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Question 1

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— Which of these can only be arranged in person?

Accepted Answer

Hiring the main hall at the community centre

Answer

Booking a place at the Quiet Swim

Answer

Renewing a library loan

Answer

Getting a copy of the new Route 46 timetable

Question 2

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— Who may use the Early Lanes session?

Accepted Answer

Serious swimmers aged 14 and over

Answer

Anyone who has booked in advance

Answer

Members of the leisure centre only

Answer

Families with children under eight

Question 3

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— Which ONE of these does none of the four notices state?

Accepted Answer

The leisure centre is closed on public holidays

Answer

Library loans may be renewed twice

Answer

The last Route 46 bus leaves at 11.20pm

Answer

The main hall costs £30 an hour to hire

Question 4

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— Which ONE of these is contradicted by the notices?

Answer

Route 46 will stop serving Bridge Street from 3 March

Answer

Late charges at the library apply to readers of every age

Answer

The community centre is closed on Sundays

Answer

The Quiet Swim takes no more than twenty swimmers

Question 5

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— Which ONE of these is stated in the notices?

Answer

Renewing a library loan costs 20p

Answer

The first Route 46 bus will leave ten minutes earlier than it does now

Answer

Membership is required for every event at the community centre

Answer

Children under 14 may swim in Early Lanes if an adult is with them

Question 6

Reading Section 1 — four notices from the town of Hartwell

A  HARTWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Open Monday to Friday 9am–9pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and on public holidays.
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for anyone in full-time education. Membership is not required to attend a one-off event, but members pay less for classes.
The main hall may be hired for private functions at £30 an hour, with a refundable deposit of £50 paid at the time of booking. Hall bookings must be made in person at reception; we cannot take them over the telephone.

B  ROUTE 46 — CHANGES FROM 3 MARCH
From Monday 3 March the 46 will no longer serve Bridge Street. Passengers for the hospital should use the new stop on Weir Road, two minutes' walk from the main entrance.
The first bus of the day will leave Hartwell Square at 5.55am, ten minutes earlier than at present. The last bus is unchanged at 11.20pm.
Saturday and Sunday services are unaffected. Timetables showing the new stops are available from the driver.

C  HARTWELL LIBRARY — BORROWING
You may borrow up to twelve items at a time, of which no more than four may be DVDs. Books are lent for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Loans may be renewed twice, online or by telephone, unless another reader has reserved the item. There is no charge for renewing.
Items returned late are charged at 20p a day per item, up to a maximum of £6 per item. Charges do not apply to readers under 16 or over 65.

D  MOORSIDE LEISURE CENTRE — SWIMMING POOL
Early Lanes: weekdays 6.30–8.00am. Serious swimmers only; no lessons and no children under 14.
Family Splash: Saturday and Sunday 10.00am–12.00pm. Under-8s must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Quiet Swim: Wednesday 7.00–8.30pm. Lights lowered, no music, limited to 20 swimmers and booked in advance.
All sessions are subject to availability and may be cancelled for galas or maintenance; notice is given on the centre's website.

— What is the most a reader can be charged for a single late item?

Answer

20p

Answer

£6

Answer

£12

Answer

There is no maximum