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IELTS General Training Volume 8

IELTS General Training Volume 8

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  • Published on: 08 Oct 2018
  • Tests taken: 823,174

Answer Keys:

Part 1: Question 1 - 13
  • 1 employee
  • 2 Wednesday
  • 3 continuing
  • 4 hh:mm
  • 5 supervisor
  • 6 93907733
  • 7 Tax number
  • 8 B
  • 9 C
  • 10 B
  • 11 A
  • 12 C
  • 13 A
Part 2: Question 14 - 27
  • 14 soccer
  • 15 first
  • 16 minor
  • 17 attendance
  • 18 D
  • 19 C
  • 20 A
  • 21 B
  • 22 A
  • 23 TRUE
  • 24 TRUE
  • 25 TRUE
  • 26 NOT GIVEN
  • 27 FALSE
Part 3: Question 28 - 40
  • 28 E
  • 29 G
  • 30 B
  • 31 A
  • 32 H
  • 33 D
  • 34 F
  • 35 C
  • 36 YES
  • 37 NO
  • 38 NOT GIVEN
  • 39 B
  • 40 B

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Review & Explanations:

Part 1: Questions 1-13

Questions 1-7

Answer the following questions.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.

Who is Amanda Lee?

1

Which day is the longest working day?

2

At what stage is the assignment?

3

What format must be used to record the hours worked?

4

Who must verify and sign the work record before payment is processed?

5

On which number must the work record be sent?

6

What must be written on the Employment Declaration form?

7

  • 1 Answer: employee

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q1: Who is Amanda Lee?________

    Employee details

    Note:

    Firstly, we can guess that the answer of Q1 should be a noun describing a job or position in the A1 Office Temps Pty Ltd. After skimming, we can find that the answer will be around “Name: (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) AMANDA LEE”.

    Considering every details in Q1 and in the passage, we can conclude that the answer of Q1 is Employee.

  • 2 Answer: Wednesday

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q2: Which day is the longest working day? _________

    Note:

    After skimming, we can find that the needed information of Q2 is found in the given table. Initially, the first column can give us the possible answer of “which day”. Next, we go to the final column, which indicates the total working time (hours) of each day, to look for the “longest working day”. After considering every details in the “Total” and “Day” columns with the Q2, we can conclude that the answer of Q2 is Wednesday.

  • 3 Answer: continuing

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q3: At what stage is the assignment?_________

    Assignment details:

    Continuing

    A1 teamp signature

    Note

    After skimming, we can guess that clue to answer Q3 should be below the “Assignment details:”. After considering every details in Q3 and in the passage, we can conclude that the answer of Q3 is Continuing.

  • 4 Answer: hh:mm

    Keywords in Questions

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    Q4: What format must be used to record the hours worked? ________

    1. Complete this Dally Work Record using the format hh:mm (nine-fifteen in the morning = 9:15 am). If you do not use this format your hours may not be entered properly and your pay may be delayed. Work to the nearest 15 minutes.

    Note

    After skimming, the related content to the Q4 is in the “Instructions” part. Fortunately, we can find the answer in the first step of the instruction part. Thus, the answer of Q4 is hh:mm.

    *To administrator: there is no sign of the answer of Q4 in the system.

  • 5 Answer: supervisor

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q5: Who must verify and sign the work record before payment is processed?_________

    1. When you have completed the Work Record, ask your Supervisor to check and sign. Your pay will not be processed until this Is done.

    Note:

    After skimming, the related content to the Q5 is in the “Instructions” part. According to the keywords in both the question and passage, the answer of Q5 is the 3rd step of the instruction part.

    For that reason, the answer of Q5 is supervisor.

  • 6 Answer: 93907733

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q6: On which number must the work record be sent?___________

    1. Fax the Work Record back to A1 Pty Ltd., on 9390 7733, by 10:00 am Monday.

    Note

    After skimming, the related content to the Q6 is in the “Instructions” part. According to the keywords between the question and passage, the answer of Q6 is the 5th step of the instruction part.

    For that reason, we can conclude that the answer of Q6 is 9390 7733.

  • 7 Answer: Tax number

    Keywords in Questions

    Similar words in Passage

    Q7: What must be written on the Employment Declaration form?______

    DETAILS REQUIRED ARE: Bank Code (BSB), Account Number, Account Name. A completed Employment Declaration Form including your Tax Number, to ensure you are taxed correctly. Tax Certificates are sent out at the end of the financial year to your home address.

    Note:

    After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q7 can be found in passage which mentions Employment Declaration form. We may hesitate two options for the answer of Q7: “tax number” and “tax certificates”. Apart from them, the tax number can be written on the form.

    For that reason, the answer is Tax Number.

Questions 8-13

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Write the correct letter in boxes 8-13 on your answer sheet.

8

Students who are having problems with their timetable

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: B

Keywords in Questions

Similar words in Passage

Q8: Students who are having problems with their timetable

  1. should first talk to their lecturer at the Student Centre
  2. can send an email to the Academic Advisor
  3. should email a Student Advisor

LECTURE TIMETABLES: Lecture timetables can be obtained online, but if you have any timetable clashes, go to the Student Centre in your discipline or email the area Academic Advisor.

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q8 can be found in passage which mentions LECTURE TIMETABLES. There are two possible options for the answer of Q8: “go to the Student Centre in your discipline” and “email the area Academic Advisor”. Apart from them, “email the area Academic Advisor” matches the keyword in the answer B.

For that reason, the answer is B.

9

Lost student identification cards are reissued

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: C

Keywords in Questions

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Q9: Lost student identification cards are reissued

  1. on proof of identity.
  2. at the Students' Association Office.
  3. at the Office on Level 4, Broadway.

STUDENT ID CARDS: This card allows you to borrow library books and table tennis equipment, get discounts at local stores, borrow sports equipment, and get cinema concessions at the smaller movie houses. It also acts as proof of identity where required. You will be given a card when you enroll. A lost card can be replaced by the Student Information Office, Level 4, Broadway.

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q9 can be found in passage which mentions STUDENT ID CARDS. There are some synonyms between the passage and the answer C.

For that reason, the answer is C.

10

The concession card allows students

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: B

Keywords in Questions

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Q10: The concession card allows students

  1. to get discounted bus tickets.
  2. to travel half price when using public transit.
  3. to get half price cinema tickets.

TRAVEL CONCESSION CARDS: These get you half price on public transport and they are issued upon enrolment. If you lose it or you need a replacement, then contact Student Information on Level 4-

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q10 can be found in passage which mentions TRAVEL CONCESSION CARDS. There are some synonyms between the passage and the answer B.

For that reason, the answer is B.

11

Students can see a movie at a discounted rate

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: A

Keywords in Questions

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Q11: Students can see a movie at a discounted rate

  1. at the bigger cinemas on a concession pass
  2. using a special card from the University
  3. if there are any available at the Union Office

MOVIE CONCESSION PASS: To get a discount on movie tickets at major cinemas you need a special card, available from the Union Office at Broadway.

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q11 can be found in passage which mentions MOVIE CONCESSION PASS. Please be careful here. Because there are some synonyms between the passage and the answer A and B. However, the right answer should be the answer A because it contains the important keyword, bigger cinemas (similar to major cinemas), which cannot be found in the answer B.

For that reason, the answer is A.

12

Overdue library books must be returned

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: C

Keywords in Questions

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Q12: Overdue library books must be returned

  1. at the Security Office
  2. in the library return box
  3. only to the library.

LIBRARY BOOK RETURN: In front of the Security Office at the Broadway Campus there is a library book return box. Overdue books, however, cannot be left there and must be returned directly to the library.

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q12 can be found in passage which mentions LIBRARY BOOK RETURN. There are some synonyms between the passage and the answer C.

For that reason, the answer is C.

13

The International Student ID card

  • A
  • B
  • C
Answer: A

Keywords in Questions

Similar words in Passage

Q13: The International Student ID card

  1. gives students discount prices at shops
  2. is available to part-time students for an $8 fee
  3. can be used for discounted international travel.

TRAVEL: The International Student Identity Card gets you discounts at museums, theatres, cinemas and retail outlets all over the world. It costs $8 (plus you need a passport-sized colour photograph of yourself) and is only available to full-time students. It is available at the Students' Association Office, Level 3A, Broadway.

Note

After skimming accordingly, the possible answer for Q12 can be found in passage which mentions TRAVEL. There are some synonyms between the passage and the answer A and B. However, the answer B is wrong because a $8 fee is only available to full-time students.

For that reason, the answer is A.

Part 1

READING PASSAGE 1

Read the text below and answer Questions 1-7.

DAILY WORK RECORD

A1 Office Temps Pty Ltd

Temporary Office Staff—no job too small

Level 4 356 Elizabeth Elswick

Telephone 9390 5647 Facsimile 9390 7733

DAILY WORK RECORD

Company details

Reporting to: Kate Shea. Office Removalist Pty Ltd, 21 West street, Box Hill

Employee details

Name: (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) AMANDA LEE

Week Ending: Sunday 14/1/2011

DAYDATESTARTFINISH(LESS)BREAKTOTAL
MONDAY8/1/20119:0017:15:457:30
TUESDAY9/1/20118:3017:00:308:00
WEDNESDAY10/1/20118:4517:30:158:30
THURSDAY11/1/20119:1517:451:007:30
FRIDAY12/1/20119:0017:00:307:30
SATURDAY13/1/2011::::
SUNDAY14/1/2011::::
TOTAL39:00

Client Signature:

Please sign and also print name(BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE)

I certify that the above hours, including any overtime, are a true and correct record of hours worked.

Assignment details:

Continuing

A1 teamp signature

I certify that the above hours, including any overtime, are a true and correct record of hours worked.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Complete this Dally Work Record using the format hh:mm (nine-fifteen in the morning = 9:15 am). If you do not use this format your hours may not be entered properly and your pay may be delayed. Work to the nearest 15 minutes.
  2. Sign the completed Daily Work Record as a correct record of your hours worked.
  3. When you have completed the Work Record, ask your supervisor to check and sign. Your pay will not be processed until this Is done.
  4. Make a copy of the Dally Work Record for your own records.
  5. Fax the Work Record back to A1 Pty Ltd., on 9390 7733, by 10:00 am Monday.

TO PROCESS YOUR PAY WE REQUIRE: Your bank details to be completed on the enclosed Banking Form

DETAILS REQUIRED ARE: Bank Code (BSB), Account Number, Account Name. A completed Employment Declaration Form including your Tax Number, to ensure you are taxed correctly. Tax Certificates are sent out at the end of the financial year to your home address.

Read the text below and answer Questions 8-13

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

STAMPS: These are sold at the Union Newsagency at both Broadway (Level 3A) and Markets (A Block) Campuses.

STREET DIRECTORY: A copy can be found at the Students' Association Office, Level 3A, Broadway.

LECTURE TIMETABLES: Lecture timetables can be obtained online, but if you have any timetable clashes, go to the Student Centre in your discipline or email the area Academic Advisor.

STUDENT ID CARDS: This card allows you to borrow library books and table tennis equipment, get discounts at local stores, borrow sports equipment, and get cinema concessions at the smaller movie houses. It also acts as proof of identity where required. You will be given a card when you enrol. A lost card can be replaced by the Student Information Office, Level 4, Broadway.

TRAVEL CONCESSION CARDS: These get you half price on public transport and they are issued upon enrolment. If you lose it or you need a replacement, then contact Student Information on Level 4-
MOVIE CONCESSION PASS: To get a discount on movie tickets at major cinemas you need a special card, available from the Union Office at Broadway.


LIBRARY BOOK RETURN: In front of the Security Office at the Broadway Campus there is a library book return box. Overdue books, however, cannot be left there and must be returned directly to the library.

TRAVEL: The International Student Identity Card gets you discounts at museums, theatres, cinemas and retail outlets all over the world. It costs $8 (plus you need a passport-sized colour photograph of yourself) and is only available to full-time students. It is available at the Students' Association Office, Level 3A, Broadway.

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