L.B. Smith (31) _____________________
Marjorie Courtney-Latimer (32) _____________________
Dr. Mark Erdmann (33) _____________________
Captain Goosen (34) _____________________
ROLES
36 The only difference between the Comoros coelacanth and the Sulawesi coelacanth is...
38 Modern coelacanths probably left no fossilised remains over the past 80 million years
because...
SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 12
Questions 1 – 6
On the following page are 5 advertisements for Hall of Residence accommodation
at the University of Westley. Read the requirements for 6 students below
(questions 1 - 6) and then choose the Hall (A - E) that best meets their
requirements.
Example You are a first year girl who is worried about her safety.
Answer D
1 You are a male first year student who wants a single room, close to the University
and with laundry services in the Hall.
2 You are a male, second year student who wants a single room and to cook your
own meals. You want to be close to the University.
3 You are a first year girl who wants to share with another girl.
4 You are a first year girl who wants meals provided but you want to be able to cook
sometimes too.
5 You are a male student who would like to share with another student for your first
year.
6 You are a student with a late night job in the town centre so you want to live close
to the town centre.
C PLAS HALL
E MARY’S LODGE
This hall is situated on a hill overlooking the University and the town. It is self-
catering accommodation and offers single rooms with shared bathrooms and
kitchens. There are no buses but it is very close to the town centre so walking there
is no problem but to the University site takes a good 25 minutes.
Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness. Wash white and coloured items separately.
Remember to empty any pockets, removing especially those small items like coins, paper,
pins and badges that might jam the pump. Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten
zippers. Turn shirts inside out for better results.
Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels inside the garment (which may
tell you if they should be dry-cleaned, hand washed or machine washed) showing the wash
temperature, how to iron etc... Important: fabrics should only be machine washed if their
labels show the appropriate symbol.
Alternate Items
For best results we recommend you alternate small and large items and, when you load your
washer, remember to spread them out. Never overload your washing machine.
Open the dispenser marked C by pulling it outwards. Fill with detergent and conditioner using
the quantities indicated by the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you are
washing, the water hardness and how soiled your laundry is. As you become more familiar
with your washer, you will regulate the quantities according to your own personal experience.
In the detergent dispenser, there are 3 compartments. Compartment 1 is for prewash cycle
detergent, compartment 2 is for wash cycle detergent and compartment 3 is for fabric
softener. Never fill compartment 3 above the grid.
Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent, filling the compartment just before you start the
washer. Remember that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with temperatures up to
60°C and for the programmes with no prewash cycles.
Dispensers for liquid and powder detergents which are placed inside the drum of the washer,
are sold on the market. To improve the effectiveness of the washing cycle, we recommend
that you insert a detergent dispenser in the drum before loading.
Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds.
When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the detergent dosage.
Source: Merloni Elettrodomestici
7 You must remove small items from the pockets or clothing or...
8 The washing label on a fabric garment will indicate machine washing by...
A writing on it.
B displaying a particular symbol on it.
C being of a particular colour.
D being inside the garment.
9 When you have used the washing machine for a long time, you will know how much
detergent to use because of...
A your experience.
B the manufacturers indications.
C the hardness of the water.
D how dirty your laundry is.
If you are suffering from infestations of ants, wasps, hornets or any other creepy
crawly that you want out of the house, here is the answer. Quick Kill is a low allergic,
odourless insecticide. It has been developed with highly purified ingredients to provide the
effectiveness that you need without the harsh smell. Quick Kill is deadly to all insects that
you might find around you. Coming with a sample powder packet to test out, there is no
better time to try out this new and effective answer to infestation.
ONLY $4.99
Quick Kill - Now only the insects know that you have sprayed!
Complete the following statements (Questions 11 and 12) with words taken
from the Quick Kill advertisement.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 11 and 12 on your answer sheet.
11 Nobody can tell when you have sprayed Quick Kill because it is _______________.
Questions 13 - 19
On the following page read the Information Guide from WestTel Communications
listing 7 convenient methods (A - G) to pay your phone bill.
14 Which method requires just one form to be completed to have all your WestTel bills paid
every month?
15 With which TWO methods can you use the internet to pay?
17 For which method must you visit the WestTel offices in person?
19 For which method can you only use a cheque for payment?
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WESTTEL COMMUNICATIONS
7 CONVENIENT WAYS TO PAY YOUR PHONE BILLS
Pay from the convenience of your home or office - anytime you want! Just log onto
WestTel.com and pay all your bills through a fast, reliable and secure online payment
system.
Just walk up to one of the automatic cash payment machines at WestTel offices and other
strategic locations around town and pay your bills on the spot - no queues, no hassles. New
machines are planned at other convenient locations.
Pay our WestTel bills using telebanking, public teller machines or online at any major high
street bank.
Just send a cheque for the total amount of your phone bill by ordinary mail to the Account
manager of your local WestTel branch, making the process easy as you don’t have to visit
the branch. Send only cheques - no drafts or cash please.
Pay all your WestTel bills by cash, cheque or credit card at your nearest WestTel office. All
major credit cards are accepted. Cheques can also be dropped off into specially marked
boxes located in our lobbies.
Just walk into any major high street bank and pay all your telephone bills by cash or at the
counter.
G Direct Debit
Bank customers can pay their WestTel bills simply by opting for the direct debit facility with
their bank. Only one application form for this facility needs to be filled out and submitted
at the bank branch where you maintain an account. The amount due to WestTel is then
deducted directly from your account each month.
Write:
20 For which TWO courses will you have to pay extra for materials?
23 For which TWO courses do you need some of your own equipment (not clothing)?
If you are a practicing entrepreneur or thinking about starting your own business, this is a
practical course on how to adapt traditional marketing tools to various situations in small
enterprises. Learn a general framework for developing entrepreneurial marketing. “Lessons
learned” by other participants are shared to better understand marketing within the context
of small business enterprises. Get a sense of the marketing competencies required for
entrepreneurs and how to develop an entrepreneurial marketing plan.
Cooking
Dinner doesn’t have to involve a great time commitment and a kitchen stocked with many
ingredients. Learn the fundamentals of the five basic cooking methods - sautéing, steaming,
roasting, braising, and pan-frying - and expand your culinary creativity and save time in the
kitchen. Master the five cooking principles, and get recipes utilizing these techniques. Also,
discuss with the teacher how to use an ingredient in more than one recipe and see how the
five recipes translate into dinners for the five workdays. Practice your newly mastered skills
in our kitchens and so become more comfortable in your kitchen. The tuition includes a
materials fee for food. (Demonstration and participation.)
Dance
Salsa is the hot, hot, hottest of the Latin American dances! Characterized by explosive
movements, its beat is lively and sensuous and makes you want to get up and move. Come
and enjoy this easy-to-learn, fun dance step and get hooked. Specify when you register if you
are a “leader” or a “follower.” People commonly take the course in pairs but there are plenty
of singles so come along. Expect to change partners during the class. Wear leather-soled
shoes.
Wine Tasting
Whether it’s a glass of wine while watching a sunset or the perfect complement to a glorious
meal, impress your friends with your newly acquired wine savvy. Learn what makes a good
wine, whether expensive or inexpensive, and how to order with ease in any restaurant. Enjoy
various red and white wines for tasting, and learn the ins and outs of pouring, reading wine
labels, and more. The tuition includes a materials fee for wine. At the end of the course there
is a trip to a local wine importer where you can test your new skills.
Languages
The WCAE offers two languages at beginner level, French and Spanish. These courses are
not intended for students who have studied the languages in the past and want a refresher
course but for those who are completely new to the language. Classes emphasize basic
General Training Test 5; Page 16
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grammar, pronunciation, and oral exercises. The texts, not included in the tuition, are
available at Borders Books and Music, 10-24 School Street, Westley, at the corner of School
and Washington Streets.
Beginning Piano
If you once played the piano or you’re just dying to learn, here’s your chance. Playing at a
digital keyboard, learn chords, note names, sharps and flats, musical forms, key signatures,
basic rhythms, and meters. Receive individual attention as you play with an ensemble, and
practice on your own with headphones. Also, develop good habits for the future. Purchase
the text at the first class from the instructor for $20. You should own or be able to rent a
keyboard or piano for at-home practice. Participants will need to practise for about an hour a
day at home to properly exploit what they learn.
Introduction to Photography
Wish you had more control over the lighting and development of your photographs? Learn
about basic 35mm camera operation; technical information, such as f-stops, shutter speed,
depth-of-field, filters, and exposure techniques; and the basics of black-and-white film
processing. Also, discover different strategies for composition and receive feedback. This
course is for those who own a 35mm camera with manual settings.
Source: Boston Centre for Adult Education
Wind Energy
A
People have taken advantage of wind energy for years. Images of milling corn and
transporting water present a familiar picture of English countryside and in the past
innumerable wooden mills could be located around England. Now countries are planning
for when fossil fuels run out and they are considering wind again to supply us with a future
energy source. Using energy from the wind is also an easy and efficient method for countries
to fulfil their commitments concerning emissions of greenhouse gases. Many European
states, with their long winters and little sunshine, now favour wind power over solar-based
methods of producing power. For example, last year Germany increased capacity by 44%.
Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are examples of other
countries with large wind power capacity.
As the windiest country in Europe, the United Kingdom’s wind power potential is larger than
the rest of Europe put together. Half of this resource is in Scotland. The UK’s government has
promised to generate 10% of their electricity using renewable resources. Wind power is seen
to be the answer to doing this. The UK has issued wind farm licences to produce as much
electricity as about six nuclear power stations. This policy has found favour with the public
who support the search for cleaner energy sources.
Until 1989, Denmark was the only European state that had installed wind turbines for
generating electricity. After 1989, other European countries followed suit developing support
mechanisms for developing renewable energy and particularly wind power. Since 1994
the remaining European countries have also really started to support wind power station
installation. Countries offer different levels of support. Some governments have paid
companies premiums to maintain their competitive edge while others have given investment
subsidies to foster the development of technology. Tax incentives have also been offered.
Nature provides us with indications for the best sites for wind turbine installation. Wind force
and direction can be observed by leaning trees. This can most frequently be seen in open
countryside and areas near coastlines and it is here, particularly in elevated spots clear of
trees or buildings which obstruct the current of air, that wind farms have mostly been erected.
Massive wind turbines, twice the size of conventional turbines, are also being developed for
use offshore, as it is there that the strongest and most constant winds are found.
Believing that wind energy has no disadvantages is easy – it is clean, efficient and
Wind turbines blades are made of glass fibre or wood epoxy and they can be of a diameter of
30 to 60 metres. The blades of the wind turbine generator are turned by the wind. The blades
are joined to the hub that is in turn connected to the gear shaft. When the wind blows, the
blades and hub turn the shaft that revolves within the generator; that then produces electricity.
The power created is dependent on the blade size and the swept area. The speed of the wind
and its availability are also key variables to be considered. The electricity is then moved to
either the grid for regional use or to supply power to a stand-alone facility.
European operational capability was 2500 megawatts in total by the end of 1995. By the end
of 1996 it had increased to 3400 MW and at the end of 1997 to 4600 MW. There were steady
increases in growth (40% per annum) over the following 6 years and the forecast is that this
growth rate will persist. This is in contrast to practically zero growth in traditional fossil fuel
energy production. Nonetheless, even at existing production levels, only 2% of potential
energy is being exploited. In due course therefore wind farms may well satisfy 20% of total
European power requirements. The European country with the most operational capacity
is Germany. This is mostly down to the level of support given to wind power by Germany’s
government. It has also been helped by recent innovation in the field of turbine development.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for
paragraphs B – G.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
Example Answer
Paragraph A iv
i Industrial Considerations
vi Materials
x Return on Investment
xi Environmental Considerations
28 Paragraph B
29 Paragraph C
30 Paragraph D
31 Paragraph E
32 Paragraph F
33 Paragraph G
34 The UK has also experimented with solar energy as well as wind energy.
39 The towers of the wind turbines are made from fibre glass.
WRITING TASK 1
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was
a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the
atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
World travel was revolutionized in the 20th Century to the extent that the world has
now become a global village. What factors will influence travel this century? Will
travel continue to grow or will it become less popular?
Topic 1 Libraries
Section 2
Section 3
* What kinds of places in your country are threatened by building or other types of
progress?
* Do you think it is important to preserve historical areas in countries? (Why?)
* How can governments protect places of interest?
* What sort of places will be of interest to people in the future?