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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 216
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 216 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 216
READING PASSAGE – 1
Read the advertisements given below and answer questions 1-7.
A. Greenstar Drain Solutions
We unblock drains, toilets, sinks, urinals, pipes, manholes
Prompt and reliable 24 hour service – no call-out charge
Call your local drain engineer on 01863 854 932
B. Repair and Service
Don’t want to spend lots of money with branded servicing of your home appliance?
We will visit you to repair and service all makes of washing machines, cookers, dishwashers, tumble driers, fridge freezers, ovens.
Same day service available
www.magnatraining.com
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C. Handy Andy – your local handyman
Come to us for all your home odd job needs
Free estimates
Carpentry a specialty
Painting and decorating
Gardening and landscaping
Roofing
Member of your local tradesmen’s association
Full insured
Call Andy on 01462 859 823
Or contact him on handyandy@living.com
D. David English – MOT Testing
Every day many satisfied customers leave our premises with their cars having passed their MOT car safety check. We have the experience and dedication to ensure that your car will sail through its check. We carry a wide selection of part often cause MOT failure, so you won’t be left waiting for your vehicle. Drop your car off with us today or call us for more information on 01462 975 883.
No work is ever carried out before consultation with the owner.
E. Alice Stoneman – your local cleaner
Call me to make an appointment for me to clean your home. I can also iron, launder, cook and babysit.
All at highly competitive rates!
For your peace of mind, I have an up-to-date ‘police checked’ certificate AND I can supply lots of genuine references with telephone numbers for you to double-check.
Call me, Alice on 07770 888 231
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Questions 1-7
There are five advertisements A-E. Which advertisement mentions the following information?
1. This advertisement is for a service that is not carried out in people’s homes.
2. This advertisement is for a service that can look after children.
3. This advertisement is for a service that can take place the day people call.
4. This advertisement is for a service available at any time, day or night.
5. This advertisement is for a service that has its work covered by insurance
6. This advertisement is for a service that can supply recommendations from previously satisfied customers.
7. This advertisement is for a service that can be contacted by email.
Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
Illington Public Library
Opening hours
Monday: 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 9.30 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9.30 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9.30 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 9.30 am – 1 pm
Sunday: Closed
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Joining the library
Membership of the library services is free. You can join without delay at the library when you come to visit us by presenting proof of your name and current address. You can join also online and then pick up your library card one day later when you visit us and show us your ID.
Borrowing
You will be able to borrow:
• 10 books or audiobooks for 4 weeks
• 8 music CDs for 2 weeks
• 5 DVDs for 2 weeks
You will usually have to pay to borrow audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Please ask staff about concessions and special offers. If the item you want isn’t available, you may reserve it online or at any library.
Renewals – You can renew most items for a further 2 weeks (up to a maximum of 3 times) in person, by telephone or online. If you telephone, please have your library card and the items to hand.
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Inter Library Loans
If you want a book or journal article that the library does not hold, you can request it free of charge through Inter Library Loans. The inter-lending team will try to obtain a copy from another library authority, but you must be a member of the library.
Library Computers
We have 10 computers which can be booked by members of the public in the library. Booking can be done in person or by telephone. You cannot book a computer by email.
From the library computers, you can access the Internet, including web based e-mail. Computes also have word processing and desktop publishing software Installed. You can print items it you wish, at a small extra cost per sheet. In the children’s section, there are 5 separate computers for wish, at a small extra cost per sheet. In the children’s section, there are 5 separate computers for use only by children under 14.
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Questions 8-14
Do the following statements agree with the information green in the teat? In boxes 8 – 14 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. The library is closed for maintenance once a month on the first Monday of each month.
9. If you become a member online, you can pick up your membership card the same day.
10. Under 16’s and old age pensioners have reduced rates when borrowing audiobooks, music CDs and DVDs.
11. You can borrow a book for at least five weeks it you resew it.
12. Using the Inter library loan service incurs a small fee.
13. Library computer reservations cannot be made by email.
14. The library’s computers for children can be used by adults if they are free.
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ANSWERS ARE BELOW
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ANSWERS
1. D
2. E
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. E
7. C
8. NG
9. FALSE
10. NG
11. TRUE
12. FALSE
13. TRUE
14. FALSE