USE OF UNIVERSITY GROUNDS BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC & PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Borodine tablets - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 02 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–13
Reading Passage
Read the text below and answer questions 1-5.
USE OF UNIVERSITY GROUNDS BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
The University grounds are private.
The University authorities only allow authorised members of the University, visitors and drivers of vehicles servicing the University to enter the grounds.
Members of staff who have paid the requisite fee and display the appropriate permit may bring a vehicle into the grounds. A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned.
Students may not bring vehicles into the grounds during the working day unless they have been given special permission by the Security Officer and have paid for and are displaying an appropriate entry permit. Students living in Halls of Residence must obtain permission from the Warden to keep a motor vehicle at their residence.
Students are reminded that if they park a motor vehicle on University premises without a valid permit, they will be fined £20.
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Read the text below and answer questions 6-13.
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Borodine tablets
WHAT ARE Borodine TABLETS USED FOR?
Borodine tablets are used to help relieve hay fever and conditions due to allergies, in particular skin reactions and a runny nose.
It is not recommended that Borodine tablets are given to children under 12 years of age or pregnant or breastfeeding women.
BEFORE YOU TAKE Borodine TABLETS
In some circumstances it is very important not to take Borodine tablets. If you ignore these instructions, this medicine could affect your heart rhythm.
Are you taking oral medicines for fungal infections?
Have you suffered a reaction to medicines containing Borodine before?
Do you suffer from any liver, kidney or heart disease?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, do not take Borodine tablets before consulting your doctor.
AFTER TAKING Borodine TABLETS
Borodine tablets, like many other medicines, may cause side-effects in some people.
If you faint, stop taking Borodine tablets and tell your doctor immediately.
In addition Borodine tablets may cause problems with your vision, hair loss, depression or confusion, yellowing of your skin or your eyes.
If you have these effects whilst taking Borodine tablets, tell your doctor immediately.
Other side-effects are dizziness or headaches, and indigestion or stomachache. However, these effects are often mild and usually wear off after a few days' treatment. If they last for more than a few days, tell your doctor.
Questions
Questions 1–5 True / False / Not Given
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TRUE if the statement is true
FALSE if the statement is false
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage
Questions 6–7 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
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Questions 8–9 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
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Questions 10–11 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
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Questions 12–13 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | FALSE | Members of staff who have paid the requisite fee and display the appropriate permit may bring a vehicle into the grounds | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that university workers have to pay a required amount of money to get the permit they need to bring a car onto the property. Answer Explanation: The answer means the sentence is incorrect; university workers actually do have to pay for their parking permits. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the text says university staff must pay a 'requisite fee' to have a permit. In the text, 'members of staff' means the employees or workers, and a 'fee' is an amount of money you must pay for a service or right. |
| Q2 | TRUE | A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned Students living in Halls of Residence must obtain permission from the Warden to keep a motor vehicle at their residence |
Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that having a general university permit is not enough to park in Hall car parks; you must be "authorised" (given official permission) by the Warden. It also says that students who live in the Halls must ask the Warden for "permission" if they want to have a car there. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the person in charge of the Halls, known as the Warden, is the one who makes rules and gives permission for parking there. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the text states that parking at the Halls of Residence is controlled by the Warden. Whether it is staff members wanting to use the car parks or students living there wanting to keep a car, they must both get permission or 'authorisation' from the Warden. Using the Warden's authority for both groups shows that they handle the parking in those areas. |
| Q3 | TRUE | A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that even if staff have a permit, it does not give them the right to park at the Halls unless they get permission from the person in charge, the Warden. Answer Explanation: The answer TRUE means that staff members who have a standard University permit still do not have the right to park their cars in the Hall car parks. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage explains that a University permit is not enough to park in Hall car parks. To park there, staff need extra permission from the Warden of that specific Hall. The text uses the word 'entitle' to show that the permit doesn't automatically give staff the right to park in those specific areas. |
| Q4 | NOT GIVEN | Students are reminded that if they park a motor vehicle on University premises without a valid permit, they will be fined £20 | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if students park their cars without a valid permit, they have to pay £20 as a punishment (fined). It does not say that £20 is the price to buy a permit. Answer Explanation: The answer 'NOT GIVEN' means that the reading text does not provide information about how much a person must pay to buy a parking permit for one year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'NOT GIVEN' because the text mentions that staff and students must pay for a permit, but it never states the exact price. It mentions £20, but this is the cost of a 'fine' (punishment money) for parking without a permit, not the price of the permit itself. |
| Q5 | FALSE | Students living in Halls of Residence must obtain permission from the Warden to keep a motor vehicle at their residence | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that students who live in the university buildings (Halls of Residence) are required to ask the person in charge (the Warden) for permission if they want to have a car or bike where they live. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because students who live in university halls are required to get permission if they want to have a vehicle there. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the statement says students do not need permission, but the text specifically states that they must get permission from the Warden to keep a car or motorcycle at their hall. The word 'must' indicates it is a requirement, not something optional. |
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| Q7 | D / I | Borodine tablets are used to help relieve hay fever and conditions due to allergies, in particular skin reactions and a runny nose | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that these tablets are made to make you feel better if you have allergies that cause a runny nose or skin problems. Answer Explanation: The answer D and I mean that Borodine tablets are used for treating things that feel like a cold (runny nose) and for skin problems caused by allergies. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the first part of the leaflet, which lists the problems the medicine treats. It specifically mentions 'hay fever' and a 'runny nose', which are very similar to signs of a cold (D). It also says it treats 'skin reactions', which refers to skin that is irritated, sore, or broken (I). |
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| Q9 | G / J | Are you taking oral medicines for fungal infections Do you suffer from any liver, kidney or heart disease If the answer to any of these questions is YES, do not take Borodine tablets before consulting your doctor |
Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage asks patients if they are using fungus medicine or have a kidney illness. It then tells them that if they answered yes to these questions, they must talk to a doctor before they take Borodine. Answer Explanation: The answer means that people who have a kidney problem or are using medicine for a fungus must talk to their doctor before they start taking Borodine tablets. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is found in the section titled 'BEFORE YOU TAKE Borodine TABLETS'. The text lists questions about health issues and other medicines. It specifically asks about 'medicines for fungal infections' and 'kidney' disease. At the end of these questions, the text explains that if the answer is 'YES', the patient must consult their doctor before using the tablets. The word 'kidney complaint' in the options matches 'kidney ... disease' in the text, and 'fungal infection' matches the 'fungal infections' mentioned in the medicine question. |
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| Q11 | B / C | Other side-effects are dizziness or headaches, and indigestion or stomachache. However, these effects are often mild and usually wear off after a few days' treatment. If they last for more than a few days, tell your doctor | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that headaches and stomachaches are common side effects that are not usually serious. It explains that these feelings mostly stop after a few days, so you should only contact a doctor if the pain continues for a longer time. Answer Explanation: The answer means that if the medicine causes a person to have a headache or a stomachache, they do not have to see a doctor right away. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the section of the text describing side effects. It states that side effects like headaches, indigestion, or stomachaches are often 'mild' and typically 'wear off' or disappear after a short time. Because these symptoms usually go away on their own, the text says you only need to tell your doctor if they 'last for more than a few days,' which is different from the more serious side effects (like fainting or skin yellowing) that require telling a doctor 'immediately.' Options B (a headache) and C (an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach) match the words 'headaches' and 'stomachache' in the text. |
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| Q13 | E / K | In addition Borodine tablets may cause problems with your vision, hair loss, depression or confusion, yellowing of your skin or your eyes. If you have these effects whilst taking Borodine tablets, tell your doctor immediately | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that these specific side effects—including sadness and different skin color—are serious, so you must contact your doctor right away if you notice them. Answer Explanation: The answer provides two outcomes that require seeing a medical professional immediately: a change in skin color and a feeling of sadness (depression). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is based on the section of the text that describes side effects that occur "after taking" the medicine. The instructions state that if a patient experiences specific symptoms like depression or a change in the color of their skin (yellowing), they must talk to a doctor "immediately," which means "at once." In the list provided, "a feeling of sadness" is a synonym for "depression," and "a change in your skin colour" refers to the "yellowing of your skin." |