Published on: 04 Mar 2025

GT READING 1 TEST 1

YOUR MOULEX IRON

A. Filling the reservoir

Your iron is designed to function using tap water. However, if you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled water.

  • Always unplug the iron before filling the reservoir.
  • Always empty the reservoir after use.

B. Temperature and steam control

Your Moulex iron has both temperature and steam control. The temperature control must be adjusted according to the type of fabric being ironed:

  • Turn the thermostat control to the desired temperature.
  • Turn the steam control to the desired amount.

Important: If your iron produces droplets of water instead of steam, it may be because the temperature is too low.

C. Spray button

This button activates a jet of cold water that softens creases in fabric. Press the button for one second.

D. Pressing button

This button activates a super shot of steam, which momentarily gives you an additional 40g of steam when ironing.

Important: Do not use this more than five successive times.

E. Suits etc.

It is possible to use this iron in a vertical position to remove creases from delicate garments such as suits, coats, hanging curtains, etc.

  • Turn the thermostat knob to the maximum position and hold the iron a short distance from the fabric to be ironed while pressing the steam control button.
  • The fabric should be kept taut during this process.

Important: Hold the iron at a sufficient distance to avoid burning delicate fabrics. This function should not be used on synthetic fabrics.

F. Auto-clean

Your iron is equipped with a self-cleaning system.

  • Fill the reservoir to the maximum level.
  • Set the thermostat to the maximum position.
  • Hold the iron over a sink, press the auto-clean button, and allow water to flow through the steam holes.
  • Continue the process until the reservoir is empty.

CLASSIC TOURS - COACH BREAK INFORMATION

Luggage

We ask you to keep luggage down to one medium-sized suitcase per person, but a small additional case can also be taken on the coach.

Seat Allocation

Requests for particular seats can be made on most coach breaks when booking, but since allocations are made on a first-come-first-served basis, early booking is advisable. When bookings are made with us, you will be offered the best seats that are available on the coach at that time.

Travel Documents

When you have paid your deposit, we will send you all the necessary documents and labels, so that you receive them in good time before the coach break departure date. Certain documents, for example, a ticket for an event, may have to be retained and your driver or courier will then issue them to you at the relevant point.

Special Diets

If you require a special diet, you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet. This will be provided to the hotel to notify them of your needs. However, on certain coach breaks, the hotels used are tourist-class and while offering value for money within the price range, they may not have the full facilities to cope with special diets. Any extra costs that are incurred must be paid to the hotel by yourself before departure from the hotel.

Accommodation

Many of our coach breaks now include, within the price, accommodation with private facilities, and this will be indicated on the back page. However, some coach breaks have a limited number of rooms with private facilities, which, subject to availability, can be reserved and guaranteed at the time of booking. The supplementary charge shown in the price panel will be added to your account.

On any coach break, there are only a limited number of single rooms. When a single room is available, it may be subject to a supplementary charge, and this will be shown on the brochure page.

Entertainment

Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment, which could include music, dancing, film shows, etc. The nature and frequency of the entertainment presented is at the discretion of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the hotel.

CLUBS FOR STUDENTS

There are a variety of Clubs which provide social and cultural activities for those wishing to meet others with similar interests from the same or from different national backgrounds.

A. Commonwealth Trust

Organised discussion meetings, learned talks, and cultural events on subjects of interest. All invited to major British diary events. Open to overseas visitors and students.

B. Charles Peguy Centre

French youth centre providing advice, support, and information to young people aged between 18-30. Facilities include an information and advice service regarding education, work placement, and general support. Moreover, the centre has a club which offers language courses and job placements, particularly in teaching and business. Membership required.

  • Open Monday to Friday: 14.00 – 17.00
  • Membership: £40-£70 per year

C. Kensington Committee of Friendship for Overseas Students

A social club enabling people from different countries to meet each other and local British people. Short and long-term visitors welcome. The centre is open 365 days a year and includes a coffee shop, restaurant, and bar. A new programme of events and activities every six months.

  • Office open 10.30 – 17.30 weekdays

D. Royal Overseas League

Open 365 days per year, this is a club with full facilities in London and Edinburgh, including restaurants, bars, and accommodation.
There are branches around the world and 57 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Quarterly magazine, literary lectures, annual music and art competitions, and a variety of events for members.

  • Membership fees for overseas students aged 17-25 are £37 per year.
  • Half-price after July 1st.
  • Further information from The Membership Secretary.

E. YMCA London Central

Facilities include photography, art drama, radio, judo, karate, fencing, ballet, dance, yoga, football, table tennis, weight-lifting, and other sports.

  • Fees moderate
  • Accommodation for over 200-22,000 students
  • Special rates for students aged 16-17
  • Over 215 students each year of ages 16-31
  • 25-26-year-olds pay full price

F. London Inter-Varsity Club (IVC)

  • A nationwide club for single professionals and graduates of any age.
  • Most members are in their late 20s and 30s.
  • Offers a variety of activities, such as sports, games, theatre visits, and weekends away.
  • Regular talks and discussions on topical matters.
  • There are usually over 25 different events each month.
  • A membership fee is charged.

G. Central Club

A formal Club with a clubhouse and facilities.

  • No membership fee.
  • Coffee shop open for all meals.
  • Facilities for self-catering open 06.00.
  • Multi-gym, hairdressing salon.

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE

    International Students House is a unique club and accommodation center for British and overseas students in London. It is located in the heart of London’s West End and is close to all public transport facilities.

    ACCOMMODATION

    • Comfortable accommodation for up to 450 people in single, twin, 3/4 bedded, and multi-bedded rooms.
    • 44 self-contained flats for married students and families.
    • Long and short stays are welcomed.

    MEMBERSHIP

    • Club membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees, student nurses, and au pairs.
    • Membership is not required for short-course students.
    • Members have access to various facilities, including:
      • Library, restaurant, and coffee shop
      • Club and bar
      • Snooker, table tennis, and a television room
      • Discos, dance, jazz, and cinema clubs
      • Theatre visits and sightseeing tours
    • Open House is held every Tuesday evening between 7:15 pm and 8:30 pm in the Club Room.

    This is an opportunity to meet the staff and other club members, enjoy a free cup of coffee, and find out about what’s going on.

    ADVICE SERVICE

    Thanks to STA Travel and London Connection, students can now access a free advice service at International Students House.

    The International Students Adviser provides information and support to students in London, including:

    • Advice on academic and social life
    • Help with personal or practical difficulties
    • Guidance on applying for jobs in the UK

    The Adviser is available during set office hours, which are displayed in the Club.

    CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

    Not going home for Christmas?
    You are welcome to join the celebrations at International Students House!

    • Check the club notice board for upcoming events.
    • Parties, meals, and entertainment are planned each year.
    • Even overseas students are invited to join in.

    "We also hold a big New Year’s Eve party, so come along and ring in the new year in the spirit of internationalism!"

PAPER RECYCLING

Paper is different from other waste materials because it comes from a sustainable resource: trees. Unlike minerals and oil used to make plastics and metals, trees are replaceable.

Paper is also biodegradable, so it does not pose as much threat to the environment when discarded.

  • 48 out of every 100 tonnes of wood fibre is used to make paper in Australia.
  • Most paper comes from virgin fibre sourced from forests and plantations.
  • The global average waste paper collection rate is 33%, whereas Australia’s rate is 50%, which is a good performance.

Governments have encouraged waste paper collection and sorting, while businesses in the paper industry have responded by developing new recycling technologies that improve efficiency.

As a result:

  • Industry use of recycled fibres is expected to increase.
  • Waste paper constitutes 70% of the raw material for packaging.
  • Advanced cleaning techniques are required to remove ink from recycled paper.

Recycling & the Community

For recycling to be successful:

  • The community must contribute by accepting changes in paper quality.
  • Office and stationery paper are less white and bright due to recycling.
  • Support is needed for waste paper collection programs.

Challenges in Paper Recycling

There are limitations to how much paper can be recycled:

  • Some papers (such as tissues, waxed paper, and photographic paper) cannot be reused.
  • The most successful method of collecting waste paper is through retail stores and factories where large amounts of packaging material are gathered.

Paper manufacturers pay a price for waste paper and may also incur collection costs.

D. Once collected, the paper has to be sorted by hand by people trained to recognize various types of paper. This is necessary because some types of paper can only be made from particular kinds of recycled fibre. The sorted paper then has to be repulped or mixed with water and broken down into its individual fibres. This mixture is called stock and may contain a wide variety of contaminating materials, particularly if it is made from mixed waste paper which has had little sorting. Various machinery is used to remove other materials from the stock. After passing through the repulping process, the fibres from printed waste paper are grey in colour because the printing ink has soaked into the individual fibres. This recycled fibre can be used in products where the grey colour does not matter, such as cardboard boxes, but if the grey colour is not acceptable, the fibres must be de-inked. This involves adding other alkalis, soaps, and detergents. Water-hardening agents such as calcium chloride, chlorine, and bleaching agents. Before the recycled fibres can be made into paper they must be refined or treated in such a way that they bond together.

E. Most paper products must contain some virgin fibre as well as recycled fibres and unlike glass, paper cannot be recycled indefinitely. When paper is down-cycled which means that a product made from recycled paper is of an inferior quality to the original paper. Recycling paper is beneficial as it saves some of the energy, labour and capital that goes into producing virgin pulp. However, recycling requires the use of fossil fuel, a non-renewable energy source, to collect the waste paper for reuse. It is also responsible for some solid waste emissions which require treatment before they can be released. Nevertheless, paper recycling is an important economical and environmental practice and it should be carried out in a rational and viable manner for it to be useful to both industry and the community.

Section 1: Questions 1-8

Questions 1 - 4

"Match the pictures below to the appropriate section in the instructions. Write the correct letter A-F in boxes 1-4."

 

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Questions 5 - 8

Answer the following questions on the Moulex iron using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Write your answers in boxes 5-8.

 

What sort of water are you advised to use? 5

What factor makes you decide on the quantity of steam to use? 6

What should you do if your iron starts to drip water? 7

What could damage your iron if you do not clean it? 8

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Section 1
Section 2: Questions 9-14

Question (9)

Choose the appropriate letters A-D and write them in boxes 9-14.


9

 If you want to sit at the front of the coach

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
10

Your air tickets

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
11

If you need a special diet, you should

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
12

It may be necessary to pay extra for

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
13

 Entertainment is available

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
14

With every booking, Classic Tours guarantee you will be able to

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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Section 2
Section 3: Questions 15-29

Question (15)

Look at the article Clubs for Students. Which club would you contact for each of the requirements below? Write the appropriate letter A-G in boxes 15-21.

You may use each letter more than once.

The first one has been done for you as an example.

ExampleAnswer
You wish to go swimming at 7 am every morning.G

15 You would like to take Spanish classes.

16 You want to join a club that has international branches.

17

You would like an opportunity to speak in public.

18 You would like to take part in amateur theatrical productions.

19 You want to visit some famous sites with a group of other students.

20 You are interested in finding out about part-time work.

21

You want to meet some English people who have started their careers.

Question (22)

Read the article on International Students House and look at the statements below.

In boxes 22-29, write:

  • TRUE → if the statement is true
  • FALSE → if the statement is false
  • NOT GIVEN → if the information is not given in the passage

The first one has been done for you as an example.

ExampleAnswer
The club is for overseas students only.FALSE

22 The club has long-term dormitory accommodation.

23 Membership must be renewed monthly.

24 The club provides subsidised restaurant meals.

25 The club is open to non-members on Tuesday evenings.

26

STA Travel help finance the Students Adviser.

27

The services of the Students Adviser are free to all club members.

28

You must make an appointment to see the Students Adviser.

29

There will be a surcharge for accommodation over the Christmas period.

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Section 3
Section 4: Questions 30-40

Questions 30 - 36

Complete the summary below of the first two paragraphs of the Reading Passage. Choose ONE OR TWO WORDS from the Reading Passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 30-36.

SUMMARY

From the point of view of recycling, paper has two advantages over minerals and oil

in that firstly it comes from a resource which is 30 and secondly it is less threatening to our environment when we throw it away because it is 31 . Although Australia’s record in the re-use of waste paper is good, it is still necessary to use a combination of recycled fibre and 32 to make new paper. The paper industry has contributed positively and people have also been encouraged by 33 to collect their waste paper on a regular basis. One major difficulty is the fact that paper must be pure but 34 are being made in this area. However, we need to learn to accept that paper which is recycled is lower 35 than before and to sort our waste paper by removing 36 before discarding it for collection.

Questions 37 - 40

Look at paragraphs C, D, and E, and using the information in the passage, complete the flow chart below. Write your answers in boxes 37-41. Use ONE OR TWO WORDS for each answer.

Waste paper collected from:

  • Factories
  • Retailers
  • 37
  • Paper converters and printers
  • Households

38 by adding water

The fibres are then
39

Chemicals are added in order to
40

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