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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 556
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 556 – PASSAGE – 1
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READING PASSAGE – 1
Travelling around the country with bus passes
Travel Rider pass
The Travel Rider pass is valid for one month from the day it is purchased and allows travel on any NorWest and Metro Link bus within the city. Photo identification is required to purchase a Travel Rider pass. Prices are £42 for adults, £30 for students and pensioners. Passes can be purchased from any of our branches. Please note that replacement passes can only be issued from the main office in Queen Street.
Flexi-Pass
Flexi-Pass allows travel between cities with an hours-based pass that can be topped up just like a pre-paid phone card. With freedom to explore the national network of InterCity Coachlines , you can set your own itinerary and travel around the country, when and where you want. The more hours you buy, the cheaper each trip becomes and you can even use Flexi-Pass on the cross-channel ferry. You have three months to use the hours you purchase, so you don’t have to pack too much travelling into a short time frame. The flexi-pass can be purchased from any of our branch offices.
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Prices:
Up to 15 hours – £52
16 to 20 hours – £64
21 to 25 hours – £72
NOTE: No concessions are available on tickets.
Destination Pass
The Destination Pass offers a range of 12 “hop on and off” fixed itinerary passes, based on the most popular touring routes throughout the country. The Destination Pass includes coach and ferry travel, as well as the additional options to sail on Brentwood Lake, all in the one pass. The destination Pass is available through travel agents worldwide or can be purchased through our website. When you’re ready to travel, simply call us or log in online to book one of the 12 individual journeys. You can amend your travel plans up to two hours prior to departure without penalty. All trips must be taken within 6 months.
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Prices:
4 trips – £115
8 trips – £215
12 trips – £390
Student and group (5 people or more) discounts are available. Contact us for more details.
Questions 1 – 6
According to the information in the reading passage ‘Travelling around the country with bus passes’, classify the following as relating to
A. The Travel Rider pass
B. The Flexi pass
C. The Destination pass
D. None of the above
Select the correct letter A-D in boxes 1-6.
1. Offers reductions for older people
2. Can be bought online
3. Allows travel by train
4. Has the option to take a cruise
5. Can be added to for more travel if required
6. Is designed for urban transport
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Read the text below and answer questions 7-12.
Gaston Community College evening classes
This semester, the following classes will be available.
Class: English for beginners
Description: An English language class to help new arrivals to the country learn better English. The course looks at using English in everyday situations, such as shopping, going to the doctors or getting a haircut.
Times and days: Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 5 – 12
Duration: 6 weeks
Fee: £45
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Class: Intermediate Spanish
Description: This class is ideally suited for students who have a basic knowledge of Spanish or who completed the Beginner’s Spanish class held last semester
Times and days: Tuesdays and Fridays at 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 5-18
Duration: 8 weeks
Fee: £55
Class: Using your computer
Description: No idea how to use a computer? Then this class if for you! It covers the basics of surfing the internet, sending and receiving emails, typing and understanding files and folders.
Times and days: Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 2-8
Duration: 4 weeks
Fee: £25
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Class: Beginners watercolour painting
Description: Back by popular demand and once again run by local artist Ted Heath, this class gives you an opportunity to show your more creative side.
NB: you will need to provide your own paper, paint and brushes
Thursdays from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 4-12
Duration: 8 weeks
Fee: £40
Class: Better public speaking
Description: For all those who have completed public speaking or presentation skills courses, or who have some experience and wish to brush up on their skills. Practise connecting with your audience and communicating your message with full effectiveness.
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Times and days: Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 2-8
Duration: 4 weeks
Fee: £30
Class: Successful interview techniques
Description: Many courses focus on presenting yourself well at an interview, but this course will help you become a better interviewer – ideal for those perhaps run a small business and would like to be sure they are recruiting the right person. We will cover preparation, body language and good interview questions.
Times and days: Mondays and Fridays at 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 4-10
Duration: 5 weeks
Fee: £35
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Class: Authentic Thai cooking
Description: Learn to cook Thai food the fun way with a native, experienced chef. A hands-on and demonstration course covering exciting dishes from all regions of Thailand. Aspects of Thai culture will be covered and all recipes and ingredients supplied.
Times and days: Tuesdays from 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 4-10
Duration: 8 weeks
Fee: £35 + £55 food costs
Class: Beginners guitar
Description: Learn to play both classical and popular techniques. Please bring your own guitar, and a music stand and floor step if you have one. You will need to buy a textbook. Even if you’ve never played a note before, you should be able to play a tune by the end of the course.
Times and days: Wednesdays from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
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Minimum-maximum class sizes: 2-6
Duration: 5 weeks
Fee: £20
Class: Digital photos
Description: A fun & practical workshop just for digital camera users. Learn how to use the main functions of your camera. Lots of practice with portraits, action shots, night scenes & landscapes. Learn different ways to transfer your photos on to the computer – emailing, printing, resizing photos, changing colour or contrast, convert colour to black & white.
Times and days: Mondays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Minimum-maximum class sizes: 4-10
Duration: 6 weeks
Fee: £40
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Questions 7 – 12
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
7. Which class is the cheapest?
8. Which class has been designed for new migrants?
9. How long is each computing class?
10. What is the maximum number of students allowed in the Spanish class?
11. Which class will help you use a modern camera better?
12. Which local painter will teach students how to use watercolours?
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ANSWERS
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. BEGINNERS GUITAR
8. ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS
9. 45 MINUTES
10. 18
11. DIGITAL PHOTOS
12. TED HEATH
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