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IELTS READING – Self-Access Centre / Energy saving tips (Expert Mock 5 GT P1)

12 Nov 2026

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IELTS Reading Self-Access Centre / Energy saving tips reading practice test – Passage 1 of Expert Mock Test 5 (General Training)

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Read the text below and answer Questions 1-9.

A ENROLMENT IN THE SELF-ACCESS CENTRE (SAC)

Who can enrol?	Any permanent or temporary migrant (anyone on a student visa is only eligible if an individual exemption is granted).
Where to enrol?	The Advance School of English 4th floor, J Block, Main Campus 120 Portsmith Road, Portsmith
How to enrol?	Ask at the ESOL Enquiries Counter (Room 404, 4th floor, J Block)
What does it cost?	$0.50 per hour for holders of concession cards; $1.00 per hour for permanent visas (casual); $5.00 per hour for temporary visas (casual)
How many hours?	You can choose how many hours per week or per month you attend. A concession card is issued to anyone on a permanent visa who wishes to pay for a minimum of 50 hours in advance (50 hours x 50c = $25). All other visitors to the SAC are charged the higher casual fee.
What does enrolment in the SAC give access to?	• All books, CDs, DVDs, and CALL materials (CALL = computer assisted language learning). A booking system is used for resources in high demand. • Speaking practice with Conversation Tutors: Monday-Thursday: 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. / Friday: 12.30-3 p.m. • Word processing – a self-paced, internet-based program: Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Who can help?	The SAC Manager and SAC facilitators (who are all ESOL teachers) are on duty every day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Procedure:	First, enrol (as above). Register your attendance at the SAC information desk when you arrive – please note: you pay for a minimum of 2 hours each time. Visit the SAC any day or time that suits YOU!

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B Energy saving tips

Home appliances

Refrigerator
Turn the thermostat down so that your refrigerator temperature is around 3 degrees C and the freezer is as close to minus 16 degrees as possible. Check the door seals for a tight fit and leave the door open for no longer than absolutely necessary. These appliances account for about 20% of household electricity.

Water cylinder
Turn down the thermostat to 60° (or even 50° is usually sufficient). This is also a much safer temperature for water – it reduces the likelihood of a household member getting scalded when using a hot tap.

Washing machine
Use cold water – around 20 degrees. Anything less than 15 degrees is too cold and won't get your laundry clean. Only start the machine when it is full and when possible hang your laundry outside instead of using a dryer.

Dishwasher
Only use it when it is full and turn off the drying cycle – allowing the contents to air dry will save 20% of the dishwasher's total energy use.

Home heating & cooling

Thermostat settings
In winter, set the temperature at 20 degrees during the day and reduce it to 12 degrees before you go to bed. You can save energy by wearing an extra layer of clothing or putting another blanket on the bed. In summer, use blinds and drapes to keep the sun out and don't set your thermostat lower than 24.

Filters
Clean air filters regularly – energy is wasted when air conditioners have to work harder to draw air through dirty filters.

A small investment

Compact fluorescent lights
These cost more initially but they use only 25% of the energy of an incandescent light bulb and they last ten times longer.

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