READING QUIZ 1

Name: Pablo Malaver Bautista

Code: 2147199
Date: 1/03/2021
What does it say?
Write the correct letter A, B or C in your ANSWER SHEET.
1.
JAY´S DEPARTMENT STORE
CHANGING ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR-
NEXT TO CUSTOMER SERVICES.
THREE ITEMS MAXIMUM
A. You can try on up to three items of clothing at a time.
B. The store´s three changing rooms are located on the first floor.
C. You should go to customer services to exchange more than three products.

2.
To: All members
From: Hinkley Swimming Club
Repair works are now completed on Hinkley pool. Training
stars again next week. Please attend as often as you can-
times and days as before.
A. You should inform the club if you cannot train at the arranged time.
B. There are changes to the training times because of pool repairs.
C. Training is at the same time as it was before the pool closed.

3.
SPECIAL OFFER
TODAY ONLY
Free sports bag when you spend
€50 or more on suitcases
A. This offer is available for a short period.
B. This offer is limited to regular customers.
C. This offer is on products that are less than €50.
4.
Dear Rachel,
Having a lovely time.
Went to an art gallery yesterday to see
a special exhibition. Had to queue for
hours and felt very tired-but well worth
it.
Monica
A. Monica regrets going to the exhibition at the art gallery.
B. Monica thinks it cost too much to get into the art gallery.
C. Monica is glad she made the effort to visit the art gallery.

5.
CITY TRAINS
LOST PROPERTY OFFICE
Please note all items are
Kept for one month ONLY
A. This office takes bookings up to one month before departure.
B. If you leave something on a train, you have one month to collect it.
C. Passengers can store property here for one month before they travel.

The people below all want to buy a music CD online. On the next page there are reviews of eight websites.
Decide which website would be the most suitable for the following people.
Write your answer (the letter) on your ANSWER SHEET.
 6. Alina would like to buy her favourite band´s recent CD and she is also
interested in finding out more about the band´s members. She cannot afford to spend a lot on the CD.

7. Toby collects CDs for a hobby and is looking for a recording that is not available in
local high-street stores. He would also like to listen to some songs before buying the CD.

8. Khalil has not shopped online for CDs before and is looking for a site that is easy to
use. He would like a recent CD and he wants to read some personal recommendations to help him make a choice.

9. Yolanda would like to get a concert ticket and a CD for her younger brother. She is
looking for his favourite band´s new CD to give him on his birthday, which is in two days´ time.

10. Ravi would like to hear a few songs from some recent CDs before deciding which
one to buy. He does not want to pay extra for the CD to be posted.
 Music Websites
A. Get music
This is a popular music site that sells the latest CDs across
a variety of musical styles, from rock to classical, so you
need to know what you´re looking for. It is possible to
listen to selected songs before ordering and the site also
reviews CDs that are about to go on sale. Prices are
relatively low and delivery is free but takes five days.
B. Meteor City
This site sells hard-to-fine CDs from the 1980s and 1990s
and includes an A-Z list of top-selling bands from that
period as well as detailed biographies of band members.
There are also reviews of these CDs online.
Delivery is included in the cost of the CD.
C. CD Universe
You can shop online here for all the latest CDs and music
videos. It is an attractive well-presented site that is also
user-friendly. A range of customer reviews are available
so you can check another customer´s opinion of a CD you
are interested in. These are updated regularly and are
well worth a look.
D. CD Now
This claims to be one of the largest online music stores
and has over 15,000 CDs to choose from. You can also
listen to video interviews with music industry stars on this
site or buy concert tickets. The CDs are slightly more
expensive than elsewhere and although delivery is free it
takes five days.
ANSWER SHEET
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. F
8. C
9. D
10. A
E. Audioworld
The site sells the latest CDs and music videos online and
is good for information about events in the music world.
There are detailed lists of concerts and festivals
happening throughout Europe as well as links to sites
selling tickets. Delivery within 48 hours is available on all
items for an extra charge.
F. Amoeba Music
This is the website for an international company and
some Cd imports that are extremely hard to find are
available here. It is possible to hear selected tracks from
CDs before you buy and information about a wide range
of musicians is also available. There are delivery charges
on all items ordered from the site.
G. Music Zone
This well-presented site specialises in jazz recordings
from the 50s and 60s and is popular with many collectors.
You can also buy and sell instruments and sheet music on
this site. Delivery within 48 hours is available on many
itmes.
H. Netsounds
This online store offers a low-price guarantee on its huge
selection of music, including all the latest CDs. The site is
easy to use and all CDs are listed both by title and name
of band. Detailed biographies of a wide range of
musicians are also available on the site.