IELTS General Training Reading – Practice Set 3

IELTS General Training Reading – Practice Set 3

Time: 1 hour | 4 passages | 40 questions

Read the instructions carefully. Answers and short reasons are at the end.

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PASSAGE 1

Read the passage below and answer Questions 1–10.

Westfield Community Library – Membership and Services

Westfield Community Library is open to all residents. The library opens at 9 a.m. from Monday to Friday and closes at 7 p.m. On Saturdays, it opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Membership is free for children under 14. Adults pay a yearly fee of $25. Seniors over 65 pay $10. New members must provide proof of address, such as a driver's licence or a recent utility bill. Membership cards are issued immediately at the front desk.

The library has a large collection of books, magazines, and DVDs. Books may be borrowed for three weeks. DVDs can be borrowed for one week only. Reference books and newspapers must be read inside the library and cannot be taken out. Members can borrow up to eight items at one time.

A computer room is available on the second floor. It has twelve computers with free internet access. Users must sign in at the desk before using a computer. Printing costs 15 cents per page. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the computer room.

The library runs several free programs for the community. A story time session for young children is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. A book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. A basic computer skills class is offered on Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m. Places for all programs are limited, so early registration is recommended.

A small café on the ground floor serves tea, coffee, and light snacks. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Sunday. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

For more information, call 555-0421 or visit our website.

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Questions 1–10

Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1.      On weekdays, the library opens at __________.

2.      Adults must pay a yearly fee of __________.

3.      New members must provide __________ of address.

4.      Books may be borrowed for __________.

5.      DVDs can be borrowed for __________ only.

6.      Members can borrow up to __________ items at one time.

7.      Printing in the computer room costs __________ per page.

8.      The book club meets on the first __________ of each month.

9.      A basic computer skills class is offered on __________ afternoons.

10. Members receive a __________ discount at the café.

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PASSAGE 2

Read the passage below and answer Questions 11–20.

Greenway Bus Services – Passenger Guide

Greenway Bus Services operates routes across the city and surrounding suburbs. The company has been running for over thirty years and carries more than 50,000 passengers every week.

Buses on most routes run every 15 minutes during peak hours (7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.) and every 30 minutes at other times. On Sundays, buses run every hour. Night services are limited to three routes: Route 5, Route 12, and Route 18.

Tickets can be bought from the driver or through the Greenway mobile app. The fare for a single journey within the city is $3.50 for adults and $1.80 for students. Children under 5 travel free. Day passes are available for $8 and allow unlimited travel until midnight. Weekly passes cost $30 and monthly passes cost $100.

Passengers must have the exact fare if paying the driver in cash. The driver cannot give change. Contactless cards and mobile payments are accepted on all buses. Seniors over 65 with a valid concession card travel free on weekdays before 3 p.m.

Bicycles are not allowed on buses unless they are foldable. Small pets may travel if they are carried in a secure basket or cage. Guide dogs always travel free.

Lost property is kept at the Greenway depot on Mill Road for two weeks. Passengers should call 555-0388 to check if their item has been found. Items not collected after two weeks are donated to charity.

For timetable information and live updates, download the Greenway app or check the electronic displays at major bus stops.

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Questions 11–20

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Greenway Bus Services

• Carries more than __________ passengers every week (11)
• Peak hours: 7–9 a.m. and __________ (12)
• Sunday frequency: every __________ (13)
• Night services: Route 5, Route 12, and Route __________ (14)
• Adult single fare: $3.50
• Student single fare: __________ (15)
• Day pass costs: __________ (16)
• Weekly pass costs: __________ (17)
• Seniors travel free on weekdays before __________ (18)
• Lost property kept for __________ (19)
• Lost property depot location: __________ (20)

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PASSAGE 3

Read the passage below and answer Questions 21–30.

Hillside Hotel – Staff Handbook (Extract)

Welcome to Hillside Hotel. This handbook explains the main rules for all staff. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.

Working Hours
Full-time staff work 40 hours per week. Part-time staff work fewer than 30 hours per week. All staff must clock in at the staff entrance using their ID card. If you are late by more than 15 minutes, you must inform your manager by phone.

Uniforms
All staff must wear the official hotel uniform. Uniforms are provided free of charge. Staff must keep uniforms clean and in good condition. If a uniform is damaged, report it to the housekeeping office. New uniforms are issued twice a year, in January and July.

Breaks
Staff working more than six hours are entitled to a 30-minute break. Breaks can be taken in the staff room on the ground floor. The staff café offers tea and coffee at half price. Smoking is only allowed in the outdoor area behind the car park.

Training
All new staff must attend a two-day training session. Training covers customer service, safety procedures, and hotel software. Training sessions are held on the first Monday and Tuesday of each month. Staff must pass a short test at the end of training.

Holidays
Staff may request holidays through the manager. Requests must be made at least four weeks in advance. During busy periods, such as December, holiday requests may be refused. Each staff member is entitled to 20 days of paid holiday per year.

Safety
Staff must report accidents to the duty manager immediately. A first-aid box is kept at reception. Fire exits must be kept clear at all times. Staff should know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.

Pay
Salaries are paid on the last Friday of each month. Pay slips are sent by email. Any questions about pay should be directed to the finance office on the second floor.

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Questions 21–30

Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

21. Full-time staff work __________ hours per week.

22. Staff must clock in using their __________.

23. If late by more than 15 minutes, staff must inform their manager by __________.

24. Uniforms are provided __________ of charge.

25. New uniforms are issued twice a year, in January and __________.

26. Staff working more than six hours get a __________ break.

27. Smoking is only allowed in the outdoor area behind the __________.

28. New staff must attend a __________ training session.

29. Holiday requests must be made at least __________ in advance.

30. Salaries are paid on the last __________ of each month.

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PASSAGE 4

Read the passage below and answer Questions 31–40.

Brookfield Adult Learning Centre – Course Guide

Brookfield Adult Learning Centre offers evening and weekend courses for adults aged 18 and over. The centre is located on Church Road, opposite the town hall. It is easily reached by bus routes 8 and 14.

Registration
Students can register online or in person at the centre office. Online registration opens on 15 August. In-person registration begins on 20 August. Students must pay the full course fee at the time of registration. Places are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Fees
Most courses cost between $70 and $140. Students aged over 60 receive a 15% discount. Unemployed students may apply for a special reduction. Course fees include all materials unless stated otherwise. Refunds are available only if a course is cancelled by the centre.

Attendance
Students are expected to attend at least 80% of classes. If a student misses three classes without explanation, the centre may cancel their place. Students who miss a class should contact the teacher by email.

Courses Offered

• Introduction to Photography: Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m., 6 weeks
• Creative Writing: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 8 weeks
• Spanish for Beginners: Thursdays, 6–8 p.m., 10 weeks
• Cake Decorating: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 5 weeks
• Digital Marketing: Mondays, 6–8 p.m., 7 weeks

Facilities
The centre has a small car park with 15 spaces. Parking is free after 5 p.m. A café on the ground floor serves snacks and drinks until 7:30 p.m. The library on the first floor is open to all students. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.

Contact
For more information, call 555-0294 or visit the centre office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

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Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Brookfield Adult Learning Centre

• Located on Church Road, opposite the __________ (31)
• Bus routes: 8 and __________ (32)
• Online registration opens on __________ (33)
• Students must pay the full course fee at the time of __________ (34)
• Students aged over 60 receive a __________ discount (35)
• Refunds only if a course is __________ by the centre (36)
• Students should attend at least __________ of classes (37)
• Introduction to Photography: __________ weeks (38)
• Cake Decorating: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–__________ (39)
• Car park has __________ spaces (40)

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ANSWERS WITH SHORT REASONS

Passage 1

Q	Answer	Reason
1	9 a.m.	Library opens at 9 a.m. Monday to Friday.
2	$25	Adults pay a yearly fee of $25.
3	proof	New members must provide proof of address.
4	three weeks	Books may be borrowed for three weeks.
5	one week	DVDs can be borrowed for one week only.
6	eight	Members can borrow up to eight items.
7	15 cents	Printing costs 15 cents per page.
8	Thursday	Book club meets on the first Thursday.
9	Saturday	Computer skills class on Saturday afternoons.
10	10%	Members receive a 10% discount.

Passage 2

Q	Answer	Reason
11	50,000	Carries more than 50,000 passengers weekly.
12	4–6 p.m.	Peak hours: 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.
13	hour	Sunday buses run every hour.
14	18	Night services: Routes 5, 12, and 18.
15	$1.80	Student single fare is $1.80.
16	$8	Day pass costs $8.
17	$30	Weekly pass costs $30.
18	3 p.m.	Seniors travel free before 3 p.m.
19	two weeks	Lost property kept for two weeks.
20	Mill Road	Depot location is Mill Road.

Passage 3

Q	Answer	Reason
21	40	Full-time staff work 40 hours per week.
22	ID card	Clock in using ID card.
23	phone	Inform manager by phone.
24	free	Uniforms provided free of charge.
25	July	Uniforms issued in January and July.
26	30-minute	Entitled to a 30-minute break.
27	car park	Outdoor area behind the car park.
28	two-day	Must attend a two-day training session.
29	four weeks	Requests made at least four weeks in advance.
30	Friday	Salaries paid on last Friday of each month.

Passage 4

Q	Answer	Reason
31	town hall	Located opposite the town hall.
32	14	Bus routes 8 and 14.
33	15 August	Online registration opens 15 August.
34	registration	Pay at the time of registration.
35	15%	Over 60 receive a 15% discount.
36	cancelled	Refunds only if cancelled by centre.
37	80%	Attend at least 80% of classes.
38	6	Introduction to Photography is 6 weeks.
39	12 p.m.	Cake Decorating: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
40	15	Car park has 15 spaces.