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IELTS Practice Reading: True, False, Not Given ID: #59297 Medium Yellow 19
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Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
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Legal Assistant - Litigation

Job Reference: JSVC-6012

 

Employer Agency Name: Charterhouse Group

 

Location: Perth

Category: Legal

Date Posted: 12/01/2021

Job Description:

CBD Location, top tier firm. This renowned, well-respected legal firm is a market leader who has a requirement for an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in litigation. As the Legal Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Preparation, editing and formatting of legal documents and correspondence
  • Liaising with clients and internal departments
  • Diary and file management
  • Monthly billing
  • Typing of documentation (Dictaphone and copy)
  • Providing general administrative support to the legal team

To be considered for this Legal Assistant role, you will have experience in a similar role, with a background in litigation, a certificate in legal secretarial studies, excellent communication, written and verbal skills, the ability to problem-solve, a positive "can do" attitude and be able to work in a professional and flexible manner. This, together with your professional, proactive outlook, will see you secure this rare opportunity. In return, your experience will be rewarded with a great team working environment and a salary to match your experience.

If you meet the above criteria and are an experienced Legal Assistant that enjoys a challenge and want to work with a busy, dynamic team, then this is the role that you have been waiting for. Apply by sending your Resume. 

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Question Focus: Synonym match - 'well-known' in the statement matches 'renowned, well-respected' in the passage

Correct Answer: TRUE

Why this is correct: The passage clearly describes the employer as a renowned, well-respected legal firm and a market leader. These phrases mean the firm is well-known.

Passage Reference: on: CBD Location, top tier firm. This renowned, well-respected legal firm is a market leader who has a requirement for an experienced Legal Assis

Common Mistake: Some students hesitate because the passage does not say 'famous'. But IELTS often uses synonyms. This is a Synonym match.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'renowned, well-respected' = Statement: 'well-known'

Tips: When you see positive descriptions of reputation, think about synonyms like well-known or respected.

Key Vocabulary:

  • renowned = famous
  • market leader = top company

Question Focus: Checking for specific duties not mentioned

Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN

Passage Reference: on. As the Legal Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to: Preparation, editing and formatting of legal documents and correspondence Liaising with clients and internal departments Diary and file management Monthly billing Typing of documentation (Dictaphone and copy) Providing general administrative support to the legal

Why this is correct: The passage lists many duties like liaising with clients and diary and file management, but it never mentions meetings, weekly or otherwise. The passage does not discuss whether the candidate attends meetings.

Common Mistake: Students often assume meetings are normal in office jobs and mark TRUE. This is a Not Given trap because the specific claim is never stated.

Paraphrasing: Passage: duties listed but no mention of meetings = Statement: 'attend weekly meetings'

Tips: Do not use your own work experience. If the passage does not say it, choose NOT GIVEN.

Key Vocabulary:

  • liaising = communicating
  • duties = tasks

Question Focus: Understanding who the assistant supports

Correct Answer: TRUE

Passage Reference: py) Providing general administrative support to the legal

Why this is correct: The phrase administrative support to the legal team means the assistant helps a group of legal professionals, not just one person. This clearly matches working with several lawyers.

Common Mistake: Some students think 'legal team' is vague and choose NOT GIVEN. This is a Paraphrase trap because the meaning is clear.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'legal team' = Statement: 'several lawyers'

Tips: Group words like team or department usually mean more than one person.

Key Vocabulary:

  • legal team = group of lawyers
  • support = help

Question Focus: Contradiction with frequency of the opportunity

Correct Answer: FALSE

Passage Reference: er. This, together with your professional, proactive outlook, will see you secure this rare opportunity.

Why this is correct: The passage says this is a rare opportunity, which means it does not happen often. That directly contradicts the idea of openings on a regular basis.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes miss the word 'rare' and choose NOT GIVEN. This is a Contradiction trap because the passage clearly says the opposite.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'rare opportunity' = Statement: 'on a fairly regular basis'

Tips: Words about frequency like rare or often are strong clues for TRUE or FALSE.

Key Vocabulary:

  • rare = not common
  • regular basis = often

Question Focus: Distinguishing description from comparison

Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN

Passage Reference: ty. In return, your experience will be rewarded with a great team working environment and a salary to match your experience.

Why this is correct: The passage says a salary to match your experience, but it does not say the salary is high compared to other jobs. The passage does not discuss whether the salary is high.

Common Mistake: Many students think 'to match your experience' means high pay and choose TRUE. This is a Partial truth trap.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'salary to match your experience' = Statement: 'high salary'

Tips: Be careful with value words like high or low. Look for direct comparison.

Key Vocabulary:

  • match = be equal to
  • experience = work history

Question Focus: Interpreting tone and workplace description

Correct Answer: FALSE

Passage Reference: ce. If you meet the above criteria and are an experienced Legal Assistant that enjoys a challenge and want to work with a busy, dynamic

Why this is correct: The passage describes a busy, dynamic team and a professional manner, which suggests a fast-paced, serious environment. That is the opposite of relaxed.

Common Mistake: Some students think 'great team working environment' means relaxed. This is a Paraphrase trap because positive does not mean relaxed.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'busy, dynamic, professional' = Statement: 'relaxed'

Tips: Do not confuse positive language with easy or relaxed conditions.

Key Vocabulary:

  • dynamic = energetic
  • professional = serious at work

General Tips:

  • TFNG statements follow passage order - use the previous answer's location to find the next one.
  • If you cannot decide between FALSE and NOT GIVEN, ask yourself if the passage clearly says the opposite. If not, choose NOT GIVEN.
  • Look carefully at adjectives like rare, busy, or professional. They often decide TRUE or FALSE.
  • Do not add your own job knowledge. Only use what is written in the passage.

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