Booking A Wessex Cottages Holiday & Advertisements for local businesses — IELTS Reading Answers

The office is open on Saturdays in February but closes slightly earlier than on weekdays.

“21st October to 30th MarchMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m”

TRUE - winter hours run from 21st October to 30th March, and Saturday closes at 4.30 p.m. against 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.

On receipt of your deposit, Wessex Cottages will confirm your booking by telephone.

“When we receive your booking form and deposit, your reservation will be confirmed - we will send you a Booking Confirmation, together with advice on how to reach your holiday cottage and the telephone number of a local contact should you require further details on the cottage before leaving home”

FALSE - after the deposit 'we will send you a Booking Confirmation', a written confirmation rather than a telephone call.

For UK bookings, any outstanding balance must be paid within ten weeks of sending the deposit.

“Outstanding balances on bookings made in the UK must be settled within 10 weeks of sending the deposit”

TRUE - 'Outstanding balances on bookings made in the UK must be settled within 10 weeks of sending the deposit' states the ten-week rule.

Between the departure of one visitor and the arrival of the next, the properties are visited and made ready.

“On the morning of departure, please leave your holiday property by 10 a.m. to allow caretakers sufficient time to prepare the property for the next visitors”

TRUE - visitors must leave by 10 a.m. 'to allow caretakers sufficient time to prepare the property for the next visitors'.

The cost is lower if you make a last-minute booking.

“If your reservation is made within 10 weeks of the holiday start date, full payment is due on booking”

FALSE - a booking 'within 10 weeks of the holiday start date' requires 'full payment ... on booking'; no cheaper late rate is offered.

Electricity is included in the rental of the majority of Wessex Cottages properties.

“In most Wessex Cottages properties electricity must be paid for in addition to the holiday price”

FALSE - 'In most Wessex Cottages properties electricity must be paid for in addition to the holiday price', the opposite of inclusion.

Beach towels are available for hire.

“If you choose to hire linen, it will include bed linen (i.e. sheets and/or duvet covers and pillow cases), bath and hand towels and tea cloths but will not include towels for swimming or beach use”

FALSE - hired linen 'will not include towels for swimming or beach use', so beach towels cannot be hired.

I have had an accident in my car. One of the rear lights is broken. I need to have it replaced.

“Full Mechanical and Body Repair Service”

The garage advertises 'Full Mechanical and Body Repair Service', covering replacement of a rear light broken in an accident.

I am helping to organise a wedding. The party will be at the bride's family's house but we are looking for someone to provide the food.

“Professional Caterers with 15 years' experience BEFORE YOU BOOK A FUNCTION LET US GIVE YOU A QUOTE. WE WILL SUPPLY THE BEST WITHIN YOUR STATED BUDGET. WE CATER FOR SMALL OR LARGE FUNCTIONS, IN YOUR HOME, OFFICE, GARDEN, TOWN HALL, CHURCH HALL, IN FACT ANYWHERE YOU WISH. "YOU SUPPLY THE VENUE, WE WILL SUPPLY THE MENU"”

The caterer supplies food anywhere - 'YOU SUPPLY THE VENUE, WE WILL SUPPLY THE MENU' - ideal for a wedding at the family home.

I have just found a house that I want to buy and I need a lawyer to help me with all the paperwork.

“BAKER, STEWART & YOUNG Solicitors offer a wide range of legal services”

Baker, Stewart & Young 'Solicitors offer a wide range of legal services', the right choice for the paperwork of buying a house.

I have just returned from a holiday in Thailand, where I bought a Thai recipe book. I want to use the recipes in my restaurant, but I need someone to help me understand them.

“FINE LINE TRANSLATIONS LTD LEADING LANGUAGE EXPERTS SINCE 1984 TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING”

Fine Line Translations, offering 'TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING', can render the Thai recipe book into English for restaurant use.

I have just got a new job. I need to find somewhere to live locally.

“Barton Hill & Knight ESTATE AND PROPERTY AGENTS, CHARTERED SURVEYORS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS AND FINE ART SALES AN INDEPENDENT PROPERTY SERVICE, PROVIDING EXPERT KNOWLEDGE”

Barton Hill & Knight are 'ESTATE AND PROPERTY AGENTS' providing 'AN INDEPENDENT PROPERTY SERVICE', so they can find local housing.

Some friends are coming to visit me for the weekend, but my house is too small to put them all up. I want to find somewhere for them to stay.

“ENSUITE FACILITIES WITH GOOD-SIZED FAMILY ROOMS ALL WITH: COLOUR TV, TEA/COFFEE-MAKING FACILITIES”

The hotel advertises 'GOOD-SIZED FAMILY ROOMS' with ensuite facilities, suitable for friends needing somewhere to stay.

I work in a local firm of solicitors. It's nearly the end of the tax year and I am trying to find someone to help us organise our finances.

“All professional services, including Auditing, Accountancy and Taxation from Small Businesses to Large Corporations”

The accountancy firm handles 'Auditing, Accountancy and Taxation from Small Businesses to Large Corporations', perfect for year-end financial help.