GT Reading Test 13 Section 1 - Why Magazine & First Aid for snake bites

GT Reading Mock Test 13:

Section 1  |  Section 2  |  Section 3  |

Section 1: Questions 1-15

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-15 which are based on the text below.


GT Reading: WHY MAGAZINE, Sydney Conservatorium & First Aid for snake bites


Questions 1 – 3

The following is a Contents page from a magazine.

Answer questions 1-3 by writing the appropriate page number or numbers where the information appears in the magazine, in boxes 1-3 on pour answer sheet.

Example: On what page is the main article in the magazine?     Answer: 5

1. What page would you turn to for advice about money?
2. On what TWO pages can you read about art?
3. On what page is the new sports stadium discussed?

Questions 4

To answer Question 4, use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. In the box 4 on your answer sheet, write your answer.

4. How often does this magazine appear?

WHY MAGAZINE

From the Editor

In this issue we publish some of the many letters we received on the new Sports Stadium, our cover story last month. Your reactions were certainly mixed! Read our exclusive interview with film-star Mike Mikeson and his plans to start a fast-food chain. But there’s so much more… enough to keep you going for the rest of the month.

Until next time,

The Editor

COVER STORY 5

Mike Mikeson: a new smash-hit movie, but plans for a dramatic career change

REGULAR FEATURES

Film Review                                  30

Crossword                                    31

Letters to the Editor                    32

What’s on Round Town               33

Art, Music, Theatre

12  Getaway Holidays

Some popular and some unusual

18  Start Now

Marissa Brown of EastBank sets out a sound investment and savings plan for young professionals

26  Best Wheels

Racing car driver Marco Leoni changes teams: will it be Ford or Ferrari?

28  The Met

Metropolitan Art Museum hosts a new exhibition of post-modern paintings

Questions 5 – 10

Read the advertisements for musical concerts below and answer the questions 5-10.

Write answers in boxes 5-10 on your answer sheet.

SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC CONCERTS

 for January 2001


A.   Sydney Youth Orchestra

Conservatorium High School students play a selection of Mozart concertos.

Date: Sat. 4th and 11th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5.


 B.   Let’s Sing Together

An afternoon for the young and the young-at-heart. Led by the Giggles Band, sing children’s songs from your childhood and from all over the world.

There will be a special appearance by Willy Wallaby, from the popular children’s programme, Hoppy!

Date: Sun. 5th January, 3.00 pm. $5.


C.   One Romantic Evening

Bring someone special with you and listen to some of the greatest

love songs as you gaze at the stars together!

Date: Sat. 25th January, 8.00 pm. $20 and $12.

Note: This concert will be held in the Conservatorium Rose Carden, not in the Concert Hall.


D.   Rock n’ Roll

Bop along ’til late to the rock hits of the last 10 years. Bands playing include The Hippies, The Hypers, and The Heroes. If you have a special request, write it down at the ticket counter when you come in.

Date: Sat. 18th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5.


E.   Flamenco!

World-famous classical guitarist Rodrigo Paras will play a selection of traditional Spanish Flamenco pieces.

Date: Sun. 19th and 26th January, 7.30 pm. $20 and $12.
 

Questions 5 – 10

Read the advertisements for musical events above.

Answer the questions below by writing the appropriate letter or letters, A-E, in boxes 5-10 on your answer sheet.

NB Some answers may require more than one letter.

Example:  At which concert will a television character appear?   Answer:   B

5. At which concert will young performers play?
6. Which concert will be held outdoors?
7. Which concerts will happen more than once?
8. Which concert will feature only one performer?
9. Which concert is NOT being held at night?
10. At which concert can the audience choose what will be performed?

Read the information below on treatment for snake bite and answer Questions 11-15.
 

FIRST AID FOR SNAKE BITES


Snakes are not normally aggressive and tend to bite only when they are threatened or mishandled. Some snakes, e.g. the carpet snake, are not poisonous. Others, e.g. the brown snake, tiger snake and taipan, are very poisonous.

A      Prevention

    ◻ leave snakes alone and do not collect snakes
    ◻ do not put your hands in hollow logs, under piles of wood, or in rubbish
    ◻ be noisy when walking in the bush
    ◻ look carefully when walking through thick grass
    ◻  use a torch around camps at night

B      Symptoms and signs

These do not appear immediately, but from about 15 minutes to 2 hours after the casualty is bitten. There are often no visible symptoms or signs. Take seriously any information from a casualty concerning:

    ◻ strong emotional reaction
    ◻ headache or double vision
    ◻ drowsiness, giddiness or faintness
    ◻ nausea and/or vomiting and diarrhoea
    ◻ puncture marks about 1 centimetre apart at the site of the bite. Bites are usually on the limbs, especially the legs.
    ◻ breddening
    ◻ bruising
    ◻ sweating
    ◻ breathing difficulties

C       Management

    ◻ reassure the casualty
    ◻ apply a pressure immobilisation bandage over the bitten area and around the limb
    ◻ seek medical aid urgently

D      Snakebite Warnings

    ◻ never wash the venom off the skin as this will help in later identification
    ◻ never cut or squeeze the bitten area
    ◻ never try to suck the venom out of the wound

Questions 11 – 15

The passage “First Aid for Snake Bites” explains what to do in the event of a snake bite.

Read the additional instructions below and choose the section A-D to which each instruction belongs.

Write the appropriate letter in boxes 11-15 on pour answer sheet.

Example:   never use a tight bandage   Answer:  D.

11. help the casualty to sit or lie down
12. wear stout shoes, walk-socks and jeans (or similar clothing) in areas where snakes could be present
13. pain or tightness in the chest or abdomen
14. do not try to catch the snake
15. swelling of the bitten area

 

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Мадина Куанышева
14. Do not try to catch the snake - why should it go under the 'D' section if it is in section A? (leave snakes alone and do not collect snakes).
Jaz
In the last heading of the passage, Snakebite warnings: it is mentioned do not try to catch the snake is a warning, not prevention. So the answer is D, not A.
Arjun
All the points under snakebite warnings are measures to be taken after one is bit by a snake. Therefore, how is "do not try to catch a snake" part of snakebite warnings? Whereas, it is mentioned under prevention "do not collect snakes", which means "do not try to catch a snake". So the answer is A, not D. Hope this helps everyone. Thanks.
Jaz
It is clearly written in the passage ‘snake bite warnings’ in paragraph D whereas paragraph A is about prevention. ‘Do not try to catch the snake is a clear warning, not prevention...’
Ahmed
Answers to questions 14 & 15 are wrong. They should be A & D respectively.
Hely Soni
Why question 14 has answer D? It should be A.
Pragati Gupta
Yes, it should be 'A' as it said don't collect snakes.
G
Yes, it should be A. No idea why D is given.
Shlp
You are right, it should be A. The answer to question 14 should be 'A', why it is 'D'?
Seema
Hi, how come the answer to the 14th and 15th questions are D and B instead of A & C?
Anita
The answer is 32 which is titled LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Check the editor's note on the magazine. It says they published some LETTERS RECEIVED ON THE NEW SPORTS STADIUM under the cover story two last month...
Swati
Hi, can you please explain why the answer to the 3rd question is 32. It should be 26.
Swati
Hi, how come the answer to the 3rd question is 32?
Manoj Kumar
Why the answer to question 14 is D?
Manoj Kumar
Some answers are not correct...
Nishant
May I know why the answer to question 14 is D? As per the passage, it should be A. Please clarify.
Rahul
How does the phrase "EACH HOUR" means "EACH LESSON"?
Rahul
The answer to the question 17th should be 'NG' because it clearly says that each hour consists of 50 minute's tuition and a 10 minute's break. We cannot just assume that each lecture is an hour long.
Mayank
Tip: Don't assume situations from the texts, just derive the information from it. It says EACH hour which means there will be a break of 10 mins. So it's true.
Lovepreet
Sir, I am searching for PDF files of General Training reading, writing, speaking, and listening modules.
Md. Asaduzzaman
Very hard.
Ammad
10 minutes break could be at the start of a lecture or at the end of the lecture as it is blatant that 50 minutes lecture will continue "non-stop". In either case, there comes a gap between two lessons. 'TRUE' I think, seems to be more convincing.
Margret
If you can check the location and time of the courses, you will see, it says, before the entry to the school, students must take an entry test to determine the level of class they enter. That's why it is 'true'. You may have never read through this section as it is in last lines and not in order. Do not hesitate that as it will never happen in a real IELTS reading test.
Mamdouh
I think you are correct. It is 'not given'.
Aps
Look at the 7th point of the diagram.
Anita
Agree... 50 minutes doesn't mean 1 complete lesson. The answer should be 'NOT GIVEN'.
Archie Garcia
Kindly tell me the reason why the answer in number 16 is true?
Arowosegbe Ayo Seun
The answer to the question 17 should be 'Not Given' because the break the leaflet says there will be a 10 minutes break, but it wasn't specified if the break will be at end of lecture or not. If the break is at the end of the lecture then 'True' is correct, but if this is not specified, the 'Not Given' is more accurate.
Abdul
I think you're asking about Question 19. The correct answer is of course "False". Referring to Student Holidays section, it implies that "ONLY students on long courses" can take a holiday. Now, back to the Q-19. The writer used the word ANY student permitted to a week's holiday.
Brajesh
Q-12 seems to be "true" based on the information provided in "Student Holidays" section?