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particular seat. So the answel to question 9 is C.
READING MODULE
PART 1
Questions 1-8
Although all the other options are possible,
only C is stated in the text.
• Repeat this procedure with questions 10-14.
Questions
Task
Skills tested
1-4
Matching (pictures to
text)
• detailed understanding of a section of text
• understanding description of parts and their uses
• identifying pictorial representation of text
5-8
Short-answer questions
• skimming for specific information
• understanding description/characteristics
• understanding paraphrase
9-14
Multiple choice
• skimming/scanning for specific information
• understanding paraphrase
• distinguishing between main and supporting points
Answer
D
A
C
E
distilled (water)
the (type of) fabric
turn up/increase temperature
calcium deposits//furring up
Question
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Question
Answer
Location of answer in text
9
C
“Requests for particular seats
can be made on most coach
breaks when booking …”
10
D
“… air or boat tickets may
have to be retained and your
driver or courier will then issue
them to you at the relevant
point.”
11
C
“If you require a special diet
you must inform us at the time
of booking …”
12
A
“Other coach breaks have a
limited number of rooms with
private facilities … the
supplementary charge shown
in the price panel will be added
to your account.”
13
B
“The … entertainment …
could be withdrawn if there is
a lack of demand …”
14
B
“… a small holdall can also be
taken on board the coach.”

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