Bramley College International Scholarships & Using The Internet And CD-Rom Databases In The Library - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 06 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 15–27
Reading Passage
Read the text below and answer Questions 15-21.
Bramley College International Scholarships
There are seven types of scholarship offered by Bramley College to enrolled international students to assist with the costs of their courses. With the exception of applications for scholarship category E, all newly-enrolled international students are automatically considered for these scholarships. The scholarship is awarded in the student's first year as a credit to second semester course fees. In all subsequent years, the scholarship is awarded as a credit to first semester course fees. The scholarships are awarded once per year unless otherwise stated.
The scholarship categories are:
A One scholarship of A$2000 for the most outstanding students entering the Foundation Studies Program from each of the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. An additional six scholarships are available for students from other countries. These scholarships are offered on two dates, to students in the March and June intakes of the program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of first semester results.
B Three scholarships providing 25% of course fees for the duration of the course to the three most outstanding State Certificate of Education (SCE) students entering a Diploma or Certificate program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the previous year's SCE results.
C Seventeen scholarships providing 25% of course fees for the duration of the course to outstanding Diploma or Certificate students entering each Bramley College School: three each in the Schools of Business and Engineering; two in the School of Applied Science; two in the School of Environmental Design and Construction; two in the School of Art and Design; two in the School of Social Sciences and Communications; one in the School of Biomedical and Health Science; one in the School of Education and one in the School of Nursing. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of first semester results.
D One scholarship of A$4000 per annum for the duration of the course to the most outstanding student entering the Diploma in Communication. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of first semester results.
E Nine scholarships of A$3000 per annum for the duration of the course to the most outstanding students commencing any Advanced Certificate course. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of Basic Certificate results (not SCE results). Note that applicants need to apply for this scholarship on the Bramley College International Scholarship Application Form.
F One full-fee scholarship to the most outstanding student commencing a Diploma in Art and Design (Photography) course. This scholarship is offered every second year, and is awarded on the basis of results obtained in the Certificate in Design course.
G Four half-fee scholarships to outstanding students of Bramley College's Singapore campus for the final year of the two-year Certificate in Business Studies to be completed in Melbourne, Australia. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of first year results.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 22-27.
Using the Internet and CD-ROM databases in the Library
Bramley College now has full electronic information resources in the College Library to help you in your studies. On CD-ROM in the library we have about fifty databases, including many statistical sources. Want to know the average rainfall in Tokyo or the biggest export earner of Vanuatu? It's easy to find out. Whether you are in the School of Business or the School of Art & Design, it's all here for you.
You can conduct your own CD-ROM search for no charge, and you can print out your results on the library printers using your library photocopying card. Alternatively, you can download your results to disk, again for no charge, but bring your own formatted floppy disk or CD-ROM. If you are not sure how to conduct a search for yourself, library staff can do it for you, but we charge $20 for this service, no matter how long or how short a time it takes.
All library workstations have broadband access to the Internet, so you can find the web-based information you need quickly and easily. If you are unfamiliar with using the Internet, help is available in several ways. You can start with the online tutorial Netstart; just click on the Netstart icon on the Main Menu. The tutorial will take you through the basic steps to using the Internet, at any time convenient to you. If you prefer, ask one of the librarians for internet advice (best at quiet times between 9.00am and 11.30am weekdays) or attend one of the introductory group sessions that are held in the first two weeks of each term. Sign your name on the list on the Library Bulletin Board to guarantee a place, as they are very popular.
A word of warning: demand for access to library workstations is very high, so you are strongly advised to book a workstation, and we have to limit your use to a maximum of one hour at any one time. Make your booking (for which you will receive a receipt) at the Information Desk or at the enquiry desks in the Media Services Area (Level 1). Also, use of the computers is limited to Bramley students only, so you may be asked to produce your Student Identification Card to make a booking, or while using the workstations.
Questions
Questions 15–21 Matching Information
Look at the seven scholarship categories, A-G.
For which scholarship are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-G.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Questions 22–27 Multiple Choice (One Answer)
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q15 | B | Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the previous year's SCE results | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that the school decides who wins this scholarship by looking at the student's SCE exam scores from the year before. Answer Explanation: The answer is scholarship category B because people get this money based on their scores from the State Certificate of Education (SCE) exam. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the text for this category says that 'SCE results' are used to choose the winners. While Category E also mentions the SCE exam, it specifically says it does not use those scores. Other types of scholarships look at grades from the first semester or other programs instead of the SCE. |
| Q16 | G | Four half-fee scholarships to outstanding students of Bramley College's Singapore campus for the final year of the two-year Certificate in Business Studies to be completed in Melbourne, Australia | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that four scholarships are given to top students from the college's location in Singapore so they can finish their degree in Melbourne, Australia. Answer Explanation: The answer G describes a specific scholarship meant only for students who study at the school's location in another country. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is G because the text states that these scholarships are for students at Bramley College's Singapore campus. A 'campus' in a different country (Singapore) represents an 'overseas branch.' These students use the scholarship to finish their studies at the main campus in Melbourne, Australia. No other scholarship category mentions a specific overseas branch of the college itself. |
| Q17 | F | This scholarship is offered every second year, and is awarded on the basis of results obtained in the Certificate in Design course | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that this specific reward is given to students only once every two years, rather than happening every single year. Answer Explanation: The answer is scholarship category F. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is category F because the text says this scholarship is 'offered every second year.' While most other scholarships happen once or twice every year, this specific one skips a year and only happens once every two years. This matches the description of not being offered every year. |
| Q18 | E | Note that applicants need to apply for this scholarship on the Bramley College International Scholarship Application Form | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that students who want to get this scholarship must send in a special form to the college. Answer Explanation: The answer is E, which represents a certain scholarship category offered by Bramley College. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because the text explains that most scholarships are given to students automatically, but scholarship E is different. To get scholarship E, students must fill out a specific form to ask for it. The text uses the word 'apply,' which means to make a formal request through a form or paper, and it identifies category E as the one where this action is required. |
| Q19 | A | These scholarships are offered on two dates, to students in the March and June intakes of the program | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that for scholarship category A, the money is given at two different times to match the two groups of students who start their classes in March and June. Answer Explanation: The answer A refers to the first scholarship category listed, which is for outstanding students in the Foundation Studies Program. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the passage states that these scholarships are available on "two dates" for students starting their studies in March and June. This confirms they are offered twice per year. Most other scholarships mentioned are awarded once a year or every two years (as seen in category F). |
| Q20 | F | One full-fee scholarship to the most outstanding student commencing a Diploma in Art and Design (Photography) course | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that for this specific course, one student will receive a "full-fee" award, which means they do not have to pay for their tuition. Answer Explanation: The answer is category F, which is a scholarship that covers the total cost of a student's classes. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because the description for this category uses the phrase "full-fee scholarship." In school settings, "full-fee" means 100% of the tuition or course costs are paid by the award. Other scholarships listed in the text only pay a specific dollar amount (like A$2000) or a smaller percentage (like 25% or half-fees). |
| Q21 | G | Four half-fee scholarships to outstanding students of Bramley College's Singapore campus for the final year of the two-year Certificate in Business Studies to be completed in Melbourne, Australia | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that certain business students will receive a scholarship that pays for half (50%) of their school costs during their last year of study. Answer Explanation: The answer is Category G, which is a specific type of financial help for students. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is G because the text describes it as a "half-fee scholarship." In math, "half" is exactly 50%. The text also specifies that this money is for the "final year," which means it covers the costs for only one year of the program. The student should look for the connection between "half" and "50%," and "final year" and "one year." |
| Q22 | C | and you can print out your results on the library printers using your library photocopying card | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that students are allowed to get paper copies of their work from the library machines if they use their library copying card. Answer Explanation: The answer means that if a student wants to print documents at the library, they must use a specific card that is used for making copies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the text explicitly states that students can use the library printers by utilizing their library photocopying card. While the text mentions floppy disks, these are for downloading data, not for operating the printers. There is no mention of needing coins or providing one's own paper. |
| Q23 | B | Alternatively, you can download your results to disk, again for no charge, but bring your own formatted floppy disk or CD-ROM | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that you can save your information to a disk for free, but you must remember to bring your own disk to the library. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that it is free to save your search information onto a disk, and you do not need to pay any money. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the passage says that students can download the information they find to a disk "for no charge." The phrase "no charge" means the same thing as "no fee" or "for free." This part of the text specifically talks about using a floppy disk or CD-ROM to save search results. |
| Q24 | A | If you are not sure how to conduct a search for yourself, library staff can do it for you, but we charge $20 for this service, no matter how long or how short a time it takes | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you do not know how to search for information yourself, the people who work at the library can help you. However, you must pay 20 dollars for this help, and the amount is always the same even if the search is very fast or very slow. Answer Explanation: The answer means that it costs 20 dollars for a library worker to look for information for you. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the text explains the cost of searching for information on the library's CD-ROM databases. It says students can do the search themselves for free, but if 'library staff' do the search for them, there is a 'charge' of '$20'. This is a set price for the 'service', meaning it does not change based on how long the search takes. |
| Q25 | A | The tutorial will take you through the basic steps to using the Internet, at any time convenient to you | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that there is a computer lesson that teaches the simple parts of using the internet, and you can take this lesson whenever you want. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students are able to learn how to use the internet whenever they want. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the passage describes an online tutorial called Netstart that teaches students how to use the internet. It says students can use this tutorial 'at any time convenient' to them. While there are other ways to learn that have specific hours—like talking to a librarian on weekdays or going to classes in the first two weeks—the online tutorial allows them to learn whenever they like. |
| Q26 | B | demand for access to library workstations is very high, so you are strongly advised to book a workstation, and we have to limit your use to a maximum of one hour at any one time. Make your booking (for which you will receive a receipt) at the Information Desk or at the enquiry desks in the Media Services Area (Level 1) | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that since the computers are very popular and busy, students are encouraged to make a "booking" (a reservation) at a service desk to secure their time. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students should arrange a specific time and date in advance to use the library's computers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the passage notes that many students want to use the library computers. To manage this high demand, students are suggested to "book" a workstation. In this context, to "book" is a synonym for "reserve." By making a booking at the Information Desk or Media Services Area, students can ensure they get a chance to use the equipment. |
| Q27 | B | demand for access to library workstations is very high, so you are strongly advised to book a workstation, and we have to limit your use to a maximum of one hour at any one time | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that since many people need to use the computers, the library must restrict the amount of time each student spends on one to at most sixty minutes. Answer Explanation: The answer means that students are allowed to use a library computer for no more than 60 minutes during a single session. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the text mentions that because many students want to use the library computers, there is a set time limit. It says that students are limited to a maximum of one hour at any one time. The word 'limit' and the phrase 'maximum of' tell us that one hour is the most time allowed. |