Seabridge Classical Music Festival Reading Answers

Jun 18, 2025

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The question set contains a list of statements (Questions 8-13) relating to 6 classical music festival venues. Match the statement with the correct venue A-F.

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Section 1 SEABRIDGE CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - 40 PERFORMERS FOR $40

Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September

- Be in Seabridge/Newton as they come alive with the sounds of classical music.

- Six fantastic venues situated in and around Seabridge in Seabridge Town, Scenic Falls and across the water at neighbouring Newton.

- Performers from the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK performing on rotation at all venues.

- This year's special guest performers are the String Trio 'Osmond' from New York City (performing at Townhall and the Newton Arms only).

- Three days of music, over 150 hours of quality classical pieces.

- Plus lots of free street music Saturday and Sunday and classical music quartet on the Steam Train in Newton.

A festival badge entitles you to discounted ferries between Seabridge and Newton, and unlimited use of a free shuttle bus around the venues between Scenic Falls and Seabridge.

The complementary shuttle buses are in operation during the following times:

- * Friday 6 pm - 1 am

- * Saturday 12 noon - 1 am

- * Sunday 12 noon — midnight

The shuttles follow a regular route, calling in at the venues at these approximate times every hour:

00	Seabridge Resort	30	Seabridge Resort
05	Townhall	35	Townhall
10	Maritime Building	40	Maritime Building
15	Cruza Bar	45	Cruza Bar
25	Scenic Falls Resort office/reception	50	Scenic Falls Resort office/reception

Please note: If you use any other taxi service you will have to pay. Note: The Sailor's Arms is our 6th Venue and is situated across the peninsula in Newton village — Newton village is accessible by ferry only. Ferry prices are discounted to $10 return for festival badge holders (a saving of $6.50 per return crossing).

Ferries depart from both Seabridge and Newton every half an hour:

	Final ferry Seabridge	Final ferry Newton
FRIDAY	11.30 pm	midnight
SATURDAY	11.30 pm	midnight
SUNDAY	7.30 pm	7.00 pm

Venue Information: Seabridge Resort: Seabridge resort is situated on the seafront, approximately 5-minute walk from the centre of town. The resort has 35 split-level hotel rooms (kitchen facilities and lounge downstairs, bedrooms and bathroom upstairs). The resort has a restaurant, indoor swimming pool and fitness room on-site. Festival events are held in its large conference facility.

Town hall: The town hall is the oldest building in Seabridge and is the largest of the festival venues. It is situated in the heart of the village and is within easy walking distance of Seabridge's wide variety of shops, restaurants and cafes.

Maritime Building: The Maritime Building was constructed in the 1800s as the head office and passenger service centre for the local region's main shipping company. Today, the building is used as a conference and events centre only. The maritime building is conveniently situated next to the main ferry jetty in Seabridge for visitors wishing to take the trip over to Newton, just two minutes' walk from the passenger embarkation point.

Cruza Bar: Cruza Bar is a popular night-time venue for locals and visitors to Seabridge. During the festival, performances will also be held during the daytime. Cruza bar does not provide accommodation, but serves lunches and evening meals in the Cruza cafe located right next to the main bar area.

Scenic Falls resort: Scenic Falls resort, as the name suggests, is located right next to the beautiful Scenic Falls themselves, around a 10-minute drive from Seabridge village centre. Performances will be held in the main bar/restaurant area and bistro food will be served during the festival (the main restaurant will be closed). The resort offers motel room accommodation, camper van sites and unpowered tent sites.

The Sailor's Arms: The Sailor's Arms is the oldest licensed establishment in the district and has lots of historic appeal. The building is a listed building and provides 26 rooms for its guests. The hotel serves breakfast daily in the Pavilion restaurant and à la carte dining in the evening. Bar snacks are available throughout the day. Festival events will be held in a marquee, which is erected in the beautiful grounds of the hotel.

Questions 8-13

Look at the following list of statements (Questions 8-13) relating to 6 classical

music festival venues. Match the statement with the correct venue A-F.

Each letter may be used more than once.

A. Seabridge Resort

B. Townhall

C. Maritime building

D. Cruza bar

E. The Sailor's Arms

F. Scenic Falls resort

8. This venue cannot be reached by shuttle bus.

Answer: E

Supporting statement: The Sailor's Arms is our 6th Venue and is situated across the peninsula in Newton village — Newton village is accessible by ferry only.

Keywords: Sailor's Arms, Newton village

Keyword Location: Para Please note, Lines 1-2

Explanation: According to the text, the shuttle bus route does not include The Sailor's Arms as it is located across the peninsula in Newton village, and it is only accessible by ferry.

9. Visitors who want to see the special guests perform in Seabridge must go here.

Answer: B

Supporting statement: (performing at Townhall and the Newton Arms only)

Keywords: Townhall, Newton Arms

Keyword Location: Para Opening para, Line 7

Explanation: According to the text, visitors who wish to see the special guest's performance, String Trio 'Osmond' from New York City, need to go to the Town Hall to see them perform.

I0. This venue is making alterations to its usual opening times during the festival.

Answer: D

Supporting statement: During the festival, performances will also be held during the daytime.

Keywords: festival, daytime

Keyword Location: Para Cruza Bar, Line 2

Explanation: According to the text, Cruza bar is changing its opening time from only at night to daytime, also due to the festival.

11. Festival events will be held outside.

Answer: E

Supporting statement: Festival events will be held in a marquee, which is erected in the beautiful grounds of the hotel.

Keywords: marquee, hotel

Keyword Location: Para The Sailor's Arms, Lines 4-5

Explanation: According to the text, the festival events will take place in a marquee that has been set up in the Sailor's Arm's magnificent grounds.

12. Visitors leaving here by free transport must be ready to go on the hour or half/hour.

Answer: A

Supporting statement: The shuttles follow a regular route, calling in at the venues at these approximate times every hour:

Keywords: shuttles, every hour

Keyword Location: Para Opening para, Line 17

Explanation: According to the text, visitors must be ready to go on the hour or half/hour if they want the free travel by the shuttle bus.

13. The function of this venue has changed over time.

Answer: C

Supporting statement: the head office and passenger service centre for the local region's main shipping company. Today, the building is used as a conference and events centre only.

Keywords: passenger, conference

Keyword Location: Para Maritime Building, Lines 2-3

Explanation: According to the text, the Maritime Building has constantly seen changes in its use, as at first it was used as a head office and passenger service centre for the local area's main shipping company. But now the building is used as a conference and events centre only.

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