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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 327
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 327 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 327 – PASSAGE – 1
READING PASSAGE – 1
Questions 1 – 6
There are 6 advertisements A – F on the next page.
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate advertisements in boxes 1 – 6 on your answer sheet.
1. Which advertisement is NOT offering a job?
2. Which advertisement specifically asks for someone to look good?
3. Which advertisement offers the chance of a job abroad?
4. Which advertisement doesn’t ask to be telephoned?
5. Which job advertisement wants someone for a part time position?
6. Which advertisement says that speaking a language will help the applicant?
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A. SECRETARY – URGENT
Busy High Street solicitors requires an experienced and efficient secretary. All applicants should have excellent typing shorthand and telephone skills. Good package.
Write with CV to: Aldersley and Sons 25 Charmin Street
B. USED CAR SALESMAND REQUIRED (£ to be made)
Busy town used car dealership urgently needs an experienced salesman. Exhaustive knowledge of different makes of cars a must. Good basic plus commission.
Call: 020 8567 9636 and ask for Mike
C. WANTED URGENTLY BABYSITTER
1 weekday and 1 weekend a week
6.30pm – 11pm
Responsible young lady required
Call: 020 8467 2635
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D. SITUATION REQUIRED
Hard working law student, 22 years old is searching for a suitable placement for his coming summer vacation.
Anything considered.
Please call Andrew Hall on 020 8746 3529
E. SITUATIONS VACANT NOW
Receptionist, Chamber maids, Bell boys
Applicants must have relevant experience and a high standard of personal appearance
Phone personnel on 02 7854 3724 for an application form
The Grand Hotel Manchester
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F. ALPINE SKI (The specialists in winter sports holidays)
This prestigious and busy tour operator is currently recruiting for next winter’s season. We require a variety of enthusiastic and dedicated people to run our operations in European starting in November and running through to April. Salaries are based on experience, qualification and suitability. Knowledge of a suitable European language would be a strong advantage. Interviews this summer.
Posts available are: Chalet girts and boy, Airport reps and Holiday reps
Ski Instructors (relevant qualifications essential)
For details ring 020 3947 9624 and ask Cathy for a relevant application form
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Read the text below and answer Questions 7 & 11.
Questions 7 – 11
Read the Information leaflet about the Jamestown Hiking Centre on the following page. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write your answers in boxes 7 – 11 on your answer sheet.
7. How much would a hiker have to pay in total for the example hike?
8. On which day will the hikers come across ice?
9. On which day will the hikers have the chance to do a water sport?
10. On which day do the hikers have the option to not do any hiking and just take it easy?
11. On which day will the hikers get to sleep next to the sea?
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Jamestown Hiking Centre
We offer hiking trips led by experienced guides out into the mountains. The hikes can last from an afternoon’s hike up to the Josef Waterfall to a fortnight’s trek through the James Forest and up into the Williams mountains and the rugged adjoining coastline. Below is an example of the itinerary for our 10 day hiking safari.
Start Drake Visitors Centre, Jamestown 8.00am
Finish Kingstown 7.00pm
Length 10 days
Grade Medium
Price $ Canadian 1000 + $ 20/day kitty
Highlights Hike through beech forest, past limestone sinkholes and across tussock-covered mountain slopes. Watch the antics of the Longley Seal Pups at a breeding colony. Hike through the lush forest in a limestone canyon, wade across crystal clear rivers, and explore glowworm caves in Havely. Take a guided walk on the spectacular Franz Glacier and marvel at its crevasses and ice caves. Kayak the tranquil Okarto Lagoon and watch native birds feeding in the shallows. Hike through James forest to natural hot pools surrounded by mountain peaks in Westland. Watch for penguins and dolphins while strolling along isolated beaches.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 Drive from Jamestown to Longley. Hike through beech forest, camp under natural rock shelter. 4 hours hiking
Day 2 Hike up above the bushline on Mt Arthurs. Drive to camp by the Bull River. 7 hours hiking
Day 3 Visit seal colony. Drive to Havely and hike while learning river crossing techniques. 3 hours hiking
Day 4 Explore limestone caves and hike down a river canyon. Visit the Caves at the Lemon Cliffs. 5 hours hiking
Day 5 Drive to Franztown and walk to the glacier terminal, or do the guided walk on the glacier ($35). 2 hours hiking
Day 6 Kayak ($40) across Okarto lagoon and up forested river channels, or hike along beach. 4 hours kayaking or 3 hours hiking
Day 7 Hike up the Knight’s Valley to Welley Flats hut and soak weary muscles in natural hot pools. 7 hours hiking
Day 8 Boulder-hop up to a waterfall with stunning mountain views, or have a rest day. 4 hours hiking
Day 9 Hike back down the Knight’s Valley, visit a penguin colony and camp on an isolated beach. 6 hours hiking
Day 10 Hike along a beach frequented by dolphins, drive over the Hast Pass and continue to Kingstown. 2 hours hiking
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Read the text below and answer Questions 12 & 13.
Questions 12 and 13
Read the advertisement below for Regent Taxi Services and look at the statements following it.
In boxes 12 and 13 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 advertisement
WESTLEY TAXI SERVICES
* cheapest deals in town
* established since 1979
* max 5 people
* no destination too far
* minivan available (max 9 persons)
$25 to Westley International Airport
$50 to Eastley town centre
Tel: 0684 639746
12. It will cost $50 for 2 people to go to Eastley town centre.
13. Westley Taxi Services will go to any destination.
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ANSWERS
1. D
2. E
3. F
4. A
5. C
6. F
7. $1200
8. DAY 5
9. DAY 6
10. DAY 8
11. DAY 9
12. NOT GIVEN
13. NO