Book 11 General Reading Test 4

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Questions 1-7

Look at the six visitor attractions in southern England, A-F, in above passage
For which visitor attraction am the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.

1 Visitors can look at animals from another part of the world.
2 People can hold a business conference in this place.
3 Visitors can find out what toys were used in the last century.
4 Activities are available all year round here.
5 You can buy light meals here.
6 Visitors can see how food was prepared in the past.
7 You can visit modem imitations of old buildings here.

2. 

Questions 8-14

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
In boxes on your answer sheet, write

TRUE                         if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE                       if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN            if there is no information on this

8 A paraglider is more comfortable than a parachute.

3. 
9 Most paragliding schools are situated by the sea.

4. 
10 Learners must pass a theory test in order to get their license.

5. 
11 Learners are able to paraglide unaccompanied after a week’s course.

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12 It is advisable to purchase some equipment before you do your training.

7. 
13 Fit people of any age can take up paragliding.

8. 
14 The preliminary uphill walk may strain some of your muscle.

9. 

Questions 15-21

Complete the sentences below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes on your answer sheet.
  • By preparing for your interview, you will gain 15  which will help you present yourself well.
  • Read through any documents you have received about the company and also go to their 16
  • Check the job description to find out what 17  are involved in the post you have applied for.
  • Interviewers may be interested to hear about any unpaid help you have given to a 18
  • Be ready to talk about your 19  for the development of your career.
  • Explain any 20 that there are in your work record and clarify how you used the time to improve your skills.
  • Questions about 21 should be delayed until a later stage.

10. 

Questions 22-27

Complete the sentences below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes on your answer sheet.

Step 1:
Decide who you are going to sell to and compare yourself with the 22  you are going to have.
Step 2:
Consider how you will market your product and your method of 23
Step 3:
Decide if you will have to find 24 to work in, or buy equipment.
Step 4:
Think whether you will need to take on staff as your business grows.
Step 5:
Make sure you deal with the accounts and other essentials in accordance with the 25
Step 6:
Calculate all the 26  involved in your business when deciding how much to charge.
Step 7:
Calculate the turnover you are aiming for in order to make a profit in the first three years.
Step 8:
Consider if you require any 27 to start your business, and where to find it.

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Questions 28-33

The text has six sections, A-F.
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i-ix, in boxes on your answer sheet.

List of Headings
1. The need for population reduction
2. The problem with being a fussy eater
3. Reproductive patterns
4. The need for further research
5. A possible solution to falling numbers
6. The fastest runners
7. A rather lonely beginning
8. A comparison between past and present survival rates
9. Useful physical features

28 Paragraph A
29 Paragraph B
30 Paragraph C
31 Paragraph D
32 Paragraph E
33 Paragraph F

12. 

Questions 34-36

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write the correct letter in boxes on your answer sheet.

34 According to the writer, what is the ideal habitat for hares?

13. 
35 When leverets are living alone they are not visited often by their mother because

14. 
36 What does the writer suggest about the adult hares’ diet?

15. 

Questions 37-40

Complete the summary below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes on your answer sheet.

Brown hares
The brown hare is well known for its ability to run fast, at speeds of up to 70 kph, largely due to the length of its legs as well as the unusual size of its heart. An increased amount of blood also gives it the necessary 37  to continue running fast for some time. A running hare resembles the 38  more closely than its relative, the rabbit.
The hare has some other characteristics that help it to avoid capture. The first is its excellent all-round 39 . This means that predators cannot easily creep up behind it. Another feature is its ability to position its massive 40 separately, to sense the slightest indication of danger.

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