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Your Chinese Horoscope 2003

Astrologer Neil Somerville suggests the Year of the Goat will be one of healing. It was a Goat year that
the first human organ transplant was performed and it appears that there will be more medical
breakthroughs.
-- Maggie Hamilton
B
Start Me Up
For someone leaving the safety of full-time employment to face
the risks and challenges of running their own business, Start Me
Up by Toney Fitzgerald is not a bad learning tool.
-- Graeme Berwick
C
The Autobiography of Pat Cash
The book covers Pat Cash's tennis career from junior Davis Cup member to Wimbledon champion. Cash
also frankly shares his opinion on all matters relating to professional tennis.
-- Joanne Dover
D
GARDENS BY THE SEA
Gardens by the Sea showcases gardens all over the world. Some are grand, some are humble, but each
of these stunning creations bears witness to the gardener's dedication in the face of the harsh realities of
seaside living.
-- Gordon Bain
E
Walking Home with Marie-Claire
This is a story about Pauline in Grade 6 at a primary school in the 70s. She meets a new friend, Marie-
Claire with a very unusual family. But why won't Marie-Claire let Pauline meet her family? The book
portrays the lives of families struggling to understand each other's points of view.
-- Merle Morcom
F
Splendours of an Ancient Civilisation
This book is the perfect coffee table book for lovers of Ancient Egypt. Its appeal lies in the colour photography and

the illustrations. They include detailed close-ups of the most impressive and well-known objects and buildings of the

time.
-- Myffanwy Bryant
G
Never Count Out the Dead
Police Officer John Sully is tricked into driving thirteen-year-old Shay Storey to an isolated spot, where her mother,

Dee, is waiting to kill him. Sully miraculously survives and Dee flees to Mexico, where she abandons her daughter.

Sully is contacted by a journalist who offers to help him catch Dee and find her daughter.
-- Phillip Knowles
H
Fresh Flavours of India
This is a mouth-watering book packed with innovative ideas that reflect the author's passion for his homeland's

cuisine. The author offers dishes from contemporary India with straightforward recipes that burst with flavour and
aroma.
--Gordon Bain
Questions 1-5 Look at the reviews of books (A-H).
Match each question 1-5 with a boob review (A-H). Write your answers in boxes 1-5 on the answer
sheet.
You may use any letter more than once.
Example: Which book deals with cooking?
Answer: H

1. Which book is detective fiction?

2. Which book handles commercial matters?
3. Which book teaches about past history?
4. Which book is written by a sporting personality?
5. Which book attempts to predict future discoveries in the field of medicine?
Read the text and answer Questions 6-14.

Legal information on call

What is Dial-A-Law?
Dial-A-Law is a library of pre-recorded messages to provide general information on specific topics of law.
You can call this service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and listen to any tape from our complete library
of pre-recorded messages.
Dial-A-Law provides information, not legal advice. Each legal problem is different so if you have a legal
problem you should talk to a solicitor. If you don't have a solicitor, the Legal Referral Service can refer you
to a solicitor in your area.

While the Dial-A-Law information service is available 24 hours a day, the Legal Referral Service is open
only during normal business hours.

What if I need a solicitor?

If you listen to a Dial-A-Law message after business hours, you can phone the Legal Referral Service
during business hours the following day on the number given to you at the end of the message.

If you listen to a Dial-A-Law message during business hours and decide you want a referral to a solicitor,
press the appropriate number when prompted and you will be automatically transferred to the Legal
Referral Service.

You will be given the names of up to three solicitors in your suburb who practise in the specific area of
law you require. You can simply arrange an appointment with one of these solicitors. Then you must
contact the Legal Referral Service to obtain a referral letter. You must hand this to the solicitor at the
beginning of your interview He or she will give you an initial interview of up to 30 minutes free of charge.

During the interview, the solicitor will tell you if you have a legal case, what is involved, approximately
how long it should take to solve the problem, and how much it is likely to cost. Then, if you and the
solicitor agree, you may hire the solicitor to handle your problem at his or her normal fee.

-- Law Institute Victoria, Dial-A-Law and the legal referral service

Questions 6-9

Read the Reading Passage "Legal information on call" about a new way to get legal information.

Choose the correct letter A-D for questions 6-9.

Write your answers in boxes 6-9 on the answer sheet.

6. Dial-A-Law is
A. a group of solicitors.
B. a law college library.
C. a legal telephone service.
D. a legal Internet message bank.

7. Dial-A-Law will
A. give legal counselling.
B. inform listeners about particular legal subjects.
C. suggest to clients which solicitor they should see.
D. supply advice on difficulties concerning the law.
8. Dial-A-Law is available to customers
A. at any time.
B. on weekdays only.
C. during business hours.
D. for thirty minutes at a time.

9. The Legal Referral Service will

A. A recommend a legal consultant.
B. nominate three solicitors in the client's vicinity.
C. choose the best of three solicitors for the client.
D. decide whether the client must pay for a legal problem.
Questions 6-10

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text 'Legal information on call'?
In boxes 6-10 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

10. The client can be transferred to a solicitor at any time.

11. The first consultation with a solicitor is always free.
12. The client must write ä letter of referral for the solicitor.
13. The solicitor will advise the client of the expense involved in a legal matter.
14. The client should take the first solicitor offered

A CAREER IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Introduction
Hotel management provides exciting career opportunities in the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. Indeed,

tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry. Recent figures show tourism enjoying a growth rate 23% higher than

that of the global economy, employing some 212 million and earning in the region of $ US 3.4 trillion per annum.

In a year from now, employment figures are predicted to exceed 338 million, with revenue above SUS7.2 trillion. The

vast majority of new jobs will be in the Asia-Pacific region, which by the year 2010 will attract 1 in every 5 of the

world’s holidaymakers. The employment prospects for the International College of Hospitality Management’s
graduates are exciting.
The International College of Hospitality Management
The International College of Hospitality Management provides diploma and degree level hotel
management training for the international hospitality and tourism industry. Established in 1993, the
International College of Hospitality Management is the Asia-Pacific Basin campus cf the renowned
European Hotel Association. It also incorporates the classical French cooking training of Le Gourmet,
Paris.

International Hotel Management Diploma

The International College of Hospitality Management course is industry-oriented, balancing operative,
supervisory and management level training. The Diploma course is 3 years full time. Semesters 1, 3 and
5 are spent studying on campus, and Semesters 2, 4 and 6 are spent in the industry on undergraduate
placements, called ‘stages’. One stage may be taken up with language studies.

Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) Degree

Students who graduate with the International Hotel Management Diploma are assured of a further year of
Degree Study at the University of the Antipodes. Studies will focus on such areas as: Global Marketing,
Strategic Management, Total Quality Management, Cross-Cultural Communications, Developing
Organisations and Management of Change, Global Development in Hospitality and Tourism, Intercultural
Relations. Under certain circumstances the final year of study can be conducted on a part-time basis and
by distance education mode, enabling students to study while maintaining a full-time career in the
hospitality industry, either here or in their home country.
Questions 15-18

Choose ONE phrase from the list below (A-J) to complete each of the following sentences.

NB There are more phrases than required, so you will not use all of them.

15. The hospitality industry…

16. The College…
17. The Diploma course…
18. The Degree course…

LIST OF PHRASES

A. …includes work experience placements overseas.

B. …can be done by distance mode.
C. …requires foreign language studies.
D. …has links with overseas institutions.
E. …must be completed in Australia.
F. …combines study with industry placements.
G. …offers expanding opportunities for employment.
H. …must be completed in one year.
I. …takes 3 years to complete, part-time.
J. …consists of several campuses

Read the text below and answer Questions 19-23.

Training Facilities

The International College of Hospitality Management has more than 120 professional lecturers and
international-standard, training facilities. These include three public restaurants, ten commercial training
kitchens, simulated front office training facilities, four computer suites, a fully operational winery, and a
food science laboratory. The Learning Resource Centre collection is extensive. The student support
services provide professional counselling in the areas of health, learning support, language skills,
accommodation and welfare. Childcare facilities are also available on campus.

International Home

The International College of Hospitality Management has students enrolled from more than 20 countries,
some of whom stay on campus in International House. Built in 1999, International House is
accommodation comprising villa-style units. Each student has their own bedroom, sharing en suite
facilities with another student. An adjoining kitchenette and lounge area is shared by the four students in
the villa. All meals are served in the College dining room which is next to the student common room.
Student privacy and security are priorities. A computer outlet in each bedroom enables a student to
connect to the College network, providing 24 hour-a-day access. The residence is a two-minute walk to
the College’s sporting and training facilities and is on a regular bus service to the city centre 10 km away.
International House is also being used to enhance on-campus training, from Monday to Friday, Year 1
students, supervised by 2nd Years, are assigned kitchen, waiting, housekeeping and receptionist duties.
Simulated check-in/check-out exercises, receptionist duties and breakfast service to a limited number of
rooms are also part of the program.

Questions 19-23
Look at the following statements.

In boxes 19-23 on your answer sheet, write -

YES if the statement is correct according to the passage
NO if the statement is incorrect according to the passage
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

19. The training facility has 10 kitchens.

20. All students in the program live at International House.
21. Four students share a unit in the residence.
22. The residence is used as part of the training program.
23. All meals in the residence are prepared by the students.

Read the text below and answer Questions 24-27.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
Short Courses
A.
This certificate is designed for participants wishing to acquire the skills to perform duties relevant to a
front office receptionist working within a range of hospitality establishments. The course includes: front
office and organisational structure, role and duties of front office personnel, guests’ reservations and
registrations, check-in and check-out procedures, guest accounting and management reports.

B.
This certifícate is designed for participants wishing to develop a solid understanding of, and the ability to
perform duties and skills required in advanced front office operations and night auditing. The course
includes: night auditing procedures, daily records and reports, early and late arrivals, security duties, bell
desk/concierge, guest service and information, advanced cashiering, supervision of payments, banking
operations, debtor control and financial reports.

C.
This certificate is designed for participants wishing to acquire the skills relevant to table attendant duties
within an a la carte restaurant. The course includes: table setting for a variety of menus, plate and silver
service, tray and wine service, ordering and docket systems, wine styles and label identification, food and
wine combinations.

D.
This certificate is designed for participants wishing to acquire the skills to perform a bar attendant’s duties
within range of industry settings. Course includes: bar preparation, cash handling, beer service, patron
care, basic cocktail mixing, product knowledge.
Questions 24-27
Four short courses (A-D) from the ‘International Hotel Management Diploma’ are outlined in the text
above.
Choose the correct title (i-viii) for each course from the list below.
NB There are more titles than descriptions so you will not use all of them.
List of Course Titles
i. Food and Wine Service
ii. Housekeeping Procedures
iii. Cocktails and Mixed Drinks
iv. Hotel Front Office Management
v. Bars and Service of Drinks
vi. Resort Operation and Management
vii. Catering Control
viii. Hotel Front Office Reception

24. Course A
25. Couise B
26. Couise C
27. Couise D

Section 3: Question 28-40

Read the passage below and write the answers to the questions which follow in boxes 28-40 on your
answer sheet.

GT Reading: "The Shock of the Truth"

Read the passage below and write the answers to the questions which follow in boxes 28-40 on your
answer sheet.
A. Throughout history, there have been instances in which people have been unwilling to accept new
theories, despite startling evidences. This was certainly the case when Copernicus published his theory –
that the earth was not the centre of the universe.

B. Until the early 16th century, western thinkers believed the theory put forward by Ptolemy, an Egyptian
living in Alexandria in about 150 A.D. His theory, which was formulated by gathering and organizing the
thoughts of the earlier thinkers, proposed that the universe was a closed space bounded by a spherical
envelope beyond which there was nothing. The earth, according to Ptolemy, was a fixed and immobile
mass, located at the centre of the universe. The sun and the stars revolved around it.
C. The theory appealed to human nature. Someone making casual observations as they looked into the
sky might come to a similar conclusion. It also fed the human ego. Humans could believe that they were
at the centre of God’s universe, and the sun and stars were created for their benefit.

D. Ptolemy’s theory, was of course, incorrect, but at the time nobody contested it. European astronomers
were more inclined to save face. Instead of proposing new ideas, they attempted to patch up and refine
Ptolemy’s flawed model. Students were taught using a book called The Sphere which had been written
two hundred years previously. In short, astronomy failed to advance.

E. In 1530, however, Mikolaj Kopernik, more commonly known as Copernicus, made an assertion which
shook the world. He proposed that the earth turned on its axis once per day, and travelled around the sun
once per year. Even when he made his discovery, he was reluctant to make it public, knowing how much
his shocking revelations would disturb the church. However, George Rheticus, a German mathematics
professor who had become Copernicus’s student, convinced Copernicus to publish his ideas, even
though Copernicus, a perfectionist, was never satisfied that his observations were complete.

F. Copernicus’s ideas went against all the political and religious beliefs of the time. Humans, it was
believed, were made in God’s image, and were superior to all creatures. The natural world had been
created for humans to exploit. Copernicus’s theories contradicted the ideas of all the powerful churchmen
of the time. Even the famous playwright William Shakespeare feared the new theory, pronouncing that it
would destroy social order and bring chaos to the world. However, Copernicus never had to suffer at the
hands of those who disagreed with his theories. He died just after the work was published in 1543.

G. However, the scientists who followed in Copernicus’s footsteps bore the brunt of the church’s anger.
Two other Italian scientists of the time, Galileo and Bruno, agreed wholeheartedly with the Copernican
theory. Bruno even dared to say that space was endless and contained many other suns, each with its
own planets. For this, Bruno was sentenced to death by burning in 1600. Galileo, famous for his
construction of the telescope, was forced to deny his belief in the Copernican theories. He escaped
capital punishment, but was imprisoned for the rest of his life.

H. In time, however, Copernicus’s work became more accepted. Subsequent scientists and
mathematicians such as Brahe, Kepler and Newton took Copernicus’s work as a starting point and used it
to glean further truths about the laws of celestial mechanics.

I. The most important aspect of Copernicus’ work is that it forever changed the place of man in the
cosmos. With Copernicus’ work, the man could no longer take that premier position which the theologians
had immodestly assigned him. This was the first, but certainly not the last time in which man would have
to accept his position as a mere part of the universe, not at the centre of it.
Questions 28 – 34

The text has nine paragraphs, A-I.

Which paragraph contains the following information?
Select the correct letters A-I, and write your answers on your answer sheet.

28. the public’s reaction to the new theory

29. an ancient belief about the position of the earth
30. Copernicus’s legacy to the future of science
31. How academics built on Copernican ideas
32. An idea which is attractive to humans
33. Out-dated teaching and defective research
34. Scientists suffer for their beliefs
Questions 35 – 40

Look at the following statements and the list of people (A-I) below.
Match each statement with the correct person and write the appropriate letters (A-I) in boxes 35 -40 on
your answer sheet.
List of People

A. Ptolemy
B. George Rheticus
C. Kepler
D. Newton
E. Bruno
F. Galileo
G. Copernicus
H. Mikolaj Kopernik
I. William Shakespeare

35. He, among others, used Copernicus’s theories to advance scientific knowledge.
36. He proposed an inaccurate theory based on the work of early philosophers.
37. His attitude to the new theory was similar to that of the Church.
38. He was killed because of his belief in the new theory.
39. He was responsible for Copernicus’s ideas being made public.
40. He had to go to jail because he believed in the new theory