IELTS Reading
Questions 1-6 There are 5 advertisements A-E on the next page. Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate advertisements in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.
1. Which advertisement is not for a restaurant?
2. Which TWO advertisements offer facilities for parties?
3. Which restaurant states that it serves breakfast?
4. Which restaurant will give you an extra serving if you present the coupon?
5. Which restaurant does not offer a takeaway service?
6. Which restaurant will bring the food you order to your house?
A: IT’S YOUR CHOICE Buy a Burger Get the same one FREE! You are invited to enjoy a special treat at Jaspar’s Macquarie Plaza. Simply present this coupon with your next order and when you purchase the burger of yOUf choice it will be OUT pleasure la give you another burger of the same variety absolutely FREE! Valid only at Macquarie and ONE voucher per customer per day. <]aspar’s Macquarie plaza North Richmond: Expires 9th May, 1997. Cannot be used with any other ]aspar’s offer. Eat in or Takeaway Level3, next to the cinema complex
B: TRELLINIS RESTAURANT: Fine Italian Food B.Y.O Eat In – Takeaway OPEN lunch – Dinner Now: Better Menu – Food – Service Superb Winter Dishes and Dessert. Perfect for Parties Separate party rooms and choice of set menu available For 10-80 people and value for $SS Ph: 271 B600 12 Oxford St. EPPING Opp. PO. Ample parking
C: “BVO No Corkage and licensed 6932258 6932260 Indian Flavor DINNER 7 NIGHTS • 10% discount on takeaways • Free home delivery (local areas only) • Banquet· only $16.50 per person • Separate party room (up to 90 people) 63-65 John Street, RYDE
D: writers Café Dante Trattoria, Shop 4, Spring Centre, Soldier’s Road, Neutral Bay. Ph: 953 1212 OPEN: 8arn-midnight CUISINE: Italian influence, menu changes every four months. Breakfast includes toast, pancakes, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, gourmet sausages and fruit; light meals and lunch menu includes pasta, salad, crepes, seafood, soups, focaccia, burgers, desserts. PRICES: Breakfast S4.50 – SB.90 lunch S6.90 – S13.90 ATMOSPHERE: Relaxed and quiet. Patrons can dine inside or out. CREDIT CARDS: Yes
E: VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES Are you looking for some healthy alternatives to your menu? Join our creative and nutritious three week program conducted by qualified professionals, including delicious tastings and demonstrations. Starting Wednesday May 10 at 7.15 pm. Centre for Health Management SYDNEY DAY HOSPITAL BOOK NOW 748 9696
Questions 7-12 The following text is a series of general instructions for using a microwave oven. Part of each instruction is underlined.ln boxes 7-12 011 your answer sheet write:
E if the underlilled section gives an EXAMPLE of the instruction
R if the underlined section gives a REASON for the instruction
cr if the underlilled seclioll is a CORRECT PROCEDURE.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF YOUR MICROWAVE
Example Do not boil eggs in their shell (unless otherwise stated). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode. (R)
7. Whilst heating liquids which contain air (e.g. milk or milk based flUids), stir several times during heating to avoid spillage of the liquid from the container.
8. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are all foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking. to prevent bursting.
9. Do not dry clothes or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
10. Do not cook food directly on glass oven tray unless indicated in recipes. Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.
11. Do not hit control panel. Damage to controls may occur.
12. Clean the oven, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use an abrasive cleaner that may scratch the surfaces around the door.
Questions 13-20 Read the “Guided Walks and Nature Activities” information below, and answer Questions 13-20.
Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities
SUNDAY MAY 1 EASY
Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane
Cove Valley Meet at 7.30 am at the end
of Day Rd,Cheltenham while the bush is
alive with birdsong.Round trip: 4 hours
FRIDAY MAY 12 MEDIUM
Possum Prowl
Meet 7.30 pm at Seaforth Oval carpark.
Enjoy the peace ofthe bush at night. lovely
water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip
shoes as some rock clambering involved.
Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours
SUNDAY JUNE 4 HARD
Bairne I Basin Track
Meet 9.30 am Track #8, West Head
Road. Magnificent Pittwater views.
Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch
and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable
fitness required. Duration: approx. 6 hours.
FRIDAY JUNE 16 EASY
Poetry around a mid-winter campfire Meet 7.00 pm Kalkaari Visitor Centre. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently crackling fire. Billy tea and damper to follow. Dress up warmly. Bring a mug and a rug (or a chair). Cost $4.00 per person.
Duration: 2.5 hours
SUNDAY JUNE 25 EASY
Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8.30 am entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd, Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland. Binoculars a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours.
GRADING
EASY suitable for ALL fitness levels
MEDIUM for those who PERIODlCAlLY exe,dse
HARD only if you REGULARLY exercise
Question 13-20 Below is a chart containing some of the Kuringai Chase Park Nature Activities? Fill in the blanks using information from the brochure “Guided Walks and Nature Activities”. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in boxes 13-20 on your answer sheet.
SECTION 2 Questions 21-31 Below are tile course descriptions for five courses offered by a local community college. Read the descriptions and answer questions 21-31.
Community College Courses
COURSE A: if you have no previous experience with computers, or you have some gaps in your knowledge of the basics, then this is an appropriate course for you. This course will give you a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of computing common to all computers. It is a practical “hands on” course that looks at how a computer operates and how the programs work. Using three of the most widely used programs in business, you will learn the basics of word processing, spreadsheets and databases. By the completion of the course you will be productive at a basic level and competent to progress to the elementary level of any of the specialised programs. No previous computer skills assumed. 2 days Fee: $279 25045 Wed/Thurs 12, 13 April 9.15 am-5.15 pm 25006 Tues/Wed 30, 31 May 9.15 am-5.15 pm
COURSE B: In dealing with your customers you are in a position of great importance. Your abilities directly influence the company’s bottom line. This course will look at ways to revitalise the customer contact skills you already have and add many
more. Learn ways to improve your communication with customers, at all levels; techniques to use with difficult customers, how to confidently handle complaints and keep your cool in stressful situations. Most importantly, you will learn to build goodwill and trust with your customers. Course notes, lunch and refreshments provided. Joshua Smith Fee: $145
25026 Sat 20 May 9.00 am-4.00 pm
COURSE C: Everything you need to know before purchasing or starting a coffee shop,tearooms or small restaurant. A useful course for all aspiring owners, managers,and employees of these small businesses to assist them in ensuring they don’tmake expensive mistakes and that their customers return again and again…Bring lunch. Notes and manual available (if required) for $25 from Tutor.Sarah BridgeFee: $55 (no concession) 25252 Sat 6 May 10.00 am- 3.00 pm
COURSE D:This course covers three areas of business communication:• Interpersonal Communication• Telephone Skills • Business Writing Skills Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course participants will be able toeffectively: Plan and write workplace documents in plain English; gathel~record and convey information using the telephone and in a face-ta-face situation;interact with clients within and external to the workplace about routine mattersusing the telephone and face-ta-face contact. An excellent course for those enteringor returning to the workforce. A Statement of Competency is jssued if theassessment requirements are successfully completed. Douglass McDougallFee: $135 25021 Wed 3 May-21 June 7.00-9.00 pm
COURSE E: Are you hating work, wanting a different job, needing a change or wantinga promotion? Come along to a new two day program for women. We willexplore your work goals and what holds you back, your fears in a work environment and how you handle them, your image and what it says to others,your communication style and what it says. You will develop more confidenceto make changes, get clearer about what you want and have the courage to act.It is a relaxed, informative and fun workshop with lots of practical tips!Sophie BradleyFee $19925036 Sun 18,25 June 9.30 am-4.30 pm
Questions 21-25 Choose the title which best fits each course and write the number I to ix in boxes 21-25 on your answer sheet. Note: there are more titles then you will need.
I. MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
ii. MAKING CAREER CHA GES FOR WOME
iii. EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
IV. EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVlCE
V. ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
VI. COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
VII. INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
Vlll. RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
IX. BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Course A: (21)……………..
Course B: (22)……………..
Course C: (23)…………………..
Course D: (24)…………………..
Course E: (25)………………
Questions 26-30 From the information about the courses, answer Questions 26-30 by writing the appropriate LETTER OR LEITERS A-E ill boxes 26-30 011 your answer sheet.
26. Which course is not specifically related to people’s jobs?
27. In which course are men not invited to participate?
28. Which TWO courses have course notes to go with them?
29. Which course will deal with writing skills?
30. Which course is on at night?
