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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 548
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 548 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 548
READING PASSAGE – 1
Get back into education!
There are many reasons why people do not manage to complete their education in the usual way. Many young people drop out of school due to family and economic issues. At the University of Southwick, we believe that these people deserve another chance.
Whatever your age and background, if you have an interest in learning and a motivation to improve yourself, we can help. Our staff can offer wide-ranging support to mature students to get them back into education. Not only do we provide academic support, but we also help with all aspects of your journey, from finances and accommodation, to helping you find employment after you finish your course.
The Bridging Diploma
Our ‘Bridging Diploma’ functions as an alternative to traditional school leaving examinations. You do not need any formal qualifications to be accepted onto the programme. Admission is via a written test (which is free) to ensure your reading and writing is of an appropriate standard to be successful on the programme You will also be interviewed by one of our team to explore your reasons for wanting to return to education and decide whether this is the right route for you. The only other requirement is that you should be at least 21 by September 1st of the year you begin your studies.
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Course content
The Bridging Diploma ensures you have all the academic skills needed to begin a degree programme at the University of Southwick. Among the skills you will acquire are:
– Essay writing
– Finding sources and academic referencing
– Giving presentations
– Using appropriate reading skills
– Listening and note-taking
– Taking part in seminars
– Time management
– Managing your wellbeing
– CV writing and interviews
Course duration
This is a full-time one-semester course. There are entry dates available in October and March. Classes are held throughout the day from Monday to Thursday, leaving Fridays free for self-study.
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Assessment
There are no exams for you to take. We recognise that anxiety surrounding exams is one reason students leave school without qualifications.
You are assessed via a 1,500-word essay, which you complete in the last month of your course. Your personal tutor will help you decide on a topic, identify sources, and organise your writing. You will get detailed feedback on the content and language after each draft.
How do I know if this is the course for me?
There are testimonials from former students on our website. On request, we can put you in touch with one of our graduates who will be happy to talk to you about the course.
For more information, contact our academic advisors at diplona@southwick.ac.uk
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Questions 1-8
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.
1. Both personal and …………………… problems cause students to leave school without qualifications.
2. University staff may assist students with …………………… on completion of their studies.
3. Students need to take a …………………… before they can start the Bridging Diploma.
4. The minimum age for diploma students is ……………………
5. Students will be taught how to locate …………………… for their written work.
6. Diploma students spend …………………… learning independently.
7. The diploma doesn’t include exams because of the …………………… they may cause to students.
8. If you want to know what previous graduates thought of the course you can read their …………………… online.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14.
Parking in Redwood
You will find adequate parking in the town centre. In addition to the main multi storey car park on the Ridgeway, there are three additional, smaller car parks with between 50 and 100 spaces each. These are located at Mountview Drive, High Street East and West Street.
Payment
All parking in the centre of Redwood is cashless. You can pay by credit/debit card, mobile phone, or via the ParkGo app in some car parks (see below). You are advised to download the app and enter your payment details before parking.
Our West Street and High Street East car parks are ‘pay and display’. A valid ticket must be clearly visible on your car. If you wish to extend the duration of your stay, you will need to return to your vehicle and purchase a new ticket.
However, if you park in the Ridgeway or Mountview Drive car parks, you don’t need to display a ticket. You will be asked for your car registration number before you pay at the machine or via the app. Using the app makes it easier to extend your stay as there is no need to return to your car.
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General
All drivers using the public car parks of Redwood do so at their own risk. The Council can accept no liability for loss or damage to vehicles parked in our car parks.
All vehicles must be parked in the marked bays. Failure to do so will result in penalty charges. Vehicles parked in a way that blocks other drivers may be towed.
Vehicles may not be parked overnight. All our car parks operate from 5am to 12 midnight.
No caravans or camper vans are allowed in any of our car parks due to space restrictions. Details of alternative parking outside the city centre are available on our website.
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Special bays
All our car parks have designated parking for disabled badge holders. These are located nearest to the entrance and provide extra space for wheelchair users to access their vehicles. It is an offence to park in these bays if you are not in possession of a valid blue badge.
Parking for coaches is available at our West Street car park on a first-come first-served basis.
Parent and child bays can be found in the multi-storey car park and are for use only by those accompanied by a child under the age of five.
Penalty charges
A penalty charge of £60 will be issued to all vehicles exceeding the payment validity period, and to all vehicles not displaying a valid ticket. This must be settled within 14 days or the amount payable rises to £100.
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Questions 9-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? In boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN – if there is no information on this
9. It is not always necessary to go back to your car if you want to stay longer.
10. All the car parks require drivers to provide their registration number.
11. Vehicles that park overnight may be removed.
12. Motor homes may be parked when there is enough space.
13. Coach drivers need to reserve a space in advance.
14. The fine gets higher if you don’t pay within a specific period.
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ANSWERS
1. ECONOMIC
2. EMPLOYMENT
3. (WRITTEN) TEST
4. 21 / TWENTY-ONE
5. SOURCES
6. FRIDAYS
7. ANXIETY
8. TESTIMONIALS
9. TRUE
10. FALSE
11. NOT GIVEN
12. FALSE
13. FALSE
14. TRUE
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