Visitor attractions in southern England
A Blackthorn Castle
This famous, historically accurate, reconstructed castle and village enables visitors to travel back in time. Explore the grounds and experience the atmosphere of an ancient lifestyle. In the fields you can see the type of sheep that the original inhabitants of the castle probably kept. Homemade snacks are on sale.
B Withney Wetland Centre
Visitors will enjoy a visit to Withney whatever the season. In winter, for example, they can watch from the centrally heated observatory as thousands of swans feed on the water. Trained wardens give informative talks or lead guided walks round the site. The visitors’ centre may also be hired for private or corporate events.
C Headley Hall
Headley Hall is a large seventeenth-century country house, preserved as it was when it was built. Take time to admire the various works of art displayed, and visit the huge kitchen complete with period equipment – demonstrations are given at weekends. In the park there is space for the younger visitors to run around, and picnic tables are available.
D Lewis House
Lewis House is the birthplace of Frank Lewis, a renowned painter of the eighteenth century. More of his works are on display here than anywhere else in the world. Visitors can see Lewis’s studio and some of the articles he used on a daily basis.
E Canford Wildlife Centre
At Canford we have a new walk-through exhibit called Island Magic. Here visitors can observe many species from the tropical island of Madagascar and read about some of the urgent conservation projects that are taking place there to save endangered species from extinction
F Oakwell Museum
This is an ideal venue for families. They can visit the childhood gallery with its large playroom, and listen to stories told by actors dressed in the costumes of a hundred years ago. They can also enjoy the popular games and wooden animals of that period.
Paragliding in Australia
What is paragliding?
Paragliding is a kind of flying, but instead of the wing being made of metal, wood or plastic, it is made of nylon or polyester. The wing (known as a canopy) is attached to a harness by lines, not dissimilar to a parachute. The harness is where the pilots sit —and they report that it outperforms a parachute in terms of comfort.
Is it safe?
Like sailing and deep-sea diving, paragliding is as safe as the person doing it. The big advantage is that it’s probably the slowest form of aviation, so if you do crash you’ll hit the ground quite gently!
Where do I learn?
There are lots of schools, mainly based inland by appropriate hills or mountains, and there are also schools on the coast near spectacular cliffs. These are very attractive, though the prospect of landing in the sea seems to dissuade beginners! All schools will show you within a couple of days how to inflate the canopy, launch and land. They use radio instruction, tandem flying practice and schoolroom theory sessions to help you get the most from paragliding. It takes about seven days to get your basic license; then you’re free to fly independently at sites across Australia.
What do I need?
Pilots normally wear warm clothes, in case they get very high up, and a helmet in case they stumble on landing. In terms of gear, schools supply basic training, canopies, harnesses, etc. However, you’ll probably want to buy your own more sophisticated equipment, which you’ll be able to choose much better once you’ve tried some out on your course.
Who can do it?
There’s no upper age limit provided your instructor deems you capable, but the youngest anybody can paraglide is 14. Anybody with good eyesight and good balance is a potential paraglider pilot. It’s a very relaxed sport as you’re mostly sitting down. You’ll probably experience pain in some muscles you didn’t know you had whilst learning, but many of those will be due to the walk up the training hill to launch. Flying a paraglider is a great sport. We hope to see you in the air with us this season!
Look at the six visitor attractions in southern England, A—F, in above passage
For which visitor attraction am the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A—F, in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Visitors can look at animals from another part of the world.
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People can hold a business conference in this place.
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Visitors can find out what toys were used in the last century.
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Activities are available all year round here.
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You can buy light meals here.
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Visitors can see how food was prepared in the past.
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You can visit modem imitations of old buildings here.
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Question (8)
In boxes 8-14 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
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A paraglider is more comfortable than a parachute.
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Most paragliding schools are situated by the sea.
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Learners must pass a theory test in order to get their license.
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Learners are able to paraglide unaccompanied after a week’s course.
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It is advisable to purchase some equipment before you do your training.
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Fit people of any age can take up paragliding.
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The preliminary uphill walk may strain some of your muscle.
Questions 15 - 21
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
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By preparing for your interview, you will gain 15 which will help you present yourself well. Read through any documents you have received about the company and also go to their 16 Check the job description to find out what 17 are involved in the post you have applied for. Interviewers may be interested to hear about any unpaid help you have given to a 18 Be ready to talk about your 19 for the development of your career. Explain any 20 that there are in your work record and clarify how you used the time to improve your skills. Questions about 21 should be delayed until a later stage. |
Questions 22 - 27
Complete the sentences below.
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Step 1: Decide who you are going to sell to and compare yourself with the 22 you are going to have. Step 2: Consider how you will market your product and your method of 23 Step 3: Decide if you will have to find 24 to work in, or buy equipment. Step 4: Think whether you will need to take on staff as your business grows. Step 5: Make sure you deal with the accounts and other essentials in accordance with the 25 Step 6: Calculate all the 26 involved in your business when deciding how much to charge. Step 7: Calculate the turnover you are aiming for in order to make a profit in the first three years. Step 8: Consider if you require any 27 to start your business, and where to find it. |
Questions 28 - 33
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i—ix, in boxes 28-33 on your answer sheet.
List of Headings
i | The need for population reduction |
ii | The problem with being a fussy eater |
iii | Reproductive patterns |
iv | The need for further research |
v | A possible solution to falling numbers |
vi | The fastest runners |
vii | A rather lonely beginning |
viii | A comparison between past and present survival rates |
ix | Useful physical features |
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Question (34)
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 34-36 on your answer sheet.
According to the writer, what is the ideal habitat for hares?
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- D
When leverets are living alone they are not visited often by their mother because
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What does the writer suggest about the adult hares’ diet?
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Questions 37 - 40
Complete the summary below.
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Brown haresThe brown hare is well known for its ability to run fast, at speeds of up to 70 kph, largely due to the length of its legs as well as the unusual size of its heart. An increased amount of blood also gives it the necessary 37 to continue running fast for some time. A running hare resembles the 38 more closely than its relative, the rabbit. The hare has some other characteristics that help it to avoid capture. The first is its excellent all-round 39 This means that predators cannot easily creep up behind it. Another feature is its ability to position its massive 40 separately, to sense the slightest indication of danger. |