BEST IELTS General Reading Test 50

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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 50

GENERAL READING TEST 50 – PASSAGE – 2

GENERAL READING TEST 50

READING PASSAGE 2

You are advised to spend 20 minutes on Questions 15-27

Read the text below and answer Questions 15-20.

Job Interview Success

When you apply for a job, the impression you create during the interview is just as important as the skills and background you bring to the table. The following suggestions will help you prepare for a successful interview.

Before You Leave Home

Dress appropriately. This means the attire you choose should be the same as what you would wear for work once you are hired. Conservation colors and styles always convey a more trustworthy image.

Rehearse the interview at home. Think of questions that you will probably be asked, and prepare answers for them. This will help you be calm when you are at the actual interview.

Don’t be late for your interview. The best way to avoid this problem is to decide ahead of time how you want to get there. If by bus or subway, check the schedules the day before. If by car, plan your route carefully and figure out how long it will take. Careful planning will ensure that you will make a good impression by arriving on time.

During the Interview

Speak clearly. Look the interview in the eye when speaking and use clear, confident tones. Do not speak too quickly or nervously. Rather, pronounce your words carefully and pause when searching for ideas. Speaking with a firm, clear voice is one of the best ways to give an impression of self-assurance.

Ask questions. Do not be afraid to do this. It will not make you appear unprepared or stupid. On the contrary, asking the right questions shows that you are knowledgeable about the company and conveys the impression that you are interested and enthusiastic.

Questions 15-20

Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers on lines 15-20 no your answer sheet.

15. Wearing………………….clothes makes a better impression during the job interview.

16. Practice answering questions ahead of time so that you feel…………………………during the interview.

17. If traveling to the interview by bus, make sure you know……………………..ahead of time.

18. You will be…………………………for the interview if you plan your trip beforehand.

19. Use your……………………….to convey an attitude of confidence.

20. Show what you know by asking………………………….. .

Read the text below and answer Questions 21-27.

Five Reasons Your Business Needs a Website

All businesses, large or small, need a website. Here are several reasons a website can help a company of any size improve its business.

A. A website is the most important tool a business has for maintaining contact with customers. The website gives customers a way to know what services or products you sell and how to contact you. By offering a e-newsletter sign-up on your website, customers can stay informed about events related to your business and your products, and you save on printing costs. A link to your blog keeps customers up-to-date on what is happening with your business, and keeps them coming back.

B. A website allows you to expand your customer base beyond your immediate community, and even to other countries. Anyone in the world can have access to your services and products through your website, at no extra cost.

C. No matter what the size of your business, it is not hard to afford a website. It is easy to set up, and it does not have to break your budget. There are templates available if you want to create a website yourself. Or, you can hire a Web designer for a more professional look. Depending on what you need, using the services of a professional does not necessarily cost huge amounts of money. The hosting fees you pay to keep your website up and running are minimal.

D. You can save on expenses by keeping your website simple. Even just a few pages can be enough to provide your customers with the necessary information to keep them interested in what your business has to offer. A large website with lots of pages is not necessary. The most essential products, and your contact information – can be contained on just one page.

E. Your website can be a place for your customers to buy your products. You may still do most of your selling at your physical place of business, but the website is another opportunity to sell, and you can reach more customers this way, too.