DINING OUT & NEW ELECTRICITY ACCOUNT PAYMENT FACILITIES - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 02 General Training Reading Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–13
Reading Passage
Look at the three restaurant advertisements on the following page.
DINING OUT
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A Aboyne The original Luigi's Italian Restaurant is now back in Aboyne 231 Beach Road, Aboyne (ample parking available) Open: Luncheon 12 to 3 pm Dinner 6 to 10 pm TUESDAY TO SUNDAY Entrees $5.50 Mains $8.00 Free ice cream for the kids Special functions Up to 120 people Reservations: Phone 9763 3501 |
B Mermaids Seafood | Italian & Seafood Cuisine Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 12 noon - 2.30 pm Dinner: 7 nights 6.00 pm - 11.30 pm Tel & Fax: 9784 1234 54 Shore Street Kempton |
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C RIVIERA CRUISING BOAT CLUB Breakfast by the water $5.00 Saturday & Sunday 8.00 am to 11.00 am
At Riviera Cruising Boat Club 9753 5544 The Quay, Gateside |
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Read the information given in 'New Electricity Account Payment Facilities' on the following page and look at the statements below (Questions 8 - 13).
NEW ELECTRICITY ACCOUNT PAYMENT FACILITIES
AVAILABLE FROM 1 JULY 1998
After 1 July 1998, you may pay your electricity account in any of the following ways:
- Payments via mail:
(A) No receipt required:
Mail payments to: Coastside Power
Locked Bag 2760
Southport NSW 3479
(B) Receipt required:
Mail payments to: Coastside Power
PO Box 560
Northbridge NSW 3472
- Agency payments (payments directly to the bank):
Payments can be made at any branch of the Federal Bank by completing the deposit slip attached to your account notice.
NB: This facility is no longer available at South Pacific Bank branches.
- Payments directly to Coastside Power Office:
Payments can be made directly to Coastside Power Office at 78 - 80 Third Avenue, Northbridge. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Payment may be by personal cheque, bank cheque or cash.
Note: Payments cannot be made by phone.
Questions
Questions 1–7 Matching Information
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate restaurants (A - C).
1
It is open for breakfast.
2
It is open every night for dinner.
3
It is only open for lunch on weekdays.
4
It has recently returned to its previous location.
5
It welcomes families.
6
It caters for large groups.
7
It only opens at weekends.
Questions 8–13 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
8
If you want a receipt, you should send your payment to the Southport address.
9
You may pay your account at branches of the Federal Bank.
10
You must pay the full amount, instalments are not permitted.
11
The Coastside Power Office is open on Saturday mornings.
12
You may pay your account by phone using your credit card.
13
There is a reduction for prompt payment.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
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| Q1 | C | Breakfast by the water | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage uses the word 'Breakfast' to show that this restaurant provides the first meal of the day. Answer Explanation: The answer 'C' refers to the restaurant called the Riviera Cruising Boat Club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the advertisement for the Riviera Cruising Boat Club is the only one that uses the word 'Breakfast'. It also lists morning times from 8.00 am to 11.00 am, which is when breakfast is served. In contrast, Restaurants A and B only list 'Lunch' (or 'Luncheon') and 'Dinner' as their meal times. |
| Q2 | B | 7 nights | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage uses this phrase to explain that the restaurant does not close on any evening, meaning they are open for dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Answer Explanation: The answer means that restaurant B, which is named Mermaids, is available for customers to eat dinner on all seven days of the week. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the advertisement for the restaurant Mermaids explicitly states it serves dinner for '7 nights' a week. In English, '7 nights' means every night of the week. Other restaurants in the list are not open every night; for example, Restaurant A is only open from Tuesday to Sunday, which is only six nights. |
| Q3 | B | **Lunch:**Tuesday - Friday12 noon - 2.30 pm | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that lunch is served from Tuesday to Friday. These specific days are weekdays and do not include the weekend. Answer Explanation: The answer is restaurant B, which is named Mermaids. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Mermaids lists its lunch hours as happening from 'Tuesday - Friday'. Weekdays include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Since Tuesday through Friday are all weekdays and the restaurant does not list lunch hours for Saturday or Sunday (the weekend), it is the only restaurant that fits the description. |
| Q4 | A | The originalLuigi'sItalian Restaurantis now back in Aboyne | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the first Luigi's restaurant is once again located in the town of Aboyne. Answer Explanation: The answer means that restaurant A has returned to where it was located before. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the text for Luigi's Italian Restaurant says it "is now back in Aboyne." The word "back" shows that the restaurant was in that area in the past and has recently returned to its old location. This matches the keyword "returned" in the question. |
| Q5 | A | Free ice cream for the kids | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that children get a sweet dessert for free, which proves that families are welcome at this restaurant. Answer Explanation: The answer is restaurant A because it is a place where families with children are invited to come. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the advertisement for Luigi's Italian Restaurant specifically lists a treat for children. By offering something special at no cost for young people, the restaurant shows that it is a friendly place for families to eat. The word 'kids' is a common word for children, and giving them 'free ice cream' is a way to welcome a family. |
| Q6 | A | Special functionsUp to 120 people | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that this restaurant has enough space and service to host big parties or events for as many as 120 guests. Answer Explanation: The answer is Restaurant A. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because it is the only advertisement that mentions hosting a lot of people at the same time. It says it can handle 'Special functions' (which means parties or events) for up to 120 people. This fits the description of catering for large groups. |
| Q7 | C | Saturday & Sunday 8.00 am to 11.00 am | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that this specific restaurant is only open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Answer Explanation: The answer C refers to the restaurant called Riviera Cruising Boat Club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the advertisement for Riviera Cruising Boat Club only lists Saturday and Sunday as its opening times. In English, the term "weekends" refers to Saturday and Sunday. The other restaurants (A and B) are open on weekdays like Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, so they do not fit the description of opening only at weekends. |
| Q8 | FALSE | (A) No receipt required: Mail payments to: Coastside Power Locked Bag 2760 Southport NSW 3479 (B) Receipt required: Mail payments to: Coastside Power PO Box 560 Northbridge NSW 3472 | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows two different options for paying by mail. Option (A) gives the Southport address for people who do not want a receipt, while option (B) gives the Northbridge address for people who do want a receipt. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the Southport address is specifically for people who do not need a receipt. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage provides two different mailing addresses for electricity payments. Part (A) clearly states that the Southport address is for mail when 'No receipt' is required. Part (B) states that the Northbridge address should be used when a 'Receipt' is required. Since the statement wrongly says to use the Southport address if you want a receipt, it is incorrect. |
| Q9 | TRUE | Payments can be made at any branch of the Federal Bank by completing the deposit slip attached to your account notice | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that you are allowed to pay your bill at any location of the Federal Bank if you fill out the special paper that comes with your electricity bill. Answer Explanation: The answer is TRUE, which means the statement is correct according to the text. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the text clearly mentions that payments can be made at any branch of the Federal Bank. The passage lists this as the second method to pay under 'Agency payments'. |
| Q10 | NOT GIVEN | Payment may be by personal cheque, bank cheque or cash | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage only lists the forms of payment you can use, such as cash or cheques, but it provides no details about the amount or portion of the bill you are allowed to pay at one time. Answer Explanation: The answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage does not say whether you have to pay the whole bill at once or if you can pay it in smaller parts. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because the text focuses on the methods of payment (mail, bank, or office) and the types of money used (cheque or cash). It never mentions any rules about paying the bill in instalments (smaller amounts over time) versus paying the full amount. Because this specific information is not included in the text, we cannot confirm if the statement is true or false. |
| Q11 | FALSE | Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the office only opens on five days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. It does not mention being open on Saturday. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the statement says the office is open on Saturday, but the information in the text says it is only open during the week. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage clearly lists the operating days for the Coastside Power Office. It states that the office is open from Monday to Friday. Since Saturday is not included in this range of days, the claim that the office is open on Saturday morning is incorrect. |
| Q12 | FALSE | Note: Payments cannot be made by phone | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says very clearly that you are not able to pay your bill over the telephone. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the statement says you can pay by phone, but the text says you cannot. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage explicitly says that people are not allowed to pay their bills using a telephone. The text ends with a very clear warning that says 'cannot be made by phone', which directly contradicts the idea that you can pay using a phone and a credit card. |
| Q13 | NOT GIVEN | After 1 July 1998, you may pay your electricity account in any of the following ways Payment may be by personal cheque, bank cheque or cash |
Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage lists the rules for paying the bill, such as where to go and what kind of money to use, but it does not mention anything about paying a smaller amount if you pay on time. Answer Explanation: The answer is NOT GIVEN because the text does not say if there is a discount or a lower price for paying your bill early. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage explains how to pay the bill (by mail, at a bank, or at an office) and what to pay with (cash or cheque), but it does not mention a price "reduction" (paying less money) for "prompt" (quick or early) payment. Since this information is not in the text, we cannot say it is true or false. |