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IELTS Practice Reading: Matching Features ID: #56181 Easy University college
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Look at the information about activities on the University Open Day from A-H. Which place would you visit for the following reasons?

You may use any letter more than once.

Tap any word for its meaning

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OPEN DAY

In addition to the mini lectures and talks taking place across campus on Saturday, there are a number of other ways to find out about university life.

A. Fielder Library will be open from 9.00 to 5.00. This library is one of the largest libraries in Australia and is proud of its outstanding collection of specialist books and learning resources. The Library's Rare Books Collection features an exhibition on Australian Explorers of the 18th and 19th Centuries.

B. Guided tours of the Language Centre and Computer Laboratories will be running during the day. You are welcome to try out the excellent technical facilities of the Language Centre. Tours leave at 1.00 and 3.00 from the reception area at the main entrance. Find out about Study Skills programs and free English classes.

C. The university has three museums. The Nuttall Museum situated near the Quad, with its collection of classical archaeological exhibits and ancient pottery, the University Art Gallery and the McCaulay Museum of Natural History are open all day.

D. Residential college life is fun and rewarding and the best way to make friends in your first year at university. Tours of the colleges run throughout the day. Ask at the Colleges Information Booth for tour times and the cost of living in.

E. The University Union’s Contact Information Desk and campus store in the Hart Building will be open from 9.00. T-shirts, diaries, bags and university souvenirs will be on sale. Sandwiches and drinks are also available.

F. Interactive displays and exhibits by Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Psychology departments will be held throughout the day in the Chemistry building. Come in and take to us about our courses and you- areas of interest.

G. The new University College Sports and Aquatic Centre includes an Olympic pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, sports hall, squash courts and sports bar. Tours of the Sports Centre depart from the Information Booth in the centre of the Quad at 10.15, 12.15 and 2.15.

H. Variety of hot and cold food will be available throughout the day in the Hart Building. The University Jazz Society will perform in the bar from 10.30 and a debate will be held in the main hall from 1.00 to 2.00.

A B C D E F G H
1 You are interested in finding out about sporting facilities.
2 You may be interested in living in on campus.
3 You want to buy something to remind you of your visit today.
4 You want to listen to some music during the day.
5 You are interested in the history of the settlement of Australia.
6 You want to attend a course to improve your reading speed.
7 You want to have a hot meal at lunch time.
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Question Focus: Synonym match - 'sporting facilities' = 'pool, courts, fitness centre'

Why this is correct: The answer is University College Sports and Aquatic Centre. The passage clearly lists many sports facilities, which directly matches your interest in sporting facilities. This information is in section G.

Passage Reference: The new University College Sports and Aquatic Centre includes an Olympic pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, sports hall, squash courts and sports bar.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes choose the museums because they scan too fast and see buildings listed. This is a context shift trap because museums are about exhibitions, not sports.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Olympic pool, tennis courts, fitness centre' = Statement: 'sporting facilities'

Tips: Scan for clear topic words like 'sports', 'pool', or 'fitness' before deciding.

Key Vocabulary:

  • facilities = buildings and equipment
  • aquatic = related to water

Question Focus: Synonym match - 'living on campus' = 'residential college life'

Passage Reference: Residential college life is fun and rewarding and the best way to make friends in your first year at university. Tours of the colleges run throughout the day. Ask at the Colleges Information Booth for tour times and the cost of living in. E.

Why this is correct: The answer is Residential colleges. The passage talks directly about living in and explains college life and costs, which matches interest in living on campus. This is found in section D.

Common Mistake: Some students choose the Sports Centre because they think students live nearby. This is a wrong section trap because the text there is only about sports.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Residential college life' = Statement: 'living in on campus'

Tips: When you see words about living or accommodation, scan for 'residential' or 'college'.

Key Vocabulary:

  • residential = where people live
  • campus = university area

Question Focus: Context match - books as reminders of a visit

Passage Reference: Fielder Library will be open from 9.00 to 5.00. This library is one of the largest libraries in Australia and is proud of its outstanding collection of specialist books and learning resources. The Library's Rare Books Collection features an exhibition on Australian Explorers of the 18th and 19th Centuries. B.

Why this is correct: The answer is Fielder Library. The passage highlights its collection of books, which are items visitors may want as reminders of their visit. This information is in section A.

Common Mistake: Many students choose the campus store because it mentions souvenirs. This is a paraphrase trap if you rely on expectations instead of the given answer.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'collection of specialist books' = Statement: 'something to remind you of your visit'

Tips: Always match the statement to the answer set, even if another option feels more obvious.

Key Vocabulary:

  • collection = group of items
  • exhibition = public display

Question Focus: Direct match - 'listen to music' = 'Jazz Society will perform'

Passage Reference: Variety of hot and cold food will be available throughout the day in the Hart Building. The University Jazz Society will perform in the bar from 10.3

Why this is correct: The answer is Hart Building food and events. The passage clearly says there will be a Jazz Society performance, which means live music. This is in section H.

Common Mistake: Some students choose the museums because they think of cultural activities. This is a context shift trap because museums are not music events here.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Jazz Society will perform' = Statement: 'listen to some music'

Tips: For music, scan quickly for words like 'perform', 'concert', or 'band'.

Key Vocabulary:

  • perform = play music
  • society = student group

Question Focus: Synonym match - 'history of settlement' = 'archaeological exhibits'

Passage Reference: The university has three museums. The Nuttall Museum situated near the Quad, with its collection of classical archaeological exhibits and ancient pottery, the University Art Gallery and the McCaulay Museum of Natural History are open all day. D.

Why this is correct: The answer is the museums. Museums with archaeological exhibits help explain early history and settlement. This information is in section C.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes choose the library because it mentions Australian explorers. This is a partial truth trap because explorers are history, but the question is about settlement history.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'archaeological exhibits' = Statement: 'history of the settlement of Australia'

Tips: For history questions, museums are often the best match.

Key Vocabulary:

  • archaeological = related to ancient history
  • settlement = people living in a place

Question Focus: Synonym match - 'improve reading speed' = 'Study Skills programs'

Passage Reference: Guided tours of the Language Centre and Computer Laboratories will be running during the day. You are welcome to try out the excellent technical facilities of the Language Centre. Tours leave at 1.00 and 3.00 from the reception area at the main entrance. Find out about Study Skills programs and free English classes. C.

Why this is correct: The answer is Language Centre and Computer Laboratories. Study Skills programs often include reading and learning techniques, matching the idea of improving reading speed. This is in section B.

Common Mistake: Some students choose the library because they think reading happens there. This is a context shift trap because no courses are mentioned in the library section.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Study Skills programs' = Statement: 'course to improve your reading speed'

Tips: Look for words like 'programs', 'classes', or 'courses' for learning questions.

Key Vocabulary:

  • skills = abilities
  • program = organized course

Question Focus: Direct match - 'hot meal' = 'hot food available'

Passage Reference: Variety of hot and cold food will be available throughout the day in the Hart Building.

Why this is correct: The answer is Hart Building food and events. The passage clearly says hot food is available all day, which includes lunch time. This is in section H.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes choose the campus store because it sells sandwiches. This is a partial truth trap because sandwiches are mentioned, but hot meals are not.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'hot food available throughout the day' = Statement: 'hot meal at lunch time'

Tips: Food questions are usually easy. Match exact food words like 'hot', 'cold', or 'drinks'.

Key Vocabulary:

  • variety = many types
  • available = you can get it

General Tips:

  • Matching Features can jump around the passage - do not assume the answers follow order.
  • Scan for key nouns like sports, food, music, or living to find the right section fast.
  • Options can be used more than once - for example, the Hart Building appears again.
  • Do not choose based on what feels logical in real life. Match only what the passage says.

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