BEST IELTS General Reading Test 31

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GENERAL READING TEST 30 – PASSAGE – 1

GENERAL READING TEST 30

READING PASSAGE – 1

Read the description below and answer Questions 1-6

Free wireless connection in great outdoor locations.

With summer fading, the more time spent outdoor the better…and work doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying the day! From entire downtown stores to tiny cafes, many locations now offer free, wireless internet connection. Here’s a guide to hot spots here were you can connect up, email friends or get some work done while enjoying a coffee, a drink or meal outdoors.

A Fairview Park

Make a park bench your office, and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in the middle of the city. Pack a picnic and soak up the sun. As an extra attraction, lunchtime concerts run between noon and 2 pm every Tuesday and Thursday.

B Dragon’s tail

Shake off jet lag while munching on homemade chicken fingers and sipping one of the 14 special drinks. Only four blocks from the airport, the patio, restaurant and lounge are all wired.

C Southport Landing

Pull your boat right up to this neighbourhood favourite on the river. Great seafood, reasonably priced. Only 5 minutes from downtown, this is the place for a long lunch. With wireless access on the 100-seat patio you’ll get a spot even on the sunniest days.

D One world café and language centre

Get online at the gazebo while deciding which ethnic dish to try. Wood oven pizzas are a speciality. Take and English or Spanish lessons for dessert while sipping on fair trade coffee.

E Harvest Moon

Farm fresh organic salads and homemade soup are as delightful as the street side table. Like the internet, the café never closes, freeing you up to set your own business hours. Don’t forget the organic pastries and fair-trade espresso for dessert. Check out the poetry and special events nights.

Question 1-3

Look at the description on the previous page

Which location best fits these requirements? Choose the appropriate letter A-E.

EXAMPLE: You want to get some fresh air and eat the lunch you brought while checking out some information on the internet

Answer: A

[1] It is late night. You are hungry and you still need to put together and send off some emails before going home……………………………

[2] You are looking for a place to have a bite to eat, get some work done and maybe meet people from different cultures……………………………..

[3] You want to have lunch while you finish up a report before flying out of town to attend a conference…………………………… .

Question 4-6

Choose the correct letter A-E.

Which TWO description mention:

EXAMPLE: Special coffee Answer D, E

[4] entertainment ………………………., ………………………….

[5] natural environment…………………….., ………………….

[6] central location………………………., ………………………….

Read the passage and answer Question 7-14

USING LP GAS SAFELY AROUND THE HOME

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LP GAS) – also known as bottled gas – is widely used in the home for cooking, room and water heating. It may also be used on a range of leisure appliances, such as camping equipment, barbecues or caravans.

LP gas is propane gas, stored in cylinders under pressure as a liquid, and then used as a gas when connected to domestic and portable appliances. It is not the same as Automotive LP Gas (known as Autogas) which is used in specially converted cars. Autogas is a mixture of propane and butane, and therefore must not be used in domestic or portable outdoor appliances.

LP Gas is clean burning, heavier than air and non-toxic. In its natural state LP Gas is odourless. So that gas leaks can be detected, a chemical is added which gives it a very distinctive smell.

Domestic and portable outdoor LP Gas appliances are designed only for use with propane gas.

LP Gas in not the same as natural gas – gas which is piped to your house by a gas company. LP Gas must never be used in natural gas appliances or vice versa. Operating an appliance on the wrong type of gas can be hazardous. LP gas contains much more energy than natural gas and such presents a fire risk if connected to the wrong appliance.

Identification plates on LP Gas (propane) appliances have red writing on silver. Natural gas appliances have black writing on silver. Always check ID plate to make sure the appliance uses LP Gas.

IF YOU SMELL GAS INDOORS

You should never use a naked flame to try to find a gas leak.

It may not be a gas leak – people sometimes accidentally leave gas cooker burners turned on and unlit, and this may be the cause of the gas smell. Also check that any heaters have been properly lit. Turn the burner off and wait until you can no longer smell the gas before trying to use a gas appliance.

Open doors and windows. Don’t operate power or light switches, don’t turn electrical appliances on or off, and don’t use your telephone, as they might spark and create fire. In particular, don’t use a fan to provide ventilation.

If burners haven’t accidentally been left on, leave the premises and turn the gas supply off at the cylinder. If safe to do so, switch off the power at the fuses box so that electrical appliances can’t operate and generated a spark.

Call a licensed gas fitter from a neighbour’s telephone or use cell phone outside – it may be unsafe to use your house phone. Don’t go back into the house until the gas is turned off at the cylinder and the smell of gas is cleared.

Question 7-10

The passage on the previous page mention 3 different kinds of gad. Match one of the following gas types (A-C) to each of the description below.

A LP Gas

B Autogas

C Natural Gas

EXAMPLE: Has a chemical added to give a distinctive smell Answer: A

[7] Not for household use………………………………

[8] Used for outdoor appliances………………………….. .

[9]ID plate shows a silver background with black text……………………………..

[10]Made up of a combination of gases………………………….. .

QUESTIONS 11-14

Complete the table using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE.

Check that the stove has not been turned on and left…	[11]______________________
For ventilation, open doors and windows but don’t use…	[12]______________________
Leave the premises and switch off the electricity at…	[13]______________________
If assistance is required, call from…	[14_____________________