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FALSE if the statement is false existence in 1976 following the merger of 19 years old. Some of these will be
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage Isleworth Polytechnic with part of attending college part-time under their
Chiswick Polytechnic. Both parent employers' training schemes. Others will
14 Chiswick Polytechnic was closed at the same time West Thames College was opened.
colleges, in various guises, enjoyed a long want to learn new skills purely out of
tradition of service to the community interest, or out of a desire to improve their
15 Most of the students at the college come from outside the local area. dating back to the 1890s. promotion chances, or they may want a
change in career.
The college is located at London Road,
16 The college changed its name to West Thames College in 1993.
Isleworth, on a site occupied by the The college is also very popular with
Victorian house of the Pears family. Spring 16-18 year olds, who see it as a practical
17 There are currently 6000 students over the age of 19 attending the college.
Grove House. An earlier house of the alternative to a further two years at
same name on this site had been the school. They want to study in the more
18 Students under the age of 16 cannot attend any of the courses offered by the college.
home of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist adult atmosphere the college provides.
who named Botany Bay with Captain They can choose from a far wider range of
19 The college offers a more mature environment in which to learn than a school.
Cook in 1770. Later he founded Kew subjects than it would be practical for a
Gardens. sixth form to offer. If they want to go
20 There are fewer subjects to study in the sixth form of a school than at the college. straight into employment they can still
Situated at the heart of West London,
study at college to gain qualifications
West Thames College is ideally placed to
relevant to the job, either on a day-release
serve the training and education needs of
basis or through Network or the Modern
local industry and local people. But its
Apprenticeship Scheme.
influence reaches much further than the
immediate locality.
Under its former name, Hounslow
Borough College, it had already
established a regional, national and
international reputation for excellence. In
fact, about eight per cent of its students
come from continental Europe and further
afield, whilst a further 52 per cent are from
outside the immediate area. Since 1 April
1993, when it became independent of the
local authority and adopted its new title,
West Thames College has continued to
build on that first class reputation.
These days there is no such thing as a © West Thames College 1996
Questions 21-26 ':
Look at the West Thames. College's Services for Students on the following page. Each
WEST THAMES COLLEGE
paragraph A-H describes a different service provided by the college.
From the list below (i-xi) choose the most suitable summaries for paragraphs A, C and E-H.
Write the appropriate numbers (i-xi) in boxes 21-26 on your answer sheet.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
NB There are more summaries than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
A E
i A shop for the books and stationery needed to study
As a full-time student at West Thames When students are weary from study and
ii Counselling and welfare willing to listen, offer advice or arrange a referral
College you will have your own Personal want the chance to relax and enjoy
iii An Examinations Office arranging exams and issuing certificates
Mentor who will see you each week to guide themselves with friends, they can participate
iv A Registrar's Office handling all fee payments and related enquiries
you through your studies, and discuss any in a number of recreational activities.
v A Medical Service offering on-site assistance with health-related problems problems which may arise. We take a co- Depending on demand, we offer a range of
operative approach to the assessment of your sporting activities including football,
vi A tutorial system for regular one-to-one guidance, support and feedback
work and encourage you to contribute to badminton, basketball, table tennis,
vii Careers Advice helping students into employment
discussion. volleyball, weight training and aerobics. For
viii An Admissions Service providing assistance in choosing and applying for higher
the non-sporting students we offer a
B
education courses
debating society, video club, hair and beauty
This service provides specialist assistance and
ix A Student Union representing students on college committees sessions, as well as a range of creative
courses for those who need help to improve
activities. Suggestions for activities from
x Clubs and societies for students' free-time
their writing, oral and numeracy skills for the
students are always welcome.
xi A Learning Support Service supporting students in studying, presenting
successful completion of their college course.
information and handling numbers
Help with basic skills is also available.
F
This confidential service is available if you
C
have practical or personal difficulties during
This service is available to anyone who is
your course of study, whether of a financial or
21 Paragraph A
undecided as to which course to follow. It is
personal nature. Our Student Advisors can
very much a service for the individual,
help you directly or put you in touch with
whatever your age, helping you to select the
someone else who can give you the help you
Example Answer best option to suit your circumstances. The
need.
service includes educational advice,
Paragraph B xi
guidance and support, including a facility for
G
accrediting your previous experience - the
The College Nurses are there for general
22 Paragraph C
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). The
medical advice and for treatment of illness or
Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday
injury. All visits are confidential. First aid
9.00 am to 5.00 pm. All interviews are
boxes and fully-trained First Aiders are also
confidential and conducted in a relaxed and
Example Answer
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