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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 272
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – PASSAGE – 2
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST
READING PASSAGE – 2
Questions 14 – 16
Read the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page. According to the text, which THREE of the following are true symptoms of internal bleeding?
Choose THREE letters (A – G) and write them in boxes 14 – 16 on your answer sheet. The order of your answers does not matter.
A a headache
B a desire to drink
C a lack of strength
D half closed eyes
E pain in the heart area
F a sick feeling
G flushed skin
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Questions 17 – 20
Look again at the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page and the statements (questions 17 – 20) below:
In boxes 17 – 20 on your answer sheet write:
TRUE if the statement is true
FALSE if the statement is false
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage
17. If someone has a bad cut on their arm, lift the arm up above the rest of the body.
18. Tourniquets can be very dangerous.
19. You cannot see any physical signs of internal bleeding.
20. It’s important for people suffering internal bleeding to drink a lot of water
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FIRST AID
Bleeding
External Bleeding
1 Apply direct pressure. Place a clean, folded cloth over the injured area and firmly apply pressure. If blood soaks through, do not remove it. Instead, cover that cloth with another one and continue to apply pressure to the wound for 7 – 10 minutes. If the bleeding is from the ear, place a clean bandage over the ear, lay the victim on his side, and allow the blood to drain out of the bandage.
2 Elevate the injury. Position the wounded part of the body above the level of the heart if possible while you apply direct pressure.
3 Know the pressure points. If direct pressure and elevation do not sufficiently slow the blood flow, find a pressure point. Large arteries found close to the skin’s surface supply blood to the head and to each arm and leg. The most common pressure points used during first aid are located in the upper arms and in the creases above the upper legs. Apply pressure to the closest pressure point to the wound so that the artery is pressed between your fingers and bone directly behind the artery. If using the pressure point on a leg, you may need to use the heel of your hand instead of your finger.
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4 Resort to a tourniquet. On very rare occasions everything above may fail. To prevent the victim from dying, you should apply a tourniquet. Once a tourniquet is applied, it should not be loosened or removed until the victim has reached medical help. Use a tourniquet ONLY if everything listed above has failed. If you use a tourniquet, write down somewhere on the victim the time it was applied, so medical personnel will know how long it has been in place.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding results when blood vessels rupture allowing blood to leak into body cavities. It could be a result of a direct blow to the body, a fracture, a sprain, or a bleeding ulcer. If a victim receives an injury to the chest or abdomen, internal bleeding should be suspected. He will probably feel pain and tenderness in the affected area.
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Other symptoms and signs to watch for:
* cold clammy skin * pale face and lips
* weakness or fainting * dizziness
* nausea * thirstiness
* rapid, weak, irregular pulse * shortness of breath
* dilated pupils * swelling or bruising at the site of
the injury
The more symptoms that are experienced, the more extensive the internal bleeding.
What to do for the Victim
1 Check for an open airway and begin rescue breathing if necessary.
2 Call for medical help as soon as possible and keep the victim comfortable until help arrives.
NB The bleeding anything to drink. victim may rinse his mouth with water, but DO NOT give a victim of internal
Questions 21 – 25
Read the Information Notice concerning Preparation Courses for students at the Westley Business School. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions
21. Which course is mostly without a teacher?
22. On which course can you NOT pre-book a place?
23. How many hours does Course 1 take?
24. How many places are there every week for students who want to study computers?
25. Which course takes place only on one day in a specified week?
Questions 26 – 28
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer of the Information Notice concerning Preparation Courses for students at the Westley Business School? In Boxes 26 – 28 write:
YES if the statement agrees with the writer
NO if the statement doesn’t agree with the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
26. Students registered at Westley Business College don’t have to pay for the preparation course.
27. Most students at Westley Business School are older than the average college student.
28. All taught courses are held in the Westley Business School main building.
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Westley Business School
Preparation Courses for Students
80% of the students who take our courses are mature students who have not done any formal study for several years. Many of the courses at the Westley Business School require a good knowledge of various skills. If you feel you need some extra preparation before your course, look below and see if any of our preparation courses suit your needs. All courses take place in August, and for enrolled students all the courses listed below are free.
Course 1 STATISTICS
A grounding in statistics is a must for any prospective business student. This is a one week course (Mon – Fri) consisting of one lecture every night. The tutor will ensure that by the end of the course, you will have had a thorough introduction to all the statistical skills that you will need to start your course at Westley Business School. Each lecture runs from 6pm to 9pm.
Course 2 ESSAY WRITING
This is a self-study pack containing guidance, practice and tests. At the end of the course (it should take about 10 hours of self-study) you will receive a 1 hour tutorial with the essay writing tutor who will go over your work with you.
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Course 3 BASIC MATHS
This is a one-off lecture of 3 hours aimed at reviewing all the basic maths that you will vaguely remember from school! This course is run on a “first come, first served” basis and there are only 20 places (every Monday in August from 5.45pm – 8.45pm) so don’t be late.
Course 4 COMPUTING
This 2 week course (Mon – Fri 6.30pm – 8.30pm) will give students all the basic computer skills that they will need for their courses at Westley Business School. There are two courses running concurrently with only 10 PLACES in each so book early!
NB UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE COURSES AT THE MAIN WESTLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL RECEPTION
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ANSWERS ARE BELOW
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ANSWERS
14. B
15. C
16. F
17. TRUE
18. NOT GIVEN
19. FALSE
20. FALSE
21. COURSE 2
22. COURSE 3
23. 15 HOURS
24. 20
25. COURSE 3
26. YES
27. YES
28. NOT GIVEN
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