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IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 576 – PASSAGE – 1

IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 576
READING PASSAGE – 1
Professional Networking Happy Hour
Are you looking to connect with professionals across industries, grow your network, and explore new career opportunities in a relaxed, informal setting? Join us at our monthly Professional Networking Happy Hour, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Elm Street Bistro, downtown.
This event is hosted by CareerBridge Connect, a non-profit group aimed at empowering job seekers and professionals by creating valuable networking platforms. The Happy Hour is free to attend, and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your spot, as space is limited to 60 participants.
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Whether you’re an experienced professional, a fresh graduate, or someone seeking a career change, the event offers a great chance to:
– Meet mentors and industry leaders
– Discover job opportunities and hiring companies
– Exchange ideas and collaborate on projects
– Enjoy drinks and light refreshments in a casual atmosphere
Bring your business cards, update your LinkedIn profile beforehand, and prepare a short introduction about your experience and what you’re seeking. Dress code is smart casual.
While this is not a formal job fair, many attendees come from hiring backgrounds and often share job leads or referrals during and after the event.
To register, visit www.careerbridgeconnect.org/events or call us at 555-304-2100.
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Questions 1–7
Do the following statements agree with the information in Text 1?
Write:
TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN – if there is no information on this
1. The Networking Happy Hour is held every week.
2. You must pay to attend the event.
3. Registration is recommended due to limited space.
4. You are expected to bring a printed resume.
5. People from hiring companies attend the event.
6. The event includes formal job interviews.
7. Refreshments are available at the event.
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Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
Free Library Program: Learn at Your Pace
The City Central Library is proud to launch a new initiative — the Free Learning Program, open to adults of all ages and backgrounds. The program, beginning August 12th, offers a wide range of self-paced courses and instructor-led workshops in subjects like digital literacy, financial planning, resume writing, and workplace communication.
Workshops are conducted every Wednesday and Saturday, and participants may register for as many topics as they wish. All sessions are held in the Learning Hub, located on the library’s second floor. No prior experience or qualifications are necessary, and all course materials are provided free of charge.
The library aims to:
– Support lifelong learning
– Equip job seekers with essential skills
– Bridge the digital divide in the community
Participants must be library cardholders, which can be obtained at no cost from the front desk. For those who cannot attend in person, online modules are available on the library website. These can be accessed from home or using the library’s computer labs.
To sign up or view the course schedule, visit www.citycentrallibrary.org/learn or email learn@citylibrary.org. For queries, call 555-782-4409.
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Questions 8–14
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
8. The program starts on __________.
9. Workshops are held twice a week on __________.
10. The classes are conducted in the library’s __________.
11. All educational content is provided at __________.
12. To participate, learners need to have a __________.
13. People can study at home using __________.
14. For further information, people can send an __________ to the program team.
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ANSWERS
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. NOT GIVEN
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
8. AUGUST 12TH
9. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
10. LEARNING HUB
11. NO COST
12. LIBRARY CARD
13. ONLINE MODULES
14. EMAIL
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