Cambridge IELTS General Training 20 Reading Test 3 Answers with Explanation / IELTS GT Reading: Cambridge 20 Test 3 Answer / Cambridge GT IELTS 20 Reading Test 3 Answers

Section 1: Entertainment events in Wales & Advanced driving courses

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
1	D	event, known by a different name	Section 1, Event D	The advert for Craft Festival Cardiff notes it is “formerly Made by Hand Cardiff”. This matches being previously known by a different name.
2	E	end of this event, profits handed over, charities	Section 1, Event E	Sparks in the Park states: “All funds raised will be distributed to organisations that help people in need.” This corresponds to profits going to charities.
3	C	refreshments, all been made locally	Section 1, Event C	Festival of Senses invites visitors for light snacks and to view goods “all produced in the area by our cooks, crafters and growers”.
4	A	increased in size, since last held	Section 1, Event A	The Winter Food and Craft Festival advert states: "This year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever."
5	D	advisable to reserve places, certain activities	Section 1, Event D	Craft Festival Cardiff mentions a "range of bookable workshops" and adds, "Our workshops are very popular and most sell out quickly."
6	B	also takes place, another country	Section 1, Event B	Other Voices travels from “its home in Dingle on the west coast of Ireland” to Cardigan in Wales, meaning it runs in both countries.
7	B	listen to a range of singers, without paying	Section 1, Event B	The Other Voices festival will "showcase a line-up of over 30 free musical and cultural events, featuring incredible vocal performances."
8	TRUE	teach drivers, predict problems	Section 1, Driving courses	The course helps you learn skills to "anticipate hazards when you are driving". Here: anticipate hazards = predict problems.
9	FALSE	every course, standard format	Section 1, Driving courses	The leaflet states: “Each available course differs in structure depending on the company that you choose to use.” This contradicts a standard format.
10	TRUE	show participants, use less petrol	Section 1, Driving courses	The text explicitly states the course "may help reduce your fuel consumption". Here: reduce fuel consumption = use less petrol.
11	NOT GIVEN	IAM Roadsmart, becoming available, more places	Section 1, IAM Roadsmart	The text mentions the company will match you with a local expert, but gives no information on whether courses are expanding or becoming available in more places.
12	TRUE	IAM Roadsmart, one-to-one basis	Section 1, IAM Roadsmart	The company will "match you with a local expert who will observe your driving habits over a series of lessons", indicating a one-to-one instructor-student setup.
13	NOT GIVEN	IAM Roadsmart, professional drivers	Section 1, IAM Roadsmart	The text states IAM offers packages for cars and motorcycles, but makes no mention of courses specifically for professional drivers.
14	FALSE	BAC, only provides lessons, particular requirements	Section 1, The BAC	The BAC has tailored courses for specific challenges, yet it “also has a course intended to help improve confidence for more general road use”. This contradicts the word "only".

Section 2: Cambridge is a city of cycles & HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB ONLINE

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
15	NOT GIVEN	Darren's Bike Hire, open 7 days a week	Section 2, Bike Hire	The notice lists prices and contact information but never states the operating days or hours of the business.
16	TRUE	all bicycles, cost the same	Section 2, Bike Hire	The text states a "large selection of bikes are all available for hire at only £25.00 a day". The rate applies across the selection.
17	FALSE	pay extra, basket and lock	Section 2, Bike Hire	The daily rate of £25.00 is quoted with the “cost of basket and lock inclusive”. This directly contradicts having to pay extra.
18	TRUE	reservations advised, some times of year	Section 2, Bike Hire	The text advises emailing in advance and notes: "This is particularly necessary during the school holiday period of July and August."
19	FALSE	all bikes, child seats	Section 2, Bike Hire	The text states: "...for those too small to pedal themselves, there are bikes fitted with child seats." This implies only specific bikes have child seats, not all.
20	FALSE	deposit, non-refundable	Section 2, Bike Hire	The £40.00 deposit “is returned to the hirer on the safe return of the bicycle”, meaning it is refundable.
21	TRUE	cheaper to hire, winter months	Section 2, Bike Hire	The text states: "Rates are reduced for longer periods, especially in winter."
22	Current Vacancies	select a job, section	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 1	The instructions state: "Once you’ve found a post in the Current Vacancies that you’d like to apply for..."
23	First Time Applicant	sign up, account, section named	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 1	You are instructed to "Scroll down the section that says First Time Applicant to enter your email address".
24	sections	move between tabs, fill in	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 2	The form’s tabs are “split up to enable you to work on small sections” of the application.
25	name	click Submit, putting in your	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 4	The instructions say to "type your name (this is instead of a signature) and click Submit."
26	one sitting	do not have to finish, in	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 5	The guidance states: "The application does not need to be completed in one sitting."
27	recruitment office	applying for multiple posts, separate application	Section 2, Job Application, Paragraph 6	The text instructs applicants to “submit an application form to the recruitment office for every position you are interested in".

Section 3: WIND POWER – A TURN FOR THE BETTER

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
28	C	comparison, new and traditional turbine designs	Section 3, Paragraph C	Paragraph C contrasts the two: “While conventional turbines rotate on a horizontal axis, the tall, V-shaped Aerogenerator spins on a vertical axis, like a record.”
29	F	two unsatisfactory attempts, wind turbines, buildings	Section 3, Paragraph F	The paragraph mentions Richard Rogers' plan that was "turned down" and William Pedersen's sports centre which "do not provide a real solution to energy requirements."
30	B	official policy, energy production	Section 3, Paragraph B	New wind farms are proceeding to meet “the government’s interim target for renewable-sourced energy”. A government target represents official policy.
31	H	disappointing modifications, innovative corporate building	Section 3, Paragraph H	The Freedom Tower had an innovative wind farm design, but "other factors came to take precedence... the Freedom Tower became a rather ordinary office block."
32	I	claim, changes in building design, impact urban areas	Section 3, Paragraph I	Guy Battle claims: "It’s a whole different layer of architecture coming through that will begin to change the face of our cities."
33	E	wind farms in urban areas, solution to appearance	Section 3, Paragraph E	The text proposes integrating turbines into cities: "if nobody wants wind turbines in the countryside, why not put them in the cities?" to solve the landscape/appearance objection.
34	D	source of finance, offshore project	Section 3, Paragraph D	Theo Bird is "funding this new Aerogenerator project through a combination of a government grant and the money he was saving".
35	E	ambitious design, boring building	Section 3, Paragraph H	Guy Battle (E) was the consulting engineer for the Freedom Tower, which had an ambitious urban wind farm design but ultimately "became a rather ordinary office block".
36	A	venture partially financed, personal wealth	Section 3, Paragraph D	Theo Bird (A) funded the project using "the money he was saving to buy a new house."
37	C	building designed, leisure activities	Section 3, Paragraph F	William Pedersen (C) designed a "sports centre in New York" which attempted to incorporate wind turbines.
38	D	producing virtually all its own energy	Section 3, Paragraph G	Sinisa Stankovic (D) stated that under the right circumstances, such a building could "generate nearly all of its own energy needs."
39	D	project supported, group of countries	Section 3, Paragraph G	Project WEB, overseen by Sinisa Stankovic (D), was established by a "European Commission-sponsored organisation" (representing a group of European countries).
40	A	more than one natural energy source	Section 3, Paragraph D	Theo Bird (A) suggests that in the future, you could double the power "by harnessing tidal power beneath the surface of the sea," combining both wi