Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?
TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
1 Children must go to the school where they are registered.
2 All arrivals after the register has closed are recorded as ‘unauthorised’ absences.
3 If your child is absent from school, you must send the school a letter to explain why.
4 Staff who think a child is having difficulties at school will contact the parents.
5 Schools will contact other authorities about children who take frequent unauthorised absences.
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Children must go to the school where they are registered. | The law says that parents must ensure that their child regularly attends the school where he/she is registered. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. Note that “attend” could be a synonym for “go” in this context. According to this sentence, parents must ensure that their child attends the school where he/she is registered. In other words, children must go to school where they are registered. Therefore, the answer is True. |
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All arrivals after the register has closed are recorded as ‘unauthorised’ absences. | If your child arrives after the register has closed without a good reason, this will be recorded as an ‘unauthorised’ absence for that session. |
Search for the phrase “unauthorised absences”, and we would find all the needed information in this sentence. According to the sentence, arrivals after the register has closed without a good reason will be recorded as unauthorised absences. This means that if children have a good reason for their arrivals, there will not be any unauthorised absence recorded. However, the statement in Q2 indicates that all arrivals after the register has closed are recorded as ‘unauthorised’ absences. Therefore, the answer is False. |
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If your child is absent from school, you must send the school a letter to explain why. | If your child has to miss school, it is vital that you let the school know why, preferably on the first morning of absence. (Your child’s school will have an attendance policy explaining how this should be done.) |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. However, the statement in Q3 indicates that parents must send a letter to explain why their child is absent. Meanwhile, we could not find any information relating on how parents should explain for their child’s absence in the passage. There is only a sentence indicating that the school will have an attendance policy. Therefore, the answer is Not Given. |
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Staff who think a child is having difficulties at school will contact the parents. | If you know or think that your child is having difficulties attending school, you should contact the school. |
Search for the phrase “child is having difficulties at school”, and we would find all the needed information in this sentence. However, the statement in Q4 and the information from the passage is irrelevant. According to the question, staff, the school, will contact the parents when they think a child is having difficulties. Meanwhile, parents contacting the school when they think their child is having difficulties is what we get from the passage. There is not enough information to say that the statement in Q4 is true or not. Therefore, the answer is Not Given. |
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Schools will contact other authorities about children who take frequent unauthorised absences. | If your child is absent and the school either does not receive an explanation from you, or considers the explanation unsatisfactory, it will record your child’s absence as ‘unauthorised’, that is, as truancy. |
We cannot find any information relating to the statement in Q5. Neither “other authorities” nor “frequent unauthorised absences” are mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the answer is Not Given. |
The text has seven sections, A-G.
For which apartment are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 6-14 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
6 It overlooks a golf course.
7 It has its own parking space.
8 It is in the centre of a town.
9 The sea can be seen from it.
10 There is a swimming pool for residents of the apartment complex.
11 It is in a new apartment complex.
12 It is part of an apartment complex with its own supermarket.
13 It has a private outdoor area where you can sit.
14 The owners will organise parking on request
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It overlooks a golf course | F. Situated in a peaceful location on the edge of an inland village, with attractive views of the golf course. |
Search for the keywords “golf course”, and we would find the same words in paragraph B, D, F, and G. However, the statement in Q6 indicates that the apartment overlooks a golf course; in other words, it has views of this golf course. Note that to “overlook” something means to provide a view of something. Apartment B, D, and G have golf courses nearby. Only apartment F has views of a golf course. Therefore, the answer is F. |
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It has its own parking space. | B. Private parking in front of building. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. The building having its own parking space means that this parking space is private. Therefore, the answer is B. “Parking” is also mentioned in paragraph A; however, this is on-street parking, not private parking. Hence, A is not correct. |
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It is in the centre of a town. | G. Two-bedroom apartment in central location in busy street with shops, restaurants etc. not far from the beach. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. The apartment in the centre of a town is obviously in central location. Therefore, the answer is G. “The town centre” is also mentioned in paragraph D; however, this apartment is 3km from the centre. Hence, D is not correct. |
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The sea can be seen from it. | A.One-bedroom apartment with uninterrupted sea views. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. According to the statement, the sea can be seen from the apartment. In other words, the apartment have sea views. Therefore, the answer is A. |
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There is a swimming pool for residents of the apartment complex. | D. Two-bedroom apartment in a complex with its own pool and beautiful views of the national park. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. According to the sentence, the apartment complex has its own swimming pool. In other words, this pool is for residents of this complex. Therefore, the answer is D. “Swimming pool” is also mentioned in paragraph G; however, this pool is in the town. Hence, G is not correct. |
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It is in a new apartment complex. | B. Spacious one-bedroom apartment in a complex that has only just opened, five minutes’ walk from the sea. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. A new apartment complex is a complex that has just opened recently. Therefore, the answer is B. |
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It is part of an apartment complex with its own supermarket. | A. This is a small first floor apartment in a well-established apartment complex containing a range of leisure facilities and a supermarket for residents. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. Similar to Q10, the apartment complex having its own supermarket means that this supermarket is for residents. Therefore, the answer is A. “Supermarket” is also mentioned in paragraph E; however, this supermarket is in the town. Hence, E is not correct. |
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It has a private outdoor area where you can sit. | C. One-bedroom cottage (child’s bed can also be provided), large terrace with uninterrupted views of the river and mountains. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. Note that “terrace” is an area outside the house where people can sit. Therefore, the answer is C. |
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The owners will organise parking on request. | F. Garage available by arrangement with the owners. |
Words and phrases in this sentence and keywords in the question have similar meanings. Note that “arrange” could be a synonym for “organise” in this context. “Garage” is the place where cars are kept in this context. Therefore, the answer is F. |
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-14
School Attendance Information for Parents/Carers Introduction
What you can do to help
Authorised and Unauthorised Absence
Most absences for acceptable reasons will be authorised by your child’s school:
Your child’s school will not authorise absence for the following reasons:
Read the text below and answer Questions 6-14.
A. Sleeps 2-3. One-bedroom apartment with uninterrupted sea views. This is a small first floor apartment in a well-established apartment complex containing a range of leisure facilities and a supermarket for residents. On the edge of the town but close to cafes and restaurants. On-street parking is generally available.
B. Sleeps 2-4. Spacious one-bedroom apartment in a complex that has only just opened, five minutes’ walk from the sea. Private parking in front of building. It is located in a quiet, unspoilt village with a local market, banks, cafes and restaurants. There are some fabulous championship golf courses within easy walking distance.
C. Sleeps 2+child. One-bedroom cottage (child’s bed can also be provided), large terrace with uninterrupted views of the river and mountains. A truly peaceful location in a picturesque village, but less than ten minutes’ drive from the coast and all the amenities of a town. Owners live nearby and are happy to help in any way they can.
D. Sleeps 2-5. Two-bedroom apartment in a complex with its own pool and beautiful views of the national park. A peaceful location just 3 km from the town centre, where there are plenty of shops and excellent sports facilities. Superb local golf courses within easy reach.
E. Sleeps 2-4. Modern one-bedroom first floor apartment in house, owners resident on ground floor. This great location offers easy access to all that this fantastic town has to offer, a few minutes’ drive from its supermarket, bank, cafes, restaurants.The ferry to the island beach leaves from 100 m away. Ten minutes walk from the new shopping centre, which has many shops, food hall, cinema and multi-storey car park.
F. Sleeps 2. One-bedroom first floor apartment. Beautifully furnished, offering a high standard of comfort. Situated in a peaceful location on the edge of an inland village, with attractive views of the golf course. Many restaurants, bars, shops etc. are within easy walking distance. Garage available by arrangement with the owners.
G. Sleeps 2-4. Two-bedroom apartment in central location in busy street with shops, restaurants etc. not far from the beach. The town has ideal facilities for holidays all year round, including swimming pool, tennis courts and golf course.
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