Read the passage below and answer questions 1-15 that follow.
Questions 1-4
WHY MAGAZINE | |
From the Editor In this issue we publish some of the many letters we received on the new Sports Stadium, our cover story last month. Your reactions were certainly mixed! Read our exclusive interview with film-star Mike Mikeson and his plans to start a fast-food chain. But there’s so much more… enough to keep you going for the rest of the month. Until next time, The Editor |
COVER STORY 5 |
Mike Mikeson: a new smash-hit movie, but plans for a dramatic career change | |
REGULAR FEATURES
Film Review 30 Crossword 31 Letters to the Editor 32 What’s on Round Town 33 Art, Music, Theatre |
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12 Getaway
Holidays
Some popular and some unusual 18 Start Now Marissa Brown of EastBank sets out a sound investment and savings plan for young professionals 26 Best Wheels Racing car driver Marco Leoni changes teams: will it be Ford or Ferrari? 28 The Met Metropolitan Art Museum hosts a new exhibition of post-modern paintings |
Questions 5 – 10
Read the advertisements for musical concerts below and answer the questions that follow.
SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC CONCERTS for January 2001 A. Sydney Youth Orchestra Conservatorium High School students play a selection of Mozart concertos. Date: Sat. 4th and 11th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5 B. Let’s Sing Together An afternoon for the young and the young-at-heart. Led by the Giggles Band, sing children’s songs from your childhood and from all over the world. There will be a special appearance by Willy Wallaby, from the popular children’s programme, Hoppy! Date: Sun. 5th January, 3.00 pm. $5 C. One Romantic Evening Bring someone special with you and listen to some of the greatest love songs as you gaze at the stars together! Date: Sat. 25th January, 8.00 pm. $20 and $12 Note: This concert will be held in the Conservatorium Rose Carden, not in the Concert Hall. D. Rock n’ Roll Bop along ’til late to the rock hits of the last 10 years. Bands playing include The Hippies, The Hypers, and The Heroes. If you have a special request, write it down at the ticket counter when you come in. Date: Sat. 18th January, 8.00 pm. $10 and $5 E. Flamenco! World-famous classical guitarist Rodrigo Paras will play a selection of traditional Spanish Flamenco pieces. Date: Sun. 19th and 26th January, 7.30 pm. $20 and $12 |
Questions 11-15
Read the information below on treatment for snake bite, then answer Questions 11-15.
FIRST AID FOR SNAKE BITES
Snakes are not normally aggressive and tend to bite only when they are threatened or mishandled. Some snakes, e.g. the carpet snake, are not poisonous. Others, e.g. the brown snake, tiger snake and taipan, are very poisonous.
A Prevention
B Symptoms and signs
These do not appear immediately, but from about 15 minutes to 2 hours after the casualty is bitten. There are often no visible symptoms or signs. Take seriously any information from a casualty concerning:
C Management
D Snakebite Warnings