Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.
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Choosing a community course
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Choosing a community course · A2. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
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Choosing a community course
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
Two courses at West Street Centre Want to learn something new? These courses both begin on 7 May and last four weeks. Book online by 30 April. Places cannot be reserved by telephone.
Everyday photography Tuesdays, 6–7.30 p.m. £36 for the whole course. Learn to take better photos of people and places. You can use a phone camera; an expensive camera is not necessary. Bring your own device and a notebook. The first two classes are indoors. In the last two classes, we practise outside in the park beside the centre. If it rains, we stay inside. Suitable for complete beginners. Maximum: twelve learners.
Simple cooking Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. £52 for the whole course. Learn to prepare easy evening meals. The price includes the ingredients and use of the kitchen equipment. Bring a container to take your meal home. No cooking experience is needed. Tell us about any food allergies when you book, so the teacher can plan safe alternatives. Maximum: eight learners.
You may book only one course because the class times overlap. If your first choice is full, you can join its waiting list or book the other course if it has space.
A little clarity first
Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.
Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.
Learning material
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Choosing a community course
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
Two courses at West Street Centre Want to learn something new? These courses both begin on 7 May and last four weeks. Book online by 30 April. Places cannot be reserved by telephone.
Everyday photography Tuesdays, 6–7.30 p.m. £36 for the whole course. Learn to take better photos of people and places. You can use a phone camera; an expensive camera is not necessary. Bring your own device and a notebook. The first two classes are indoors. In the last two classes, we practise outside in the park beside the centre. If it rains, we stay inside. Suitable for complete beginners. Maximum: twelve learners.
Simple cooking Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. £52 for the whole course. Learn to prepare easy evening meals. The price includes the ingredients and use of the kitchen equipment. Bring a container to take your meal home. No cooking experience is needed. Tell us about any food allergies when you book, so the teacher can plan safe alternatives. Maximum: eight learners.
You may book only one course because the class times overlap. If your first choice is full, you can join its waiting list or book the other course if it has space.
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Your learning route
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/3Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/1Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.04
Step 4 · Build the skill
0/1Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.05
Step 5 · Related practice
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Lesson points
Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
Choosing a community course
What is the main purpose of this page?
- To sell cameras and kitchen equipment.
- To report what last year’s students cooked.
- To help readers choose and book a course.
- To explain how to become a course teacher.
Answer & explanation
To help readers choose and book a course.
Evidence: “These courses both begin on 7 May and last four weeks. Book online by 30 April.” Supported answer: “To help readers choose and book a course.”. Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
Choosing a community course
Which statement is true about both courses?
- They are suitable for beginners.
- They include all personal equipment.
- They finish at half past seven.
- They cost thirty-six pounds.
Answer & explanation
They are suitable for beginners.
Evidence: “Suitable for complete beginners.” · “No cooking experience is needed.” Supported answer: “They are suitable for beginners.”. Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
Choosing a community course
What must photography learners bring?
- A container for a meal.
- Ingredients and kitchen equipment.
- Their own camera or phone and a notebook.
- Only an expensive camera.
Answer & explanation
Their own camera or phone and a notebook.
Evidence: “You can use a phone camera; an expensive camera is not necessary. Bring your own device and a notebook.” Supported answer: “Their own camera or phone and a notebook.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Choosing a community course
What happens to photography practice if it rains?
- It takes place indoors.
- It is cancelled without a replacement.
- It takes place in a different park.
- It moves to the following week.
Answer & explanation
It takes place indoors.
Evidence: “If it rains, we stay inside.” Supported answer: “It takes place indoors.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Choosing a community course
Why should cooking learners mention food allergies?
- So the teacher can plan suitable alternatives.
- So they can avoid paying for ingredients.
- So the teacher can buy them a container.
- So they can join both courses.
Answer & explanation
So the teacher can plan suitable alternatives.
Evidence: “Tell us about any food allergies when you book, so the teacher can plan safe alternatives.” Supported answer: “So the teacher can plan suitable alternatives.”. Use the reason actually given; do not invent a different explanation.
Choosing a community course
How must a learner reserve a place?
- By arriving without a booking.
- At the park after the first lesson.
- By telephone on 7 May.
- Online by 30 April.
Answer & explanation
Online by 30 April.
Evidence: “Book online by 30 April. Places cannot be reserved by telephone.” Supported answer: “Online by 30 April.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Choosing a community course
Why can a learner not take both courses?
- Their lesson times overlap.
- The centre allows only eight people in total.
- The teachers require different skill levels.
- The courses begin in different months.
Answer & explanation
Their lesson times overlap.
Evidence: “You may book only one course because the class times overlap.” Supported answer: “Their lesson times overlap.”. Use the reason actually given; do not invent a different explanation.
Choosing a community course
Sam has no camera but wants to try photography using a phone. What should Sam do?
- Book photography if there is a place.
- Book cooking because phones are not allowed.
- Buy an expensive camera before booking.
- Wait until the outdoor classes start to join.
Answer & explanation
Book photography if there is a place.
Evidence: “You can use a phone camera; an expensive camera is not necessary.” Supported answer: “Book photography if there is a place.”. Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.