GENERAL TRAINING TEST A ANSWERS		BOOK CAMBRIDGE IELTS 8
	SECTION 1 (HOLIDAY PLUS)
1	C	21	(in) 2003
2	B	22	4 weeks (a year)
3	A	23	one-twelfth (of annual holiday (s))
4	(for/in) May	24	(equal) counter-notice)
5	IN EITHER ORDER; BOTH REQUIRED	25	(the) (annual) shutdown/(a) shutdown
	FOR ONE MARK	26	(Holiday) payment/outstanding holiday payment
	canoeing (and)	27	collective agreement
	tennis
6	(by) (self-drive) auto(mobile)		SECTION 3 (Snake Oil)
7	A
8	B	28	v
9	D	29	vii
10	D	30	ix
11	C	31	x
12	B	32	iii
13	D	33	iv
14	C	34	FALSE
		35	NOT GIVEN
	SECTION 2 (Kenichi Software: security guidelines for staff)	36	TRUE
		37	FALSE
15	senior	38	TRUE
16	(to) Search	39	NOT GIVEN
17	disciplinary action	40	TRUE
18	contractors
19	outsiders
20	(private) notes

 

GENERAL TRAINING READING TEST A

SECTION 1 QUESTIONS 1-14

Read the text below and answer Questions 1-6

HOLIDAY PLUS

Need a break? Choose from these three wonderful holidays!

 

	Holiday location	Price	Number Of nights	Daily meals included in the package	Comments	Transport to/from the airport
A	Mountain Lodge   A unique wilderness retreat on the edge of the World Heritage-listed National Park and only 5 km from the sea	$330	1	mountain buffet breakfast plus free soft drinks are always available	Free canoeing   Free talks in the evening   Free open-air tennis course   Horse-riding optional extra	Self-drive auto 1 hour 15 minutes or bus three times/week approx. 2 hours
B	Pelican Resort   A true coral island right on the Great Barrier Reef   Swim straight from the beach	$580	4	hot breakfast plus beach picnic lunch plus set 4-course dinner	Refurbishment: the resort will close for may   Free minibus trip around the island   Place flights to Wilson island for only $50	½ hour by minibus
C	Cedar Lodge   A blend of causal sophistication and rich rainforest ambiance for those over 25	$740	4	tropical breakfast   picnic lunch-optional extra	Oldest living rainforest   Free bikes and tennis course; horse-riding extra	10 mins by taxi

Questions 1-3

Look at the three holidays, A, B, and C, on page 104.

For which holiday are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.

1     This holiday doesn’t cater to young children.

2      This holiday provides a tour at no extra cost.

3       This holiday involves most travel time from the airport.

Questions 4-6

Answer the questions below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.

Write your answer in boxes 4-6 on your answer sheet.

4     When will one of the holiday locations not be open?

5     Which two outdoor activities are provided at no extra cost at Mountain Lodge?

6     What is the fastest way to travel to Mountain Lodge?

Read the text below and answer Questions 7-14.

SYDNEY TRAVEL COLLEGE

At this college, we recommend the Multiplan policy.

Travel insurance requirements

As this course includes a total of three months’ travel outside Australia, travel insurance is compulsory. If you are sick or have an accident in Australia, your medical bills will be fully covered-however, you cannot assume that everything will be covered overseas, so please read the following requirements carefully.

1     Medical

Australia has reciprocal medical arrangements with the governments of the eight nations you will be visiting. This arrangement will cover all emergency hospital treatment. However, students will have to take out insurance such as Multiplan to cover the costs of all visits to doctors and other non-emergency medical situations.

If you have a serious accident or illness, Multiplan insurance will cover the cost of your flight back to Australia, if required. Depending on the circumstances, this may also pay for either medical personnel or a family member to accompany you home. Multiplan insurance may not cover all pre-existing medical conditions- so before you leave be sure to check with them about any long-term illnesses or disabilities that you have.

If you do require medical treatment overseas, and you want to make a claim on your insurance, the claim will not be accepted unless you produce both your student card and your travel insurance card.

2     Belongings

The Multiplan policy covers most student requirements. In particular, it provides students with luggage insurance. This covers any loss or theft of your everyday belongings. for example, this insurance covers:

• The present value of items that are stolen-provided that you have purchase receipts for every item; if no receipts, no payment can be made
• Replacement value of your briefcase or backpack and study books
• Portable computers and CD players, if you specifically list them as items in the policy

• 3     Cancellation

This insurance covers any non-refundable deposit and other costs you have paid if you have to cancel due to ‘unforeseen circumstances outside your control’. It does not provide cover if you change your study or travel plans for other reasons.

Questions 7-14

Classify the following events as being

Write the correct letter, A, B, C, OR D, in boxes 7-14 on your answer sheet.

7     A student traveling overseas suddenly needs hospital treatment.

8     A student consults a doctor regarding a minor problem while abroad.

9     A parent goes overseas to bring an injured or sick student to Australia.

10     A student is treated overseas for an illness he/she had before leaving Australia.

11     A student who requires medical treatment has lost his/her travel insurance card.

12     A student’s study books are lost.

13     A student’s laptop is stolen.

14     A student changes his/her mind about plans to study and decides not to take the booked flight.

 

THANKS FOR READING: HOLIDAY PLUS