Restaurant advertisements & Activities – IELTS General Reading Passage

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-14, which are based on Reading Passages below.
Write answers to questions in boxes 1-14 on your answer sheet.


GT Reading Sample – “Restaurant Advertisements” & “Activities”


Read the text below and answer Questions 1-5.

Questions 1-5
Look at the five restaurant advertisements A-E below.
For which restaurant are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter A-E in boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1. You can’t eat at this restaurant on Monday evening. 
2. You can have a meal here in peaceful country surroundings. 
3. You can eat here on a Sunday night. 
4. You can have your order delivered for an extra fee.
5. You can have dinner here and then stay the night. 


Read the text below and answer Questions 6-14.

A.   RICHMOND EXPERlMENTAL THEATRE
Learn to act introduces people to a broad range of acting techniques. It is specially geared to those with little or no acting experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and unthreatening and great emphasis is placed on developing the confidence and abilities of people who may initially be a little apprehensive!

B.   WORLD CULTURE DAY
Brazilian Street Percussion

2.30-4.30
Samba percussion workshop. Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival! It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced musician or a complete beginner, you’ll be creating complex exotic rhythms in no time.

African Storytelling
3.45-4.45
The magical African story-telling tradition of narration, poetry and proverbs (mainly from Ghana and Nigeria). An event for all the family.

C.   SCOTTISH DANCING
IT’S FUN
IT’S GOOD EXERCISE

• We have classes for dancers of all abilities.
• Previous experience is not essential.
• AII you need to bring is a pair of soft shoes and enthusiasm.
• Classes are held in a number of places and at different times.
• We guarantee you a warm welcome.

D.   THE RENAISSANCE SINGERS
New singers are invited to join our choir, formed in 1993, to perform a wide variety of music in Cambridge. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7.3 – 9.30 pm, and this term we are rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December.

An ability to sight-read and previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential.

E.   DRAWING WITH COLOUR
An intensive workshop for beginners
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October
This unusual workshop offers instruction in effective ways to draw in colour. Activities will include study of light and shade and ways to express mood and emotion in colour.

The small class (12 students} assures maximum attention for each student. Professional quality materials are included in the fee of £95.
 

Questions 6-14
The passage has five sections A-E.
For which section are the following statements true?

Write type correct letter A-E in boxes 6-14 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.

6.  A friendly greeting awaits new members.
7.  Some relevant skills are preferred.
8.  This activity could cheer you up.
9.  This activity is suitable for a variety of ages.
10.  Individual guidance will be provided.
11.  Participants can take part in a public performance.
12.  This activity could help someone who wants to overcome shyness.
13.  This activity promises rapid progress.
14.  This activity is not held during the day. 

Answer:
1. B
2. A
3. E
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. E
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. D