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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 547
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 547 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 547
READING PASSAGE – 1
Choosing the correct sunscreen
Whatever your age, skin colour or skin type, it’s essential to select the right protection against the sun’s radiation. Many skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun, which also ages the skin with wrinkles, spots and discolouration. Even on cloudy days, and behind windows, up to eighty per cent of the sun’s power can reach the skin.
With so many products on the market, including mineral versus chemical sunscreens and from lotions and sticks to sprays, selecting the one that works best for you can be a bit challenging.
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Amount of protection
An important factor in choosing any product is to look for its ‘Sun Protection Factor’ (SPF). Experts suggest an SPF of at least 30.
Type of protection
There are two types of solar radiation, known as ‘Ultra-violet A’ (UVA) and ‘Ultra-violet B’ (UVB). Products should be labelled ‘broad-spectrum’ to show protection from both varieties.
Type of skin
Those with dry skin may wish to pick a sunscreen with hydrating ingredients, such as glycerin, while people with normal skin can probably use just about any product. People with oily skin should seek out oil-free creams or TM lotions, as these are less likely to clog pores in the skin, and are quick-absorbing with matte finishes which won’t leave the skin looking shiny or greasy. Mineral blockers, which use high-density metal oxides to cut out UV radiation, are recommended over chemical filters, which may cause irritation for people with sensitive skin.
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Type of use
Water-resistant sun blocks are recommended when swimming or sweating, though must be reapplied after forty to eighty minutes.
Beyond these recommendations, choice comes down to personal preferences. The most important thing is to find a product that works for your skin and stick with it.
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Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, write In
TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN – if there is no information on this
1. Whenever the sun shines, there is danger to the skin.
2. Sticks and sprays are available in both mineral and chemical varieties.
3. The degree of screening is important whatever the skin type.
4. The functioning of the skin can be affected by sunscreens.
5. Advice is given on products which affect the appearance of the skin.
6. Metal oxides block UV in different ways than chemical screens.
7. Personal preference is the most important factor when choosing a sunscreen.
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Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
SEA BREEZE FERRIES: HOW TO EMBARK
Welcome to Sea Breeze Ferries! We hope you have a pleasant voyage. There are a number of safety considerations that are important when you first come on board.
EMBARKING GUIDE
Foot passengers and those with bicycles
Once on board, proceed to the passenger decks, no passengers are allowed below these decks once the ship is underway. Cycles should be placed in the designated area; padlocks are optional and are not provided. Motorcycle, car, and motor home users
After a marshal has allocated you a parking space, the driver should switch off their engine and leave the vehicle in first gear. No passengers must remain on the car deck. Pets should be taken from the car deck to the designated space on upper deck 2. Passengers must not return to their vehicles under any conditions until told to do so at the port of arrival.
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Cars with caravans or trailers
Marshals will place chocks around the wheels of trailers and caravans once parked.
Pets
Following boarding, all pets should be taken from the car deck to the designated space on upper deck 2. Minibuses and coaches
All passengers and their drivers must leave their vehicles once parked. Make sure all belongings for the voyage are taken, as passengers may not return until instructed at arrival.
Commercial vehicles, including Lorries
It is a requirement that all paperwork is shown to the purser once embarked. Original certificates for hazardous goods must be presented and any alterations countersigned. Drivers must vacate their vehicles once this is done and may want to use the special commercial drivers’ lounge during the voyage.
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Night sailings
Passengers must leave all emergency pathways open and may not sleep on deck. Lounge chairs are free to use but recliners must be booked and paid for in advance.
Questions 8-14
Look at the safety information, 8-14, and the list of passenger categories, A-J, below. Match each piece of safety information with the correct passenger category.
Write the correct letter, A-G.
8. Must use a special area on the upper decks.
9. Should wait for their vehicle to be secured by an official.
10. Should go to the upper decks when boarding is complete.
11. Should supply their own lock if they wish to secure their vehicle.
12. May access a special lounge area.
13. Should complete reservation and payment beforehand.
14. Must avoid blocking routes that may be used in an emergency.
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List of Passenger Categories
A. All foot passengers & passengers in private vehicles
B. Cyclists
C. Passengers requiring special seating
D. Passengers with caravans and trailers
E. Passengers in wheelchairs
F. Passengers travelling with animals
G. Passengers carrying hazardous goods certificates
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ANSWERS
1. TRUE
2. NOT GIVEN
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. NOT GIVEN
7. FALSE
8. F
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. I
13. C
14. H