Section 1: Questions 1-14
Read the text below and answers
questions 1-14 on
your answer sheet.
You should take around 20 minutes to
complete this task.
GT Reading Sample - "Is Your Child at School Today?" & "Holiday
Apartment To Let"
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Read the text below and answer Questions 1–5.
Is Your
Child at School Today?
School Attendance Information
for Parents/Carers
Introduction
Receiving a good full-time education will give your child the best possible
start in life. Attending school regularly and punctually is essential if
children are to make the most of the opportunities available to them. The law
says that parents must ensure that their child regularly attends the school
where he/she is registered.
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What you can do to help
• Make sure your child arrives at
school on time. This encourages habits of good timekeeping and lessens any
possible classroom disruption. If your child arrives after the register has
closed without a good reason, this will be recorded as an ‘unauthorised’
absence for that session.
• 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.)
• If you know or think that your child is
having difficulties attending the school you should contact the school. It is
better to do this sooner rather than later, as most problems can be dealt with
very quickly.
Authorised
and Unauthorised Absence
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.
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Most
absences for acceptable reasons will be authorised by your child’s school:
• Sickness
• Unavoidable medical or dental appointments (if
possible, arrange these for after school or during school holidays)
• An interview with a prospective employer or
college
• Exceptional family circumstances, such as
bereavement
• Days of religious observance.
Your
child’s school will not authorise absence for the following reasons:
• Shopping during school hours
• Day trips
• Holidays which have not been agreed
• Birthdays
• Looking after brothers or sisters or ill relatives.
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Questions
1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?
In boxes 1-5 on
your answer sheet, write:
TRUE if
the statement is true
FALSE if
the statement is false
NOT GIVEN if
the information is not given in the passage
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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Read the text below and answers Questions 8-14.
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS TO LET
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 the 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 the house, owners resident on the 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 the 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.
Questions
6-14
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
Section
2: Questions 15-27
Read the text below and answers
questions 15-27 on
your answer sheet.
You should take around 20 minutes to
complete this task.
GT Reading Sample - "GZJ TRAVEL – Recruitment Info" & "Hilton
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Read the text below and answer Questions 15–21.
GZJ TRAVEL – Recruitment Info
We’re looking for keen and effective people who are passionate
about travel to work as Travel Sales Consultants in our rapidly-growing team.
Our recruitment process has five stages. Here’s how it works:
The
first stage is to use our online application form to apply for a current
vacancy. This is your chance to tell us about yourself, and the qualities and
experience you have that make you the ideal person for the job. For the Travel
Sales Consultant role, you’ll need to provide us with evidence that you have
extensive experience in a marketing environment, as well as a solid academic
background. If you’re interested in a career as a Corporate Travel Consultant,
you’ll need at least one year’s experience as a Travel Consultant.
If you reach Stage Two, we’ll arrange a telephone discussion, where you can
find out more about us, including the rewards on offer. For instance, once a
year we like to acknowledge outstanding efforts and celebrate successes with
our co-workers, and we have prize-giving ceremonies designed to do just this.
In
Stage Three we’ll be able to give you more information about GZJ Travel and
find out more about you, at an interview which you’ll attend with a small group
of other applicants. We’ll be asking you about your ambitions and of course
your sales ability, the most vital quality for our business. You’ll also be
required to complete a psychometric test so we can find out more about your
working style and characteristics. We’ll also tell you about some of the perks
– for example, as a Flight Center employee you can take advantage of the free
consultations conducted by our in-house health and wellbeing team, Healthwise.
Next,
in Stage Four, you’ll be introduced to the Area Leader and you’ll also visit
one of our shops, where you’ll meet the team and find out more about the sort
of work that’s involved. If you successfully pass Stage Four, you’ve reached
the final stage of the process and we’ll be in touch with a job offer! And if
you accept, we’ll book you into our Learning Center to get your training
underway as soon as possible. Careerwise, the department responsible for the
training, will then organise individual coaching to assist in setting goals for
your career path.
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Questions 15–21
Complete the process below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from
the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 15-21 on your answer sheet.
GZJ Travel – Recruitment
Process
Stage One – Application form
• Go online and apply for jobs advertised.
• Give proof of achievement so far both in education
and in a 15 ……………… .
(Note: additional requirements for applicants interested in the role of 16 …………………)
Stage Two – Telephone
discussion
• More information is given about company and the 17 ……………… you
could receive.
• Information about the annual event, where the prizes
are given to those who have made 18
………………………
Stage Three – Group interview
• Chance to tell us about how good you are at selling,
and also about the 19
……………… you have.
• Take part in a 20
……………… (used to learn about your way of working)
• Information given on benefits (e.g. health
consultations)
Stage Four – Individual
interview
• Meet a manager, and the 21 ……………… working
in a particular store.
Stage Five – Job offer
• Job offer sent out to successful applicants.
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Read the text below and answers Questions 22-27.
Hilton Laboratory
Health and safety in the workplace
Personal safety
You must be familiar with the emergency procedures in your
building so that you know what to do in the event of fire, spillages or other
accidents. Do not enter restricted areas without authorisation, and at all
times observe the warnings given. Do not wedge open fire doors or tamper with
door closures, and do not block doorways, corridors or stairs, as obstructions
may affect access in the event of a fire. Avoid leaving drawers and doors open
unnecessarily and do not trail cables or flexes across the floor.
How
to dispose of rubbish safely
We aim to protect the environment by saving and recycling glass,
waste paper, and an increasing range of other materials. It is important to
check materials carefully for contamination before placing them in recycling
containers. Never put sharp objects such as razor blades or broken glass into
waste bins without having wrapped the items carefully to protect those emptying
the bins. Other waste procedures may vary – contact your Building Manager or
Divisional Safety Officer for advice with regard to your particular department.
How
to handle heavy objects
Make sure that shelves are not overloaded and that glass and heavy
objects are stored at working height where they will be easier to reach. Use
steps or ladders to reach items at height; never climb on benches, tables or
chairs. Never move anything that is beyond your capability. Wherever possible
you should use the trolleys provided in the workplace to do the job for you. If
repetitive manual operations are routine in your work, your department will
ensure you receive appropriate instruction on safe working practices and
posture.
Staying alert
If you become mentally or physically tired during the working day,
and find that you’re feeling drowsy or not concentrating properly, you could be
at risk of causing an accident or making a mistake that could harm you or your
colleagues. To prevent this, make sure that you take regular breaks when
necessary.
Questions 22-27
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from
the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 22-27 on
your answer sheet.
22. There
are certain places in the building that staff should avoid unless they have
………….……
23. To
ensure people can get out easily, it is important that there are no …….………… to
exits.
24. Items
which could cause injury must be ……….……… before they are disposed of.
25.
Not all departments have the same system for dealing with ……….……… so you need
to check before throwing things away.
26.
………….……are available to make tasks, which require moving objects easier.
27. You
should have ………….…… while you are working.
Sample 1
Answer
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. NOT GIVEN
4. NOT GIVEN
5. NOT GIVEN
6. F
7. B
8. G
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. F
Answer
15. marketing environment
16. Corporate Travel Consultant
17. rewards
18. outstanding efforts
19. ambitions
20. psychometric test
21. team
22. authorization/authorisation
23. obstructions
24. wrapped (carefully)
25. waste/rubbish
26. Trolleys
27. (regular) breaks
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