TRUE,
FALSE and NOT GIVEN in IELTS Reading Passage
TRUE
If the statement matches the information in the passage
FALSE
If the statement contradicts the information in the passage
NOT GIVEN
If the information is not found in the passage
Sample 1
The hottest month
According to the Met Office, the UK had its warmest July day ever
on July 1, when temperatures hit 36.7 C near London. There were record heat
waves in many countries including Spain, while the African continent had the
second-warmest July on record.
While the impact of increased levels of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere is a key driver of rising temperatures, another important factor is
El Nino. This natural phenomenon, which appears as a large swathe of warm water
in the Pacific every few years, is known to push up global temperatures.
In recent days there have been reports that this year's El Nino
will be particularly intense. As a result, many experts believe that 2015 will
be the warmest year on record by some margin.
The seas have also been soaking up a large amount of heat, the
NOAA said, with record warming in large expanses of the Pacific and Indian
Oceans
Peter Stott, head of climate monitoring and attribution at the UK
Met Office, said: "A strong El Nino is under way in the tropical Pacific
and this, combined with the long-term global warming trend, means there is the
potential to see some very warm months throughout this year - as the new
figures for July appear to show.
Questions
1 Africa had the warmest July
day ever on July 1.
2 The temperature is rising
due to the increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
3 2015 might be the hottest
year in the history.
4 Record warming was recorded
in various seas, such as Black and Azov Sea.
5 The year 2015 might very
well consist of a number of very warm months.
Answers
False. The passage says the UK had its warmest July day on July 1 (36.7
°C near London), not Africa.
True. The text states that increased levels of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere are a key driver of rising
temperatures.
True. The passage says many experts believe 2015 will be the warmest year on
record by some margin.
False. The NOAA reported record warming in large expanses of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, not the Black or Azov Seas.
True. Peter Stott is quoted saying a strong El Niño combined with
long-term warming means there is the potential to see some very warm
months throughout 2015.
Sample 2
The concept of releasing aerosol sprays into the
stratosphere above the Arctic has been proposed by several scientists. This
would involve using sulphur or hydrogen sulphide aerosols so that sulphur
dioxide would form clouds, which would, in turn, lead to global dimming. The
idea is modelled on historic volcanic explosions, such as that of Mount
Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, which led to a short-term cooling of
global temperatures by 0.5 °C. Scientists have also scrutinised whether it’s
possible to preserve the ice sheets of Greenland with reinforced high-tension
cables, preventing icebergs from moving into the sea. Meanwhile, in the Russian
Arctic, geoengineering plans include the planting of millions of birch trees.
Whereas the region’s native evergreen pines shade the snow and absorb
radiation, birches would shed their leaves in winter, thus enabling radiation
to be reflected by the snow. Re-routing Russian rivers to increase cold water
flow to ice-forming areas could also be used to slow down warming, say some
climate scientists.
Questions
1. Many scientists thought it was irrelevant to release the
aerosol sprays into the stratosphere above the Arctic.
2. Sulphur dioxide aerosols will lead to global dimming.
3. Climate scientists say that Re-routing Russian rivers will not
only increase the water flow in the ice-forming areas but will also help in
slowing down the warming.
4. Planting of birch trees in the Arctic region will absorb the
radiation.
5. The historic volcanic explosions on Mount Pinatubo in the
Philippines occurred in the year 1991.
Answers
1. Many scientists thought it was irrelevant to release the
aerosol sprays into the stratosphere above the Arctic.
False.
The passage says the concept has been proposed by several scientists,
meaning they considered it relevant—not irrelevant.
2. Sulphur dioxide aerosols will lead to global dimming.
True.
The text states that sulphur or hydrogen sulphide aerosols would form sulphur
dioxide, which would lead to global dimming.
3. Climate scientists say that Re-routing Russian rivers will not
only increase the water flow in the ice-forming areas but will also help in
slowing down the warming.
True.
The passage says re-routing rivers could increase cold water flow and could
slow down warming, exactly matching the statement.
4. Planting of birch trees in the Arctic region will absorb the
radiation.
False.
The passage says birches shed their leaves in winter, allowing snow
to reflect radiation. Evergreen pines absorb radiation, not
birches.
5. The historic volcanic explosions on Mount Pinatubo in the
Philippines occurred in the year 1991.
True.
The text clearly mentions Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991, causing a
temporary global cooling.
Sample 3
All dinosaurs, whether large or small,
quadrupedal or bipedal, fleet-footed or slow-moving, shared a common body
plan. Identification of this plan makes it possible to differentiate dinosaurs
from any other types of animal, even other archosaurs. Most significantly, in
dinosaurs, the pelvis and femur had evolved so that the hind limbs were held
vertically beneath the body, rather than sprawling out to the sides like the
limbs of a lizard. The femur of all dinosaur hull a sharply in-turned neck and
a halt-shaped bead, which slotted into a fully open acetabulum or hip socket. A
supra-acetabular crest helped prevent dislocation of the femur. The position of
the knee joint, aligned below the acetabulum, made it possible for the whole
hind limb to swing backward and forwards. This unique combination of features
gave dinosaurs what is known as a “fully improved gait.” Evolution of this
highly efficient method of walking also developed in mammals, but among
reptiles, it occurred only in dinosaurs.
Questions
1.The dinosaurs were known as “fully improved gait.”
2. Archosaurs and dinosaurs are of the same species.
3. The evolution of walking evolved in all the reptiles and in
humans.
4. The dinosaurs’ hind limbs are sprawling out of the sides like
the limbs of a lizard.
5. It is the knee joint position aligned below the acetabulum that
makes it possible for the entire hind limbs to swing back and forth.
Answers
1. The dinosaurs were known as
“fully improved gait.”
True.
The passage says dinosaurs had a unique combination of features that gave them
a “fully improved gait.”
2. Archosaurs and dinosaurs are of the same species.
False.
The passage says dinosaurs can be differentiated from other archosaurs,
meaning they are not the same species but separate groups.
3. The evolution of walking evolved in all the reptiles and in
humans.
False.
The text states that this efficient walking method evolved in mammals and
among reptiles only in dinosaurs, not all reptiles.
4. The dinosaurs’ hind limbs are sprawling out of the sides like
the limbs of a lizard.
False.
The passage says the hind limbs were held vertically beneath the body,
unlike lizards whose limbs sprawl out.
5. It is the knee joint position aligned below the acetabulum that
makes it possible for the entire hind limbs to swing back and forth.
True.
The passage explicitly states that the knee joint position made it
possible for the whole hind limb to swing backward and forwards.
Sample 4
No one doubts that intelligence develops as
children grow older. Yet, the concept of intelligence has proved both quite
difficult to define in unambiguous terms and unexpectedly controversial in some
respects. Although at one level, there seem to be almost as many definitions of
intelligence as people who have tried to define it, there is broad agreement on
two key features. That is, intelligence involves the capacity to not only to
learn from experience but also to adapt to one’s environment. However, we
cannot leave the concept there. Before turning to what is known about
intelligence development, it is necessary to consider whether we consider the
growth of one or many skills. That question has been tackled in rather
different ways by psychometricians and by developmentally.
Questions
1. As children grow older, Intelligence evolves.
2. The concept of intelligence has failed to win over the
controversies regarding the definition of intelligence.
3. Intelligence can be defined as the capacity to learn from
experience and learn to adapt to the environment.
4. It is unnecessary to consider how many skills are involved in
the evolution of intelligence.
5. Many psychometricians have avoided giving an exact definition
of intelligence.
1. As children grow older,
intelligence evolves.
True.
The passage states: “No one doubts that intelligence develops as
children grow older.”
2. The concept of intelligence has failed to win over the
controversies regarding the definition of intelligence.
True.
The passage says the concept of intelligence has been “unexpectedly
controversial” and difficult to define clearly.
3. Intelligence can be defined as the capacity to learn from
experience and learn to adapt to the environment.
True.
The passage states there is broad agreement that intelligence involves the
ability “to learn from experience” and “to adapt to
one’s environment.”
4. It is unnecessary to consider how many skills are involved in
the evolution of intelligence.
False.
The text says it is necessary to consider “whether we consider
the growth of one or many skills,” before studying intelligence development.
5. Many psychometricians have avoided giving an exact definition
of intelligence.
False.
The passage does not say psychometricians avoided defining intelligence.
Instead, it says many people have tried to define it, and
psychometricians have studied the question in different ways.
Sample 5
Hot-air ballooning is generally a safe activity,
and serious accidents are rare. In the event that something does go wrong,
several items of safety gear are useful to have on board. In case, the pilot
light and the auxiliary piezo ignition fail, it is a good idea to have a
welding torch flint sparker available for the pilot’s use. Given the propane
combustion used to propel the hot-air balloon, a fire extinguisher is an
absolute necessity. Flame-resistant gauntlets made out of either leather
or Nomex are required for the pilot so that a gas valve can be disabled
even if an open flame is present. While Nomex is a specially manufactured
synthetic form of fire retardant material, synthetic clothing is generally a
hindrance to fire safety, and clothing made of natural fiber is a superior
option for pilots. Finally, a handling line – a long rope that can be thrown
overboard – is a vital precautionary measure that allows people on the ground
to steer the balloon away from trouble.
Questions
1.Fatal accidents are more common in hot-air balloons
2. Safety gears are always available on the hot-air balloons
3. It is unnecessary to carry a fire extinguisher in the hot-air
balloons.
4. Flame-resistant gauntlets made of leather are one of the
required items for a pilot.
5. People on the ground use handling rope to steer the balloon.
Answers
1. Fatal accidents are more common in hot-air balloons.
False.
The passage says hot-air ballooning is generally safe and serious
accidents are rare.
2. Safety gears are always available on the hot-air balloons.
False.
The passage says safety gear items are useful to have and it
is a good idea to have them, but it does not say they are
always available.
3. It is unnecessary to carry a fire extinguisher in the hot-air
balloons.
False.
The passage clearly states a fire extinguisher is “an absolute
necessity.”
4. Flame-resistant gauntlets made of leather are one of the
required items for a pilot.
True.
The passage says flame-resistant gauntlets made of leather or Nomex are
required for the pilot.
5. People on the ground use a handling rope to steer the balloon.
True.
The passage states the handling line allows people on the ground to
steer the balloon away from trouble.
Sample 6
One of the strongest explanations for the severe loss of life has
been the fact that the Titanic did not carry enough lifeboats for everyone on
board. Maritime regulations at the time tied lifeboat capacity to the ship
size, not to the number of passengers on board. This meant that the Titanic,
with room for 1,178 of its 2,222 passengers, actually surpassed the Board of
Trade’s requirement to carry lifeboats for 1,060 of its passengers.
Nevertheless, with lifeboats being lowered less than half full in many cases,
and only 712 passengers surviving despite a two-and-a-half-hour window of
opportunity, more lifeboats would not have guaranteed more survivors in the
absence of better training and preparation. Many passengers were confused about
where to go after the order to launch lifeboats was given; a lifeboat drill
scheduled for earlier on the same day that the Titanic struck the iceberg was
cancelled by Captain Smith to allow passengers to attend church.
Questions
1. The Titanic carried 1,178 lifeboats for 2,222 passengers.
2. Out of the total 2,222 passengers, only 712 passengers survived
with the help of lifeboats
3. Lifeboat drills were cancelled by Captain Smith on the very
same day when Titanic ended up hitting the iceberg
4. Captain Smith knew that the Titanic would hit the iceberg.
5. Passengers who survived the tragic accident were already
trained and prepared.
Answers
1. The Titanic carried 1,178
lifeboats for 2,222 passengers.
False.
The Titanic did not carry 1,178 lifeboats — it had
lifeboat capacity for 1,178 people, not 1,178 lifeboats.
2. Out of the total 2,222 passengers, only 712 passengers survived
with the help of lifeboats.
True.
The passage states that only 712 passengers survived despite
the two-and-a-half-hour window.
3. Lifeboat drills were cancelled by Captain Smith on the very
same day when Titanic ended up hitting the iceberg.
True.
The passage clearly says a lifeboat drill scheduled for earlier that same
day was cancelled by Captain Smith.
4. Captain Smith knew that the Titanic would hit the iceberg.
False.
The passage gives no indication that Captain Smith knew the
Titanic would hit the iceberg.
5. Passengers who survived the tragic accident were already
trained and prepared.
False.
The text states the opposite:
Many passengers were confused, and drills were cancelled,
so they were not trained or prepared.
Sample 7
Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14.
BIG ROCK CLIMBING CENTRE
Big Rock Climbing Center is a modern, friendly professionally run
centre offering over 1,200 square metres of fantastic indoor climbing. We use
trained and experienced instructors to give you the opportunity to learn and
develop climbing skills, keep fit and have fun. Master our 11 m-high climbing
walls using a rope harness, for an unbeatable sense of achievement. Or
experience the thrills of climbing without any harness in our special low-level
arena, which has foam mats on the floor to cushion any fall safety.
Who is Big Rock for?
Almost anyone can enjoy Big Rock. Previous climbing experience and
specialist equipment are not required. You can come on your own or with friends
and family. Comes as a fun alternative to the gym or for a special day out with
the kids. If you're visiting with friends or family but not climbing, or just
fancy coming to look, please feel free to relax in our excellent cafe
overlooking the climbing areas.
Mobile Climbing Wall
Available on a day hire basis at any location, the big Rock mobile
Climbing Wall is the perfect way to enhance any show, festival or event. The
mobile wall can be used indoors or outdoors and features four unique 7.3 m-high
climbing faces designed to allow four people to climb simultaneously. Quick to
set up and pack up, the mobile climbing wall is staffed by qualified and
experienced climbing instructors, providing the opportunity to climb the wall
in a controlled and safe environment. When considering what to wear, we've
found that trousers and t-shirts are ideal. We will however, ask people to
remove scarves. Most flat shoes are suitable as long as they are enclosed and
support the foot. The mobile wall is very adaptable and can be operated in
light rain and winds up to 50 kph. There are however, particular measures that
we take in such conditions.
What about hiring the Mobile Climbing Wall for my school or
college?
As climbing is different from the usual team games practiced at schools, we've
found that some students who don’t usually like participating in sports are
willing to have a go on the mobile climbing wall. If you're concerned that some
children may not want to take part because they feel nervous if they climb,
then please be assured that our instructors will support them up to a level
which they're comfortable with. They will still benefit greatly from the
experience.
Questions 9-14
Do the following statement agree with the information given in the
text above?
In boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the
information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
9. When climbing at the
big Rock Centre, it is compulsory to be attached by a rope.
10. People who just want to watch the climbing can
enter the Centre without paying.
11. People can arrange to have a climbing session
in their own garden if they wish.
12. A certain item of clothing is forbidden for
participants.
13. The Mobile Climbing wall can only be used in
dry, calm weather.
14. It is inadvisable for children who are afraid
of heights to use the Mobile Climbing Wall.
IELTS Reading TRUE, FALSE & NOT
GIVEN
Read the text below and answer
Questions 8-14.
The Bike Foundry
The Bike Foundry aims to promote
cycling, and to make an environmentally-friendly means of transport and leisure
available to as many people as we can.
Our Bikes
All our bikes are hand-restored by our team and come with a three month’s
guarantee. We stock bikes to suit different needs, at affordable prices. We
gratefully accept donations of unwanted bikes.
Training
We offer maintenance and cycle training to schools and small groups on their
own premises. Additionally, we provide training to individuals and groups in
our workshops.
Maintenance Training
Bike Basics
This is a three-hour course which will teach you everything you need to know to
keep on top of simple maintenance issues like looking after brakes and gears
and how to repair a puncture. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to take
good care of your bike.
Home Mechanics
This twelve-hour course consists of teaching you how to use specialist tools
and how to fit compatible replacement parts. It’s aimed at those who have
completed Bike Basics or have some prior knowledge.
Courses are run regularly for
groups of up to four trainees. We use professional mechanics’ tools and employ
experienced staff. Most importantly, we have tea and coffee-making facilities
and a fridge where participants can keep their sandwiches, etc. Unfortunately,
our training room is up a flight of stairs.
For £10 a year you can join our
Tool Club. Membership gives you access to our workshop for one evening a week.
If you want to repair your bike and know how to fix it, but lack specialist
tools, then join our club. There’s a range of reference manuals available and a
mechanic to offer advice.
Cycling Training
Our qualified instructors can teach you how to ride your bike, whether you have
had prior experience or not. If you’re already riding and would like to build
your confidence, we can teach you safe techniques to negotiate traffic.
Booking Information
To book a place, email training@bikefoundry.org
We ask for a 50% deposit to
confirm your place, refundable up to seven days before the course.
Questions 8-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?
In boxes 8-14 on your answer
sheet, write
TRUE if the
statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the
information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on
this
8. The Bike Foundry sells only
second-hand bicycles.
9. All the training sessions are held at the Bike Foundry.
10. The Bike Basics course is aimed at new cyclists.
11. Snacks are provided for participants on the maintenance
training courses.
12. Members of the Tool Club have access to cycle reference books.
13. Most of the participants on the Cycling Training courses are
beginners.
14. People can cancel their place on a training course one week
before it begins and still get their money back.
Sample 2
Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14.
BIG
ROCK CLIMBING CENTRE
Big
Rock Climbing Center is a modern, friendly professionally run centre offering
over 1,200 square metres of fantastic indoor climbing. We use trained and
experienced instructors to give you the opportunity to learn and develop
climbing skills, keep fit and have fun. Master our 11 m-high climbing walls
using a rope harness, for an unbeatable sense of achievement. Or experience the
thrills of climbing without any harness in our special low-level arena, which
has foam mats on the floor to cushion any fall safety.
Who is Big Rock for?
Almost anyone can enjoy Big Rock. Previous climbing experience and specialist
equipment are not required. You can come on your own or with friends and
family. Comes as a fun alternative to the gym or for a special day out with the
kids. If you're visiting with friends or family but not climbing, or just fancy
coming to look, please feel free to relax in our excellent cafe overlooking the
climbing areas.
Mobile Climbing Wall
Available on a day hire basis at any location, the big Rock mobile Climbing
Wall is the perfect way to enhance any show, festival or event. The mobile wall
can be used indoors or outdoors and features four unique 7.3 m-high climbing
faces designed to allow four people to climb simultaneously. Quick to set up
and pack up, the mobile climbing wall is staffed by qualified and experienced
climbing instructors, providing the opportunity to climb the wall in a controlled
and safe environment. When considering what to wear, we've found that trousers
and t-shirts are ideal. We will however, ask people to remove scarves. Most
flat shoes are suitable as long as they are enclosed and support the foot. The
mobile wall is very adaptable and can be operated in light rain and winds up to
50 kph. There are however, particular measures that we take in such conditions.
What about hiring the Mobile Climbing Wall for my school or
college?
As climbing is different from the usual team games practiced at schools, we've
found that some students who don’t usually like participating in sports are
willing to have a go on the mobile climbing wall. If you're concerned that some
children may not want to take part because they feel nervous if they climb,
then please be assured that our instructors will support them up to a level
which they're comfortable with. They will still benefit greatly from the
experience.
Questions 9-14
Do the
following statement agree with the information given in the text above?
In boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet write
TRUE if the statement
agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the
information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
9. When climbing at
the big Rock Centre, it is compulsory to be attached by a rope.
10. People who just want to watch the climbing can enter the
Centre without paying.
11. People can arrange to have a climbing session in their own
garden if they wish.
12. A certain item of clothing is forbidden for participants.
13. The Mobile Climbing wall can only be used in dry, calm
weather.
14. It is inadvisable for children who are afraid of heights to
use the Mobile Climbing Wall.
Sample 3
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-7.
Booking a Wessex Cottages Holiday
How to book your holiday
When you have looked through our brochure and have chosen two or three
alternative cottages you would like to stay in, please phone our Holiday
Booking Office.
The number is: 01225
892299
31st March to 20th October
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Thursday 9.30
a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
21st October to 30th March
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Thursday 9.30
a.m. to 5.00 p,m.
Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Sunday Closed
We
will check the availability of your choices and our reservation staff will help
you make your decision. Should none of your choices be available, we will do
our best to suggest suitable alternatives.
When
a provisional reservation has been made, it will be held for 7 days. We will
give you a holiday reference number and ask you to complete the holiday booking
form and return it, with a deposit of ONE THIRD of the cottage rental, to:
WESSEX COTTAGES HOUDAY BOOKING OFFICE PO BOX 675
MELKSHAM
WILTSHIRE SN12 8SX
Deposit
payments can be made by credit card at the time of booking or by cheque made
payable to: Wessex Cottages Ltd.
IF
WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED BOOKING FORM WITH DEPOSIT WITHIN
7 DAYS, WE REGRET THAT YOUR RESER VATION WILL BE CANCELLED.
When
we receive your booking form and deposit, your reservation will be confirmed –
we will send you a Booking Confirmation, together with advice on how to reach
your holiday cottage and the telephone number or a local contact should you
require further details on the cottage before leaving home. Attached to the
Booking Confirmation will be a note showing the balance due on your holiday and
the date by which it is payable. Outstanding balances on bookings made in the
UK must be settled within 10 weeks of sending the deposit.
ARRIVAL
Please do not arrive at your holiday cottage before 3.30 p.m. or later than
7.00 p.m.
DEPARTURE
On the morning of departure, please leave your holiday property by 10 a.m. to
allow caretakers sufficient time to prepare the properly for the next visitors.
We ask that you please leave the property as you found it. Please don’t move
the furniture as this can cause damage both to the furniture and to the property.
OVERSEAS BOOKINGS
We are delighted to take bookings from overseas visitors either by telephone or
fax +44 (0)1225890227. All payments should be made by credit card or by cheque
in Pounds Sterling. Please note that provisional bookings from overseas
visitors will be held for 14 DAYS. If the completed and signed booking form
with the deposit is not received within that time, the reservation will be
cancelled.
LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS
If you wish to make a last-minute booking, please telephone the Holiday Booking
Office to check availability.
If
your reservation is made within 10 weeks of the holiday start date, full
payment is due on booking.
ELECTRICITY
In most Wessex Cottages properties electricity must be paid for in addition to
me holiday price. You may be asked to take a meter reading at the conclusion of
your holiday, or an additional fixed charge for electricity may be made.
Alternatively, there may be o coin meter, in which case you will be advised
when you are making your booking. In some cottages, electricity is included in
the rental and in very few there is no electricity at all.
LINEN
In most Wessex Cottages properties you have the choice either of hiring linen,
at a cost of £6.00 per person per week, or of bringing your own. In some
cottages linen is included and in a very few it is not available at all. if you
choose to hire linen, it will include bed linen (i.e. sheets and/or duvet
covers and pillow cases), bath and hand towels and tea cloths but will not
include towels for swimming or beach use. Linen is not available for cots. If
you have any queries, do ask the Holiday Booking Office.
Questions 1-7
Look at the information above about renting holiday cottages in England.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
In boxes 1-7 on your
answer sheet write
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. The office is open on Saturdays in February but
closes slightly earlier than on weekdays.
2. On receipt of your deposit, Wessex Cottages will confirm
your booking by telephone.
3. For UK bookings, any outstanding balance must be paid within
ten weeks of sending the deposit.
4. Between the departure of one visitor and the arrival of the
next, the properties are visited and made ready.
5. The cost is lower if you make a last-minute booking.
6. Electricity is included in the rental of the majority of
Wessex Cottages properties.
7. Beach towels are available for hire.
Sample 4
Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14.
Beekeeping workshop at Elm Farm
If you’ve ever wanted to keep bees and have your own delicious
honey, there’s no better time to begin!
Whether you’re keen to learn everything you need to know to get
you started, or simply extremely interested in the idea of keeping bees, this
one-day interactive workshop will teach you the fascinating secrets of the
honeybee and how to care for and keep bees.
Our day begins here on the farm, getting to know about the
honeybee, specifically the kind we keep here, and their fascinating history.
You will find out about and try for yourself the equipment beekeepers use to
care for their bees and discover the many different types of hives bee colonies
live in and their different uses. You’ll learn about the life cycle of a
colony, disease prevention and caring for bees and of course how to harvest
honey for your personal use or for sale.
Then it’s time to try on your bee suit and meet our bees. We’ll
teach you how to open the hive, recognise the different bees in it (including
how to spot the queen!) and explain what they’re doing in different parts of
the hive.
What’s included in the price?
We’ll provide everything you need, including unlimited organic tea
or coffee, lunch cooked in our outdoor, wood-fired oven and beekeeping suits
for the day. Just bring a pair of thick boots with you. You’ll leave with
plenty of notes and resources, including a packet of bee-friendly wildflower
seeds and, courtesy of BJ Sherriff, the leading supplier of beekeeping
clothing, an exclusive 25% discount for anything in their online store.
We like to run our workshops fairly and honestly. Your booking
secures a very limited place, so is non-refundable – if you can’t make it, you
can send a friend or colleague instead though. If at the end of any of our
workshops, you don’t believe that it has helped you to achieve what it set out
to, we will gladly provide a full refund.
Places are strictly limited so please do book early to avoid
disappointment.
Questions 9-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in
the text?
In boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE
if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement
contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
9. The workshop is only suitable for people who
already keep their own bees.
10. Participants will meet people who are involved in selling
honey to the public.
11. Vegetarian refreshments are available if requested in
advance.
12. Participants will need to pay extra to hire appropriate clothes
for the workshop.
13. Protective footwear will be required during the workshop.
14. If someone has to cancel before the workshop, the fee will
be repaid.
Sample 5
Read the text below and answer Questions 6-14.
The Maplehampton scarecrow competition – a great success!
There
was once a time when farmers all over the country put scarecrows in fields of
growing crops. A traditional scarecrow was a model – usually life-size – of a
man or woman dressed in old clothes, and their purpose was to frighten the
birds away; though how successful they were is a matter of opinion!
Maplehampton’s
scarecrow competition took place on September 12th. Local farmers supplied
everything needed to make a scarecrow – like pieces of wood to form a frame,
and straw to stuff the scarecrow. The scarecrows were dressed in old clothes
which the competitors brought with them.
The
festival was held in the village hall, instead of outdoors as planned, due to
the unusually high temperature. There were two classes, one for adults and one
for children, all of them working in small teams. Over 20 teams took part, each
creating one scarecrow. They were encouraged by an audience of around 50, and
had ideas and guidance from local artist Tracey Sanzo.
The
scarecrows were judged by a team of people from the village. The winning
children’s team made a scarecrow that looked like a giant bird – which would
surely keep every real bird away! The winning adult team’s scarecrow was
dressed as an alien from another planet, and its face was painted to make it
look very frightening – at least to human beings!
After
the judging, many of the participants and the spectators had a picnic which
they had brought. Some of the scarecrows then went home to their creators’
gardens. Alice Cameron, a local farmer, liked one of the scarecrows so much,
she bought it to stand on her balcony: she said she didn’t need it to scare
birds away from her crops, as only bird-scarers that made a noise were
effective. She just wanted to be able to see it!
The
event raised over £300 for village funds.
Questions 6-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in
the text?
In boxes 6-14 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE
if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement
contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
6. Traditionally, most scarecrows were the same
size as a human being.
7. The competition in September was the first one in
Maplehampton.
8. The farmers who provided materials could take part in the
competition.
9. Old clothes were supplied to the people who made the
scarecrows.
10. The venue for the competition was changed because of the
weather.
11. Competitors could get advice on making their scarecrows.
12. In the judges’ opinion, the scarecrow dressed as an alien
was better than the giant bird.
13. The competition organisers supplied a picnic for the
competitors and spectators.
14. Alice Cameron bought a scarecrow to frighten birds away
from her crops.
Sample 6
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-7.
How to choose your builder
Building
a new home is a significant investment, and it’s essential to find the right
builder for the job. Before you look for a builder, it’s important to develop a
comprehensive budget and have clear plans. Once you have a design in mind, it
is time to start narrowing down your builder shortlist, and this starts with
assessing how qualified each builder is. In Australia, this means checking that
the builder holds a residential building licence. Most states have their own building
authority who you can contact to check a builder’s licence.
You
can also check if the builder is a member of an industry association such as
the Housing Industry Association (HIA), and whether they have won any industry
awards. For instance, the HIA runs a state and national awards programme, with
a category that recognises the level of customer service that a builder
delivers.
Most
experts agree that display homes (homes constructed by the builder that are
open to the public) offer a great opportunity to study their work up close.
Display homes are usually offered by major project builders who work on a large
scale and can deliver good quality and value . You can also talk to the
salesperson and find out about the home design and what is and isn’t included
in the sale price. And it may be possible to talk to other customers you meet
there and ask their opinion of the workmanship in the display home.
Finally,
avoid signing any business contract before you have read and understood it
thoroughly. Ask your builder to use a standard building contract that has been
designed to comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act, and to be fair to
both client and builder. You have five business days within which you may
withdraw from the contract after signing it.
Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?
In boxes 1-7
on your answer sheet, write
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. After selecting a builder, you should decide on
the design of your new house.
2. In Australia, you can make sure that a builder has the
appropriate license.
3. The best builders usually belong to the Housing Industry
Association.
4. The HIA gives an award to builders whose standards of
customer service are very high.
5. Builders who work on smaller projects are more likely to
have display homes.
6. It is advisable to have a contract which is in accordance
with the Domestic Building Contracts Act.
7. A contract is legally binding from the time it has been
signed.
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