Friday's Reading Test #1 from Canadavisa.com

Some people did a reading test on Friday. Here are the answers...

1. 3
'...participants are able to choose to take part in a 2, 5 or 10 kilometre run.'
2. The children's hospital
'Last year we raised a total of $15,450 which was donated to the children’s hospital '
3. Over $16,000
this year we expect to raise over $16,000
NOTE: You must include the currency sign ($)
4. Cold drinks
'...there will be marshals stationed along the routes providing cold drinks for runners.'
5. Comfortable running shoes
Shorts and tee-shirts should be fine; however, we recommend you bring a light raincoat in case of bad weather. Comfortable running shoes are a must!
NOTE: The questions asks what runners have to wear. Shorts, Tee-shirts and a light raincoat are only recommended.
6. Westhill Leisure Centre
'Westhill Leisure Centre (across the road from the school) will also allow runners to park their cars there on the day'
7. Two cinema tickets
'two cinema tickets are available for the best fancy dress if you are interested in running in a special costume!'
8. v
'cycling tours of NZ can cater to your needs.' (Paragraph D mentions that Aotearoa is the Maori name for NZ)
9. vi
• 'Ornithologists' are bird watchers
• the nesting areas of our native birds and the north island gannet colony of Muriwai.'
• Guest lecturers will also give an insight into the now extinct species – the Great Moa – the largest bird ever known to have lived on our shores.
NOTE: vii ('The History of the Moa') is NOT the correct answer as this refers to only one species of bird
10. ii
'not reliant on transport ....A reasonable fitness level is required though no steep paths or climbing is involved (tramping is a New Zealand word for hiking).
11. viii
The paragraph talks about the natural world. Flora and fauna means ' animals and plants'. The tour is educational (involving lectures).
12. ix
The paragraph refers to 'thermal phenomenon'
NOTE: iv ('The Traditional Culture of Rotorua ') is NOT the correct answer as the paragraph talks about the natural world, not culture.
13. i
'we partake in some of the best food and beverages New Zealand has to offer. Visit 5 of the country’s largest exporting vineyards...'
14. iii
The paragraph refers to 'off road travel' and 'custom made jeeps', also adding that 'We will soon also be offering excursions in the northern tip of the North island.' (therefore South Island Extravaganza and NOT Northern Exposure)
15. FALSE
'We conduct interviews on behalf of our clients at one of our 4 offices in the U.K. '
16. FALSE
'Arrangement of a return flight, the cost of which will be covered by your employer.'
17. NOT GIVEN
The text refers to 'A visa assistance service is available for countries where visas are required (additional costs apply)' but DOES NOT talk about differences in cost.
18. TRUE
'Childcare Solutions was established in 1985 by three qualified nannies who returned to the UK after 5 year’s working overseas. '
19. NOT GIVEN
The text states 'different lengths of contract available' but DOES NOT say what the minimum period is.
20. FALSE
'Provide 2 references (at least one from a former position)*' 2 references are required but ONLY ONE has to be from a former employer.
21. H - Additional Academic Support
The paragraph refers to both the facilities (computer lab etc) and the services (Support Tutors) which give students additional academic support outside class.
22. L - The Student Council
The paragraph refers to 'Members' who are 'on hand to communicate between the student body and academic and management staff of the school'.
23. F - Unique Opportunities
The paragraph refers to being 'the only institution in our city that has such extensive links with industry' which allows students 'to gain valuable work experience which will differentiate you from other applicants'. Although the paragraph refers to links, they are local and not international.
24. A - About Language Express
The paragraph gives an overview of the instiution - when it started, opportunities for students and the goals of the school.
25. B - Entry Requirements for Language Students
The paragraph refers to the following points:
Students of any level can join our classes
instruction from beginner to advanced level.
Orientation
Many of our students go on to enroll in one of our professional qualification courses
26. J - Examinations and Graduation
The paragraph refers to 'assignments and presentations', 'a final test' and 'Graduation ceremonies'
27. D - Course commencement
The paragraph refers to 'Semester start dates for business courses... There are three semesters each year' and that 'The language school intake is more flexible and students are able to begin their course on any Monday apart from in December when the institution closes for a three week holiday.'
B - Attunement is said to have a permanent effect on the recipient
Paragraph B - ' ...attunement process ... this ability once established is considered to be enduring... '
D - There are differences in opinion regarding its use with other therapies.
Paragraph B - '...many practitioners are confident that it can be used alongside any other type of treatment with out adverse affect; however, others recommend that since the patient may undergo significant internal improvement for certain ailments'
G - Some therapists believe a pessimistic approach affects results.
Paragraph D - '...some masters and teachers hold that subjects must be receptive to the concept in order for energy to flow'
31. G - 'Theories have been put forward that the benefits of energy treatments such as Reiki may be scientifically attributed to the effect of electromagnetic fields...'
32. C - Most of the paragraph refers to how Reiki is performed (the practicalities)- 'The subject is required to lie down – often on a treatment table – clothed in comfortable and loose fitting attire. Treatment may involve the practitioner placing their hands on the recipient in a variety of positions; however, some therapists take a non-touching approach, holding their hands a few centimeters away from the body. Hands are usually held in one position for up to 5 minutes before moving on to the next part of the body; between 12 and 20 hand positions are generally used'
33. B -'According to Reiki philosophy, only by undergoing an attunement process performed by a Reiki Master is an individual able to access, then channel this positive energy within...'
34. E - 'some medical practitioners are concerned that its benefits may be over-estimated by patients and that, as a result, they may ignore or abandon conventional treatments.'
35. C - 'Those who have undergone a Reiki treatment session often state that they experienced a pleasant warmness in the area of focus and a feeling of contentment and relaxation throughout the session.'
36. B - 'The healing energy is said to originate in the universe itself and is not the passing of personal energy from practitioner to patient; it is therefore thought to be inexhaustible and the personal well-being of the practitioner uncompromised.'
37. C - Cancer Research
Paragraph G: 'Other studies have also attempted to determine correlation between Reiki treatment and improvement in cancer and stroke patients. Whilst investigations into the first condition indicated a seemingly positive effect on degrees of fatigue, pain and stress experienced by sufferers'
38. D - Stroke
Paragraph G: 'Other studies have also attempted to determine correlation between Reiki treatment and improvement in cancer and stroke patients. Whilst investigations into the first condition indicated a seemingly positive effect on degrees of fatigue, pain and stress experienced by sufferers, the second project failed to reveal a link between treatment and improvement in the subjects’
39. A - The Institute of Neurological Studies
Paragraph F: '...research conducted by the Institute of Neurological Studies at South Glasgow University Hospital it was observed that there was a significant decrease in heart rate and blood pressure amongst subjects receiving 30 minutes of Reiki treatmentas opposed to a group receiving placebo treatment of 30 minutes rest.'
40. B - Research conducted in the USA
Paragraph F: '...conducted in the USA, tentatively suggested that treatment had a positive effect on the subjects’ memory abilities...'