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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 79
GENERAL READING TEST 79 – PASSAGE – 2
GENERAL READING TEST – 79
READING PASSAGE – 2
Questions 15-27
The text about St. Trinlan’s College on the following page gives the answers to questions commonly asked by the college’s applicants. There are seven sections A-G.
Choose the most suitable question-heading for each section from the list below. Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in the correct boxes on your answer sheet.
Note: There are more question-headings than sections so you will not use all of them.
15. Section B
16. Section C
17. Section D
18. Section E
19. Section F
20. Section G
List of question-headings
i. Which course should I apply for?
ii. Are the courses full-time or part-time?
iii. Are there a lot of rules?
iv. How much does it cost?
v. What level of education do I need to enter the college?
vi. How can I apply?
vii. Can the college help me to get a job?
viii. When do courses start?
ix. What assistance is given to foreign students?
St. Trinlan’s College
What applicants usually want to know—the questions we are most commonly asked.
A. You can either phone for an interview or complete the attached form indicating which course you would like to take and return it to us by post, enclosing the registration fee.
B .If you have difficulty in deciding which program would most effectively meet your needs, our academic counsellors can help you.
C. Our tuition fees are listed on the back of the enrollment form.
D. All long courses follow the academic year, but with short courses this is not possible. Full details of term dates will be mailed to you on request.
E. Our overseas student office will assist with immigration procedures and can also give advice on accommodation and other matters. We do everything we can to help overseas students settle in.
F. Most of our courses include curriculum vitae writing and interview skills. Through our extensive contacts in the local business community we are often in a position to help graduates find suitable employment.
G. The college is a friendly place and has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. The few regulations that arc enforced are mainly a matter of common sense, concerned with respecting the rights of fellow students and staff. For students studying practical, job training courses, it is compulsory to wear clothing which is appropriate to their workplace.
Questions 21-27
The following form gives information on the terms and conditions of enrollment of a college. Answer these questions in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Write your answers in boxes 21-27 on your answer sheet
21. Who does the college inform if a student docs not attend classes?
22. If a student cannot speak English well, what does he or she have to agree to do first?
23. Who provides pens, pencils, books and other equipment?
24. Course fees cannot be paid in cash. How do course fees have to be paid?
25. What happens to an application fee if the course is cancelled?
26. To obtain the maximum refund, what is the shortest notice of withdrawal a student can give?
27. If a student wants to change courses and go to a different college, to whom must Ire or she apply?
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENTS
Full-fee paying international students are required to:
• study on a full-time basis
• comply with the visa regulation that at least 90 per cent attendance must be maintained. The college is required to notify the immigration authorities of unsatisfactory attendance which may result in the termination of the visa
• have adequate English language proficiency for the selected mainstream course or undertake to do an ELICOS course first
• have adequate financial means to do the course
• participate in orientation activities.
Note: You are advised to read and understand the conditions set out in the government acceptance advice form when you sign the declaration because you are required to comply with those conditions as an international student in Australia.
FEES
Application fees
The non-refundable application fee is $100.
Course fees
1. The course fees set for 1997/1998 are:
Certificate Courses A$ 10 200 per year
Advanced Certificate Courses A$ 10 200 per year
Associated Diploma Courses A$ 10 200 per year
ELICOS A$ 5 950 20 weeks
VCE A$ 5 600 20 weeks
2. The annual course fee includes die full cost of tuition and educational services provided by the college. Textbooks, equipment, tools, stationery and any other individual requirements that you may need in your studies are your responsibility.
3. Fee payment instructions arc notified in the letter of provisional acceptance and fees must be paid by the date specified in the letter.
4. All tuition fees must be paid by bankdraft and made payable to King George’s College of TAPE.
REFUND POLICY
Application fees
a) The application fee will not be refunded if the application is withdrawn after an offer of place has been made.
b) Application fees will be refunded if the application is rejected or the course is cancelled by the college.
Course fees
If a student withdraws after payment of fees, the following will apply:
a) If notice of withdrawal is received by the college less than two (2) weeks before the course commences, no refund is given.
b) If written notice of withdrawal is given to the college less than four (4) weeks but more than two (2) weeks before the commencement of the course, 50 per cent of the course fee will be refunded.
c) If written notice of withdrawal is received by the college at least (4) weeks before the course commences. 80 per cent of the tuition fee will be refunded.
All notices of withdrawal must be in writing and addressed to the Manager, International Student Programs.
The notice of withdrawal should state name, course, date of commencement and reason for withdrawal.
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Applications for transfer must be made in writing to International Student Programs stating reasons, and a copy of the acceptance letter from the receiving institution must be attached. Fees to be transferred will be subject to the refund policy.
Note: The college will not be responsible for any monies made payable to any agent.
ANSWERS ARE BELOW
ANSWERS
15. i
16. iv
17. viii
18. ix
19. vii
20. iii
21. IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES
22. AN ELICOS COURSE
23. THE STUDENTS
24. BY BANKDRAFT
25. IT IS REFUNDED
26. OVER 4 WEEKS
27. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS