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IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 564 – PASSAGE – 1
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READING PASSAGE – 1
Enjoy the Beauty of Italy’s Amalfi Coast with a Coastal Cruise Holiday
The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy has been known for its beauty since ancient times, with its clifftop villages painted in pastel colours. The area was first put on the tourist map when the famous English actress Gracie Fields retired to the small offshore island of Capri, though the region had been host to VIPs as far back as the nineteenth century, including the playwright Henrik Ibsen and the composer Richard Wagner.
We will dock for two nights in Salerno, so you will have two evenings and a whole day to explore the area. If you’re not going to dine in our range of excellent restaurants, there’s the opportunity to explore the town, which is home to mozzarella cheese (so a pizza is a must) and the Amalfi lemons (the main ingredient of the famous drink, Limoncello). The town itself boasts the centuries-old Arechi Castle, with its magnificent sea views, the terraced Minerva Gardens (older guests should note that both requiring arduous climbing) and Salerno Cathedral, famed for its Byzantine doors.
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There are a number of guided tours available:
Sorrento and Capri: a short coach journey to Sorrento and a ferry ride to Capri, including a boat ride to the famous sea cave, ‘the Blue Grotto’
– Amalfi Treasures: a coach tour of the coast’s most iconic sights, including a chance to buy souvenirs and taste the famous Limoncello.
– Pompeii and Vesuvius: get queue-free access to this renowned ancient Roman town, including an optional climb to look down into the crater of Mount Vesuvius.
– The Wonders of Naples: a golf cart tour, including a restaurant visit in the city where the pizza was born and a masterclass in making this most Italian of dishes.
We hope you enjoy your visit before we sail on to the equally charming Greek islands of Santorini and Rhodes.
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Questions 1-7
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
1. The Amalfi coast became a popular tourist destination mainly due to:
A. its ancient history.
B. its picturesque views.
C. celebrity endorsement.
D. its port for cruise ships.
2. Eating a pizza in Salerno is recommended because:
A. it is a change from eating on the ship.
B. it provides an opportunity to sample a local speciality.
C. Italian pizzas are world famous.
D. it is an ideal accompaniment to Limoncello.
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3. Advice is given to elderly passengers while:
A. visiting Salerno’s restaurants.
B. drinking Limoncello.
C. visiting Salerno cathedral.
D. visiting Arechi Castle.
4. Which tour includes a cookery class?
A. Sorrento and Capri
B. Amalfi Treasures
C. Pompeii and Vesuvius
D. The Wonders of Naples
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5. Which tour includes a chance to sample a local drink?
A. Sorrento and Capri
B. Amalfi Treasures
C. Pompeii and Vesuvius
D. The Wonders of Naples
6. Which tour features a change of transport?
A. Sorrento and Capri
B. Amalfi Treasures
C. Pompeii and Vesuvius
D. The Wonders of Naples
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7. Which tour may involve particular physical effort?
A. Sorrento and Capri
B. Amalfi Treasures
C. Pompeii and Vesuvius
D. The Wonders of Naples
Read the text and answer Questions 8-14.
Farmsham Town Council
Your Guide to Refuse Collection
Keeping Our Community Clean and Green
This leaflet provides all the information you need about refuse collection in our community. We aim to make it easy for you to dispose of waste responsibly and keep our area clean.
| Collection Schedule | |
| Household waste | Every Tuesday |
| Recycling | Every Thursday |
| Garden waste | Every Friday (from April to November) |
| Please place your bins on the curb before 7am on collection day. | |
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| What Goes Where? | |
| Household waste YES: General waste, food scraps, non-recyclable items NO: Recyclables, hazardous waste, large items | Black bin |
| Recycling YES: cardboard & paper, glass bottles, cans & metal items, plastic containers NO: Food waste, plastic bags, polystyrene, electronic items | Blue bin |
| Garden waste YES: Grass and plant clippings, leaves, twigs and small branches NO: Food waste, plastic bags, large logs, soil | Green bin |
Special Collection Service: For bulky items like furniture or appliances, please book a special collection. Call the collection centre on 0743 921299 between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday.
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Hazardous Waste: Items such as old paint, batteries and chemicals should be taken to the nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Garden Waste: Our seasonal garden waste collection runs from April to November. Please use the green bin for grass clippings, leaves, and small branches. For larger items, consider composting. All garden waste can also be taken to a waste recycling centre.
Missed Collections: Your waste will not be collected if the bin contains any incorrect items or if you fail to leave it on the curb before 7am. Please call 0743 921291 to report any missed collections.
Thank you for helping us keep our community clean and green!
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Questions 8-14
Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
8. What type of waste is only collected for eight months a year?
9. Where should residents leave their waste containers for collection?
10. Which colour bin should residents use to dispose of leftovers?
11. What colour bin should residents use for weeds and lawn waste?
12. How can residents arrange the disposal of an old fridge?
13. Where can residents dispose of toxic substances?
14. What can residents do to dispose of sizeable pieces of garden waste at home?
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ANSWERS
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. GARDEN WASTE
9. ON THE CURB
10. BLACK (BIN)
11. GREEN (BIN)
12. CALL THE COLLECTION CENTRE
13. HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE
14. COMPOSTING
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