GT Reading Mock Test 1:
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You are advised to spend 20 minutes on Questions 1-14.
General Training Reading Sample: Your Moulex Iron & Classic Tours
First, read the text below and answer Questions 1-8.
Your Moulex Iron
A Filling the reservoir
Your iron is designed to function using tap water. However, it will last longer if you use distilled water.
— Always unplug the iron before filling the reservoir.
— Always empty the reservoir after use.
B Temperature and steam control
Your Moulex iron has two buttons which control the intensity of heat produced by the iron. You can, therefore, adjust the temperature of the iron and the amount of steam being given off depending upon the type of fabric being ironed.
— Turn the steam control to the desired intensity.
— Turn the thermostat control to the desired temperature.
Important: If your iron produces droplets of water instead of giving off steam, your temperature control is set too low.
C Spray button
This button activates a jet of cold water which allows you to iron out any unintentional creases. Press the button for one second.
D Pressing button
This button activates a super shot of steam which momentarily gives you an additional 40g of steam when needed.
Important: Do not use this more than five successive times.
E Suits etc.
It is possible to use this iron in a vertical position so that you can remove creases from clothes on coathangers or from curtains. Turning the thermostat control and the steam button to maximum, hold the iron in a vertical position close to the fabric but without touching it. Hold down the pressing button for a maximum of one second. The steam produced is not always visible but is still able to remove creases.
Important: Hold the iron at a sufficient distance from silk and wool to avoid all risks of scorching. Do not attempt to remove creases from an item of clothing that is being worn, always use a coathanger.
F Auto-clean
In order that your iron does not become furred up, Moulex has integrated an auto-clean system and we advise you to use it very regularly (1-2 times per month).
— Turn the steam control to the off position.
— Fill the reservoir and turn the thermostat control to maximum.
— As soon as the indicator light goes out, unplug the iron and, holding it over the sink, turn the steam control to auto-clean. Any calcium deposits will be washed out by the steam. Continue the procedure until the reservoir is empty.
Questions 1-4:
Match the pictures below to the appropriate section in the instructions. Write the correct letter A-F, in boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet.
Questions 5-8
Answer the following questions on the Moulex iron using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Write your answers in boxes 5-8 on your answer sheet.
5. What sort of water are you advised to use?
6. What factor makes you decide on the quantity of steam to use?
7. What should you do if your iron starts to drip water?
8. What could damage your iron if you do not clean it?
Read the information below and answer Questions 9-14.
CLASSIC TOURS — COACH BREAK INFORMATION
Luggage
We ask you to keep luggage down to one medium-sized suitcase per person, but a small holdall can also be taken on board the coach.
Seat Allocation
Requests for particular seats can be made on most coach breaks when booking, but since allocations are made on a first come first served basis, early booking is advisable. When bookings are made with us you will be offered the best seats that are available on the coach at that time.
Travel Documents
When you have paid your deposit we will send to you all the necessary documents and labels, so that you receive them in good time before the coach break departure date. Certain documents, for example, air or boat tickets, may have to be retained and your driver or courier will then issue them to you at the relevant point.
Special Diets
If you require a special diet you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet. This will be notified to the hotel or hotels on your coach break, but on certain coach breaks the hotels used are tourist class and whilst offering value for money within the price range, they may not have the full facilities to cope with special diets. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by yourself before departure from the hotel.
Accommodation
Many of our coach-breaks now include, within the price, accommodation with private facilities, and this will be indicated on the coach break page. Other coach breaks have a limited number of rooms with private facilities which, subject to availability, can be reserved and guaranteed at the time of booking – the supplementary charge shown in the price panel will be added to your account.
On any coach break, there are only a limited number of single rooms. When a single room is available it may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.
Entertainment
Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment which could include music, dancing, film shows, etc. The nature and frequency of the entertainment presented is at the discretion of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the hotel.
Questions 9-14:
Choose the appropriate letters A-D and write them in boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.
9. If you want to sit at the front of the coach –
A. ask when you get on the coach.
B. arrive early on the departure date.
C. book your seat well in advance.
D. avoid travelling at peak times.
10. Your air tickets –
A. will be sent to your departure point.
B. must be collected before leaving.
C. will be enclosed with other documents.
D. may be held by your coach driver.
11. If you need a special diet you should –
A. inform the hotel when you arrive.
B. pay extra with the booking.
C. tell the coach company.
D. book tourist class.
12. It may be necessary to pay extra for –
A. a bathroom.
B. boat tickets.
C. additional luggage.
D. entertainment.
13. Entertainment is available –
A. at all hotels.
B. if there is the demand.
C. upon request.
D. for an additional cost.
14. With every booking, Classic Tours guarantee you will be able to –
A. request high-quality meals.
B. take hand luggage on the coach.
C. use your own personal bathroom.
D. see a film if you want to.
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I believe there are three reading passages in an original IELTS Reading test. The admin of this website has listed the original reading passage numbers from the source. However, the reading passages’ serial numbers were not maintained and that is why the second reading passage starts here from the question 10. I guess you should complete three passages in an hour. Giving three passages here would make it harder for the visitors to read and match answers. I think this is why the moderator has picked a single reading passage at a time.
Admin, why we have questions starting from 9? Where can I find questions after 14 and before 9? Is there any possibility that I can download the questions and print? For that, it should be all on a single page. Please suggest.
Easy.
Private facilities.
The article mentions single room with the private facility. Private facility refers bathroom.
Hi, the 12th question, how come the answer is ‘A’. It is relevant when there’s no mention of the bathroom in the context.
From my understanding’Request comes from an individual, demand comes from a group (based on strength of people)
I want to help in speaking practice.
In the case of ‘C’ – “Upon request” can also apply to if you (one person), personally requests for the entertainment. (I think)VS the case B, states straightforward about the demand. I can see your point why you would think like that, but the option ‘C’ is based on an assumption that a lot of people are requesting for it, hence demanding for it.
C – request would mean, you would just ask for it and if available they will provide it to you. However, the passage says, it depends on how many people request for the entertainment. So, B – demand is the correct answer.
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Differences between Academic and GT IELTS – Reading and Writing:
1. Reading passages in Academic IELTS are larger and more difficult. The passages are mainly related to the study materials found on different academic books in the university or college level. On the contrary, GT reading passages are easier than that of Academic reading passages and section 2 has one or two texts relates to work or training topics. Section three has one long passage, much like the academic module.
2. In Academic Writing Task 1, a test taker needs to write a report/summary of a graph/ chart/ pictorial or flow chart. In GT Writing Task 1, the candidate is required to write a letter. 3. Writing Task 2 (Essay writing) is almost the same both in Academic and GT modules.
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[quote name=”Niket”]Why the answer to the question 12 is ‘A’?[/quote]It’s incorrect. I think it should be ‘C’.
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[quote name=”Retheesh”]Question 11) how the answer is ‘C’? Can someone explain it, please?[/quote]Here is the sentence that answers your question:If you require a special diet you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet.
It depends, for what purpose you are appearing. If it’s for higher education then take academic IELTS. If it is for immigration purposes, then general training IELTS is suitable for you. However, confirm with the relevant authorities first and they will provide you with the correct answer.
Private facilities include ‘bathroom’.
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See the first line of the ‘special diets’ paragraph. In this paragraph, they use a word private facilities.
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[quote name=”Retheesh”]Question 11) how the answer is ‘C’? Can someone explain it, please?[/quote] “If you require a special diet you must inform us at the time of booking” When they say “us” it implies the Coach Company because they are writing this information.
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Limited number of rooms with private facilities.
Private rooms.
Question 11) how the answer is ‘C’? Can someone explain it, please?
[quote name=”Niket”]Why the answer to the question 12 is ‘A’?[/quote]You are right, the option should be a room but I think as they talk about the limited rooms, there must be some attached bathrooms with them :P.
Why the answer to the question 12 is ‘A’?
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It depends upon how much time you devote on practices. I suppose you need to practice every section for at least 1 hour every day for 1-2 months.
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