General Training Sample Passage 5

General Training Reading Passage 5 – Advertisement: Summer Music Festival

Passage:
City Summer Music Festival 2025

Join us for the annual City Summer Music Festival from 15–20 July 2025 at Riverside Park! The festival features live performances from local bands, solo artists, and international acts across multiple stages. Attendees can enjoy food stalls, craft markets, and family-friendly activities throughout the event.

Tickets are available online and at the park entrance. Early-bird discounts apply until 1 June 2025. VIP passes include reserved seating, backstage access, and complimentary refreshments. Safety and security measures will be in place, including first aid stations and clear signage for emergency exits.

For more information about schedules, performers, and ticketing, visit our website or follow the City Summer Music Festival social media pages. Don’t miss out on this exciting musical experience!

Questions:

1. The festival will take place in July 2025.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

2. Only international artists will perform at the festival.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

3. Early-bird discounts are available until 1 June 2025.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

4. VIP passes include backstage access.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

5. Safety measures such as first aid stations will be provided.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

6. Multiple Choice: Where can tickets be purchased?
   a) Only online
   b) Online and at the park entrance
   c) Only at the festival gates
   d) By phone only

7. Sentence Completion: The festival also includes __________.
   a) academic lectures
   b) food stalls, craft markets, and family activities
   c) sports competitions
   d) job fairs

8. Matching Headings (choose correct paragraph heading):

   • Paragraph 1:

   • Paragraph 2:

   • Paragraph 3:

9. Multiple Choice: Who should be contacted for festival schedules and performers?
   a) City council office
   b) Festival website and social media pages
   c) Local newspaper
   d) Ticket counters only

10. True/False/Not Given: VIP passes include free accommodation.

Answer Key:

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. True

5. True

6. b) Online and at the park entrance

7. b) food stalls, craft markets, and family activities

8. Paragraph 1 – Festival overview and activities
   Paragraph 2 – Ticketing and VIP options
   Paragraph 3 – Information and safety measures

9. b) Festival website and social media pages

10. False