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Practice Reading Test 2
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Lab 2, Reading Passage 1: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

1 True It is mentioned that ‘after the remarkable achievements of last


year’.
Remarkable means outstanding, i.e. great.
Achievements refer to success.

2 False The text states that this year’s route is slightly shorter, which
means it is a little shorter than last year’s route.

3 Not It is mentioned that large commercial companies are invited to


Given donate.
Whether larger donations are expected from them or not is not
given.

4 True The text states that there is 'no minimum donation amount' for
individual sponsors.

5 False It is mentioned that the participants are invited to attend a ‘post-


rally’ press conference. This means the press conference will
take place after the event.

6 False It is mentioned that for the remote areas (i.e. isolated areas) all
emergency assistance (i.e. support) will be on standby (i.e.
ready).

7 Not It is mentioned that the Support Book will be forwarded to (i.e.


Given will be sent to) government officials.
Whether or not any government officials will be present at the
end-point of the rally is not mentioned.

8 E It is mentioned that the film is based on a novel, which is a


book.

9 C, G Film C review states, "the story cleverly highlights the intrigue


of pre-history meeting modern history". Things that are
intriguing are mysterious.
Film G review states, "from beginning to end, unexplained
occurrances keep the viewer guessing to the end." This is the
definition of a mystery.

10 B Film B is about a fantasy, which means it is imaginary.

11 D Film D is about somebody’s commitment to keep his word (i.e.


to keep promise.)

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12 F Film F is all about global warming and its effect on animals.


These are environmental issues.

13 E Film E mentions that ‘abstract love and affection on one side


and material need and want on another’.
This puts forward options to choose from.
The young couple needs to choose between the two options.

14 A, B Film A has a lot of laughs to entertain a fun-loving audience.


Film B contains some hilarious scenarios; this means the
situations are very funny.

Lab 2, Reading Passage 2: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

15 independent The first paragraph states, “Nurse Assistants work with


assessments registered nurses and nursing practitioners to promote
health, prevent disease and to manage public health needs.
Nurse Assistants do not make independent assessments.”

This means that only registered nurses and nursing


practitioners are qualified to make independent nursing
assessments.

16 qualified The first paragraph states, “…there has been an increased


demand for Nurse Assistants in child and aged care and
mental and public health. Qualified men and women are
encouraged to consider this career opportunity.”

This means that only those qualified can work in this


area/participate in this career opportunity.

17 character The third paragraph states, “…must be presented along


references with the usual character references required for all
applicants.”

Character references must be supplied by all applicants.

18 emotional The fourth paragraph states, “As the relationship develops


support between the residents and their caregivers, Nurse Assistants
often find that providing emotional support becomes
another important aspect of their occupation.”

In other words, after a period of time, patients require


emotional support.
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19 24-hour care The fifth paragraph states: “Because hospitals and nursing
homes must provide 24-hour care, Nurse Assistants
employed in these institutions can often be required to work
evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and must be available
for shift work.

Note: 24-hour care = two (2) words!

20 educational The final paragraph states: “Additional information,


institution pertaining to careers as a Nurse Assistant, can be obtained
from the nearest, relevant educational institution.”

21 fire drills The second paragraph states, “United States Fire


Regulations requires employers to conduct regular fire
drills to familiarise employees with what to do should a fire
break out.”

This means that fire drills help staff to prepare in the event
of a fire.

22 (better) The text states: “Studies have proven that people who plan
prepared and rehearse how they will get out of the building in a crisis
are better prepared than those who do not have an exit
strategy.

Planning and rehearsing (going over) a fire drill means


people are better prepared for what may come.

23 evacuation The text states: The first step employers at Monoton


plan Electronics undertake, in conjunction with their employees,
is to develop an evacuation plan. The objective of the plan
is to provide a set of procedures in the event of an
emergency.”

This means the aim of staff (employers and employees) is


to develop (i.e. work out) an evacuation plan.

24 assembly site The fourth paragraph states, “Other information in the


evacuation plan would include…where the assembly site is
located, who has been appointed to account for the
evacuated workers, visitors and customers as they arrive at
this area…”

Evacuated people (i.e. people who are outside the building)


meet at an assembly site.

25 fire The text states that if a person, “Employers should also


extinguishers ensure that workers know where the emergency exits are
and how to use fire extinguishers.”

All staff must know how to use fire extinguishers (plural).


Only the plural form will fit the grammar of the sentence.

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26 incidents The sixth paragraph states: “During the fire drill the
register supervisors should note in the incidents register… If any
doorways or fire escapes are obstructed this must also be
recorded.”

This means problems with blocked doorways or fire


escapes must be written down (i.e. recorded) in the
incidents register.

27 Warden The final paragraph states, “All staff are encouraged to


Attendant contact the Warden Attendant if they have any queries
regarding evacuation procedures and general fire safety
issues.

Lab 2, Reading Passage 3: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

28 C It is mentioned in Section C that a peaceful agreement took


place, which refers to agreement between two groups of people
(the new king and the Viking) not to war.

29 G Section G mentions that London is going to host 2012 Summer


Olympic, which is an upcoming big event.
Upcoming means something that is going to happen.

30 B Section B states that London was made an abandon city, which


means a deserted city.

31 A Section A specifies that it is commonly believed (i.e. most


people believe) that the present-day name London came from
the word ‘Londinium’.

32 E Section E mentions about plague, which refers to a fast


spreading disease affecting people at large i.e. the mass people.

33 E Section E mentions that due to fire 70,000 out of city’s 80,000


inhabitants (i.e. dwellers) lost their homes (i.e. dwelling place).

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34 D Section D mentions that primarily (i.e. mainly) due to the


administration through the Corporation of London, London was
made the centre of trade and commerce and also the capital of
England.

35 B Section B mentions about assumptions made by researchers


who study history that there was no evidence of existence of
any city before Romans.
Conclusion refers to such assumptions.

36 Not It is mentioned that the Romans named the city as Londinium,


Given not London. Who changed the name to London is not given.

37 True The First London was occupied by Romans who were stormed
(suddenly attacked) by the Iceni tribe who burnt it to the ground
(totally destroyed it).

38 Not It is mentioned that Early Roman London was also called the
Given First London, but whether that joins with Modern-day London
or not is not given.

39 True It is mentioned that the Tower of London was built to better


keep a watchful eye on its inhabitants.
This means to control the people of London more effectively.

40 Not It is mentioned that 70,000 people lost their homes due to the
Given fire.
Whether 70,000 houses were burnt or not is not given.

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