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Practice activity 2.1

Here are whole versions of the three sample Section 1 texts you have already looked at. There are sets of typical IELTS questions for you to answer. Read the texts and answer the questions. Before you read, remember to:

  1. Skim the text.
  2. Skim the questions.
  3. Scan or read the text again to answer the questions.

TEXT 1

ON THE CITY DOORSTEP

Looking for somewhere to go this long weekend? Try these West
Australian national parks. They are closer to home than you think!

A

Nambung National Park (the Pinnacles)
245 km north of Perth
What to do: The distinctive feature of this park is undoubtedly the spectacular Pinnacles, one of Australia's best-known landscapes. Thousands of huge limestone pillars rise from yellow sands to resemble the science fiction movie E. T Some are up to 3.Sm tall, some are sharp-edged columns, others resemble tombstones. The park is also good for seeing wildflowers, picnicking, swimming, fishing and snorkelling.

B

Yanchep National Park
51 km north ofPerth
What to do: The park has an array of attractions, including a 240 m koala boardwalk, an abundance of Western Grey Kangaroos, walk trails (from 500 m to 55 km), activity programs for schools, daily tours of Crystal Cave and Aboriginal cultural experiences at weekends. There's even a golf course. The park, which attracts more than 240 000 local, interstate and international visitors each year, has excellent picnic facilities.

C

Walyunga National Park
40 km north-east of Perth, along the Great Northern Highway
What to do: There are many different walking trails to choose from in the park-the easy 12 km Aboriginal Heritage Trail, the medium 5.2 km Syd's Rapids trail, the 4 km Kangaroo Trail loop, the medium 8.5 km Kingfisher Walk Trail and the difficult 10.6 km Echidna Trail, which boasts breathtaking panoramas across the Swan and Avon valleys and the whole breadth of the park. There's also canoeing, picnicking, bird-watching, wildflower rambles and camping (by arrangement with the ranger) available.

D

John Forrest National Park
28 km east of Perth
What to do: WNs first national park and one of Australia's oldest conservation areas. Several trails run through various parts of the park, including the Railway Heritage Trail, which follows the alignment of the old railway line to York. Visitors can walk through the oldest railway tunnel in WA-the Swan View Tunnel. Many of the trails pass the Hovea and National Park Falls, and there are many magnificent vistas of the Swan coastal plain.

E

Beelu National Park
40 km east of Perth, on Mundaring Weir Road
What to do: Bushwalking, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography. You can walk on or alongside the Mundaring-to-Kalgoorlie pipeline, and there are environmental interpretive activity programs during school holidays. The Golden View Lookout at South Ledge provides panoramic views over Lake C.Y. O'Connor, the Mundaring Weir and the Helena River Valley, while the Dell is a great location to access the area's mountain-bike and walking trails.

F

Serpentine National Park
26 km south ofArmadale, off South Western Highway
What to do: Bushwalking, sightseeing, photography, picnicking and wildlife observation. In winter, the white waters of the Serpentine River cascade over the Serpentine Falls into a swirling pool below. The falls have been one of the focal points of the area since the early European settlers came in droves to swim, picnic and enjoy a day in the bush. A 500 m walk trail along the Serpentine River leads to the falls and is accessible by wheelchair.

G

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
50 km south of Perth
What to do: The top attraction is Penguin Island, home to a diverse array of wildlife. It boasts the largest colony of penguins in Western Australia. The small, 12.5 ha island is less than 700 m offshore. The park also has good boating, fishing (outside sanctuary zones) and swimming. Windsurfing and surfing at the western edge of Penguin Island is also very popular. Diving may be enjoyed in designated areas. The ferry ride provides the opportunity to see the sea lions lazing on Seal Island.

Source: 'On Perth's Doorstep' by Kent Acott, The West Australian, 10 October 2010


Practice activity 2.1: questions for text 1

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet. Note: you may use any letter more than once.

  1. These three parks are closest to the city.
  2. This park has walking trails along the river.
  3. At this park you can see penguins and sea lions.
  4. This park contains a golf course, and has tours of a cave.
  5. Name at least two parks where you can go swimming.

TEXT 2

Bees Neez Apiaries

Gift shop open every Sunday 10am-4pm
Other times by appointment
Group bookings welcome

Sample different types of honey; tour the extraction plant

  • - creamed honey-Jarrah honey
  • - pollen-Royal Jelly Propolis
  • - honeycomb-beeswax candles

285 Wayland Circle, Beechina
(between the towns of Chidlow and Wooroloo)
9733 8293
www.beesneez.com.au

Source: Beez Neez Apiaries


Practice activity 2.1: questions for text 2

Do the following statements agree with the information in the advertisement in text 2? On your answer sheet, write:

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

  1. The gift shop is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
  2. The gift shop sells products which are produced at this apiary.
  3. Tourists can try their hand at making candles.
  4. Appointments can be made by phone or online.
  5. The gift shop is within the grounds of a farm.

TEXT 3

Donate life: discover the facts about organ donation

Register your decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register.

DISCOVER THE FACTS

What is organ and/or tissue donation?
Organ and tissue donation is a life-saving and life-transforming medical process. Organs and/or tissue are removed from a donor, and transplanted into someone who is very ill or dying from organ failure.
Australia has one of the highest transplant success rates in the world, and research shows the majority of Australians support organ and/or tissue donation.

WHY IS ORGAN AND/OR TISSUE DONATION IMPORTANT?

Organ and/or tissue donation saves and transforms lives. One donor can save the lives of up to 10 people and significantly improve the lives of many more.
There are almost 1700 Australians waiting for a transplant on the official waiting list at any one time. Many Australians die each year waiting for the gift of a transplant. Some Australians spend weeks or months in hospital, with others making several trips to hospital every week for dialysis or other treatment. Some people need to use an oxygen tank 24 hours a day while they wait.

WHY DO PEOPLE NEED TRANSPLANTS?

People who need an organ transplant are usually very ill or dying because their own organ is failing. They range from babies and children to older people.
People who need a tissue transplant can also be of any age. In some cases, tissue can save lives. More often, it greatly improves the recipient's life.

WHO CAN BECOME A DONOR?

Almost anyone can donate organs and/or tissue-there is no age limit on the donation of some organs and tissue. The determining factors are where and how a person dies and the condition of their organs and tissue. While your age and medical history will be considered, you shouldn't assume you're too young, too old or not healthy enough to become a donor.

WHICH ORGANS AND/OR TISSUE CAN BE DONATED?

Individuals can decide to donate specific organs and/or tissue. Donors have complete choice over which organs and/or tissue they wish to donate. Donation can involve:
  • organs-including kidneys, heart, lungs, liver and pancreas
  • tissue-including heart valves, bone tissue, skin, eye and pancreas tissue.
Decide and register your decision.

WHAT IS THE DONOR REGISTER?

The Australian Organ Donor Register (the Donor Register) is the official national register for people to record their decision about becoming an organ and/or tissue donor for transplantation after death.
The Donor Register ensures that a person's donation decision can be verified 24 hours a day, seven days a week by authorised medical personnel anywhere in Australia. In the event of a person's death, information about their donation decision may be accessed from the Donor Register by authorised medical personnel and provided to their family.
If you don't want to become an organ and/or tissue donor you can register your decision not to donate on the Donor Register.
The Donor Register is not for registering decisions about donating organs and tissue for scientific research purposes or the manufacture of biological medical products.

WHO CAN REGISTER ON THE DONOR REGISTER?

Persons 16 years of age or older can register their donation decision on the Donor Register.

HOW DO I REGISTER ON THE DONOR REGISTER?

You can register your donation decision by either:
  • filling in the attached form
  • going to www.donorregister.gov.au and registering online
  • calling 1700 777 203
  • visiting your local Medicare office.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY REGISTRATION DETAILS?

You can change or withdraw your donation decision on the Donor Register by:
  • filling in the attached form
  • calling 1700 777 203
  • visiting your local Medicare office.
Discuss your decision with family and friends

WHO NEEDS TO KNOW MY DONATION DECISION?

The people close to you-your next of kin-need to know your donation decision today. In the event of your death, they will be asked to confirm your donation wishes. In Australia, family consent is always sought before donation can proceed-even if you are registered on the Donor Register.
The most important thing that helps a family's decision is knowing the wishes of their loved one. Families who have discussed and know each other's donation decisions are much more likely to uphold those decisions.

Source: Medicare Australia
Organ & Tissue Authority


Practice activity 2.1: questions for text 3

Answer the questions below. Choose no more than three words from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 11-14 on your answer sheet.
  1. This leaflet is produced by the government to give facts and information about
  2. Donation of one organ can save the lives of up to
  3. You are never too old to donate an organ. The use of an organ is determined by the of the organ and its tissues, and how and where the donor died.
  4. Organs that can be donated include liver, heart, lungs,

Now try these extra questions:

  1. All people who are can register to be a donor.
  2. You can register your donation decision by calling 1700 777 203, by visiting a Local medical health office, or filling in an attached form.
- Section 1: Getting ready to read - Practice activity 2.2

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