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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 551
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 551 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 551
READING PASSAGE – 1
Masley Pets sale
Come and see Eric and the team at Masley Pets to get a bargain! All pets are currently on sale with up to 20% off*!
*excludes fish
Our knowledgeable staff will be able to advise you on which pet would suit your requirements best and how to keep your pet fit and healthy. Kane is our resident fish expert and Laura will tell you all you need to know about any of our four legged friends!
We currently have the following in stock:
| Pet | Breed | Quantity | Price |
| Dogs | Cocker Spaniels | 3 | £700 |
| German Shepherd | 1 | £750 | |
| Poodle | 3 | £650 | |
| Cats | Persian | 2 | £500 |
| Siamese | 1 | £450 | |
| Moggie | 2 | £90 | |
| Fish | Angel Fish | 40 + | £30 |
| Firemouth | 12 | £20 | |
| Goldfish | 20 | £8 | |
| Birds | Budgie | OUT OF STOCK | £25 |
| Canary | 6 | £25 | |
| Finch | 12 | £22 | |
| Lovebird | 4 | £28 | |
| Small animals | Mouse | 5 | £7 |
| Guinea pigs | 2 | £20 | |
| Hamsters | 1 | £7.50 | |
| Rats | 3 | £8.50 |
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We also have a wide range of accessories in stock.
Questions 1 – 6
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
1. What pets are not included in the sale?
2. What pet is currently unavailable?
3. What is the most expensive dog?
4. Apart from pets, what else can you buy at Masley Pets?
5. Who is the best person to ask about cats?
6. What is the cheapest pet in the shop?
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Read the text below and answer questions 7-12.
Tarner’s auction house
Entering the auction:
Inspecting the vehicles is free, but to enter the auction room you need to purchase a buyer ID card. This card has a unique number to identify you during the bidding process. As part of the payment, you will also receive an auction listing, detailing vehicles coming up for auction (number of previous owners, year of manufacture etc) and approximate auction times.
Inspecting a vehicle:
Before the auction starts, you will have time to look over the vehicle and, if required, have a mechanic perform a brief check. You are not allowed to test drive the vehicle. If you are interested in the vehicle, you will need to take a note of the lot number (a unique number assigned to each item in the auction). The lot number and approximate timing of when that car will be auctioned should be stuck to the front windscreen, as well as being in the auction listing.
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Bidding at the auction:
NOTE: The time a vehicle will be auctioned is estimated – please ensure you are in the auction area at least 15 minutes beforehand in case the vehicle you are interested is called early.
The bidding for a vehicle will begin once the vehicle has been brought into the auction room and the auctioneer has given a brief description of the lot. Anyone wishing to place a bid will need to have their buyer ID card clearly displayed so the auctioneer can determine who is making the bid. Remember that standard auction rules apply in that if you are successful in your bidding you are legally required to purchase the vehicle. You must be over 20 to bid in a Tarner’s auction.
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Collecting your newly purchased vehicle:
If you win the bid, go to the Collections desk to make payment. Credit cards and cash are accepted – sorry, no cheques. Once payment has been completed, you can take the vehicle away or arrange for collection at a later date. Remember that vehicles are sold as seen and once the last bid is final.
Rights and responsibilities:
Tarner’s take no responsibility for the state of the vehicle, and any warranties are a private matter between the seller and the buyer. Our only obligation is to check that all outstanding finance has been paid on the vehicle.
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Additional information:
i. The general public and trade purchases are welcome
ii. We suggest you have a clear idea of what you are willing to spend before the auction to avoid disappointment
iii. Tarner’s deals solely in cars. Please do not bring any other type of vehicle for auction.
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Selling at auction:
If you are bringing a vehicle to sell, we strongly suggest that you contact us before bringing the vehicle. Although this is not mandatory, we cannot guarantee that we can auction all vehicles brought without advance notice. All vehicles must be at the auction house a minimum of 4 hours before the auction begins and a listing fee for each vehicle must be paid regardless of whether the vehicle sells. Vehicles should be presented in a tidy fashion or will not be accepted for auction. All registration papers will need to be handed to the auction house before the auction begins.
Sellers may set a reserve price beneath which the vehicle will not be sold. The reserve must within reasonable market value. Payment for successful sales will be transferred within three working days of the auction.
Contact us for information on pricing.
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Questions 7 – 12
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
7. There is no charge to
A. bid for a vehicle
B. sell a vehicle
C. look over the vehicles
D. receive an auction listing
8. The auction listing
A. tells you the year of the vehicle
B. has a mechanics report on the vehicles
C. gives the exact time of the auction
D. will give an estimated price
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9. Bidders
A. need to clearly display the lot number of the vehicle
B. should be in the auction room before the bidding is expected to start
C. do not have to purchase a vehicle they have won the bid for
D. can be any age
10. Winning bidders
A. Must remove the vehicle immediately
B. Can use any form of payment
C. Need to go to the Collections area
D. Can decide not to buy if the vehicle fails a mechanical inspection
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11. Tarner’s auction house
A. Provide a warranty on vehicles sold
B. Ensure that there is no debt owed on the vehicles
C. Do not allow people in the car industry to bid
D. Auctions motorcycles and trucks
12. Sellers
A. Must contact the auction house before they bring a vehicle
B. Do not have to pay if their vehicle does not sell
C. Must give the auction house the vehicles paperwork if it sells
D. Must bring their vehicles in clean condition
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ANSWERS
1. FISH
2. BUDGIE
3. GERMAN SHEPHERD
4. ACCESSORIES
5. LAURA
6. MOUSE
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. D
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