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IELTS READING – Section 1: Odd Jobs Advertisements / Bayside Hotel Amenities (Intermediate Mock 5 GT P1)

12 Nov 2026

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IELTS Reading Section 1: Odd Jobs Advertisements / Bayside Hotel Amenities reading practice test – Passage 1 of Intermediate Mock Test 5 (General Training)

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A. Odd Job Man

Hello. My name’s John and I am an odd job man. I can do any repair or maintenance work around the house, though I specialise in working with wood. Making wood furniture made to measure is something I’m particularly well known for. Call me on 01564 398 877 if you need something done!

B. Gardener

Experienced gardener available to work mornings in this area. I have lots of experience with creating and maintaining beautiful lawns and I have plenty of experience with landscaping and planting and nurturing flowers. I can also plan and set up kitchen gardens or I can just come in and give you advice about your garden. References available on request. Call 07454 893 212.

C. Babysitter

Babysitter for you! Hi. I’m Sally and I’m a student at the local university. I offer babysitting services on any evening of the week. I am available from 6 p.m. every weekday and from 4 p.m. at weekends. I charge $10 an hour and I ask for a taxi to take me home if I stay at your home after 11 p.m. Overnight stays are possible with older children. If you want to have a chat about what I can do, contact me at sally@online.com.au.

D. Home Cleaning

I am an efficient cleaner in your area with years of experience who can work mornings only (8 a.m. — 12 noon – weekdays and weekends). I can do all types of housework, and I can also handle your laundry, ironing, washing up or childcare. Call my mobile: 07864 382 855.

E. Mike the Electrician

If you have any issues with the electrics in your house, then I’m the man to call. I can do anything from a total rewire of your home to changing a bulb. Many houses today have wildly out-of-date wiring, so call me to come and have a look for free and I’ll provide you with an analysis of your requirements and a quotation 07232 767434 ($60 call-out charge).

F. Home Shopping

For people who can’t get out and about, I will come to your house or receive a phone call for your shopping needs and then I’ll bring it all back to your house and put it into the right place. I charge an hourly rate of $10 with pro rata for time between the hours. Call Alex on 07821 441 448.

G. Hayley’s Car Servicing

My garage and team of mechanics will give your car a careful check over and get it back to you on the same day (providing we get it before midday). We can also deal with any "yellow sticker" problems right away. Car valeting service available as well. Phone: 01564 902 993.

H. Home Cooking

For those people who might find it hard to cook a meal at home (or for those who just don’t have time), I provide a cooking and meal delivery service. All you need to do is to place an order from our menu list before 7 p.m. the previous night and we’ll bring it to your house. Call or use our website to place your orders. All payments to be done by credit or debit card at the time of ordering. Make sure to give us details of any allergies that you might suffer from. www.foodforyou.com.au / 01564 555 444.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Welcome to the Bayside Hotel. This paper will explain to you some of the basics you’ll need to know about during your stay with us.

Food

Breakfast is buffet style and served every morning in the Seaview restaurant, located on the 2nd floor. Breakfast is served every day from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. If you’re up earlier and in a hurry for a plane or a train, we will have "Breakfast on the Go" available at the reception. Pick up some coffee or tea, and some filled rolls or fruit (available from 4 a.m. until 7a.m.).

For those people who have lunch in their package or want to order lunch, it too is buffet style and available in the Seaview restaurant from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Dinner is served at two sittings, the first is from 5.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. and the second is from 7.45 p.m. until 10 p.m. Ask the head waiter which sitting you have been allocated. She can change this if space is available. Again, dinner is buffet style and served in the Seaview restaurant. If you’d like to order à la carte, you may go to the top floor Oyster Restaurant. Eating at this restaurant is not included in package prices.

The Beach

Residents only may use our private beach at any time, though the lifeguards are on duty only from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. We discourage swimming outside these hours, as there will be no supervision. All sun loungers and tables on the beach are free of charge for our residents, but a small deposit is required. Food and drinks may be ordered at the snack bar in the pool area and these can be brought to your place on the beach. If you have any minor accident on the beach, such as a minor cut, speak to our lifeguards, who are all first aid trained. For anything more serious or problems in the hotel, there is the nurse on duty 24/7 in the hotel. Ask at the reception if you need him/her.

The Pool Area

The main hotel swimming pool area is also solely accessible by hotel residents. Sun loungers and tables are free of charge, but they may not be ‘reserved’ unattended for long periods of time. The pool is open for swimming 24-hours a day, but, like the beach, a lifeguard is only on duty from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. People may order food and drinks at the snack bar. The food can be eaten on the tables at the snack bar or on the sun loungers and tables. Please note that all drinks will be supplied in plastic receptacles, as glass can be a potential danger by the pool. The pool is not suitable for young children. A paddling pool is available for young children (accompanied by an adult) to the west of the main pool.

Entertainment

Every evening from 7 p.m., we have entertainment around the pool. This will vary from music recitals and singing to quiz and games nights. Check the entertainment board for the weekly plan.

For any further information about any of the above, please speak to one of our receptionists, who will be happy to deal with your questions.

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