Language Centre Advertisements & MAIN STREET, GATTON RE-DEVELOPMENT - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 03 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–15
Reading Passage
Look at the advertisements opposite.
Language Centre Advertisements
A
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTRE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FRENCH & JAPANESE SUMMER INTENSIVE
Also commencing January 1997
* Mandarin * Cantonese * Thai * Vietnamese * Korean * Indonesian * English * Spanish * Italian * German * Russian
For further details contact:
Admissions & Information Office
5 Bligh Street,
Sth. Sydney, 2000
Tel: 295 4561
Fax: 235 4714
B
Global Language Learning Centre
ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST LANGUAGE SCHOOLS IS NOW IN SYDNEY
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE IN 10-20 WEEKS
LATEST METHODS
DAY AND EVENING COURSES
BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY OR TRAVEL
CHOICE OF 9 LANGUAGES
Phone for Appointment
938 0977
C
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ENGLISH SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT?
Then come to Perth, the Picturesque Capital City of Western Australia
Situated on the beautiful Swan River, Perth offers you...
* Mediterranean climate
* lovely Indian Ocean beaches
* every sport imaginable
* multicultural society
* government owned TAFE Colleges
* high standards of facilities and staff
* maximum flexibility
* hostel or homestay accommodation
Intensive English Courses Available
* 5 intakes per year
* 10 week modules
* multicultural classes
* optional programs
* Cost: $2000 AUD per 10 weeks
Study Tours Available
* English/cultural/tourism
For further details, contact:
TAFE International,
Level 5, 1 Mill Street,
Perth 6000, Western Australia
Telephone: 619 320 3777
D
French SUMMER COURSES January 1997
Adults' Crash Course 9-19 Jan
Intensive 3 or 4 hrs a day, morning or evening 30 hrs $250
(Beginners and Low Intermediate only)
Adults' Normal Course 9 Jan-4 March
10 levels from Beginner to Advanced
Twice a week - 2 hrs morning or evening
Once a week, Saturday 9am-1.30pm 32hrs $278
High School Crash Course 11-25 Jan
Intensive 3 hrs a day, 1pm-4pm
Years 8 to 12 24hrs $200
Starts Wednesday 11.1.97
Club Français
27 Claire St, Sydney, Phone 227 1746
E
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
Learn English in Australia's National Capital
* The TESOL Centre has more than 24 years' experience in providing quality language programs for overseas students
* Test preparation, possibility of further academic study
* Access to University facilities
* Classes conducted on campus with opportunity to mix with Australian students
______________
Read the notice about road works below.
MAIN STREET, GATTON RE-DEVELOPMENT
ROAD WIDENING TO AFFECT WEEKEND TRAFFIC AND BUS SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The next stage in the re-development of the roads in the town of Gatton will mean that Main Street will be closed between Little and Denning Streets from 6am on Saturday, 12 August to 6pm on Sunday, 13 August. The intersections of these streets with Main Street will not be affected.
We expect that the work will be completed at this time without further disruption to traffic.
Motorists should note that Main Street will be closed over the weekend during the hours indicated.
No university bus services will operate through the area between Little and Denning Streets. However, alternative services will operate on bus routes 566 and 45 between Gatton Road, the town centre and the university.
The Transport and Roads Department apologises for any inconvenience caused while improvements are in progress.
Questions
Questions 1–6 Matching Information
Look at the advertisements opposite.
Write the appropriate letters A-E.
Which advertisement mentions
Questions 7–8 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Which TWO advertisements mention
Questions 9–10 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Which TWO advertisements mention
Questions 11–15 True / False / Not Given
TRUE if the statement is true
FALSE if the statement is false
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the notice
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | LATEST METHODS | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage uses the words "LATEST METHODS" to tell people that they use the newest and most modern ways to teach a language. Answer Explanation: The answer B refers to the advertisement for the Global Language Learning Centre. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because this specific advertisement mentions "LATEST METHODS." In the context of a school or learning centre, "latest methods" describes the most modern and current ways of teaching students. This matches the meaning of "up-to-date teaching systems" used in the question. |
| Q2 | E | The TESOL Centre has more than 24 years' experience in providing quality language programs for overseas students | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that this school has been teaching students for over 24 years, which means it has been open for a long time. Answer Explanation: The answer is E because it is the only option that talks about how long the language center has been in business. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because it states that the TESOL Centre has more than 24 years of experience. This duration of time shows that the school has been established for a long while. The word 'experience' combined with a high number of years acts as a synonym for being 'established for a significant time.' |
| Q3 | E | Test preparation, possibility of further academic study | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that they offer help to get ready for tests, which means they have classes for exams. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Advertisement E is the one that talks about classes help students get ready for exams. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because the University of Canberra advertisement includes "Test preparation" as part of its services. In an educational context, "test preparation" refers to classes or programs designed to help students study for and pass specific examinations. |
| Q4 | C | Study Tours Available * English/cultural/tourism | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the school offers trips for students to study language, culture, and travel in the real world. Answer Explanation: The answer is advertisement C, which is for TAFE International in Perth. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because this advertisement specifically states that 'Study Tours' are available. A study tour is a planned trip where students go out to visit different places to learn about culture or tourism. This shows the school can organize and prepare activities that happen outside of the normal indoor classroom lessons. |
| Q5 | D | High School Crash Course 11-25 JanIntensive 3 hrs a day, 1pm-4pmYears 8 to 12 24hrs $200 | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says there is a quick French course for students in high school (those in school grades/years 8 to 12) during the month of January. Answer Explanation: The answer is advertisement D, which is the only one that says it has classes specifically for children still in school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because this advertisement specifically mentions a 'High School Crash Course'. It also lists 'Years 8 to 12', which refers to the school grade levels of the students who can take the course. The words 'High School' and 'Years' are keywords used to describe courses for school students, whereas the other advertisements focus on adults, university students, or business training. |
| Q6 | B | BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY OR TRAVEL | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage lists these three specific areas where a person might need to use a new language for their work or life. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Advertisement B is the correct choice because it mentions teaching languages for specific reasons or jobs. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Advertisement B lists "BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY OR TRAVEL" as specific areas for language learning. In language teaching, these are known as "special purposes" because the student is learning vocabulary and skills needed for a particular industry or activity rather than just general language skills. |
| Q7 | — | — | |
| Q8 | A / B | * Mandarin * Cantonese * Thai * Vietnamese * Korean * Indonesian * English * Spanish * Italian * German * Russian CHOICE OF 9 LANGUAGES |
Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows a long list of many languages in the first advertisement and explicitly states there is a selection of nine languages in the second advertisement. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies advertisements A and B as the ones that offer many different languages for people to learn. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A and B because these two advertisements show a large number of language options. Advertisement A provides a list of thirteen different languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, and several European languages. Advertisement B directly mentions a 'CHOICE OF 9 LANGUAGES,' which indicates a wide variety compared to the other advertisements that focus mostly on English or French. |
| Q9 | — | — | |
| Q10 | B / D | DAY AND EVENING COURSES Intensive 3 or 4 hrs a day, morning or evening 30 hrs $250 |
Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage from Advertisement B says that the school offers classes during both the day and the evening. The passage from Advertisement D says that its short, fast courses happen for several hours in the morning or the evening. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Advertisement B (Global Language Learning Centre) and Advertisement D (Club Français) are the two ads that show you can take classes at night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B and D because these sections specifically mention the word "evening" to describe when classes are held. Advertisement B lists "DAY AND EVENING COURSES" as a feature of the school. Advertisement D states that its French classes can be taken in the "morning or evening." The other advertisements (A, C, and E) do not mention at what time of day the classes happen. |
| Q11 | FALSE | Main Street will be closed between Little and Denning Streets from 6am on Saturday, 12 August to 6pm on Sunday, 13 August | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that the road is blocked from Saturday morning until Sunday at 6 o'clock in the evening. This means the road becomes open again on Sunday night. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the statement says the road will stay closed until Monday, but the text says it will open on Sunday evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the notice says the road will be closed until 6pm on Sunday. If it opens at 6pm on Sunday, then it is open before Monday starts. The words '6pm on Sunday' show that the road is re-opened before the end of the weekend. |
| Q12 | TRUE | Main Street will be closed between Little and Denning Streets from 6am on Saturday, 12 August to 6pm on Sunday, 13 August. The intersections of these streets with Main Street will not be affected | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says the road closure happens in the space between two specific streets. It also says the places where those streets cross Main Street will not have any problems and will stay open. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people can still drive on the road until they reach Little Street. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the notice says the road is closed only 'between' Little Street and Denning Street. It also mentions that the 'intersections' (the corners where these roads cross) will not be affected. This confirms that the road is open all the way to the corner of Little Street. |
| Q13 | FALSE | We expect that the work will be completed at this time without further disruption to traffic | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the people in charge believe the job will be finished during the dates they mentioned and they will not need to stop traffic again for this work. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the statement about the road work lasting for a whole month is incorrect based on the text. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the notice says the workers plan to finish the road improvements during one specific weekend in August. It explicitly mentions that they do not expect to cause more problems for traffic after that time. This contradicts the statement which claims the work will happen every weekend for a month. Important words like 'completed' and 'without further disruption' show that the work is expected to end quickly. |
| Q14 | NOT GIVEN | The intersections of these streets with Main Street will not be affected | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that the spots where the roads cross will stay the same during the road work, but it does not tell the reader if there will be extra lights there. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the text does not provide any information about whether temporary traffic lights will be used or not. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because the notice only talks about road closures and how the intersections (the places where roads meet) will not be blocked. It never mentions "traffic lights" anywhere in the text. To answer TRUE or FALSE, we would need the text specifically to say something about lights. |
| Q15 | TRUE | However, alternative services will operate on bus routes 566 and 45 between Gatton Road, the town centre and the university | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that other bus routes will work to make sure people can still reach the university. Answer Explanation: The answer 'TRUE' means that people can still take a bus to the university during the whole weekend. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the text says that even though one part of the road is closed, there are other ways to travel. The notice mentions 'alternative services', which are different bus options. These routes, number 566 and 45, will still run between the town and the university while the road work is happening. |