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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 492
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 492 – PASSAGE – 1
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READING PASSAGE – 1
A PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
This is a cutting edge professional photography course written and directed by some of the best working photographers in the field. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keep hobbyist. This is the latest and comprehensive course. You will be educated in all aspects of photography by George Seper, one of the top freelance photographers. His vast wealth of accumulated knowledge is provided to you, along with ways to apply this knowledge to the areas of photography that most interest you.
It is delivered online and consists of 11 modules and 11 interactive assignments. The normal time required to complete the course is 24 weeks, if required extension of another 12 months is given. The business of photography is not just about award winning images. It can also be about the right picture at the right time. Following are the modules being offered:
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| MODULE CODE | MODULE NAME |
| A | Camera and lenses |
| B | Shutter, aperture and their relationship |
| C | Film and digital process |
| D | Lighting and exposure |
| E | Redefining the imaging process |
| F | Retouching, resolution and printing |
| G | Equipment and software |
| H | Light and color |
| I | Photography business and studio essentials |
| J | Constructing a professional portfolio |
| K | Photo agents and picture agencies |
Questions 1-8
Look at the list of modules in the photography course in the above text.
Which module type attributes to the following statements given below?
Write the appropriate letter, A-K for each statement in boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet.
1. Learn from photographers to analyze images to improve technique and recognize what they can be used for.
2. Refine your ability to pre visualize, see and think like a camera, and then delve into light techniques for monochromatic images.
3. Capture any subject consistently with accurate exposure being the basis for all photography.
4. A short step back in time provides the basis for effectively working and photographing in a digital world.
5. This module addresses how to get the best out of your images when it comes time to edit and print your work.
6. As a professional or advanced amateur creating a style to call your own can help set you apart from the masses.
7. Constructing a portfolio is ever changing and must develop as your photography develops.
8. Learn how to control your camera and capture the images by an in-depth understanding of the settings.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14.
OUTDOOR FUN ACTIVITIES ON LAKE GENEVA
Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is the largest body of freshwater in both Switzerland and France. The opportunities for outdoor activities on and next to the lake are almost endless. The weather in the Lake Geneva region is surprisingly moderate for a central European location on the edge of the Alps. Pleasant sunny days are common from May to early November with the lake water temperature high enough for swimming from June to September.
Boating on Lake Geneva
Boating in many forms is possible on the water of Lake Geneva. Pleasure boats and passenger ferries ply many routes, especially during summer. Private boating is also allowed and motorized boats can be rented. For more active pursuits try pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, windsurfers or water skiing.
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Swimming in Lake Geneva
The waters of Lake Geneva are reasonably clean and offer great opportunities for swimming from around June to September. Of the 116 public beaches on Lake Geneva, the water quality at only one was considered unsafe for swimming in 2010. Access is free to most public beaches at Lake Geneva. The few that charge admission generally offer several additional facilities including chlorine swimming pools and better changing facilities. Many beaches have restaurants and picnic facilities.
Parks near Lake Geneva
Aquaparc, a large water and slides fun park near Villeneuve on the far eastern end of the lake and remains open year round. It is hugely popular with families. The region also has many hot spring spa resorts such as Leukerbad in the Valais valley.
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Cycling around Lake Geneva
Cycling in the Lake Geneva area is a pleasure with many dedicated cycling routes or cycling lanes on the sides of public roads. The roads close to the lake shore are generally flat but many challenging slopes can be done inland including difficult trails in the Alps and Jura mountains.
Hiking around Lake Geneva
The Lake Geneva region offers endless hiking opportunities of all kinds. The larger towns and cities have well-maintained waterfronts, often with large parks that are perfect for casual strolling. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage vineyards at Lavaux are excellent for hiking on paved roads with marvelous views of the grapes, mountains, and lake. Further hiking trails go through forests in many smaller communities as well as in the Jura and Alps.
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Winter Sports at Lake Geneva
The water of Lake Geneva cools down in winter but not sufficiently for the lake to freeze over. However, during winter, many towns have outdoor ice skating rinks, which may often be used for free. Late winter, Lac de Joux, the local name for the Lake, usually freezes sufficiently to form a huge free ice skating rink. Skates can be rented for a nominal fee.
Skiing and other winter sports are possible in the Jura Mountains and the Alps. The mountains in the Rhone Valley in Valais (Wallis) and the French Alps have the best facilities. Warm water spas provide a welcome soak after a hard day of skiing. Budget travellers use the resorts in the Jura at a fraction of the price of more famous ski resorts in the Alps.
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Questions 9-14
Answer the following questions in NOT MORE THAN ONE WORD from the above text.
9. On the edge of which mountain range is the Lake Geneva located?
10. Which Lake does Lac de Joux refer to?
11. Where are the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage vineyards located?
12. Which side of the Lake Geneva is the Aquaparc located?
13. Which valley offers the best facilities for skiing and winter sports?
14. Name one hot spring spa resort located near Lake Geneva?
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ANSWERS
1. E
2. H
3. D
4. C
5. F
6. K
7. J
8. B
9. ALPS
10. GENEVA
11. LAVAUX
12. EASTERN
13. RHONE
14. LEUKERBAD
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