Cambridge IELTS General Training 18 Reading Test 4 Answers with Explanation / The best ice cream makers , Photography weekend, Respiratory Protective Equipment, Night photography ,Working with Cows

The best ice cream makers

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Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
1	B	"physical effort"	Paragraph B	"You add a little ice and salt to the base, then your ingredients to the stainless-steel tub, pop the lid on and give it a good shake for at least three minutes."
2	C	"decide how soft they want"	Paragraph C	"Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings)..."
3	F	"fixed onto an existing appliance"	Paragraph F	"If you own a KitchenAid food mixer, this attachment (one of 15 that fits this machine) is a good way to start ice cream making."
4	A	"larger amount"	Paragraph A	"It’s quick, taking as little as 20 minutes, and consistent in its results, while the three automated programmes are very easy to use and it has an unusually generous two-litre capacity."
5	C	"worth the high price"	Paragraph C	"As you’d expect from the considerable price tag, there’s a built-in freezer and it feels beautifully engineered."
6	D	"difficult to take apart"	Paragraph D	"Some customers reportedly struggled to disassemble it in order to wash the bowl and paddle..."
7	C	"enjoyable sound"	Paragraph C	"The built-in sensor...alerting you with a fun tune."

Photography weekend course on the coast of Cornwall

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Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
8	False	"aimed at people who are already skilled"	Course Information	"Our three-night photography weekend is designed to appeal to all levels."
9	False	"three meals a day"	Price Information	"Price includes: ... dinner, bed and breakfast for three nights." (No mention of all three meals)
10	Not Given	"only way to reach the hotel is by car"	Course Information	No information provided about the exclusive method of transport to the hotel.
11	True	"topics covered depend mainly on the wishes"	Course Information	"The content is largely dictated by those attending."
12	True	"get up early on the first morning"	Course Information	"In the evenings you will have a chance to unwind... and you’ll be ready to start at sunrise the next day."
13	Not Given	"tutor will show participants examples of her work"	Course Information	No mention of the tutor showing examples of her work.
14	True	"prepare for bad weather"	Course Information	"comfortable walking footwear with good grip; warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs." (suggests preparation for bad weather)

Respiratory Protective Equipment – advice for factory employees

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Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
15	Oxygen	"limited levels of"	Paragraph 1, Line 3	"For example, negative pressure respirators should not be used in low oxygen environments."
16	Yearly	"facial fit test"	Paragraph 2, Line 4	"Your employer will arrange a yearly facial fit test to ensure that you are given RPE that fits properly."
17	Beard	"beard"	Paragraph 2, Line 6	"Facial hair growth makes it almost impossible to get a good seal so, if you have a beard, you should talk to your employer..."
18	Solvents	"harsh products"	Paragraph 3, Line 2	"Use a mild detergent, as harsh products such as solvents can cause damage."
19	Rack	"wooden rack"	Paragraph 3, Line 5	"Dry your RPE on a solid wooden rack or suspend from a clothes line."
20	Straps	"check the straps"	Paragraph 4, Line 3	"Make sure you check the straps for breaks, tears, fraying edges and deterioration of elasticity."
21	Sunlight	"direct sunlight"	Paragraph 5, Line 2	"Store your RPE in a clean, dry place, away from dust, oil and sunlight."

Working with cows in a dairy Guidelines for employers

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Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
22	Footwear	"good grip"	Paragraph 1, Line 4	"Ensure all items of footwear have good grip."
23	Padding	"covered with"	Paragraph 2, Line 7	"Ensure they are covered with padding."
24	Handrails	"install handrails"	Paragraph 2, Line 11	"Provide good lighting and install handrails."
25	Trolleys	"use trolleys"	Paragraph 3, Line 4	"Try to avoid moving containers by hand, and use equipment such as trolleys instead."
26	Overreach	"bend or overreach"	Paragraph 4, Line 7	"Keep everything accessible so that employees don’t need to bend or overreach."
27	Rotation	"system of rotation"	Paragraph 5, Line 2	"Introduce a system of rotation to increase variety."

Night photography in autumn

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
28	vi	"most inspiring"	Section A, Paragraph 1	"November in the northern hemisphere is not the most inspiring of months for the photographer."
29	i	"luck"	Section B, Paragraph 2	"To capture the moon at its brilliant best, you need a bit of luck too."
30	vii	"much improved"	Section C, Paragraph 2	"With today’s cameras, far greater detail can be rendered."
31	iv	"human developments"	Section D, Paragraph 1	"As cities and towns spread further into our green spaces, some wild animals move further afield to escape our intrusions."
32	iii	"easier"	Section E, Paragraph 1	"The improvement in camera technology that has made night sky images more accessible has also extended the creative repertoire."
33	viii	"system of rotation"	Section F, Paragraph 1	"Dusk is the part of the nocturnal phase when the light of the sun is still visible."
34	v	"variety of possible subjects"	Section G, Paragraph 2	"The variety of possible subjects includes ships at sea, flocks of low-flying birds, trees, windmills, skyscrapers and high bridges."
35	Fungi	"nature seems dormant"	Section A, Paragraph 1	"Nature seems dormant, as many birds have long since flown to warmer climates, fungi break through the earth."
36	Horizon	"appears largest"	Section B, Paragraph 2	"The timing of an evening moonrise is important to know because, not only does it vary according to the time of year, but the moon always appears largest at this point, when it is closest to the horizon."
37	Surface	"reflecting the light"	Section B, Paragraph 3	"The moon is not a direct light source such as the sun or the stars; instead it is reflecting the light of the sun hitting its surface."
38	Landscape	"illuminate buildings"	Section B, Paragraph 3	"A full moon will reflect only about ten percent of the sunlight, but that is still enough to illuminate buildings, trees, bridges and other landscape features."
39	Galaxies	"Milky Way"	Section C, Paragraph 1	"Whole constellations consisting of thousands of points of starlight filling the frame and even galaxies such as our own Milky Way can be captured."
40	Gardens	"emerging from the cover"	Section D, Paragraph 2	"Deer and wild boar are larger mammals that have also adapted to the urban fringes in recent years, emerging from the cover of parks and nearby forests to forage into residential gardens by night."