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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 474
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 474 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 474
READING PASSAGE – 1
Notice of public meeting:
The M32 development
The Fortescue Neighbourhood Action Group is urging residents to attend a public meeting to hear the concerns of local residents and families of pupils from Fortescue Primary School about the approval of the final stage of the M32 motorway.
On 17 April, the Government approved Stage 3 of the M32 motorway development, which will affect the Fortescue area. It was not until ten days later that this approval was finally announced.
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Date: May 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Jarrah Community Hall, corner of Fortescue Road and Huxley Parade, Fortescue.
Speakers: Ann Banks (Local council)
Marcin Kowalski (Parents Association, Fortescue Primary)
Louise Chang (President, Conservation Volunteers)
45 minutes will be reserved for questions and public comment.
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Community organisations successfully lobbied for more dedicated parks and for noise restrictions in Zone 1. The developers, BD Construction, acted on this due to objections from the community. We have to keep up the pressure!
Points of concern
• In the first stage of the development, the majority of wildlife and birds in the area moved (or were moved by conservation groups) from Zone 1 to Zone 2. Now that Zone 2 is to be developed, no policy exists to assist these animals; they have little chance of finding an appropriate habitat nearby.
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• It is unclear how the motorway will improve traffic on Packers Road.
• There has been no announcement about how to manage the traffic bottleneck in Bradford Street that will result from roadworks.
• Traffic jams/ gridlock are anticipated on the arterial roads surrounding the entry point to the new section of motorway.
• The Environmental Impact Statement put out by BD Construction for Stage 3 does not specifically address the issue of noise and pollution in Hyde’s Reserve.
• With Fortescue Primary School just 50 metres from the main construction site, school students will be subjected to years of dust and noise, and then by unfiltered emissions from vehicle exhaust pipes. Come along and have your say!
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Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN – if there is no information on this
1. Stage 3 of the development was made public as soon as it was approved.
2. The developers responded to public complaints about Zone 1.
3. The meeting will be led by a representative from the Parents Association.
4. There is a plan to safely relocate animals in Zone 2.
5. Packers Road currently has more traffic problems than Bradford Street.
6. The developers produced a document about the effects of the development on nature in the area.
7. Children will be affected by the construction activities.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 8-14.
Concorde festival
Concorde Festival has always been a family affair and this year is no exception!
A. 10:00-17:00 (all day)
Beats and bites
Hamperdown Avenue will be transformed into an outdoor eatery. Come and sample delicacies from nearby restaurants including Georgio’s Pizza, Al Basha Kebab House and Texas Fry-Up. Lively bands, including international act Firehouse will entertain throughout the day.
Pedestrian zone, Hamperdown Ave
B. 10:00-11:30
Little farmers
Home Gardening for Kids Presented by East City Farms Located in the Eco Village (south-west corner of Hamperdown Park)
7th Heaven hip-hop troupe
Come and see students from East Concorde Middle School show you their moves!
Main Stage
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C. 10:30-16:00
Hamperdown brew zone
If the excitement of the festival becomes too much, have a break in the chill-out zone. We have set up bean-bags, picnic blankets and a drinks stand run by local coffee house, Hamperdown Brew, under the trees along the eastern side of Hamperdown Park. Vocal acts, such as Joss and Bill, along with other graduates from the Concorde School of Music, will entertain throughout the day. Pets welcome.
D. 11:00-12:00
Poster making
Celebrating the things we love about Concorde! Unleash you r creativity and maybe win book vouchers, (ages 5-10) Located in the Kids Workshop Area Presented by Hamperdown Library
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E. 12:00-13:00
Make it yourself
Alex Mastroianni & Sabine Deleflie, Authors of Make it yourself, present Salads & Pickles Talk and Demonstration. Learn to make your own pickles with what’s in you r fridge or garden.
Sanderson Stage
F. 13:00- 14:00
Hamperdown hounds
The annual dog parade and ‘dress-up-the-dog’ contest has become a much-awaited event. Doggie treats will be awarded to winners. Northern perimeter of Hamperdown Park.
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G. 14:00-15:30
Cartooning and colouring-in activities for kids
Located in the Kids Workshop Area Presented and guided by cartoonist and illustrator
Charlotte Mantel
Questions 8-14
Look at the seven descriptions of events A-G.
For which events are the following statements t rue?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
8. You can see a presentation about preparing food.
9. You can watch a group of young people dancing.
10. Children can draw with the help of an expert.
11. You can listen to local singers.
12. There are prizes for children.
13. There are activities for pets.
14. There is a place to take a rest.
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ANSWERS
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. NOT GIVEN
4. FALSE
5. NOT GIVEN
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. E
9. B
10. G
11. C
12. D
13. F
14. C
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