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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 565
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 565 – PASSAGE – 2
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 565
READING PASSAGE – 2
Read the following information about 6 residential compounds that offer flats for purchase.
A. The Four Seasons
Price to buy: $1,000 per square metre Flat size: 70-260 square metres (1-5 bedroom flats)
Facilities; 24-hour security, gym, indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, bar and restaurant
Almost half of the development area is devoted to greenery, providing residents with scenic surroundings all year round. The blocks of flats are at least 200 metres apart, allowing adequate sunlight into each flat. All flats come with high-end interior fittings designed by international designers. Shopping centres and supermarkets are within walking distance.
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B. High Class
Price to buy: $ 1,300 per square metre Flat size; 160-250 square metres (3-5 bedroom flats)
Facilities; 24-hour security, swimming pool, tennis court, children’s playroom, bar and restaurant
The large size of the flats in this development means that this is a low-density community. All flats come with high-end interior fittings. The surrounding land on three sides is naturally hilly, providing privacy for residents.
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C. Five Star
Price to buy; $ 820 per square metre
Flat size; 70-150 square metres (1-3 bedrooms)
Facilities; 24-hour security, running track, tennis court, basketball court, gym, bar and restaurant Nearby, there is a famous international kindergarten. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the compound. A large cinema is under construction nearby. Many international companies are located in nearby offices.
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D. Live Well
Price to buy; $860 per square metre
Flat size; 90-150 square metres (1-3 bedrooms)
Facilities; 24-hour security, gym, bar and restaurant
Many of the flats here are owned by people working in the IT industry. The blocks of flats are at least 90 metres apart, allowing decent views and privacy. Apartments come without interior fixtures, so that owners can design their flats according to their own tastes and requirements.
E. High Spirit
Price to buy: $ 1050 per square metre
Flat size; 80-240 square metres (1-5 bedrooms)
Facilities; 24-hour security, running track
This development has large gardens and green areas between blocks of flats and is located in the embassy area of the city. There is a shopping centre within walking distance and many international companies have offices nearby.
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F. Central Place
Price to buy; $ 1100 per square metre
Flat size; 60-160 square metres (1-3 bedrooms)
Facilities; 24-hour security
Big department stores, supermarkets, offices, fitness centres and bars and restaurants are all located within a few minutes’ walk of this development right in the city centre. All flats come fitted with high-end interior fittings. Many of the owners work in the nearby offices.
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Questions 14-20
For which residential compounds are the following statements true! Remember that between 1 and 3 residential compounds may match each statement.
14. This residential compound offers the most expensive flats.
15. This residential compound offers the biggest flats.
16. This residential compound has no sports facilities.
17. Many residents work near the residential compound in which they live.
18. This residential compound has facilities for children in it or nearby.
19. There are shopping facilities near this residential compound.
20. Flats in this residential compound have fittings included.
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Read the following text and then answer Questions 21-27.
Inform is a private charitable institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. We currently have an opportunity available in our Communications Department. Reporting to and working with the Communications Director, you will help develop editorial content, including policy essays, a magazine, the website, multimedia products, and more. The selected candidate will also manage a team of staff and consultant writers to produce material for an influential and knowledgeable audience of policy-makers, academics, and leaders in a wide variety of fields related to our mission.
Requirements include a minimum of 12 years experience with progressive responsibility for conceiving, writing, editing and managing written content across multiple platforms, with emphasis on inventive policy essays and original thinking; a Bachelor’s in English, History, or the Humanities and experience managing the ; complete editorial process and working effectively with senior management. A Master’s degree is preferred.
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. To apply please send resume and cover letter, with salary information, to: Mrs. Smith, Inform, II 100 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10017 or visit www.inform.org/employment. Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of Inform.
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Questions 21-27
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
In boxes 21-27 on your answer sheet write
TRUE if the information in the text supports the statement
FALSE if the information in the text does not support the statement
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about the statement in the text
21. Inform is a private company.
22. The duties include helping to prepare material for the Inform website.
23. The duties include meeting important professors and government advisors.
24. This job is probably suitable for people under the age of 30.
25. The successful applicant will probably have a post-graduate degree.
26. The salary will be higher than average for this position.
27. Mrs. Smith will be selecting the successful applicant.
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ANSWERS
14. B
15. A
16. F
17. F
18. B, C
19. A, E, F
20. A, B, F
21. FALSE
22. TRUE
23. NOT GIVEN
24. FALSE
25. TRUE
26. NOT GIVEN
27. NOT GIVEN
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