{"id":2943,"date":"2020-05-31T16:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T16:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ielts.completesuccess.in\/?p=2943"},"modified":"2021-08-20T17:47:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T17:47:56","slug":"international-language-center-ashwood-college-the-coal-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ielts.completesuccess.in\/index.php\/2020\/05\/31\/international-language-center-ashwood-college-the-coal-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"General Reading Practice Test \u2013 12 (desktop)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Section 1: Question 1-13<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Questions 1 \u2013 8<\/strong><\/span>
Look at the given five advertisements, A-E. Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n

A. International Language Centre <\/span>
B. Global Language Learning Centre<\/span>
C. Tafe International <\/span>
D. Club Francais <\/span>
E. University of Canberra<\/span><\/p>\n

Which advertisement mentions:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. up-to-date teaching systems? <\/span>
2. that the institution has been established for a significant time?<\/span>
3. examination classes? <\/span>
4. that arrangements can be made for activities outside class?<\/span>
5. the availability of courses for school students?<\/span>
6. language teaching for special purposes?<\/span><\/p>\n

Which TWO<\/strong> advertisement mentions:<\/span>
7. a wide variety of language choices? <\/span>
8. evening classes?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Questions 9-13<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read the notice about road works below. In boxes\u00a09-13<\/strong>\u00a0on your answer sheet write:<\/span><\/p>\n

TRUE\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0if the statement is true<\/span>
FALSE<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0if the statement is false<\/span>
NOT GIVEN\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0if the information is not given in the notice<\/span>
9<\/strong>. The road will be closed for two days and not re-opened until Monday.<\/span>
10<\/strong>. The road will be open as far as Little Street.<\/span>
11<\/strong>. Work on the road will continue each weekend for the next month.<\/span>
12<\/strong>. Temporary traffic lights will operate at intersections with Main Street.<\/span>
13<\/strong>. There will be bus services to the university throughout the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MAIN STREET, GATTON RE-DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/span>
ROAD WIDENING TO AFFECT WEEKEND TRAFFIC AND BUS
SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The next stage in the re-development of the roads in the town of Gatton will mean that Main Street will be closed between Little and Denning Streets from 6.00 am on Saturday, 12 August to 6.00 pm on Sunday, 13 August. The intersections of these streets with Main Street will not be affected.<\/span>

We expect that the work will be completed at this time without further disruption to traffic.<\/span>

Motorists should note that Main Street will be closed over the weekend during the hours indicated.<\/span>

No university bus services will operate through the area between Little and Denning Streets. However, alternative services will operate on bus routes 566 and 45 between Gatton Road, the town centre and the university.<\/span>

The Transport and Roads Department apologises for any inconvenience caused while improvements are in progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Section 2: Question 14-26<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Questions 14 \u2013 19<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read the enrolment details for Ashwood College on the following page and look at the statements below.<\/span><\/p>\n

In boxes 14-19<\/strong> on your answer sheet write:<\/span><\/p>\n

TRUE<\/strong>\u00a0 if the statement is true<\/span><\/p>\n

FALSE<\/strong>\u00a0 if the statement is false<\/span><\/p>\n

NOT<\/strong> GIVEN<\/strong>\u00a0 if the information is not given in the passage<\/span><\/p>\n

Example:- <\/strong>Overseas students may enroll for a course at the college from their home country (TRUE)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

14<\/strong>. Overseas students must pay a deposit when they apply for a course at the college.<\/span><\/p>\n

15<\/strong>. Outstanding fees are payable by the end of the first week of the course.<\/span><\/p>\n

16<\/strong>. Classes are organised according to ability level.<\/span><\/p>\n

17<\/strong>. There is a break between each lesson.<\/span><\/p>\n

18<\/strong>. Students may change courses at any time during the term.<\/span><\/p>\n

19<\/strong>. Any student is permitted to take a week\u2019s holiday during a 12-week course.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ASHWOOD COLLEGE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

How to enroll if you are abroad \u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please complete the Application Form and send this with the correct Non-Returnable Deposit (see below) to: The Overseas Registrar, Ashwood College, 20 Glossop Street, Midhaven.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tel: 01423-968075; fax: 01423-968076.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to enrol if you are in Midhaven \u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We invite you to visit us and see the school. After an assessment you will be able to reserve a place on the next available course. We have two centres in Midhaven.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deposit\/payment:<\/strong><\/span>
1. Your enrolment form must be accompanied by the course deposit of \u00a3100 or, if you are booking accommodation through the school, your course and accommodation deposit of \u00a3200<\/span>
2. Any balance of course and accommodation fees must be paid in full by the first day of your course.<\/span>
3. All bank charges incurred in sending money to Ashwood College must be paid by the student.<\/span>
4. Deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.<\/span>
5. A charge of \u00a320 will be made for any changes made to the bookings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conditions:<\/strong><\/span>
Timetable –<\/u><\/span>
Each hour consists of 50 minutes’ tuition and a 10-minute break.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public and School Holidays –<\/u><\/span>
There is no reduction in the fee where a course includes a Public Holiday, except for two weeks at Christmas.<\/span>
Age –<\/u><\/span>
The above centres of Ashwood College do not accept students under 16 years of age.<\/span>
Attendance –<\/u><\/span>
Students are expected to attend regularly and on time. Students forfeit tuition if they arrive late, are absent or leave before the course ends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Student Holidays:<\/u><\/span>
Students on long courses, except examination preparation courses, may take a holiday of one week every 12 weeks without losing their course fee for this period.<\/span>
Location and Time of Course:<\/u><\/span>
Ashwood College has two all-year centres and a summer centre in Midhaven. Before entry to the school, students must take an entry test to determine the level of class they enter. We cannot guarantee the time or location of a student’s course although every attempt is made to place students in the centre and at the time of their choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Questions 20 \u2013 26<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read the information on the Language Institute below. Complete the summary of information below:\u00a0<\/em>Choose\u00a0NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND\/OR NUMBERS\u00a0<\/strong>from the passage for each answer.\u00a0Write your answers in boxes\u00a020-26<\/strong>\u00a0on your answer sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Example: – <\/em><\/strong>Overseas students who study at –(Totara Language\u00a0 Institute)– may choose to spend more of their free time \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
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SUMMARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With local students by applying for a room in the\u00a0……20……<\/strong>\u00a0Places are available here even for students enrolled on the minimum length course of\u00a0……21…….<\/strong>\u00a0Class sizes for each course range from\u00a0……22……\u00a0<\/strong>students and all the class teachers are well qualified; many of them teach on graduate programmes in areas such as applied linguistics. As a member of the Language Institute, you will automatically be able to join the\u00a0……23…… .<\/strong>\u00a0Hamilton can offer students a wide range of social activities. The city itself lies on either side of the\u00a0……<\/strong>24……<\/strong>\u00a0which results in some very\u00a0……25……<\/strong>\u00a0views and enjoyable walks in the gardens. The Institute employs an activities coordinator who can help you organise your free time and you may also wish to make use of this service for planning your\u00a0……26……<\/strong>when you leave New Zealand. Remember that a student permit is not valid when you have finished your studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE TOTARA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE NEW ZEALAND<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Study English in a national university with students from many countries.<\/span><\/p>\n