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Cambridge IELTS General Training 20 Reading Test 4 Answers with Explanation

Section 1: The best bags for taking things to the sports centre or gym & Why not try coasteering in North Devon?

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
1	F	wet swimwear, keep other items dry	Section 1, Gym bag F	The Under Armour duffel has a waterproof compartment “ideal for putting damp gear in so that everything else is unaffected by it”, a precise match for separating wet items.
2	B	not wear out quickly	Section 1, Gym bag B	Filson is described as gear that “should last you a lifetime”, meaning it is highly durable and will not wear out quickly.
3	A	environmentally friendly	Section 1, Gym bag A	Fjällräven is “great from an eco-perspective, as it’s made from 65 per cent recycled polyester and 35 per cent organic cotton”.
4	E	two different sizes	Section 1, Gym bag E	The North Face duffel comes in a generous 50-litre capacity, but there is also “the trimmer 31 litre equivalent” available for purchase.
5	F	not want to spend too much	Section 1, Gym bag F	The bag is described as a decent option “that won’t break the bank”, meaning it is affordable.
6	A	only just appeared	Section 1, Gym bag A	The Fjällräven review mentions a “newly released lightweight bag” in its product range.
7	C	weighs more	Section 1, Gym bag C	The Deuter pack has many features, “which does, however, make it on the heavier side.”
8	FALSE	guarantees, see animals in the sea	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 1	The advert only states you “may even be able to observe a variety of marine wildlife” and "on some days". This contradicts a strict guarantee.
9	FALSE	walk from the centre, to the start	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 2	The text explicitly states: “From our centre you’re transported to the coasteering location”, proving participants do not walk to the start.
10	NOT GIVEN	refreshments, included in the fee	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 2	The text says "you can also get a drink or snack in the café", but provides no information regarding whether this is included in the course fee.
11	NOT GIVEN	thrill-seeker route, most popular	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 4	The three routes are listed, but their comparative popularity among participants is never mentioned.
12	FALSE	pay extra, hire, safety equipment	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 4	The £40 fee “covers the use of wetsuits, helmets and a buoyancy aid”. Therefore, it is false that participants must pay extra for these safety items.
13	TRUE	recommends, put on a particular type of footwear	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 4	The centre recommends bringing "a pair of trainers to help you grip on slippery surfaces."
14	TRUE	combine coasteering, learning another sport	Section 1, Coasteering, Paragraph 5	The text explicitly states: “If you’re also interested in surfing, you can add lessons to your coasteering sessions”.

Section 2: Opportunities for graduates – freelance writing & How to make sure your CV catches the hiring manager’s eye

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
15	genuine	specialist websites, employers are	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 3	The advice states: “just make sure any organisation is genuine first.” Otherwise, freelancers risk doing unpaid work.
16	pitches	the press, persuasive, kept to a minimum length	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 4	The text advises writers to keep “the pitches – in which you present what you could write for them – brief and interesting.” Here: kept to a minimum length = brief.
17	workload	power to decide, size of the	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 5	Freelancing gives you “the responsibility of determining your own workload”.
18	flexibility	scheduling of the work	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 5	The text highlights that “the flexibility of the work hours may suit you” since graduates are used to working unusual schedules.
19	job	commit to a second, generate income	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 5	Freelancing “leaves it open for you to get a part-time job, however basic, which would bring in a regular amount.”
20	payment	complete assignments without	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 6	Graduate writers are “notorious for working for no actual payment” because companies assume it is acceptable.
21	motivation	limited may not get any work	Section 2, Freelance writing, Paragraph 7	The passage warns: “Freelancing is probably not for people who lack motivation.”
22	sections	separated the CV into suitable	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 2	The text advises candidates to “make sure your CV is extremely easy to read and is divided into appropriate sections.”
23	interest	text too long, risk, reader's	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 3	“Never make readers wade through large amounts of writing or you will risk losing their interest quickly.”
24	skills	highlight the essential, early on	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 3	You should research the role to “identify what skills are most needed and ensure these are clearly included near the beginning of your CV.”
25	budget	how big, in charge of	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 5	Writers should demonstrate responsibility scale by “including numbers such as the size of budget you control”.
26	achievements	past, together with, statistics	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 5	The advice is to prove your impact “by including quantifiable achievements you have had,” ensuring statistics back up claims.
27	mistakes	checking that no, appear	Section 2, CV, Paragraph 6	“Obvious spelling and grammar mistakes will be warning signs... Proofread your CV thoroughly”.

Section 3: How archaeologists made some exciting discoveries in southeast Turkey

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
28	vii	Section A heading	Section 3, Section A	Section A explains the impending dam flooding provided a "great opportunity" for the government to invite archaeologists "to recover as much as they could". This represents the main reason for the investigations.
29	v	Section B heading	Section 3, Section B	Tušhan was a provincial centre that guarded the border and was "part of the Assyrian network of imperial control". This represents an important link in the chain of defences.
30	iv	Section C heading	Section 3, Section C	Section C provides extensive architectural details about the governor’s palace, including its painted geometric patterns and tiled bathrooms, aligning with a detailed description of one building.
31	viii	Section D heading	Section 3, Section D	Section D concludes by identifying the building containing tokens, tablets, and standardized weights as "the commercial and administrative centre of Tušhan". This matches where the trade deals were done.
32	i	Section E heading	Section 3, Section E	Section E details massive fortifications and thick city walls, but explicitly notes "Despite these precautions, Tušhan fell". This maps perfectly to defences which proved inadequate.
33	iii	Section F heading	Section 3, Section F	Section F introduces the Ilisu Dam waters as a new threat advancing "along the same route as that used by the Medes and Babylonians". Water acts as an approaching force of a different type.
34	mosaics	spacious courtyards, attractively patterned, on the floors	Section 3, Section D	The text notes the courtyards were "paved with beautiful black and white mosaics made of thousands of small, plain black or white pebbles".
35	tokens	very small, represented a variety of goods	Section 3, Section D	The commercial building yielded "hundreds of tiny tokens in a range of forms standing for different numbers and commodities."
36	records	maintain, of goods, men and women	Section 3, Section D	The tiny tokens are "thought to have been used for keeping records as merchandise and people passed in and out."
37	barley	inscribed tablets, transport of	Section 3, Section D	An archive of 28 cuneiform writing tablets was discovered, which "most concern the movement of barley".
38	A	learn about ancient city	Section 3, Section B	Tušhan was part of an imperial network that "imposed authority over conquered regions" and housed deportees uprooted from homelands. This confirms it was built in an area taken over by the Assyrians.
39	B	burials under palace significant	Section 3, Section C	Cremation was not an Assyrian practice, which leads researchers to suggest the ruling elite had "either adopted local customs, or were not themselves Assyrians". This implies some governors may have been foreigners.
40	D	Section F, conclusion	Section 3, Section F	The writer concludes that even if physical remains are lost to flooding, a rich record of the town is "now preserved in the archives and publications". Thus, documents will likely be the only surviving source of information.