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BEST General Reading IELTS Test 150
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 150 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 150
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The Beaver Valley Hotel – Activities for Residents
In our location in the Beaver Valley, we are lucky to have so many possibilities for things to do. Here is a taster of some of our favourites.
For those of you interested in horse riding, we are in partnership with a local riding club. Just 10 minutes drive away from the hotel, John will give you a wonderful time with his fantastic team of horses. They offer various things. You can get lessons for yourself and/or your child, or you can take a guided trek into the local forests and hills. You’ll be taken for up to four hours around the local area to see the wonderful countryside and hopefully lots of the local animals.
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There are various sights to take in, such as castles, and John’s guides know the area well and exactly where to go. If you enjoy it, the riding centre has various routes to offer, so, if you’re not too stiff, you can do a different trek later in the week. They’re very reasonably priced, so ask us at reception to give John a call to make a booking.
As we are next to the Beaver River, we decided to buy a range of one-person and two-people kayaks. We’ll take you to a good starting point on the river and give you a map, so you know where you’re going. For safety, there are life vests provided and we’ll give you some hints on kayaking. Then, after two, four or six hours, we’ll pick you up at pre-arranged points. The river never flows that fast and is not deep, so this is a safe outing for all the family. This activity is free of charge for residents of the hotel, so come to reception again to make a booking.
If horses and water are not your thing, there are lots of hiking trails, which range from easy to demanding. We have plenty of maps of the trails and advice on places to pause for refreshments. Hikes vary from a one-hour stroll to all-day walks that will tire you out and sharpen your appetite for dinner.
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About seven miles from the hotel, you may have seen a modestly-sized conical hill. It’s a local secret that this hill is actually an extinct volcano from millions of years ago. It’s been eroding all that time, so it’s not that difficult a climb and there are well-tended paths with benches on which to take a break. In addition, there are lots of information boards scattered around, so that you can learn about the formation of the volcano and its history.
When you reach the top, there is a magnificent view and, on a clear day, you can even see the distant mountain range. Buses leave from outside the hotel every hour, on the hour, and return with the same frequency.
Every Sunday, the local market town holds a flea market. It begins at 7 a.m., so get up and get there early to see if you can pick up a bargain. The market square also has lots of cafés and restaurants, so if you’ve done enough browsing, you can make yourself comfortable and sip a tea, coffee or cold drink.
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As you can see, lots of our activities are outside, so make sure you inform yourself regarding the weather forecast to avoid getting too wet (if that bothers you!).
Questions 1 – 7
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 1 – 7 on your answer sheet.
The Beaver Valley Hotel – Activities for Residents
| ACTIVITY | NOTES |
| Horse Riding | 10 minutes away(1)…………… available for adults and childrenTours available with experienced (2)……………Different treks availableNot too expensiveBookings at reception |
| Kayaking | Hotel-owned kayaks for 1 or more peopleMap, (3)………….. and advice supplied by hotel3 possible length kayak trips availableSet down and pick up suppliedFree for residentsBookings at reception |
| Hiking | Variety of difficultyMaps and advice provided on stops for (4)……………Range from short to whole day |
| The Local Volcano | 7 miles awayCone-shaped hill is extinct volcanoModerate climb with (5)………… for rests(6)……………. provide formation and history detailsGreat view – even the distant mountains can be spotted sometimesReturn travel by bus is very easy |
| Flea Market | 7 a.m. startPick up a bargainPlenty of cafés and restaurants |
Check the (7)…………… before you go on any outings!
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Read the text below and answer Questions 8 – 14.
Using your New Electronix Printer
A. Your new Electronix printer is an electronic device and you should therefore always observe some basic precautions: connect your printer to properly grounded electricity outlets, replace any damaged or frayed cables, don’t open or try and fix your printer yourself, and unplug your printer whilst replacing the ink cartridge.
B. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Keep your new Electronix printer away from excessive direct sunlight and put it on a secure table that will not fall over easily. Put your printer in a place away from children.
C. When you connect your new Electronix printer to your computer, you should be able to print straight away, as most computers have all common printer software already installed. If you cannot print, you will be able to find the driver software online or on the CD that is provided with your new Electronix printer.
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D. Your new Electronix printer will work with all sizes of standard printer paper. Do not use any metallised paper in it, as this will not work. Do not try and print using any plastic sheets or plastic coated paper. Your new Electronix printer uses heat in its printing process, which will melt any plastic used.
E. Your ink cartridge can be replaced at most reputable high street dealers or you can order one online on our website. Consult your instruction manual or our website for instructions on how to replace your cartridge. Using a different brand of ink in your new Electronix printer will invalidate your warranty.
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F. Your new Electronix printer does not require any servicing, but cleaning it periodically can extend its life and performance – a good time for doing this can be when you’re changing your ink cartridge. Use only soft tissues or a soft brush for cleaning and don’t use any chemicals.
If your printer malfunctions in any way, check our Problems with your Printer guide that is available on our website. Follow the instructions given there. We have found that 80% of customer problems are resolved using our guide. If there are still problems after using our guide, go to one of the recommended repair outlets that are also available on our website.
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Questions 8 – 14
The text on the following page has 7 sections (A – G).
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below. Write the correct number (i – x) in boxes 8 – 14 on your answer sheet.
List of Headings
i. Exchanging your Old Printer
ii. Running out of Ink
iii. Starting to Print
iv. Troubleshooting
v. Safety Instructions
vi. Printing Materials
vii. Positioning your New Printer
viii. How to Clear Blockages
ix. Printer Maintenance
x. Using Coloured Inks
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8. Section A
9. Section B
10. Section C
11. Section
12. Section E
13. Section F
14. Section G
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ANSWERS ARE BELOW
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ANSWERS
1. LESSONS
2. GUIDES
3. LIFE VESTS
4. REFRESHMENTS
5. BENCHES
6. (INFORMATION) BOARDS
7. (WEATHER) FORECAST / WEATHER
8. v
9. vii
10. iii
11. vi
12. ii
13. ix
14. iv
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