READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1- 20, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.

Jaspar’s Macquarie Plaza
Questions 1- 6
There are 5 advertisements A-E on the next page.
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE
Buy a Burger Get the same one FREE! You are invited to enjoy a special treat at Jaspar’s Macquarie Plaza. Simply present this coupon with your next order and when you purchase the burger of your choice it will be our pleasure to give you another burger of the same variety absolutely FREE! Valid only at Macquarie and ONE voucher per customer per day. Jaspar’s Macquarie Plaza North Richmond | |
Expires 9th May, 1997. Cannot be
used with any other Jaspar’s offer | Eat in or Takeaway
Level 3, next to the cinema complex |
B
TRELLINIS
RESTAURANT Fine Italian Food B.Y.O Eat In – Takeaway OPEN Lunch – Dinner |
Now: Better Menu – Food – Service Superb
Winter Dishes and Dessert |
Perfect for Parties
Separate party rooms and choice of set menu available For 10-80 people and value for $$$ Phone: 271 8600 12 Oxford St. EPPING Opp. PO. Ample parking |
C
BYO 693 2258
No Corkage 693 2260 and licensed Indian Flavour DINNER 7 NIGHTS • 10% discount on takeaways • Free home delivery (local areas only) • Banquet – only $16.50 per person • Separate party’ room (up to 90 people) 63-65 John Street, RYDE |
D
writers cafe Dante Trattoria, Shop 4, Spring Centre, Soldier’s Road, Neutral Bay. Ph: 953 1212 OPEN: 8 am-midnight CUISINE: Italian influence, menu changes every four months. Breakfast includes toast, pancakes, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, gourmet sausages and fruit; light meals and lunch menu includes pasta, salad, crepes, seafood, soups, focaccia, burgers, desserts. PRICES: Breakfast $4.50 – $8.90 Lunch $6.90-513.90 ATMOSPHERE: Relaxed and quiet. Patronscan dine inside or out. CREDIT CARDS: Yes |
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VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES Are you looking for some healthy alternatives to your menu? Join our creative and nutritious three week program conducted by qualified professionals, including delicious tastings and demonstrations. Starting Wednesday May 10 at 7.15 pm. Centre for Health Management SYDNEY DAY HOSPITAL BOOK NOW 748 9696 |
Questions 7-12
The following text is a series ofgeneral instructions for using a microwave oven. Part of each instruction is underlined.ln boxes 7-12 on your answer sheet write:
E if the underlilled section gives an EXAMPLE of the instruction
R if the underlined section gives a REASON for the instruction
CR if the underlilled seclioll is a CORRECT
PROCEDURE. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF YOUR MICROWAVEExample Do not boil eggs in their shell (unless otherwise stated). 7. Whilst heating liquids which contain air (e.g. milk or milk based flUids), stir several times during heating to avoid spillage of the liquid from the container. 8. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages afe all foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking. to prevent bursting. 9. Do not dry clothes or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. 10. Do not cook food directly on glass oven tray unless indicated in recipes. Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil. 11. Do not hit control panel. Damage to controls may occur. 12. Clean the oven, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use an abrasive cleaner that may scratch the surfaces around the door. |
Questions 13-20
Read the “Guided Walks and Nature Activities” information below, and answer Questions 13-20.
Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities | |
SUNDAY MAY 7 EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley Meet at 7.30 am at the end of Day Rd, Cheltenham while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours FRIDAY MAY 12 MEDIUM Possum Prowl Meet 7.30 pm at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock clambering involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours
SUNDAY JUNE 4 HARD Bairne / Basin Track Meet 9.30 am Track #8, West Head Road. Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required. Duration: approx. 6 hours. | FRIDAY JUNE 16 EASY
Poetry around a mid-winter campfire Meet 7.00 pm Kalkaari Visitor Centre. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently crackling fire. Billy tea and damper to follow. Dress up warmly. Bring a mug and a rug (or a chair). Cost $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours
SUNDAY JUNE 25 EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8.30 am entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd, Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland. Binoculars a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours.
GRADING EASY suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM for those who PERIODICALLY exercise HARD only if you REGULARLY exercise |
Questions 1-6
There are 5 advertisements A-E on the next page.
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate advertisements in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.
1 Which advertisement is not for a restaurant?
2 Which advertisement offer facilities for parties up to 90 people?
3 Which restaurant states that it serves breakfast?
4 Which restaurant will give you an extra serving if you present the coupon?
5 Which restaurant does not offer a takeaway service?
6 Which restaurant will bring the food you order to your house?
Questions 7-12
The following text is a series of general instructions for using a microwave oven.
Part of each instruction is underlined. In boxes 7-12 on your answer sheet write:
E | if the underlined section gives an EXAMPLE of the instruction |
R | if the underlined section gives a REASON for the instruction |
CP | if the underlined section is a CORRECT PROCEDURE. |
Example Answer Do not boil eggs in their shell (unless otherwise stated). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode R |
7 Whilst heating liquids which contain air (e.g. milk or milk based fluids), stir several times during heating to avoid spillage of the liquid from the container.
8 Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are all foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.
9 Do not dry clothes or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
10 Do not cook food directly on glass oven tray unless indicated in recipes. Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.
11 Do not hit control panel. Damage to controls may occur.
12 Clean the oven, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use an abrasive cleaner that may scratch the surfaces around the door.
Questions 13-20
Below is a chart containing some of the Kuringai Chase Park Nature Activities.
Fill in the blanks using information from the brochure “Guided Walks and Nature Activities”.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in boxes 13-20 on your answer sheet.
ACTIVITY | WHAT TO BRING/WEAR | WHAT IS SUPPLIED | CHIEF ATTRACTION |
EARLY MORNING STROLL | 13 | ||
MORNING WALK | 14 | varied landscape, birds | |
POETRY | warm clothes, mug, rug/ chair, poem | 15 16 | |
17 | 18 19 | coffee, biscuits | peace, 20 |