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Practice Reading Test 3
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Lab 3, Reading Passage 1: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

1 D It is mentioned that Jeansia shoes have adjustable heels,

which means the height of the shoes can be lowered or raised.

2 B, G It is mentioned that Cool-Clicks are fashion shoes for

children, open back, relaxed summer shoe. Also, Everyday
shoes are cost-effective everyday shoes (i.e. casual shoes) for
kids.

3 E, H It is mentioned that Easy-Wear shoes are for both men and

women. Sunny shoes are unisex shoes, which means these are
for both men and women.

4 I It is mentioned that Bosa-Nova is the only imported shoe.

Imported means that it is brought/shipped from another
country.

5 F, G It is mentioned that Formal shoes come with a free shoe

brush. Everyday shoes come with one pair of free laces.

6 B, F It is mentioned that Cool-Clicks come in Black and Brown

and Formal shoes come in White and Brown shades (i.e.
colours).

7 ix CD ix mentions art, which relates to creativity. It also

mentions deserts, which refers to the driest parts of Canada.

8 vii Demography for a country refers to the population size,

growth, density etc.

9 i Canada’s Forest can contain information about Canada’s

woods and jungles.

10 iii Shopping guide contains information regarding shops, items

sold, opening times etc.

11 ii Crossing hilly areas in two wheels refers to mountain biking.

12 iv Preparing Canadian dishes refer to Canadian recipes.

13 v Entomology refers to the study of insects. ‘Small creatures’

and ‘pests’ are used to describe insects.

14 x Outdoor safety, food, self medication, wild living etc. refer to

survival techniques in wildlife as it throws lot of challenges to
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the travellers.

Lab 3, Reading Passage 2, Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

15 Canadian It is mentioned that Zenith operates in several Canadian

cities cities.

16 international It is mentioned that Zenith serves bikers from around the

network world via an international network.

17 other It is mentioned that Zenith can make connections to other

countries countries for the bikers through its Inter-country Network.

18 size and It is mentioned that room rates depend on the size and
location location of the room chosen.

19 3 years ago It is mentioned that ZBF started operating 3 years ago.

20 Chat-room It is specified that customers can also get their questions

answered in the chat-room.

21 Not Given There is nothing in the passage about this! There is a

statement that looking for ads in local newspapers is
increasing but nothing is mentioned about why.

22 True The first paragraph states, “For some time this popular
resource (newspaper ads) slumped as the heavily trafficked
internet job sites became widely regarded as offering greater
numbers of employment opportunities.

This means that there were more online job ads than those
listed in newspapers.

23 False The first and second paragraphs state: “on-line job sites will
typically contain advertisements for the whole country and
possibly even overseas….If you are seeking work in your
neighborhood…the local, classified ads in your newspaper
may be a viable option.

This means online jobs cover a larger area (whole country

and overseas) while local ads are for local jobs.

24 True The second paragraph states: “Many (employers) prefer to

advertise closer to home and to hire locally in order to avoid
paying relocation costs.”

25 False The third paragraph states: “Whether you apply for a job
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through a large, on-line employment agency or via a

classified ad in a newspaper the same strategy is valid.

This means the application process is the same.

26 True The passage states: Do your best to answer the following

questions… ”What other talents and experience can I
include in my application?”

In other words, a person applying for a job should aim to

include relevant experience with their application.

27 False The final paragraph states: “…your goal is to secure the

interview before you stand a chance of being hired for the
job.”

This means the first aim is to secure an interview and then

be hired for the job.

Lab 3, Reading Passage 3: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.
Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
Number

28 paper It is mentioned that BOPP is used as an alternate to (i.e.

instead of) paper.

29 ink It is mentioned that ink is applied on each side of the

BOPP sheet.

30 sheet It is mentioned that a part of the sheet (which is made of

OR BOPP) is left transparent (i.e. no ink is put, which means it
BOPP is left clear).

31 OVD The process mentions that the sealed space is left for
OVD.

32 Intaglio It is mentioned that Intaglio Printing sets the ink in an

Printing embossed form that raises the printed elements.

33 light source It is mentioned that by placing (i.e. putting) the notes in

front of a light source the security (i.e. safety) and
functionality are tested.

34 varnishing The process mentions about varnishing, which is applying

chemical to make the notes glossy (i.e. shiny) and durable
(i.e. longer-lasting).

35 False The passage mentions that Police Fund Notes were one of
the first official notes, which means these were not the

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only notes.

36 Not Given It is mentioned that the notes issued by the Government

followed the British system. Whether the notes issued by
the Bank of New South Wales also had followed that
system or not is not given.

37 False It is mentioned that it took three years to release the first

series of Australian notes once the Act was passed in
1910. This means that the notes were released not in 1910
rather in 1913.

38 True It is mentioned that the new note printing complex was

due to Australia’s rapid growth in economy and
population. Economic growth refers to economic progress.

39 False It is mentioned that the first Polymer note featured

exclusively a theme (which means the only theme) of
settlement and elements of Aboriginal culture. The notes
were launched on the occasion of Australia’s bi-centenary
but did not feature anything regarding it as the only theme
was settlement.

40 D The passage discusses the changes in Australian money

that took place over the years – the changes of authority to
issue money, the changes in materials used to print money
and the changes in circulation of money.

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