READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-15, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
Section 1 (Questions 1 - 4)
WHY MAGAZINE?
COVER STORY...................................................................5
Mike Mikelson: a new smash-hit movie, but plans for a dramatic career change
REGULAR FEATURES
Film Review........................................................................30
Crossword..........................................................................31
Letters to the Editor............................................................32
What’s on round town Arts, Music, Theatre.......................30
From the Editor
In this issue we publish some of the many letters we received on the new Sports Stadium, our cover story last month. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Your reactions were certainly mixed! Read our exclusive interview with film-star Mike Mikelson and his plans to start a fast-food chain. But there’s so much more… enough to keep you going for the rest of the month.
Until next time,
The Editor
12 Getaway Holidays
Some popular and some unusual
18 Start Now
Marissa Brown of EastBank sets out a sound investment and savings plan for young professionals
26 Best Wheels
Racing car driver Marco Leoni changes teams: will it be Ford or Ferrari?
28 The Met
Metropolitan Art Museum hosts a new exhibition of post-modern paintings
Section 2 (Questions 5 - 10)
SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC CONCERTS
for January 2001
A. Sydney Youth Orchestra
Conservatorium High School students play a selection of Mozart concertos.
Date: Sat. 4th and 11th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5
B. Let’s Sing Together
An afternoon for the young and the young-at-heart. Led by the Giggles Band,
sing children’s songs from your childhood and from all over the world.
There will be a special appearance by Willy Wallaby,
from the popular children’s programme, Hoppy!
Date: Sun. 5th January, 3.00 pm. $5
C. One Romantic Evening
Bring someone special with you and listen to some of the greatest
love songs as you gaze at the stars together!
Date: Sat. 25th January, 8.00 pm. $20 and $12
Note: This concert will be held in the Conservatorium Rose Carden, not in the Concert Hall.
D. Rock n’ Roll
Bop along ’til late to the rock hits of the last 10 years. Bands playing include
The Hippies, The Hypers, and The Heroes. [Crack IELTS with Rob] If you have a special request, write it down at the ticket counter when you come in.
Date: Sat. 18th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5
E. Flamenco!
World-famous classical guitarist Rodrigo Paras will play a selection
of traditional Spanish Flamenco pieces.
Date: Sun. 19th and 26th January, 7.30 pm. $20 and $12
Section 3 (Questions 11 - 15)
First Aid For Snake Bites
Snakes are not normally aggressive and tend to bite only when they are threatened or mishandled. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Some snakes, e.g. the carpet snake, are not poisonous. Others, e.g. the brown snake, tiger snake and taipan, are very poisonous.
A. Prevention
- leave snakes alone and do not collect snakes
- do not put your hands in hollow logs, under piles of wood, or in rubbish
- be noisy when walking in the bush
- look carefully when walking through thick grass
- use a torch around camps at night
B. Symptoms and signs
These do not appear immediately, but from about 15 minutes to 2 hours after the casualty is bitten. There are often no visible symptoms or signs. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Take seriously any information from a casualty concerning:
- strong emotional reaction
- headache or double vision
- drowsiness, dizziness or faintness
- nausea and/or vomiting and diarrhoea
- puncture marks about 1 centimetre apart at the site of the bite. Bites are usually on the limbs, especially the legs.
- reddening
- bruising
- sweating
- breathing difficulties
C. Management
- reassure the casualty
- apply a pressure immobilisation bandage over the bitten area and around the limb
- seek medical aid urgently
D. Snakebite Warnings
- never wash the venom off the skin as this will help in later identification
- never cut or squeeze the bitten area
- never try to suck the venom out of the wound
Questions 1 - 4
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from Section 1 for each answer.
Write your correct answers in boxes, 1-4, on your answer sheet.
1. What page would you turn to for advice about money?
182. On what page can you read about art?
283. On what page is the new sports stadium discussed?
324. How often does this magazine appear?
EVERY MONTHQuestions 5 - 10
Answer the questions below based on the text in Section 2.
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 5-10 on your answer sheet.
NB You should you any letter more than once.
5. At which concert will young performers play?
A6. Which concert will be held outdoors?
C7. Which concerts will happen more than once?
A8. At which concert will a television character appear?
B9. Which concert is NOT being held at night?
B10. At which concert can the audience choose what will be performed?
DQuestions 11 - 15
Section 3 “First Aid for Snake Bites” explains what to do in the event of a snake bite.
Read the additional instructions below and choose the section A-D to which each instruction belongs.
Write the appropriate letter in boxes 11-15 on your answer sheet.
NB You should use any letter more than once.
11. help the casualty to sit or lie down
C12. wear stout shoes, walk-socks and jeans (or similar clothing) in areas where snakes could be present
A13. pain or tightness in the chest or abdomen
B14. do not try to catch the snake
A15. never use a tight bandage
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