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WRITTEN COMPREHENSION
READING 1 Formal correspondence (8 x 2 = 16 points)
Read the letter and then answer the questions.
132 Melbray Lane,

North Heaton,
Chornton NE5 3RP
20/9/16
Councillor Jules Barkley,
Civic Centre,
Chornton SK6 2RU
Dear Councillor Barkley,
I’m writing to complain about the lack of bicycle lanes and public transport in the North
Heaton area of the town.
I live on Melbray Lane in North Heaton and I’m a student at Rothwell Secondary School.
There are many students from my school who live in this area. We have to walk for at
least two kilometres to get to the nearest bus stop, so many of us ride our bikes to school.
This is very frightening and dangerous because there aren’t any bike lanes, so we have to
ride along a narrow country road with sharp bends. Motorists drive along this road quite
fast and they can’t always see the cyclists. At the end of Inkley Avenue, we have to turn
onto a busy main road. There are often traffic accidents at this junction, due to a lack of
road signs and poor visibility.
Last week, a student from my school was hit by a car while she was cycling to school.
Luckily, she suffered only minor injuries, but as I’m sure you are aware, it could have
been much worse. If there were proper bike lanes, this wouldn't have happened. I'm
certain that it is only a matter of time before a cyclist is seriously injured or killed.
However, in spite of numerous complaints from local residents, the council has done
nothing to improve the situation. This has resulted in an increased number of students
who are absent from school because there aren't any buses and they are too frightened to
ride their bikes. If you don’t provide a solution to this problem immediately, the students
who live in the North Heaton area will not be able to attend school.
I hope that this matter will receive your urgent attention. I am sending copies of this letter
to the Students’ Union and to Mrs Wheeler, the chairperson of the parent-teacher
association at Rothwell Secondary School. I will also forward them your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Ronny P. Grover
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1. Why do many students in North Heaton have to ride bikes to school?
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2. How do drivers increase the risk to cyclists?
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3. Why is the junction particularly dangerous?
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4. According to Ronny, what could the council have helped to prevent?
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5. What does Ronny believe is likely to happen in the future?
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6. What have people living in the area done about the problem?
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7. How will the situation affect students in the future if the problem isn’t solved?
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8. What is Mrs Wheeler’s role?
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READING 2 Adverts (7 x 2 = 14 points)
Read the adverts for job vacancies. Choose the most suitable candidate for each job.
A E
PART-TIME MUSEUM GUIDE
YCell Sales Job Job description:
At YCell, we're passionate about technology. The suitable candidate will be required to escort
We love demonstrating our products and we visitors on tours, give a commentary on the exhibits
and answer questions.
can't wait to share them with our customers.
We're looking for team members with the same Requirements:
passion. Are you the right person for the job? A friendly, outgoing personality.
A first degree in history or social sciences is preferred,
Applicants must have a qualification in but students will also be considered for the position.
Computer Science or Technology and be
prepared to work at weekends when required. Times: Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm
Sundays 10 am - 4 pm
Send your CV to [email protected]
Apply to: [email protected]
B F
 Sales Support Worker 
Child Care Assistant Wanted
The Techno Plus Company has a vacancy for an
Employer: The Rover Family ambitious, hard-working sales support worker to
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and work Mondays and Thursdays. The applicant
Thursdays, should be a team worker and communicate well
8 am-5 pm with customers.
We need a caring, responsible nanny to take care of  Duties include:
our two-year-old and six-month-old children. The Assisting with sales / customer service
applicant must be a non-smoker and have at least Placing and filling orders
two years’ experience caring for small children.
Knowledge of first aid and healthy nutrition would  Required skills and qualifications:
be an advantage. A driver's licence
Strong computer skills and an aptitude for maths
Please apply by e-mail to [email protected] Ability to lift heavy packages
C
Apply at our sales office. We are located at
Job search.com 847 Maine Street, Blackthorn.
WANTED
G
MEDICAL CLOWN
Do you have a good sense of humour? Do you The Health Basket
is looking for an experienced chef.
enjoy working with children and making them
laugh? Then this may be the job for you! Your Duties:
duties will include using visual aids and humour to Planning daily menus, ordering fresh
lift the spirits of young patients at the Victoria
Children's Hospital. The position is full time. foodstuffs, preparing main meals and
desserts using fresh organic ingredients.
Contact us at 055 60376455.
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays
D from 10:00 to 20:00
WANTED Apply within.
Full-time technician to work in our

computer laboratory at TechFix.
Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in
science or technology, and the ability to work independently.
Send CV to [email protected]
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...... 1. Dennis is a student who’s searching for a weekend job. He’s very responsible. He’s also articulate,
has got a good sense of humour and loves being around people.
...... 2. Greg has got a degree in computer science and is enthusiastic about new technology. He’s
introverted and shy, so he prefers working on his own.
...... 3. Helen is polite and hard-working. She’s got A levels in computer science and maths. She’s a coach
at a gym, where she teaches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and weekends. She’s looking for a second
job.
...... 4. Sammy left school when he was 16 and is available to work full-time. He likes maths quizzes, but
his favourite hobby is performing magic tricks and making people laugh.
...... 5. Daisy worked as a nurse’s aide in a children’s hospital for two years. She loves cooking and has a
qualification in food technology. She’s looking for a job where she can use some of these skills.
She has been trying to give up smoking since last year.
...... 6. Ben is outgoing and friendly. He’s got an A-level certificate in computer science, which has
become his passion. He’s looking for a full-time job.
...... 7. Kate used to be a nurse, but she gave up her career to raise a family. She’s keen on healthy living
and recently completed a course in nutrition. She can work full- or part-time.

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WRITTEN COMPREHENSION

READING 1 Formal correspondence (8 x 2 = 16 points)

Read the letter and then answer the questions.

132 Melbray Lane,

© Burlington Books: Evaluation Standards Assessment Test 2 5

© Burlington Books: Evaluation Standards Assessment Test 2 6

Full-time technician to work in our

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