General Training Reading sample task – Identifying information

Read the text below and answer Questions 1-8.

London to Brighton Bike RideThe start
The bike ride starts at Clapham Common tube station.
• Your Start Time is indicated by the colour of your body number in thispack. It is also printed on the address label of the envelope. Please arrive
no earlier than 30 minutes before that time.
• We allocate an equal number of cyclists for each Start Time to ensure asteady flow. Please keep to the time you've been given so we can keep toour schedule and avoid delaying other riders and prevent 'bunching'further down the route.
• An Information Point, toilets and refreshment stands will be open fromvery early in the day.
Ride carefully
We put together as many facilities as possible to help ensure you have a
troublefree day. But we also rely on you to ride safely and with due
consideration for other cyclists and road users. Although many roads areclosed to oncoming traffic, this is not always the case and you should be awareof the possibility that there could be vehicles coming in the opposite direction.
Please do not attempt reckless overtaking whilst riding – remember it is NOT arace.
Follow all instructions
Every effort is made to ensure that the route is well signed and marshalled.
Please obey all directions from police and marshals on the route. If you hear a
motorcycle marshal blow his/her whistle three times, move left.
Wear a helmet
Every year we are delighted to see more riders wearing protective helmets, but
we would like to see every cyclist on the ride wearing one. More than half ofreported injuries in cycling accidents are to the head, and a helmet gives thebest protection when the head hits the ground.
Attracting assistanceIf you have an accident, ask a marshal for help; they are in contact with thesupport/emergency services. To call for help from our motorcycle marshals,
give a 'thumbs down' signal. The marshal will do all he/she can to help,
providing he/she is not already going to a more serious accident. If a
motorcycle marshal slows down to help you, but you have just stopped for a
rest and don't need help, please give a 'thumbs up' signal and he/she will carryon. Remember – thumbs down means 'I need help'.

General Training Reading sample task – Identifying information

In case of breakdown
Refer to your route map and make your way to a Mechanics Point. Mechanicalassistance is free when you show your Rider Identity Card; you just pay for theparts.
Refreshment stops
Look out for these along the route. Most are organised by voluntary clubs andtheir prices give you real value for money. They are also raising money for theirlocal communities and the British Heart Foundation, so please give them yoursupport.
Rain or shine – be preparedIn the event of very bad weather, watch out for signs to wet weather stations enroute. Good waterproofs, like a cycle cape, are essential. Our first aid staff canonly supply bin liners and by the time you get one you may be very wet.
However, the English summer is unpredictable – it may also be hot, so don't
forget the sun protection cream as well!
If you have to drop out
We will try to pick up your bike for you on the day. Call Bike Events (01225
310859) no more than two weeks after the ride to arrange collection. Sorry, wecannot guarantee this service nor can we accept liability for any loss or damage
to your bike. Bike Events will hold your bike for three months, after which it
may be disposed of. You will be charged for all costs incurred in returning yourcycle.

General Training Reading sample task – Identifying information

Questions 1 – 8Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
In boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet, write
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN

if the statement agrees with the information
if the statement contradicts the information
if there is no information on this1

You should not arrive more than half an hour before your allocated starting time.

2

Your Rider Identity Card will be sent to you before the event.

3

Some roads may have normal traffic flow on them.

4

Helmets are compulsory for all participants.

5

Refreshments are free to all participants during the ride.

6

If you need a rest you must get off the road.

7

First aid staff can provide cycle capes.

8

Bike Events will charge you for the return of your bike.

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Answers
1TRUE

2

NOT GIVEN

3TRUE

4FALSE

5FALSE

6

NOT GIVEN

7FALSE

8TRUE