Central Library – PERSONAL COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TO USE & GOOD REASONS FOR CHOOSING ATLAS ENGLISH LANGUAGE COLLEGE - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 02 General Training Reading Test 2 · Part 2 · Questions 14–26
Reading Passage
Read the passage about personal computers on the following page and look at the statements below (Questions 14 - 20).
Central Library - PERSONAL COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TO USE
- 2 personal computers are available, for a fee of $5.00. There is also an ink jet printer attached to each terminal. The library has a number of commercially available programs for word processing and spreadsheets.
- A4 paper can be bought from the desk if you wish to print your work. Alternatively you can bring your own paper. If you wish to store information however, you will need to bring your own floppy disk.
Bookings
Because of high demand, a maximum of one hour's use per person per day is permitted. Bookings may be made up to three days in advance. Bookings may be made in person at the information desk or by phoning 8673 8901 during normal office hours. If for some reason you cannot keep your appointment, please telephone. If the library is not notified and you are 15 minutes late, your time can be given to someone else. Please sign in the visitors' book at the information desk when you first arrive to use the computer.
Please note that staff are not available to train people or give a lot of detailed instruction on how to use the programs. Prior knowledge is, therefore, necessary. However, tutorial groups are available for some of the programs and classes are offered on a regular basis. Please see the loans desk for more information about our computer courses.
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The text on Atlas English Language College on the following page has seven paragraphs (A - G).
GOOD REASONS FOR CHOOSING ATLAS ENGLISH LANGUAGE COLLEGE
On an English course with Atlas English Language College, you improve your language skills and make friends from all over the world!
A Because Atlas courses start every Monday of the year, there's bound to be one that fits in with your academic, personal or professional commitments. Whatever your level of language ability, from beginner to advanced, you can choose to study for any length of time, from two weeks to a full year. Courses match a range of individual requirements, from intensive examination preparation to short summer programmes. Most courses commence at 9 am and run till 3 pm.
B If you take an intensive full-time course, we will help you to select the Special Interest Options which best suit your goals. From then on, our teacher will discuss your work with you on a weekly basis. This means that you should develop the language skills you need—and that you are helped to study at your own pace.
C The popularity and success of any language school depend greatly on the quality of the teachers and the methods they employ. All Atlas teachers have specialist qualifications in the teaching of English to foreign students and are all native speakers. We employ only experienced professionals with a proven record of success in the classroom.
D Atlas's teaching methodology is constantly revised as more is discovered about the process of learning a new language. Our teachers have access to an extensive range of materials, including the very latest in language teaching technology.
E On your first day at school, you will take a test which enables our Director of Studies to place you at the appropriate study level. Your progress will be continuously assessed and, once you have achieved specific linguistic goals, you will move up to a higher level of study.
F Every Atlas course fee includes accommodation in carefully selected homestay families. Breakfast and dinner each day are also included, so you need have no concerns about having to look for somewhere to live once you get to the school.
G On completion of any Intensive, Examination or Summer course, you will receive the Atlas Course Certificate of Attendance. On completion of a four-week course or longer you will also receive the Atlas Academic Record that reflects your ability in every aspect of the language from conversation to writing. Such a record will allow you to present your linguistic credentials to academic institutions or potential employers around the world.
adapted with permission from a brochure published by EF Education
Questions
Questions 14–20 True / False / Not Given
Write
TRUE if the statement is true
FALSE if the statement is false
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage
Questions 21–26 Matching Headings
Choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs B - G from the list of headings below.
Write the appropriate numbers (i - ix).
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them.
i. Recognition of your achievements
ii. Courses start every week
iii. Other services/Pastoral care/Personal arrangements
iv. A personal approach
v. Two meals every day
vi. First-class staff
vii. Up-to-date classroom practice
viii. Discovering a new language
ix. Monitored achievement
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q14 | TRUE | 2 personal computers are available, for a fee of $5.00. There is also an ink jet printer attached to each terminal | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that two computers are ready for use. It also says that there is a printer connected to every computer station. Answer Explanation: The answer is TRUE because the library has two computers and two printers ready for people to use. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage first states that there are "2 personal computers" for the public. Then, it explains that every "terminal" (which is another word for a computer) has a printer connected to it. Because there are two computers and each one has its own printer, it means there are two printers in total. |
| Q15 | FALSE | If you wish to store information however, you will need to bring your own floppy disk | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you want to save your files, you must have your own disk with you because the library does not provide or sell them. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the statement is incorrect according to the passage. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage explicitly states that users must provide their own floppy disks if they want to save their work. While the library sells A4 paper at the desk, it does not offer floppy disks for sale; instead, it specifies that you 'need to bring your own'. |
| Q16 | NOT GIVEN | Bookings may be made in person at the information desk or by phoning 8673 8901 during normal office hours | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says you can make a booking at the desk during regular work times, but it does not list the specific days of the week that the desk is open. Answer Explanation: The answer is NOT GIVEN because the text does not tell us if the information desk is open or closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because while the passage mentioned that you can book a computer during 'normal office hours,' it never explains which days the library or its information desk are actually open. We cannot assume that office hours exclude weekends based only on the provided text. Since there is no specific mention of the desk's schedule for Saturday or Sunday, we cannot confirm if the statement is true or false. |
| Q17 | FALSE | Bookings may be made up to three days in advance | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that people are allowed to book a computer as early as three days before they need it, but they are not forced to book that far ahead. Answer Explanation: The answer is false because you do not have to book a computer exactly three days before you use it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is false because the passage uses the phrase 'up to three days.' This means that three days is the maximum or longest time before your visit that you can make a reservation. It does not mean you are required to book it that early. You could book it one day before or even on the same day if a spot is open. The word 'essential' in the question means it is 100% necessary, but the text shows that three days is just a limit on how early you can choose to book. |
| Q18 | TRUE | If the library is not notified and you are 15 minutes late, your time can be given to someone else | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that if you do not tell the library you are running late and you arrive 15 minutes after your start time, they are allowed to let another person use the computer during your scheduled time. Answer Explanation: The answer means that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your computer booking, you might not be allowed to use it anymore because it may be given to another person. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the section under 'Bookings' specifically mentions that if you are 15 minutes late and have not told the library, your booked time can be offered to someone else. Since 'a quarter of an hour' is exactly 15 minutes, being late by more than that amount of time means you risk losing your spot. |
| Q19 | NOT GIVEN | Please note that staff are not available to train people or give a lot of detailed instruction on how to use the programs | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the library workers do not have time to help or teach people how to use the computer programs. It does not explain how much the workers themselves actually know about computers. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the text does not give us information about whether the library workers have a lot of computer knowledge or not. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage only mentions that staff are not 'available' to provide instruction or training. It does not say that they lack the 'knowledge' or skills to do so. A person might have a lot of knowledge but not be allowed to spend time teaching others during work hours. Because the text talks about their schedule and duties rather than their personal computer skills, we cannot know if the statement is true or false. |
| Q20 | TRUE | However, tutorial groups are available for some of the programs and classes are offered on a regular basis. Please see the loans desk for more information about our computer courses | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that there are group lessons and regular classes for computer programs, and it suggests visiting the desk to get more information about these computer courses. Answer Explanation: The answer means it is true that the library provides lessons where people can learn how to use computer programs. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage explicitly mentions that 'classes' and 'tutorial groups' are available for the computer programs. By telling the reader to ask about 'computer courses' at the desk, the text confirms that the library organizes and provides these learning opportunities for the public. |
| Q21 | iv | If you take an intensive full-time course, we will help you to select the Special Interest Options which best suit your goals. From then on, our teacher will discuss your work with you on a weekly basis. This means that you should develop the language skills you need—and that you are helped to study at your own pace | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the school helps students choose classes based on what they personally want to achieve. It also says teachers meet with each student every week to talk about their work and let them learn at a speed that is comfortable for them. Answer Explanation: The answer 'iv' means that the best heading for Paragraph B is 'A personal approach'. This means the school looks at each student as an individual person with their own specific needs and goals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'iv' because Paragraph B describes how the school focuses on the individual student. It mentions that teachers help students choose options that fit their personal 'goals', talk to them 'weekly' about their progress, and allow them to study at their 'own pace'. These actions show a 'personal approach' rather than a standard, one-size-fits-all method. |
| Q22 | vi | All Atlas teachers have specialist qualifications in the teaching of English to foreign students and are all native speakers. We employ only experienced professionals with a proven record of success in the classroom | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that all the teachers are specially trained to teach English, speak it as their first language, and have a history of being successful in teaching. Answer Explanation: The answer is heading 'vi', which means the school has very high-quality workers, specifically excellent teachers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is heading 'vi' because Paragraph C describes the excellence of the instructors. It mentions that teachers have 'specialist qualifications,' are 'native speakers,' and are 'experienced professionals.' In a school setting, the 'staff' are the teachers, and 'first-class' is a way to say they are of the highest quality or very top-level. |
| Q23 | vii | Atlas's teaching methodology is constantly revised as more is discovered about the process of learning a new language. Our teachers have access to an extensive range of materials, including the very latest in language teaching technology | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says the school always updates its teaching plans and uses the newest tools and materials available for learning. Answer Explanation: The answer 'vii. Up-to-date classroom practice' means that the school uses the most modern and newest ways to teach students in the classroom. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'vii' because Paragraph D explains how the school keeps its teaching fresh and modern. It mentions that the way they teach ('teaching methodology') is 'constantly revised' (changed to be better) whenever they learn something new about language learning. It also says they use the 'latest' (most up-to-date) technology to help students learn. |
| Q24 | ix | Your progress will be continuously assessed and, once you have achieved specific linguistic goals, you will move up to a higher level of study | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that the school will constantly check on the student's work and once the student reaches their learning targets, they can start studying at a more advanced level. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the best title for Section E is 'Monitored achievement,' which refers to the school keeping track of how much a student learns. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is ix because Paragraph E focuses on the school's system for checking and tracking student progress. The word 'monitored' matches 'continuously assessed,' and 'achievement' matches reaching 'specific linguistic goals.' The paragraph explains that students are tested to find the right level and then watched closely to see when they are ready to move to a more difficult class. |
| Q25 | iii | Every Atlas course fee includes accommodation in carefully selected homestay families. Breakfast and dinner each day are also included, so you need have no concerns about having to look for somewhere to live once you get to the school | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that the school fee covers the cost of staying with a family and having two meals every day, so students do not have to worry about finding their own house. Answer Explanation: The answer means that this section of the text is about extra help for students' lives, such as where they will live and what they will eat. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'iii' because Paragraph F describes 'accommodation' (a place to live) and 'breakfast and dinner' (meals). These are not part of the English lessons themselves, but are 'personal arrangements' or 'other services' that the school provides to help students feel comfortable while they study. |
| Q26 | i | On completion of any Intensive, Examination or Summer course, you will receive the Atlas Course Certificate of Attendance. On completion of a four-week course or longer you will also receive the Atlas Academic Record that reflects your ability in every aspect of the language from conversation to writing. Such a record will allow you to present your linguistic credentials to academic institutions or potential employers around the world | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the school gives students special papers, like a certificate or a record, when they finish their classes. These papers show other people, like bosses or teachers at other schools, how much the student has achieved in English. Answer Explanation: The answer shows that when students finish their studies at the school, they get official proof of what they have learned. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'i' because Paragraph G explains that students will get a 'Certificate of Attendance' and an 'Academic Record' after they finish a course. These documents act as 'recognition' because they prove to schools or jobs ('academic institutions or potential employers') that the student has successfully learned English skills ('achievements'). |