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Cambridge IELTS General Training 21 Reading Test 3 Answers with Explanation

Section 1: Supermarket reviews & Getting a credit card

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
1	F	high standard	Supermarket F (Greenbaums)	Shoppers appreciate the wide range of products and "their excellent quality." Here: excellent quality = high standard.
2	D	wait a long time, pay	Supermarket D (Fressons)	The text states that "checkout queuing times are a problem", meaning customers have to wait a long time to pay.
3	C	food, not always very fresh	Supermarket C (TruCost)	The review mentions that "the fruit and vegetables on sale are sometimes a bit past their best", indicating they are not always fresh.
4	B	well worth the price	Supermarket B (Carltons)	Carltons is "generally accepted as the best of all the supermarkets for value for money." Here: value for money = well worth the price.
5	A	greater variety, available	Supermarket A (Sharpsavers)	The text notes: "A wider range of goods has recently been introduced". Here: wider range = greater variety.
6	B	limited choice, advantage	Supermarket B (Carltons)	The stock range isn't as wide, but customers are "happy that they don’t have to spend time making decisions on what brand to buy." Thus, the limited choice is seen as an advantage.
7	E	easy to order, online	Supermarket E (ValuMart)	Customers are "impressed with how straightforward the website is to use, and the availability of delivery slots." Here: straightforward = easy.
8	F	praise the service, employees	Supermarket F (Greenbaums)	The review states: "The staff here are also extremely helpful". This shows customers praising the service provided by employees.
9	FALSE	good idea to repay only the minimum	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 1	The text explicitly states: "You should avoid only paying the minimum your provider asks for each month". This contradicts the statement.
10	NOT GIVEN	take out insurance, lose your card	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 2	The text mentions insurance covering "damage to goods purchased" or "cancellation of a flight or holiday", but provides no information regarding insurance for losing your card.
11	TRUE	aware of any restrictions, insurance claims	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 2	The passage advises that "there are usually conditions attached so read the small print if you intend to rely on the cover." Here: conditions attached/small print = restrictions.
12	FALSE	only claim insurance, paid for it all	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 2	The text clearly states: "bear in mind that you don’t have to pay the full amount on your card to get protection". This contradicts the statement.
13	NOT GIVEN	card provided by your bank, more security	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 3	Going to your bank is mentioned as the "easiest option", but it is never stated that a bank card offers more security than one from another provider.
14	TRUE	get a store card quite quickly	Getting a credit card, Paragraph 3	Store cards are available at the point of sale and the process "can take as little as 10 minutes", which aligns with getting one quite quickly while in the store.

Section 2: First day orientation for university staff members & Information for theatre staff managers

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
15	discounted tickets	qualify for, public transport	Orientation, Transport and Parking	The text states: "There are various bus and train links to the university and discounted tickets are available for staff."
16	Environment Team	more details, different ways to get to	Orientation, Transport and Parking	The instructions advise: "Further information on transport options is available from the Environment Team".
17	permit	using your own vehicle, obtain	Orientation, Transport and Parking	The text states: "If you intend to travel to work by car, you should... apply for a permit where applicable."
18	employee number	given your, before you can create	Orientation, Your IT Account	IT Services can set up your account "once the Recruitment Team have generated an employee number for you."
19	smart printers	University Card is necessary, use of equipment	Orientation, Your University Card	The text states you need the card to "gain access to smart printers and other resources."
20	Security Lodge	collect your University Card from	Orientation, Your University Card	The instruction is: "To obtain your card, please go to the Security Lodge".
21	payslips	Employee Self Service, viewing	Orientation, Employee Self Service	The text states this facility "is particularly useful for checking your payslips". Here: checking = viewing.
22	left	lights, switch to the	Theatre Managers, Box Office	The lights are switched on by a "switch located on the left, directly outside the box office."
23	counter	computer, switch found below	Theatre Managers, Box Office	The computer can be turned on by "pressing the power button located underneath the counter". Here: underneath = below.
24	productions	display posters about future	Theatre Managers, Noticeboards	The large boards opposite the bar "are for publicity for forthcoming productions." Here: forthcoming = future; publicity = posters.
25	latecomers	keep some places available for	Theatre Managers, Auditorium	The text specifies: "The three seats by the main foyer door should be left vacant for latecomers." Here: left vacant = keep places available.
26	food	decide if, permitted inside	Theatre Managers, Auditorium	The guidelines state: "Items of food may be taken into the auditorium at the discretion of the manager."
27	spills	make sure, are cleaned up	Theatre Managers, Auditorium	Drinks are allowed, however, "these might result in spills which should be dealt with as soon as they are noticed." Here: dealt with = cleaned up.

Section 3: Algonquin Provincial Park

Q	Answer	Keywords	Location	Analytical Explanation
28	ii	Section A	Section A	Paragraph A describes the park's location, size in square kilometres, its proximity to Toronto and Ottawa, and its access routes (Highway 60). This matches "Geographic Setting".
29	ix	Section B	Section B	Paragraph B details its establishment as a national park under the Federal government in 1893 and its later transition to provincial jurisdiction, perfectly matching "Gaining Official Status".
30	iii	Section C	Section C	Paragraph C explains the arrival of the railway, which "provided the first easy access", and the building of hotels and camps "In an attempt to make the park more attractive to vacationers", aligning with "Encouraging Tourism".
31	vii	Section D	Section D	Paragraph D discusses famous painters like Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, and Ken Danby, who "found the environment inspiring", aligning with "A Favourite Subject for Artists".
32	v	Section E	Section E	Paragraph E outlines the park's popularity for "year-round open-air pastimes" like canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, which matches "Outdoor Activities".
33	i	Section F	Section F	Paragraph F discusses the implementation of the Algonquin Master Plan to manage the park, enforce zoning rules, segregate logging, and limit recreational impact, matching "Redefining Policies".
34	D	factors, makes the park so popular	Section A	The text explicitly states: "Its size, combined with its nearness to the major cities of Toronto and Ottawa, make Algonquin one of the most popular parks". Here: nearness to major cities = easily reached from two urban centres.
35	D	holiday facilities were	Section C	The passage mentions Hotel Algonquin for "fishing", Highland Inn focusing on "winter activities", and Nominigan Camp as a "favourite of canoers", showing the facilities were built to appeal to a variety of people.
36	C	suggest about Algonquin Park, paragraph D	Section D	The text notes that painters "found the environment inspiring" and contemporary painters show a profound appreciation through their "awe-inspiring works", indicating the environment is stimulating to creative people.
37	consultation	developed after, with Algonquin visitors	Section F	The text states: "Six years of consultation with park guests resulted in the Algonquin Master Plan."
38	regions	consequence, separation into distinct	Section F	One major change was that "the park is now divided into regions with different specified purposes and uses". Here: divided into = separation into.
39	recyclables	regulations, prohibiting guests from bringing	Section F	The text states that as part of the rules to limit impact, "recyclables are banned in the interior." Here: banned = prohibiting.
40	campsite	limits, number of individuals, stay at each	Section F