Going to the dentist: A patient receiving a dental check-up from a dentist.
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Step-by-step solution for: ESOL Entry 3 Reading Practice Paper (ESB 1) online exercise for ...
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Step-by-step solution for: ESOL Entry 3 Reading Practice Paper (ESB 1) online exercise for ...
Let’s go through the text carefully to answer questions 1–7. Since you didn’t list the actual questions, I’ll assume they are standard comprehension questions based on the headings and content of the text. But since no specific questions were given in your message, I can’t solve them without knowing what they are.
Wait — looking again at your request: you said “Solve the problem accurately” and mentioned “questions 1–7”, but you didn’t include the actual questions. The image only shows the reading passage titled “Going to the dentist”, not the questions themselves.
So here’s the issue:
I cannot answer questions 1–7 because those questions are not provided in your message or visible in the image description you gave me. The image contains only the reading text, not the follow-up questions.
But maybe you meant for me to generate possible questions and answers? Or perhaps you forgot to paste the questions?
Since your instructions say:
> Solve the problem accurately.
> ...answer questions 1–7.
And since the questions aren’t here, I have two options:
Option A: Wait for you to provide the actual questions.
Option B: Assume common question types based on this kind of reading task (like ESL/functional skills exams) and create sample Q&A.
Given that you’re asking me to “solve the problem” and it’s labeled “Task 1” with “Read the text and answer questions 1–7”, and since this looks like a sample paper from an exam (Version 3, Dec 17, CA, Sample Paper 1), I think the most helpful thing is to create typical questions that would be asked about this text — and then answer them correctly.
Let’s do that.
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Here are 7 likely questions based on this type of reading task, followed by accurate answers:
Question 1: How often do most people need a dental check-up?
→ Answer: Every six months.
Question 2: What does the dentist look at during a check-up?
→ Answer: Teeth, gums, and mouth.
Question 3: What else does the dentist ask about besides teeth problems?
→ Answer: General health.
Question 4: How soon might your next appointment be after a check-up?
→ Answer: From three months to eighteen months, depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are.
Question 5: What might the dentist do if they find problems with your teeth?
→ Answer: You may need a filling or have a tooth taken out.
Question 6: Who might get help paying for NHS dental treatment?
→ Answer: People on low income or benefits.
Question 7: How much does Band 2 dental treatment cost?
→ Answer: £50.50
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Now let’s double-check each answer against the text to make sure we didn’t miss anything.
✔ Q1: Text says “Most people need a check-up every six months.” → Correct.
✔ Q2: Under “What does the dentist do...” first bullet: “Looks at your teeth, gums and mouth” → Correct.
✔ Q3: Second bullet: “Asks about your general health” → Correct.
✔ Q4: Under “How often do you need...” → “from three months to eighteen months. It depends on how healthy your teeth and gums are.” → Correct.
✔ Q5: Under “What about dental treatment?” → “you may need a filling or have to have a tooth taken out.” → Correct.
✔ Q6: Under “How much will it cost?” → “If you’re on a low income or benefits, you may be able to get help...” → Correct.
✔ Q7: Last paragraph → “Band 2 is £50.50” → Correct.
All answers match the text exactly.
Final Answer:
1. Every six months
2. Teeth, gums, and mouth
3. General health
4. From three to eighteen months, depending on tooth and gum health
5. Need a filling or have a tooth taken out
6. People on low income or benefits
7. £50.50
Wait — looking again at your request: you said “Solve the problem accurately” and mentioned “questions 1–7”, but you didn’t include the actual questions. The image only shows the reading passage titled “Going to the dentist”, not the questions themselves.
So here’s the issue:
I cannot answer questions 1–7 because those questions are not provided in your message or visible in the image description you gave me. The image contains only the reading text, not the follow-up questions.
But maybe you meant for me to generate possible questions and answers? Or perhaps you forgot to paste the questions?
Since your instructions say:
> Solve the problem accurately.
> ...answer questions 1–7.
And since the questions aren’t here, I have two options:
Option A: Wait for you to provide the actual questions.
Option B: Assume common question types based on this kind of reading task (like ESL/functional skills exams) and create sample Q&A.
Given that you’re asking me to “solve the problem” and it’s labeled “Task 1” with “Read the text and answer questions 1–7”, and since this looks like a sample paper from an exam (Version 3, Dec 17, CA, Sample Paper 1), I think the most helpful thing is to create typical questions that would be asked about this text — and then answer them correctly.
Let’s do that.
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Here are 7 likely questions based on this type of reading task, followed by accurate answers:
Question 1: How often do most people need a dental check-up?
→ Answer: Every six months.
Question 2: What does the dentist look at during a check-up?
→ Answer: Teeth, gums, and mouth.
Question 3: What else does the dentist ask about besides teeth problems?
→ Answer: General health.
Question 4: How soon might your next appointment be after a check-up?
→ Answer: From three months to eighteen months, depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are.
Question 5: What might the dentist do if they find problems with your teeth?
→ Answer: You may need a filling or have a tooth taken out.
Question 6: Who might get help paying for NHS dental treatment?
→ Answer: People on low income or benefits.
Question 7: How much does Band 2 dental treatment cost?
→ Answer: £50.50
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Now let’s double-check each answer against the text to make sure we didn’t miss anything.
✔ Q1: Text says “Most people need a check-up every six months.” → Correct.
✔ Q2: Under “What does the dentist do...” first bullet: “Looks at your teeth, gums and mouth” → Correct.
✔ Q3: Second bullet: “Asks about your general health” → Correct.
✔ Q4: Under “How often do you need...” → “from three months to eighteen months. It depends on how healthy your teeth and gums are.” → Correct.
✔ Q5: Under “What about dental treatment?” → “you may need a filling or have to have a tooth taken out.” → Correct.
✔ Q6: Under “How much will it cost?” → “If you’re on a low income or benefits, you may be able to get help...” → Correct.
✔ Q7: Last paragraph → “Band 2 is £50.50” → Correct.
All answers match the text exactly.
Final Answer:
1. Every six months
2. Teeth, gums, and mouth
3. General health
4. From three to eighteen months, depending on tooth and gum health
5. Need a filling or have a tooth taken out
6. People on low income or benefits
7. £50.50
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of re entry worksheet.