Cambridge IELTS General Training 21 Reading Test 1 Answers with Explanation / IELTS GT Reading: Cambridge 21 Test 1 Answer / Cambridge GT IELTS 21 Reading Test 1 Answers

Cambridge IELTS General Training 21 Reading Test 1 Answers with Explanation

Section 1: Castle Road Run & Hatcliff Backpackers

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
1	red	colour, fourth run	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 2	The text states that all runners wear "white T-shirts with red numbers", except those taking part in their fifth race (who wear green). A person on their fourth run therefore wears a red number.
2	a questionnaire / the questionnaire	future runs better	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 2	Runners are asked to complete the questionnaire on the registration card "in order to assist us in improving upcoming Castle Road Runs."
3	28th October	deadline, increase length	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 3	Entrants may change their run length (e.g., Half to Full) "up until 28th October."
4	(by) email	communicate request, alter length	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 3	The instruction for making a change to the run length is "Please email details of the change to us."
5	safety / safety requirements	reason, restricting numbers	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 4	The text explains that a maximum number of entrants was imposed "Due to safety requirements."
6	race pack / race numbers	get, North Lake Hotel	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 5	Competitors are instructed to "collect their race pack... from North Lake Hotel".
7	(the) Race Manager	outside area, contact	Castle Road Run, Paragraph 5	Runners not from the Castle region are told to "get in touch with the Race Manager personally or by email".
8	TRUE	accommodation, conveniently located	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 1	The hostel is a "short stroll from Cathedral Square... everything you’ll want to see and do... is on our doorstep."
9	NOT GIVEN	Rooms, limited storage	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 3	Lockers and a safe are mentioned for valuables, but there is no information stating the rooms themselves have limited storage space.
10	TRUE	possible, changes to reservation	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 2	Guests can "usually upgrade your accommodation... and pay the difference when you arrive."
11	FALSE	Long-term storage	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 3	Lockers can only be hired "for a maximum of three days", contradicting the idea of long-term storage availability.
12	NOT GIVEN	24-hour reception desk	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 4	The text says drinks and groceries are available 24 hours a day, but it never mentions a 24-hour reception desk.
13	FALSE	free transport both to and from	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraph 6	The hostel offers "one free collection or drop-off per traveller", meaning you must choose arrival or departure, not both.
14	TRUE	assistance, travel and leisure	Hatcliff Backpackers, Paragraphs 5 & 6	They provide information on what to do, and "advise and reserve seats for you on all national backpacker transport... and every adventure activity".

Section 2: Job openings for sales clerks & Forklift operator course

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
15	appearance	on time, tidy	Teatime, Paragraph 2	The text demands employees be punctual and states that "a clean and neat appearance is required."
16	flexible	work schedules	Teatime, Paragraph 2	Because of business demands requiring varied shifts, "employees whose time is flexible are wanted."
17	urgency	perform duties, quickly	Teatime, Paragraph 3	The job requires that tasks "be approached with urgency in order to complete the work in a timely fashion."
18	friction	avoid, other staff	Teatime, Paragraph 3	It states that working alongside co-workers "without friction is important to the operation of the store".
19	growth	meeting sales goals, achieve	Teatime, Paragraph 4, Bullet 1	A key responsibility is "contributing to sales growth at your location: delivering personal and team sales goals".
20	shortages	reporting, supplies	Teatime, Paragraph 4, Bullet 4	Clerks must be "advising your team leader of any shortages you notice in quantities of inventory".
21	safety	Legal requirements, ensure	Liftsure, Paragraph 1	The text states that the few legal requirements that exist "are for your safety and that of the people around you."
22	retention	fast-paced, improve	Liftsure, Paragraph 3	The accelerated training approach "has been proven to boost knowledge retention in the workplace."
23	explanation	thorough, components	Liftsure, Paragraph 4	The course provides "an in-depth explanation of the parts that make up the vehicle."
24	challenge	moving heavy items	Liftsure, Paragraph 5	The text notes that "once a load of significant weight is added, operating the vehicle can be a challenge".
25	spill	respond to, harmful product	Liftsure, Paragraph 5	Students learn proper packaging and "the immediate action to be taken when a spill occurs" with dangerous goods.
26	strategies	operating in tight spaces	Liftsure, Paragraph 5	Trainees work on "strategies to use when driving in confined spaces and narrow aisles."
27	inspection	stresses importance, regular	Liftsure, Paragraph 6	The module emphasizes "the need for an inspection by the operator before each shift."

Section 3: The lure of diving

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
28	responsibility	take some, those diving with you	Diving, Paragraph 1	The text states you must "accept a degree of responsibility towards your diving buddies."
29	safety rules	keep to the, reduce risks	Diving, Paragraph 1	The risk of diving is "reduced to acceptable limits by the observation of basic safety rules".
30	(physically) fit	must be, physical demands	Diving, Paragraph 2	Because diving makes demands on the body, it is important to "maintain a good level of physical fitness" (or be a "fit diver").
31	energy	use your, effectively	Diving, Paragraph 2	The most useful fitness is the ability to "expend energy in a slow, controlled way, usually keeping some in reserve".
32	extreme weather conditions	withstand low temperatures	Diving, Paragraph 2	A fit diver will "suffer less from the effects of cold or extreme weather conditions."
33	TRUE	suitable for most people	Diving, Paragraph 1	The passage confirms scuba diving "can be undertaken and enjoyed by practically anybody."
34	NOT GIVEN	good form of exercise	Diving, Paragraph 2	The text says diving requires physical fitness, but never explicitly states that diving itself acts as a good form of exercise.
35	NOT GIVEN	lamp, take good pictures	Diving, Paragraph 3	While the text mentions an underwater lamp can instantly restore muted colours, it says nothing about photography or taking pictures.
36	NOT GIVEN	more enjoyable, research beforehand	Diving, Paragraphs 3 & 4	Research is mentioned regarding ancient civilizations, but there is no claim that doing research beforehand makes a dive more enjoyable.
37	TRUE	growing demand, work underwater	Diving, Paragraph 6	The world's increasing need to exploit sea resources "is involving more and more people in research under the surface in a wide range of occupations."
38	FALSE	investigate causes of shipwrecks	Diving, Paragraph 7	The impetus for developing diving devices was the "discovery of valuables from shipwrecks", not investigating their causes.
39	NOT GIVEN	initially very wary	Diving, Paragraphs 7 & 8	The history of diving device inventions is detailed, but public wariness or fear of using them is never mentioned.
40	FALSE	air supply carried, same since 1825	Diving, Paragraphs 8 & 9