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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 189
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 189 – PASSAGE – 1
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READING PASSAGE – 1
A. Greenstar Drain Solutions
We: unblock drains, toilets, sinks, urinals, pipes, manholes…
Prompt and reliable 24-hour service – no call-out charge Call your local drain engineer on 01863 854 932 www.greenstardrains.com
B. Repair and Service
Don’t want to spend lots of money with branded servicing of your home appliances?
We will visit you to repair and service all makes of:
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– washing machines
– dishwashers
– fridge freezers
– cookers
– tumble
– driers ovens
C. Handy Andy – your local handyman
Come to us for all your home odd job needs.
– Free estimates
– Carpentry a speciality
– Painting and decorating
– Gardening and landscaping
– Roofing
– Member of your local tradesmen’s association
– Fully insured
Call Andy on 01462 859 823 or contact him on handyandy@living.com
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D. David English – MOT Testing
Every day, many satisfied customers leave our premises with their cars having passed their MOT car safety check. We have the experience and dedication to ensure that your car will sail through its check. We carry a wide selection of parts that often cause MOT failure, so you won’t be left waiting for your vehicle. Drop your car off with us today or call us for more information on:
01462 975 883
No work is ever carried out before consultation with the owner!
E. Alice Stoneman your local cleaner
Call me to make an appointment for me to clean your home. I can also iron, launder, cook and babysit.
All at highly competitive rates!
For your peace of mind, I have an up-to-date “police-checked” certificate.
AND
I can supply lots of genuine references with telephone numbers for you to double-check.
Call me, Alice, on 07770 888 231.
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Questions 1 – 7
There are five advertisements on the next page, A – E.
Which advertisement mentions the following information?
Write the correct letter, A – E, in boxes 1 – 7 on your answer sheet.
1. This advertisement is for a service that is not carried out in people’s homes.
2. This advertisement is for a service that can look after children.
3. This advertisement is for a service that can take place the day people call.
4. This advertisement is for a service available at any time, day or night.
5. This advertisement is for a service that has its work covered by insurance.
6. This advertisement is for a service that can supply recommendations from previously satisfied customers.
7. This advertisement is for a service that can be contacted by email.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 8 – 14.
Illington Public library
Opening Hours
– Monday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Tuesday 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Wednesday Closed
– Thursday 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Friday 9.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Saturday 9.30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
– Sunday Closed
Joining the Library
Membership of the library services is free. You can join without delay at the library when you come to visit us by presenting proof of your name and current address. You can join also online and then pick up your library card one day later when you visit us and show us your ID.
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Borrowing
You will be able to borrow:
– 10 books or audiobooks for 4 weeks
– 8 music CD’s for 2 weeks
– 5 DVD’s for 2 weeks
You will usually have to pay to borrow audiobooks, music CD’s, and DVD’s. Please ask staff about concessions and special offers. If the item you require isn’t available, you may reserve it online or at any library.
Renewals – You can renew most items for a further 2 weeks (up to a maximum of 3 times) in person, by telephone, or online. If you telephone, please have your library card and the items to hand.
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Inter Library Loans
If you want a book or journal article that the library does not hold, you can request it free of charge through Inter Library Loans. The inter-lending team will try to obtain a copy from another Library Authority, but you must be a member of the Library.
Library Computers
We have 10 computers which can be booked by members of the public in the library. Booking can be done in person or by telephone. You cannot book a computer by email. From the library computers, you can access the Internet, including web based e-mail. Computers also have word processing and desktop publishing software installed. You can print items if you wish, at a small extra cost per sheet. In the children’s section, there are 5 separate computers for use only by children under 14.
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Questions 8 – 14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? 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 library is closed for maintenance once a month on the first Monday of each month.
9. If you become a member online, you can pick up your membership card the same day.
10. Under 16’s and old age pensioners have reduced rates when borrowing audiobooks, music CD’s and DVD’s.
11. You can borrow a book for at least five weeks if you renew it.
12. Using the Inter Library Loan service incurs a small fee.
13. Library computer reservations cannot by made by email.
14. The library’s computers for children can be used by adults if they are free.
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ANSWERS ARE BELOW
ANSWERS
1. D
2. E
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. E
7. C
8. NOT GIVEN
9. FALSE
10. NOT GIVEN
11. TRUE
12. FALSE
13. TRUE
14. FALSE