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Let's do some reading practice

PART 1

Questions 1-2

Read the following newspaper advertisements and answer the questions below each one. Choose which of the alternatives A, B, C or D is the correct answer and write that letter in the space provided. The first one has been done as an example.

NEAR BEACH. Mod 2 b.r. unfurnished flat on third floor overlooking beach.

Close shops/bus. $195 p.w. Tel 456345 before 11 a.m.

This advertisement is for

A. a house C. a school
B. furniture D. an apartment

Your answer. D

 

1.

Casual kitchen hand required for busy hotel restaurant. Mornings only.

Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Tel 7999560

This advertisement is for

A. a hotel C. a training course
B. a job D. a new kitchen

Your answer:

 

2.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Do you want to improve the way you communicate

and relate to other people? Mondays 7-9 p.m. for six weeks. Cost: $75

This advertisement is for

A. a book C. a film
C. a video cassette D. a course

Your answer:

 

Questions 3-5

Read the information on the following drivers license and answer the questions. The first one has been done as an example.

DRIVER'S LICENSE

Liliana Newtown 3474 Aranda 8 Young St


License expires

07 JULY 1998

 

License NO: 3011FA

Change of address must be notified within 7 days by telephoning 5664000.

THIS LICENSE MAY BE CANCELLED FOR FAILURE

TO COMPLY STRICTLY WITH THE TRAFFIC LAWS.

Unless previously suspended or cancelled, this license must be renewed on or before the date of expiry.

If this card is found please hand it in at any Motor Registry.

Example:

When will the license expire?

07 July 1998

 

3. What must Liliana do if she changes her address?

 

4. What might happen if Liliana does not obey the traffic laws?

 

5. If you find Liliana's license, what should you do?


You can print it clicking on: http://www.scribd.com/doc/2513066/Reading-practice?ga_uploads=1

 

Welcome to our Blog Year 2008

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