The Employment Pages and Stanfield Theatre – IELTS Reading Answers
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The Employment Pages
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| Question number | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Under Saturday Job Guide, option B advertisement states, “Higher Education (Academic staff)”. Since higher education is schooling beyond high school, which infers that people who are looking for a job as a university lecturer falls under this category. Hence the correct answer is ‘B’. |
| 2 | H | Under Saturday Job Guide, advertisement H mentions that it is for the “Self-employment Opportunities.” From ‘self-employment’ we can deduce that it means working for one’s own self. Hence, this advertisement category is for individuals who want to start their own business. Hence the correct answer is ‘H.’ |
| 3 | G | Option G is listed under Saturday Job Guide as “for the Hospitality and Kitchen Staff.” While the term hospitality refers to the act of being kind and hospitable to guests and visitors, it also indicates that this is an advertisement for those seeking a permanent position in a hotel. Hence the correct answer is ‘G’. |
| 4 | A | Option G mentioned under Saturday Job Guide as “for Government Positions (New South Wales)” The word ‘public administrations’ refers to Government. Hence, the correct answer is ‘G.’ |
| 5 | I | For the one’s looking for agricultural work in the country, then, under Saturday Job Guide the option I is an advertisement for “Rural Posts (incl. Farm work)” is the ideal match since farm work means agricultural work. Hence the correct answer is ‘I’. |
| 6 | J | Under Saturday Job Guide, option J states “Casual Work Available.” Casual work is a work where a worker works on a temporary employment contract with limited benefits and no security of employment. Therefore, it can be temporary work. Hence the correct answer is ‘J’. |
| 7 | Saturday and Tuesday | Saturday Job Guide mentions that academic staff advertising, such as option B and C, are placed on Saturdays. Similarly, it is mentioned under Monday-Friday Job Highlights that education positions are advertised on Tuesday. Hence, the correct answer is ‘Saturday and Tuesday.’ |
| 8 | Saturday and Thursday | Saturday Job Guide states that vacancies for nursing are placed on Saturdays, as specified in option D. Similarly, under the Thursday category, it is stated that hospital and medical positions and Government Health Vacancies (New South Wales) are posted on Thursday. Hence, the correct answer is ‘Saturday and Thursday.’ |
Stanfield Theatre
| Question number | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | TRUE | Under Booking category there is a subcategory ‘online” which presents the information that ‘to book the tickets for the performance – complete the online booking form at www.stanfieldtheatre.com.’ As the statement agrees with the information, the correct answer is ‘TRUE’. |
| 10 | NOT GIVEN | Under the Discount category, there’s a sub-category Saver, which conveys that £2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performance from Monday to Thursday inclusive and all matinees. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s, and full-time students. However, there is no information given that 60-year-olds who want to book in advance have to prove their age to get a discount. Hence, the correct answer is ‘NOT GIVEN’. |
| 11 | TRUE | The category under discount category Super Saver states that “half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion” from the line mentioned above, we can confirm that a companion or someone accompanying a wheelchair user receives a discount, as the tickets are offered to them on half-priced rates. As the statement agrees with the information, the correct answer is ‘TRUE’. |
| 12 | TRUE | As per the sub-category Standby, “best available seats on sale for £6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible for Saver and Super Saver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.” Additionally, in the saver category, “available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s, and full time students.” Hence, students can get the tickets an hour before all customers, which means if the seats get available before one hour, they can book and get it 45 minutes before. As the statement agrees with the information, the correct answer is TRUE’. |
| 13 | FALSE | According to the subcategory Group Bookings, “there is a ten per cent discount for groups of twelve or more.” As a result, discounts can be availed only by groups of 12 or more than 12 adults. The correct answer is ‘FALSE’ since the assertion contradicts the information. |
| 14 | FALSE | Please note under the discount category that “we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is called due to unforeseen circumstances.” Therefore, refund will be given only on the cancellation of a performance and not when theatre-goers are unable to attend. As the statement contradicts the information, the correct answer is ‘FALSE’. |
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