Emergency Procedures and Community Education- IELTS Reading Answer

Reading Passage

Emergency Procedures” & “Community Education

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Look at the information about the Emergency Procedures. Then answer questions 1-8 below.

This applies to all persons on the school campus

In cases of emergency (e.g. fire), find the nearest teacher who will: send a messenger at full speed to the Office OR inform the Office via phone ext. 99.

PROCEDURE FOR EVACUATION

1. Warning of an emergency evacuation will be marked by a number of short bell rings. (In the event of a power failure, this may be a hand-held bell or siren.)
2. All classwork will cease immediately.
3. Students will leave their bags, books, and other possessions where they are.
4. Teachers will take the class rolls.
5. Classes will vacate the premises using the nearest staircase. If these stairs are inaccessible, use the nearest alternative staircase. Do not use the lifts. Do not run.
6. Each class, under the teacher’s supervision, will move in a brisk, orderly fashion to the paved quadrangle area adjacent to the car park.
7. All support staff will do the same.
8. The Marshalling Supervisor, Ms. Randall, will be wearing a red cap and she will be waiting there with the master timetable and staff list in her possession.
9. Students assemble in the quad with their teacher at the time of evacuation. The teacher will do a headcount and check the roll.
10. Each teacher sends a student to the Supervisor to report whether all students have been accounted for. After checking, students will sit down (in the event of rain or wet pavement they may remain standing).
11. The Supervisor will inform the Office when all staff and students have been accounted for.
12. All students, teaching staff, and support personnel remain in the evacuation area until the All Clear signal is given.
13. The All Clear will be a long bell ring or three blasts on the siren.
14. Students will return to class in an orderly manner under teacher guidance.
15. In the event of an emergency occurring during lunch or breaks, students are to assemble in their home-room groups in the quad and await their home-room teacher.

Questions 1-8

1. In an emergency, a teacher will either phone the office or …………………..
2. The signal for evacuation will normally be several …………………..
3. If possible, students should leave the building by the …………………..
4. They then walk quickly to the …………………..
5. …………………. will join the teachers and students in the quad.
6. Each class teacher will count up his or her students and mark …………………..
7. After the …………………., everyone may return to class.
8. If there is an emergency at lunchtime, students gather in the quad in …………………. and wait for their teacher.

Look at the information about Community Education. Then answer questions 9-14 below.

Community Education

SHORT COURSES: BUSINESS

Business Basics

Gain foundation knowledge for employment in an accounts position with bookkeeping and business basics through to intermediate level; suitable for anyone requiring knowledge from the ground up.

Code B/ED011

16th or 24th April 9 am–4 pm

Cost $420

Bookkeeping

This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping and a great deal of hands-on experience.

Code B/ED020

19th April 9 am–2.30 pm (one session only so advance bookings essential)

Cost $250

New Enterprise Module

Understand company structures, tax rates, deductions, employer obligations, profit and loss statements, GST, and budgeting for tax.

Code B/ED030

15th or 27th May 6 pm–9 pm

Cost $105

Social Networking – the Latest Marketing Tool

This broad overview gives you the opportunity to analyze what web technologies are available and how they can benefit your organization.

Code B/ED033

1st or 8th or 15th June 6 pm–9 pm

Cost $95

Communication

Take the fear out of talking to large gatherings of people. Gain the public-speaking experience that will empower you with better communication skills and confidence.

Code B/ED401

12th or 13th or 14th

July 6 pm–9 pm

Cost $90

Questions 9-14

9 Business Basics is appropriate for beginners.

10 Bookkeeping has no practical component.

11 Bookkeeping is intended for advanced students only.

12 The New Enterprise Module can help your business become more profitable.

13 Social Networking focuses on a specific website to help your business succeed.

14 The Communication class involves speaking in front of an audience.

Reading Answer 

1 Answer: Send a messenger

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Introduction phrase

Answer explanation: The introductory phrase of “Procedure For Evacuation”, states that in cases of emergency (e.g. fire), find the nearest teacher who will: send a messenger at full speed to the Office OR inform the Office via phone ext. 99. These instructions suggest that in case of emergency, a teacher will either phone the office or send a messenger at full speed. Thus, the answer is to send a messenger.

2 Answer: Short bell rings

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 1

Answer explanation: The first procedure states, “Warning of an emergency evacuation will be marked by a number of short bell rings. (In the event of a power failure, this may be a hand-held bell or siren.)”. These lines indicate that short bell rings will be marked as a warning of an emergency evacuation. Thus, it’s evident that the signal for evacuation will normally be several short bell rings. So, the answer is short bell rings.

3 Answer: nearest staircase

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 5

Answer explanation: Procedure 5 states, “classes will vacate the premises using the nearest staircase. If these stairs are inaccessible, use the nearest alternative staircase. Do not use the lifts. Do not run.” It is mentioned that the classes will vacate the premises using the nearest staircase, if they’re inaccessible, the nearest alternative staircase can be used. Thus, the students should leave the building by the nearest staircase if possible. Hence, the answer is the nearest staircase.

4 Answer: Quadrangle

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 6

Answer explanation: In procedure 6, it is mentioned that each class, under the teacher’s supervision will move in a brisk orderly fashion to the paved quadrangle area adjacent to the car park. Thus, it’s clear from these lines that students can quickly walk to the paved quadrangle area in an orderly manner under the tutor’s supervision. Hence, the answer is quadrangle.

5 Answer: Support staff

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 7

Answer explanation: In procedure 7, it is mentioned that all the support staff should do the same, that is they should also quickly walk to the paved quadrangle area adjacent to the car park. Thus, it’s evident that the support staff will join the teachers and students in the quad. Hence, the answer is to support staff

6 Answer: The roll

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 9

Answer explanation: In procedure 9, it is stated that Students assemble in the quad with their teacher at the time of evacuation. The teacher will do a headcount and check the roll. We can deduce that each class teacher will count up his or her students and mark the roll. Thus, the answer is the roll.

7 Answer: All clear signal

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 12

Answer explanation: Procedure 12 states that all students, teaching staff, and support personnel remains in the evacuation area until the All Clear signal is given. These lines suggest that all the students, teachers, and support staff must remain in the evacuation area until the all-clear signal is given. Thus, the answer is an all-clear signal.

8 Answer: Home-room groups

Question type: Sentence Completion

Answer location: Procedure 15

Answer explanation: Procedure 15 illustrates that in the event of an emergency occurring during lunch or breaks, students are to assemble in their home-room groups in the quad and await their home-room teacher. These lines indicate that if there’s an emergency at lunchtime, students should gather in the quad in home-room groups and wait for their home-room teacher. Hence, the answer is home-room groups.

9 Answer: True

Question type: True/ False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 1

Answer explanation: In paragraph 1 under Short Courses: Business, it is mentioned that Gain foundation knowledge for employment in an accounts position with bookkeeping and business basics through to the intermediate level; is suitable for anyone requiring knowledge from the ground up. We can deduce from these lines that the business basics are suitable for anyone seeking knowledge from the ground up. thus, the statement agrees with the information, so, the answer is True.

10 Answer: False

Question type: True/False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 2

Answer explanation: In the 2nd paragraph, it is stated that this course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping and a great deal of hands-on experience. These lines suggest that the course will provide an excellent understanding of bookkeeping services and a great deal of hands-on experience. Thus, the statement contradicts the information, so, the answer is False.

11 Answer: Not Given

Question type: True/ False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 2

Answer explanation: In the 2nd paragraph, it is stated that this course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping and a great deal of hands-on experience. These lines suggest that the course will provide an excellent understanding of bookkeeping services and a great deal of hands-on experience. However, it’s not mentioned anywhere in the passage that bookkeeping is intended for advanced students. Thus, the answer is Not Given.

12 Answer: Not Given

Question type: True/ False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 3

Answer explanation: Under the paragraph of the New Enterprise Module, it is mentioned, “Understand company structures, tax rates, deductions, employer obligations, profit and loss statements, GST and budgeting for tax.” These lines suggest that to comprehend the company structure, tax rate, deductions, and so on. However, it’s not mentioned anywhere that the new enterprise module can help businesses become more profitable. Thus, the answer is Not Given.

13 Answer: False

Question type: True/ False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 4

Answer explanation: In the 4th paragraph, it is mentioned that this broad overview gives you the opportunity to analyze what web technologies are available and how they can benefit your organization. These lines indicate that social networking provides an opportunity to analyze what web technologies are available and how they can be beneficial. Thus, the statement contradicts the information, so, the answer is False.

14 Answer: True

Question type: True/ False/ Not Given

Answer location: Paragraph 5

Answer explanation: The 5th paragraph states, “Take the fear out of talking to large gatherings of people. Gain the public-speaking experience that will empower you with better communication skills and confidence.” These lines suggest removing the fear of talking to large gatherings and gaining the public speaking skills that will empower an individual with better communication abilities and confidence. Thus, the statement agrees with the information, so, the answer is True.

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