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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 561
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 561 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 561
READING PASSAGE – 1
Thorn Brook Forest Express
Jump on board the Thorn Brook Rain Forest Express train and have a family adventure on a narrow gauge railway into the Whean Ranges, were you can see glow worms and amazing rainforests before relaxing with a picnic near the Huia Dam. Travelling on a miniature train, you get to travel over wooden bridges, through numerous tunnels, view ancient forest and look out over the Corille Harbour.
Prices*1
| Adults | £10.00 |
| Children (6 – 15 years) | £5.00 |
| Infants (0-5 years) | FREE |
| Senior citizens | £5.00 |
| Group bookings (the whole train)*2 | Please contact us for pricing |
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*1 Prices entitle the passenger to one return ride on the Thorn Brook Rain Forest Express.
Prices and timetable may change without prior notice.
*2 Conditions for group bookings:
– Minimum group is 7 or more people. We require a deposit (the balance will then be payable on the day of your trip).
– Your booking will not be confirmed until we have received your deposit.
– Your deposit must be received within 10 days of making the booking
– If you cancel more than 8 days prior to your booking, we will refund your deposit in full. After that time, no refund will be given although we may be able to reschedule for another day.
– If the trip is cancelled due to weather or operational reasons, we will refund your deposit in full
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General information
Method of payment is either cash or cheque. Sorry, we have no credit card facilities. Please report no later than 15 minutes before departure
Please note: booking is essential. To avoid disappointment, please book at least 2 weeks in advance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The train line passes through two tunnels, one of which is 0.7km long. The lights are dimmed to enable passengers to view the glow worms. Please be aware of this if you suffer Nyctophobia (fear of the dark), or are claustrophobic (have a fear of confined spaces).
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Questions 1 – 7
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Travels to the [1]………….. to see wildlife and forest before stopping close to [2] . Journey has views across [3]………….. . Costs £5.00 for children and older passengers – [4]………….. for passengers up to 5 years old. A [5]………….. is required, which is refunded only if cancelled more than [6] before departure. People with certain phobias are advised that the train passes through [7]…………...
Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
The Appliance Store sale!
From March 1st to March 8th, The Appliance Store will be having its third annual clearance sale. Prices will be slashed to as much as 50% of normal retail price. Household brands going for crazy prices!
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The sale begins at 8.00 a.m. on March 1st. The first 100 customers through the door will have a further 20% discounted from their purchase, so we recommend you get here earlier to avoid disappointment.
Computers
Desktop computers will be on sale, with reductions of up to 50% on all major brands. Laptops will also be heavily reduced – pick one up for less than £200 including carry case and wireless mouse! Computer accessories will also be on sale, with keyboards, monitors and other accessories also heavily discounted.
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Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are on hand to advise you about the best computer for your needs. We even have our free 20 minute training sessions to get you started using your new computer, so even if you are a first time computer owner, we have something for you!
All PC Technology computers come with a standard 12 month guarantee (24 months for any model over £1000) to give you peace of mind when buying your new machine.
Kitchen appliances
Fridges, freezers, microwaves, and toasters will all be on sale, with combination packages (buy two kitchen items for a bigger discount) making this our greatest sale yet! Even the stainless steel appliances are hugely reduced to make way for new stock.
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Televisions
Flat screen LCD and plasma televisions are also reduced, with some brands as much as 30% off! We have a limited stock on televisions, so come early to secure a bargain! We have the new Panasonic Viera II with internal DVD player for the lowest price in town.
Questions 8 – 14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?
In boxes 8-14 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
8. This is the first sale the Appliance Store has had.
9. Additional discounts are available to a limited number of people.
10. All computers have 50% off.
11. Computer accessories are more heavily discounted than laptops.
12. All computers have the standard one year guarantee.
13. Buying more than one kitchen item will mean bigger savings.
14. Plasma televisions have a bigger discount than LCD televisions.
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ANSWERS
1. WHEAN RANGES
2. HUIA DAM
3. CORILLE HARBOUR
4. FREE
5. DEPOSIT
6. 8 / EIGHT DAYS
7. TUNNELS / TUNNELS
8. FALSE
9. TRUE
10. FALSE
11. NOT GIVEN
12. FALSE
13. TRUE
14. NOT GIVEN
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