READING PASSAGE 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-14, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below

MAIL ORDER BROCHURE


Want some great clothing ideas for your family?

Our key for clothing specials in July: M for men, W for women, C for children

For under $10
Cotton socks C	– made of pure cotton for long wearing
Woollen socks C	– to keep young feet warm in winter
Sports socks M	– to go with jeans and other casual clothes
Patterned belts W	– to go with jeans and other casual clothes
For under $25
Cotton shirts W	– for day and evening wear
Silk shirts M	– five sizes, in designer colours, for that special social occasion
T shirts C	– hard-wearing, white with a variety of animal motifs
Colour T-shirts M W	– cotton and polyester blend, plain colours, no ironing
For under $50
Blue jeans M W	– non-shrink, colourfast, small sizes only
Silk shirts M W	– plain and patterned, all sizes
Hooded jacket C	– protects from the wind, 4 sizes, large strong pockets
jacket W	– waterproof with zipper front, all sizes

Or you can buy a gift voucher so that someone else can choose. These come in $10, $20 and $50 amounts.

Additional monthly specials for July to September

July	– $10 voucher with any purchase over $60
August	– Travel alarm clock worth $19.95 free with purchases of $80 or more!
September	– Children’s backpacks. Free with any credit card purchase over $75!

Note: Postage and packing charges
These are applied to each order as follows:

Within Australia:
$7.95 per address, regular post
$17.95 for Express Delivery Service (overnight)

Overseas:
Surface Mail (allow a minimum of two months for delivery)
Airmail (allow around two weeks delivery to most destinations)

New Book Releases

A This book describes the creativity of Aboriginal people living in the driest parts of Australia. Stunning reproductions of paintings, beautiful photography and informative text.

B Pocket-sized maps and illustrations with detailed information on the nesting sites and migration patterns of Australia. This is a classic booklet suitable for both beginner and expert.

C Packed full of information for the avid hiker, this book is a must. Photographs, maps and practical advice will guide your journeys on foot through the forests of the southern continent.

D More than-an atlas – this book contains maps, photographs and an abundance of information on the land and climate of countries from around the globe.

E Australia’s premier mountain biking guidebook – taking you through a host of national parks and state forests.

F Here’s the A-Z of Australian native animals – take an in-depth look at their lives and characteristics, through fantastic photographs and informative text.

G Graphic artists have worked with researchers and scientists to illustrate how these prehistoric animals lived and died on the Australian continent.

H A definitive handbook on outdoor safety – with a specific focus on equipment, nutrition, first aid, special clothing and bush skills.

I Detailed guides to 15 scenic car tours that will take you onto fascinating wilderness tracks and along routes that you could otherwise have missed.

SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-14

Questions 1-7

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text.

In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE	if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE	if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN	If there is no information on this

1 Women’s cotton socks cost less than men’s.

2 Men’s silk shirts are available in more than five colours.

3 Children’s T-shirts come in a variety of colours.

4 The child’s jacket has four pockets.

5 If you buy clothes worth $80 in August, you will receive a free alarm clock

6 The charge for special next-day delivery in Australia is $7.95.

7 All clothing is guaranteed to arrive within two months for international delivery.

Questions 8-14

The list of New Book Releases on the following page has nine book descriptions A-I.

Choose the correct title for each book from the list of book titles below.

Write the correct number i-xi in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.

	List of Book Titles
i	Field Guide to Native Birds of Australia
ii	The Bush on Two Wheels: 100 Top Rides
iii	Bush Foods of Australian Aborigines
iv	A Pictorial History of the Dinosaur in Australia
v	Bushwalking in Australia
vi	World Geographica
vii	Driving Adventures for 4-wheel-drive Vehicles
viii	Survival Techniques in the Wild
ix	Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife
x	Guide to the Art of the Australian Desert
xi	Field Guide to Animals of the World