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Practise True, False and Not Given with a college information text. Compare statements about elections, learning resources, childcare and food services with the exact evidence; an unstated detail is not automatically false.
Attempt the questions first, then submit to see the draft answers. Return to the text to locate evidence for each response. Record whether a mistake came from vocabulary, a missed condition or confusion about the question instructions.
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Student Life at Canterbury College
Questions 15–20Section 2 — Questions 15–20
In boxes 15–20 write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information, FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.
Student Life at Canterbury College
Most courses at Canterbury College only take up four days of the week, leaving one day free for independent study. The atmosphere at the College is that of an adult environment where a relationship of mutual respect is encouraged between students and tutors.
Canterbury is a student city with several institutes of Further and Higher Education. The city centre is just a five-minute walk from the College, easily accessible in lunch or study breaks. The College has developed strong international links over the years and, as a result, some students have the opportunity of visiting and working in a European country during their studies.
Students' Union and SRC. All students are automatically members of the Canterbury College Students' Union (CCSU) and can attend meetings. The Union is very active and is run by an Executive Committee elected by students in the Autumn Term. The President is elected every Summer Term to provide continuity for the next academic year. Representatives from each area of study form the Student Representative Council (SRC), which allows every student a say in Union affairs. The CCSU also belongs to the National Union of Students, which represents student interests nationally, and it arranges and supports entertainments, sporting activities and trips.
Learning Resources Centre (LRC). The Carey Learning Resources Centre provides easy access to a wide range of printed and audiovisual learning materials. There is ample space for quiet independent study and areas for group work. Resources include books, journals, audio and video cassettes and CD-ROMs. Inter-library loans are available locally and nationally via the British Library. All students are encouraged to use the Open Access Information Technology Centre on the first floor.
Bookshop. A branch of Waterstone's bookshops is located on campus, where you can buy stationery, drawing equipment, artists' materials and books, as well as other useful items.
Children's Centre. The College Children's Centre has places for under-5s with some subsidised places available to students. Places are limited, so apply early to reserve a place.
Refectory. Provides refreshments between 08.30 and 19.00 with hot meals served three times a day. Healthy eating options are available.
Coffee Shop. Open during normal College hours, serving light snacks and drinks. Proceeds go to the Students' Union.
Crypt Restaurant. A training restaurant offering good quality cuisine in pleasant surroundings. Meals are very reasonably priced. Reservations can be made by telephone.
Chapel View Restaurant. Another training restaurant, set up as a quick-service facility offering a selection of snacks and main courses at a modest price.
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