General Training Reading 2026-03 Test 1

答案

1. 1. D

   D (An Auction) is correct because the passage says, 'An auction can be an exciting place to buy a car and you can often pick up a great deal,' meaning you can get a bargain.

2. 2. C

   C (A Newspaper and a Private Sale from an Individual) is correct because it says, 'use the government's online vehicle enquiry service to check that the details you've been given match the records,' which means checking the seller's information with public records.

3. 3. B

   B (Online) is correct because it advises, 'arrange a meeting to see. Inspect and drive,' meaning you should test drive before buying. The other options do not mention test driving specifically.

4. 4. C

   C is correct because it warns, 'be careful of dealers pretending to be individuals, so that they can avoid legal restrictions,' which refers to businesses in liquidation trying to sell cars privately.

5. 5. A

   A is correct because it mentions, 'colleagues' suggestions (is this a good way to get a good price),' showing that asking people you know for recommendations is advised.

6. 6. D

   D (An Auction) is correct because it says, 'you can learn what happens,' meaning you can watch others before you try bidding yourself.

7. 7. E

   E (For All Purchases) is correct because it says, 'Check up on prices for the make, model and year of production you are considering,' which means to research the cost before buying.

8. 8. TRUE

   TRUE is correct because the passage states, 'You can only access transition care directly from the hospital,' so only hospital patients can get it.

9. 9. TRUE

   TRUE is correct because it says, 'Transition care is focused on individual goals and therapies and is given for a limited time only.'

10. 10. FALSE

    FALSE is correct because the passage says, 'If your circumstances allow, it is expected you'll contribute to the cost,' meaning not everyone must pay.

11. 11. NOT GIVEN

    NOT GIVEN is correct because the passage does not say that transition care at home is only for people who live alone.

12. 12. TRUE

    TRUE is correct because it says, 'The fee is calculated on a daily basis.'

13. 13. TRUE

    TRUE is correct because it says, 'Transition care is provided in your own home or in a 'live-in' setting. This setting can be part of an existing aged-care home or health facility such as a separate wing of a hospital.'

14. 14. FALSE

    FALSE is correct because it says, 'your place in the aged-care home will be held until you return,' so you do not lose your place.

15. 15. add

    'Add' is correct because the guide says, 'add a layer of twigs and paper' if you put your compost bin on concrete.

16. 16. existing

    'Existing' is correct because it says, 'If there is existing compost at the bottom, even better,' meaning you can use existing compost.

17. 17. waste

    'Waste' is correct because it says, 'Empty the container into your compost bin along with your garden waste.'

18. 18. 12

    '12' is correct because it says, 'You need to wait for at least 12 months before your compost becomes ready for use.'

19. 19. crumbly dark

    'Crumbly dark' is correct because it says, 'your compost should ideally look like crumbly dark soil that is thick and moist.'

20. 20. breakdown

    'Breakdown' is correct because it says, 'Once waste is dumped into a landfill, it breaks down and emits a harmful greenhouse gas, methane.'

21. 21. fertilizer

    'Fertilizer' is correct because it says, 'converts your kitchen and garden waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.'

22. 22. proactive

    'Proactive' is correct because it says, 'be proactive in offering help without being annoying.'

23. 23. special offers

    'Special offers' is correct because it says, 'point out products for which there are special offers, but don't pressure a customer.'

24. 24. brand names

    'Brand names' is correct because it says, 'products that are alike, but that have been produced under a range of brand names.'

25. 25. negativity

    'Negativity' is correct because it says, 'Negativity can put customers off instantly. If a customer asks a question to which the answer is 'no', do not just leave it at that — follow it with a positive.'

26. 26. presentation

    'Presentation' is correct because it says, 'This attention to presentation keeps the shop tidy, giving the right impression to your customers.'

27. 27. credit card

    'Credit card' is correct because it says, 'if the customer's credit card is declined at the till, keep your voice down and enquire about an alternative payment method quietly.'

28. 28. B

    B is correct because it says, 'Encoding refers to how information is initially perceived and transformed... Emotional significance, repetition, and context play critical roles,' which are factors influencing what is recorded.

29. 29. C

    C is correct because it says, 'Sleep is known to enhance this consolidation process, suggesting why rest is vital for effective memory retention.'

30. 30. D

    D is correct because it says, 'Memories can be reconstructed, influenced by current beliefs or external suggestions, leading to distortions or false memories.'

31. 31. E

    E is correct because it says, 'Age, stress levels, and neurological conditions impact memory performance,' which are biological influences.

32. 32. F

    F is correct because it says, 'Educational methods now emphasize active learning and spaced repetition to improve encoding and retention,' showing practical uses in education.

33. 33. B

    B is correct because it says, 'Emotional significance... play critical roles in determining what gets encoded,' meaning emotional importance helps memory encoding.

34. 34. F

    F is correct because it says, 'the legal system increasingly recognizes the unreliability of eyewitness testimonies due to memory's reconstructive tendencies.'

35. 35. retrieval

    'Retrieval' is correct because it says, 'Memory is broadly divided into stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval.'

36. 36. hippocampus

    'Hippocampus' is correct because it says, 'The hippocampus, a key brain region, is heavily involved in consolidating short-term memories into long-term ones.'

37. 37. consolidation

    'Consolidation' is correct because it says, 'Sleep is known to enhance this consolidation process.'

38. 38. distortion

    'Distortion' is correct because it says, 'recalling a memory repeatedly can sometimes change its details, highlighting memory's dynamic and malleable nature.'

39. 39. cortisol

    'Cortisol' is correct because it says, 'Stress hormones like cortisol can either impair or enhance memory depending on intensity and duration.'

40. 40. painful

    'Painful' is correct because it says, 'Therapies for trauma often address memory distortions to help patients reframe painful memories.'