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Answer Table

1.E
2.B|C
3.D
4.A
5.D
6.C
7.R
8.E
9.R
10.CP
11.R
12.CP
13.BIRDSONG
14.BINOCULARS
15.BILLY TEA|TEA
16.DAMPER
17.POSSUM PROWL
18.TORCH
19.NON-SLIP SHOES|NON SLIP SHOES
20.LOVELY WATER VIEWS|WATER VIEWS|LOVELY VIEWS
21.VII
22.IV
23.I
24.III
25.II
26.A
27.E
28.B|C
29.D
30.D

Exam Review

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Section 1 - Questions 1-20

Questions 1-6: Match the advertisements A-E.

Questions 7-12: Classify the underlined part as E (example), R (reason), or CP (correct procedure).

Questions 13-20: Complete the activity chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza and Other Advertisements

A — IT'S YOUR CHOICE / Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
Buy a Burger — Get the same one FREE! Simply present this coupon with your next order and when you purchase the burger of your choice it will be our pleasure to give you another burger of the same variety absolutely FREE. Valid only at Macquarie and ONE voucher per customer per day. Eat in or Takeaway. Level 3, next to the cinema complex.

B — Trellinis Restaurant
Fine Italian Food. B.Y.O. Eat In - Takeaway. OPEN Lunch - Dinner. Perfect for Parties. Separate party rooms and choice of set menu available for 10-80 people.

C — Indian Flavour
DINNER 7 NIGHTS. 10% discount on takeaways. Free home delivery (local areas only). Banquet - only $16.50 per person. Separate party room (up to 90 people).

D — Writers Cafe
OPEN: 8am-midnight. Breakfast includes toast, pancakes, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, gourmet sausages and fruit; light meals and lunch menu includes pasta, salad, crepes, seafood, soups, focaccia, burgers, desserts.

E — Vegetarian Cooking Classes
A creative and nutritious three-week program conducted by qualified professionals, including delicious tastings and demonstrations. Centre for Health Management, Sydney Day Hospital.


General Instructions for the Use of Your Microwave

7. Whilst heating liquids which contain air (e.g. milk or milk based fluids), stir several times during heating to avoid spillage of the liquid from the container.

8. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are all foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

9. Do not dry clothes or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

10. Do not cook food directly on glass oven tray unless indicated in recipes. Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.

11. Do not hit control panel. Damage to controls may occur.

12. Clean the oven, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use an abrasive cleaner that may scratch the surfaces around the door.


Kuringai Chase National Park — Guided Walks and Nature Activities

Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley — EASY
Meet at 7.30 am at the end of Day Rd, Cheltenham while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours.

Possum Prowl — MEDIUM
Meet 7.30 pm at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock clambering is involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours.

Bairne / Basin Track — HARD
Meet 9.30 am Track #8, West Head Road. Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required. Duration: approx. 6 hours.

Poetry around a mid-winter campfire — EASY
Meet 7.00 pm Kalkaari Visitor Centre. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently crackling fire. Billy tea and damper to follow. Dress up warmly. Bring a mug and a rug (or a chair). Cost $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours.

Morning Walk at Mitchell Park — EASY
Meet 8.30 am entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd, Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland. Binoculars a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours.

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IELTS Box Matching A-H
1. Which advertisement is not for a restaurant?
  • A Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
  • B Trellinis Restaurant
  • C Indian Flavour
  • D Writers Cafe
  • E Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: E
Explanation: Advertisement E is for vegetarian cooking classes at the Centre for Health Management, not for a restaurant.
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IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 2. 2. Which TWO advertisements offer facilities for parties?
AJaspar's Macquarie Plaza
BTrellinis Restaurant
CIndian Flavour
DWriters Cafe
EVegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: B|C
Explanation: Trellinis offers separate party rooms, and Indian Flavour also advertises a separate party room. Therefore B and C are both required.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
3. Which restaurant states that it serves breakfast?
  • A Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
  • B Trellinis Restaurant
  • C Indian Flavour
  • D Writers Cafe
  • E Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: D
Explanation: Writers Cafe explicitly lists breakfast items such as toast, pancakes, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
4. Which restaurant will give you an extra serving if you present the coupon?
  • A Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
  • B Trellinis Restaurant
  • C Indian Flavour
  • D Writers Cafe
  • E Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: A
Explanation: Jaspar's coupon says that when you buy a burger, you receive another burger of the same variety free.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
5. Which restaurant does not offer a takeaway service?
  • A Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
  • B Trellinis Restaurant
  • C Indian Flavour
  • D Writers Cafe
  • E Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: D
Explanation: Writers Cafe describes dining and meals but does not advertise a takeaway service, unlike the other restaurant advertisements.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
6. Which restaurant will bring the food you order to your house?
  • A Jaspar's Macquarie Plaza
  • B Trellinis Restaurant
  • C Indian Flavour
  • D Writers Cafe
  • E Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian Flavour specifically advertises free home delivery in local areas.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
7. Whilst heating liquids which contain air (e.g. milk or milk based fluids), stir several times during heating to avoid spillage of the liquid from the container.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: R
Explanation: The underlined wording explains why the liquid should be stirred: to avoid spillage, so it gives a reason.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
8. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are all foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: E
Explanation: The listed foods are examples of foods with non-porous skins, so the underlined part functions as an example.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
9. Do not dry clothes or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: R
Explanation: The statement 'They may catch on fire' explains the reason for the instruction.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
10. Do not cook food directly on glass oven tray unless indicated in recipes. Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: CP
Explanation: Placing food in a suitable cooking utensil is the correct procedure to follow.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
11. Do not hit control panel. Damage to controls may occur.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: R
Explanation: The possibility of damage to the controls is the reason for not hitting the panel.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
12. Clean the oven, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use an abrasive cleaner that may scratch the surfaces around the door.
  • E EXAMPLE
  • R REASON
  • CP CORRECT PROCEDURE
Answer: CP
Explanation: Cleaning with water and mild detergent at regular intervals is the correct cleaning procedure.
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Short Answer
13. Early Morning Stroll — chief attraction: ........
Answer: BIRDSONG
Explanation: The activity description says the bush is alive with birdsong during the early morning stroll.
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Short Answer
14. Morning Walk — what to bring/wear: ........
Answer: BINOCULARS
Explanation: The Morning Walk description says binoculars are a must because many birds live there.
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Short Answer
15. Poetry — what is supplied: ........
Answer: BILLY TEA|TEA
Explanation: The poetry activity says Billy tea and damper will follow.
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Short Answer
16. Poetry — what is supplied: ........
Answer: DAMPER
Explanation: The poetry activity specifically says Billy tea and damper are supplied.
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Short Answer
17. Activity with coffee, biscuits, peace and water views: ........
Answer: POSSUM PROWL
Explanation: Possum Prowl provides coffee and biscuits and highlights the peace of the bush and lovely water views.
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Short Answer
18. Possum Prowl — what to bring/wear: ........
Answer: TORCH
Explanation: Participants are instructed to bring a torch for the night activity.
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Short Answer
19. Possum Prowl — what to bring/wear: ........
Answer: NON-SLIP SHOES|NON SLIP SHOES
Explanation: The description says to wear non-slip shoes because some rock clambering is involved.
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Short Answer
20. Possum Prowl — chief attraction: ........
Answer: LOVELY WATER VIEWS|WATER VIEWS|LOVELY VIEWS
Explanation: The activity description highlights lovely water views as one of the attractions.

Section 2 - Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25: Choose the best course title I-IX.

Questions 26-30: Match the questions with course A-E.

Community College Courses

COURSE A
For people with no previous computer experience or gaps in basic knowledge. A practical hands-on introduction to fundamental computing concepts using word processing, spreadsheets and databases. No previous computer skills assumed. 2 days. Fee: $279.

COURSE B
A customer-service course designed to improve communication with customers, techniques for difficult customers, complaint handling and maintaining composure in stressful situations. Course notes, lunch and refreshments provided. Fee: $145.

COURSE C
Everything you need to know before purchasing or starting a coffee shop, tearooms or small restaurant. Useful for aspiring owners, managers and employees. Notes and manual available, if required, for $25 from the tutor. Fee: $55.

COURSE D
Covers interpersonal communication, telephone skills and business writing skills. Participants learn to plan and write workplace documents, gather and convey information by telephone and face-to-face, and interact with clients. A Statement of Competency is issued if assessment requirements are successfully completed. Fee: $135. Wednesday evenings, 7.00-9.00 pm.

COURSE E
A new two-day program for women who are unhappy at work, want a different job, need a change or want a promotion. It explores work goals, fears, image and communication style, and aims to build confidence to make changes. Fee: $199.

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IELTS Box Matching A-H
21. Course A: choose the best title.
  • I MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
  • II MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN
  • III EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
  • IV EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • V ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
  • VI COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
  • VII INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
  • VIII RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
  • IX BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Answer: VII
Explanation: Course A assumes no previous computer skills and teaches basic word processing, spreadsheets and databases, so 'INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS' is the best title.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
22. Course B: choose the best title.
  • I MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
  • II MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN
  • III EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
  • IV EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • V ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
  • VI COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
  • VII INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
  • VIII RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
  • IX BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Answer: IV
Explanation: Course B focuses on customer contact, complaints, difficult customers and building goodwill, matching 'EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE'.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
23. Course C: choose the best title.
  • I MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
  • II MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN
  • III EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
  • IV EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • V ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
  • VI COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
  • VII INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
  • VIII RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
  • IX BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Answer: I
Explanation: Course C deals with operating or starting a coffee shop, tearoom or small restaurant; the supplied key matches it with title I.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
24. Course D: choose the best title.
  • I MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
  • II MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN
  • III EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
  • IV EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • V ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
  • VI COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
  • VII INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
  • VIII RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
  • IX BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Answer: III
Explanation: Course D covers interpersonal communication, telephone skills and business writing in the workplace, matching 'EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION'.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
25. Course E: choose the best title.
  • I MANAGING EXPANSION IN YOUR RESTAURANT
  • II MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN
  • III EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
  • IV EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • V ADVANCED COMPUTING SKILLS
  • VI COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
  • VII INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS
  • VIII RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERS
  • IX BUSINESS WRITING COURSE
Answer: II
Explanation: Course E is a two-day program specifically for women who want a job change or promotion, matching 'MAKING CAREER CHANGES FOR WOMEN'.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
26. Which course is not specifically related to people's jobs?
  • A Course A
  • B Course B
  • C Course C
  • D Course D
  • E Course E
Answer: A
Explanation: Course A is a general introductory computing course and is not framed specifically around workplace or career issues.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
27. In which course are men not invited to participate?
  • A Course A
  • B Course B
  • C Course C
  • D Course D
  • E Course E
Answer: E
Explanation: Course E is explicitly described as a program for women.
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IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 28. 28. Which TWO courses have course notes to go with them?
ACourse A
BCourse B
CCourse C
DCourse D
ECourse E
Answer: B|C
Explanation: Course B provides course notes, while Course C says notes and a manual are available. Therefore B and C are both correct.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
29. Which course will deal with writing skills?
  • A Course A
  • B Course B
  • C Course C
  • D Course D
  • E Course E
Answer: D
Explanation: Course D explicitly includes Business Writing Skills and workplace document writing.
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IELTS Box Matching A-H
30. Which course is on at night?
  • A Course A
  • B Course B
  • C Course C
  • D Course D
  • E Course E
Answer: D
Explanation: Course D runs from 7.00 to 9.00 pm on Wednesdays, so it is the night course.

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