Passage Reference: The Open Days in 2011 will be held on: Saturday 7 May (Maths only) Monday 27 June (Arts subjects) Tuesday 28 June (Maths, Sciences and Engineering)

Common Mistake: Students often see the words Open Day and assume it means all subjects. This is a Contradiction trap because the passage clearly limits 7 May to one faculty only.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Maths only' = Statement: 'all faculties'

Tips: Always check words like only, all, or subject lists. One word can change the whole meaning.

Key Vocabulary:

• faculty = department
• only = not including others

Question Focus: Specific detail - which students you meet

Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN

Passage Reference: You can also look around the College, have lunch here, and meet some of our students. Please note there is no particular dress code for the Open Days.

Why this is correct: The passage says you can meet some of our students, but it does not say they are from your intended course. The passage does not discuss whether the students are from the same subject, so the answer is NOT GIVEN.

Common Mistake: Students often assume the students will be from the same course. This is a Not Given trap because the passage mentions students, but not this specific detail.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'meet some of our students' = Statement: 'meet students from your intended course'

Tips: For NOT GIVEN, look for missing details like which, how many, or from where.

Key Vocabulary:

• intended = planned
• course = subject of study

Question Focus: Dress code - expectations versus freedom

Correct Answer: FALSE

Passage Reference: Please note there is no particular dress code for the Open Days. You are encouraged to dress comfortably.

Why this is correct: The passage says there is no particular dress code, which contradicts the idea that you are expected to wear informal clothes. This makes the statement FALSE.

Common Mistake: Students often think dress comfortably means informal clothes are required. This is a Contradiction trap because the passage removes any expectation.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'no particular dress code' = Statement: 'expected to wear informal clothes'

Tips: Be careful with words like expected or required. Check if the passage actually gives rules or removes them.

Key Vocabulary:

• dress code = rules about clothing
• expected = required

Question Focus: Booking requirements for specific dates

Correct Answer: TRUE

Passage Reference: the College will be open on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July for informal visits between 11.00am and 4.30pm. There is no need to book with the College but booking is required for the overall Open Days.

Why this is correct: The passage clearly states there is no need to book with the College on these dates, including 7 July. This matches the statement, so the answer is TRUE.

Common Mistake: Some students confuse College booking with overall Open Day booking. This is a Context shift trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'no need to book with the College' = Statement: 'not necessary to book a visit'

Tips: Read carefully who or what needs booking. Sometimes only part of the visit is booked.

Key Vocabulary:

• informal = relaxed
• overall = general

Question Focus: Where to get information

Correct Answer: TRUE

Passage Reference: They will also give you directions to the Admissions Office if you would like to pick up a prospectus or ask for information about admission to the College.

Why this is correct: The passage says you can ask for information about admission and get a prospectus at the Admissions Office. This supports the statement, so it is TRUE.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes overthink and look for the word courses exactly. This is a Synonym match because prospectus includes course information.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'pick up a prospectus or ask for information' = Statement: 'information about the College and its courses'

Tips: Look for indirect evidence. A prospectus usually contains course details.

Key Vocabulary:

• prospectus = course information booklet
• admission = permission to enter

Question Focus: Conditions for seeing student rooms

Correct Answer: FALSE

Passage Reference: We try to arrange for a couple of rooms to be available for visitors to see at Open Days. Unfortunately we can't arrange this at other times - students are living in them!

Why this is correct: The passage says student rooms are only available to see at Open Days, and can't be arranged at other times, even if you book. This contradicts the statement, so it is FALSE.

Common Mistake: Students assume booking in advance solves the problem. This is a Contradiction trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'can't arrange this at other times' = Statement: 'if you book a visit in advance'

Tips: Check for time limits like only, at other times, or except.

Key Vocabulary:

• arrange = organize
• accommodation = place to live

Question Focus: Rules about parents attending

Correct Answer: FALSE

Passage Reference: We regret that we are unable to take bookings for accompanying parents because of the limit on places available, but they are welcome to look round the College.

Why this is correct: The passage clearly says the College is unable to take bookings for accompanying parents. Booking early does not help, so the statement is FALSE.

Common Mistake: Students link limited places with book early. This is a Contradiction trap because parents cannot be booked at all.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'unable to take bookings' = Statement: 'should book early'

Tips: If the passage says something is not possible, timing does not matter.

Key Vocabulary:

• accompanying = going with
• regret = feel sorry

General Tips:

• TFNG questions follow passage order. Use the previous answer location to find the next one faster.
• If the passage limits something with words like only or unable, be alert for FALSE answers.
• NOT GIVEN means missing information, not hidden information. Do not assume.
• Watch for added details in statements like all, from your course, or expected.