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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 552
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 552 – PASSAGE – 1
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READING PASSAGE – 1
WWW.TRADE WITH ME.COM
A. For sale: iPhone X. In very good condition without protective rubber case. Headphones are gone but otherwise in perfect working order. Looking for £150 but willing to accept offers.
B. 52 inch flat screen LCD television for sale. Small scratch on the top but the screen is OK. Have to sell because I am leaving the country, so will consider any offer.
C. Playstation games (20 different games). Brand new, in box with manuals. Unwanted gift. All reasonable offers considered.
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D. For sale – complete dining room set (6 chairs and table). In reasonable condition although may need repainting. Table can fold for storage. Buyer will need to collect. £250 (price is non-negotiable)
E. Zanussi Fridge Freezer. 1.6 metres tall. Four years old. Motor still works but door is not sealing closed (will need new seal). Free to anyone willing to collect.
F. Wanted: cheap laptop computer. Doesn’t need to be in very good condition so long as it works. Needed for word processing and surfing the internet, but not much more. Willing to pay up to £200 for the right machine. Must have all cables and accessories, as well as a carry bag.
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G. Boat trailer needed. Must be able to take small boat (2 metres long). Must be in good condition with no rust or damage. Will pay up to £250 depending on size. I can collect from anywhere in the country.
H. I am looking for any antique figurines from the Lladro collection. Will pay a good price for any authentic pieces in good condition. We will come to you to evaluate any piece that you are interested in selling, but please send a photograph of the figurine first.
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Questions 1 – 7
Classify the following as relating to which advertisement.
Write A-H in your answer sheet. Use each advert once only.
The advertiser…
1. …is willing to travel after they have seen the item.
2. …does not require payment
3. …is selling something they were given
4. …is selling because they are relocating
5. …is missing an accessory
6. …is not willing to change their price
7. …is indifferent to the condition of the item
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Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
GREAT BARRIER TOURISM INFO
Great Barrier Island water taxis
Wharf to wharf at a time that suits you – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. Great Barrier water taxis can take you from the main harbour to any of the local marinas for a set fee using our on-demand service – you call us and tell us when you want to leave and where you want to go, and we’ll be there. Our fleet of safe, high speed and comfortable Water Taxis are driven by professional skippers who have years of local experience.
Fishing charter
Unlike road taxis, we can deliver you to more than just your final destination – we service the Hauraki Gulf so can drop you on one of the secret, secluded beaches or perfect fishing spots. Catch your own fish for dinner! The clean and sparkling blue waters in the local area are abundant with sea life, and our knowledgeable skippers can guarantee you won’t return empty handed. Fishing charters are aboard our high speed boat, comfortable for a maximum of 4 people. A half-day fishing charter costs $275, which includes fuel and skipper.
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Harbour tours
We also offer the best in harbour tours, taking you from the Great Barrier wharf to all the places of interest. Get perfect views of the city, as well as the harbour bridge, before setting off to the see the internationally famous Dorin Cliffs. From here we sail to Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the southern hemisphere and home to a wide range of pleasure boats of all shapes and sizes.
Then on to Golden Sands beach before returning to the wharf via the Marble, a stunning rock formation that can’t be seen without a boat. The whole trip takes two hours, with an option to stop at Golden Sands beach and catch the next water taxi back to the wharf. The harbour tour costs $45 per person and includes tea, coffee and light snacks.
Questions 8 – 14
Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
8. The cost to visit any of the local ………………. is fixed.
9. You can book a water taxi using their ……………….
10. You can go fishing or spend some time on little known ……………….
11. The driver and the cost of ………………. are included in the half day fishing trip.
12. The Harbour tour includes a visit to the world renowned ………………. .
13. The last thing passengers can see on the Harbour tour before going back to the wharf is ………………. .
14. The harbour trip costs $45 and includes drinks and ………………. .
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ANSWERS
1. H
2. E
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. F
8. MARINAS
9. ON-DEMAND SERVICE
10. SECLUDED BEACHES / BEACHES
11. FUEL
12. DORIN CLIFFS
13. THE MARBLE
14. LIGHT SNACKS
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