Cambridge IELTS General Training 19 Test 1 Reading answers with explanation
Section 1
Gobridge Tramlink- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. The city buses start operating later than the trams.
False:- First paragraph, from third line to last line. “Our first tram from the city centre leaves from Marvin Square at 6.30 am, half an hour after the first city bus service.”
Explanation:-It is clear from these lines that city buses start operating half an hour before the first tram leaves. The city buses start at 6am. So the given information contradicts the question. Therefore, the answer is False.
2. You can get a tram from the airport to the city centre up to midnight.
False:- 1st two lines of the 2nd paragraph.” Trams from the airport to the city centre start running at 6.15 am and leave every fifteen minutes until 7.30 pm when the evening schedule takes over. Trams then run to the main railways station 35-minutes intervals and end at 11.35pm”.
Explanation:- It means trams run from the airport to the city centre only between 6.15am to 7.30pm and then run from the airport to the main railway station (not to city canter) . So the answer is false.
3. The 207 bus service stops at the main railway station.
Not Given:- There is some information given about number 207 airport bus in the second paragraph, but there is no information about where it stops. So the answer is not given.
4. The cost of a tram ticket varies depending on your journey.
True:- 3rd paragraph 2nd line.”Check your route and make sure you buy the correct price ticket.”
Explanation:-This line means that there are various routes available, each with a different price for travel. So the answer is true.
5. Bicycles are allowed on the tram between 7.30 am and 10 am.
False:- Last paragraph’s 2nd and 3rd line. “Bicycles may only be taken on the trams during off-peak travel period s: up to 7.30am, between 10 am and 2.30 pm and after 7pm.”
Explanation:-From this schedule, it is clear that bikes are not allowed between 7.30 am to 10 am, which are peak hours. So the answer is false.
6. Additional trams run during the Gobridge festival period.
Not Given:- There is not such information is given.
7. Cyclists maybe asked to leave the tram if they block the exit.
Not Given:- There is not such information is given.
Adorable Knitwear
8. The colour of the sweater did not match the website image.
B (Davina):- B paragraph’s 1st and 2nd line. “The purple one is pretty, though I expected a lighter shade from the picture.”
Explanation:- The customer was expecting a lighter shade as in picture but did not get the same colour sweater.
9. The customer took some time to decide on the purchase.
A (Mary-Anne):- A paragraph 1st line.”I spent a while thinking about buying this sweater because of the price, but I’m glad I finally did.”
Explanation:-Because of the price (might be a cheap price) of the sweater, the customer had to think about buying the sweater, and she took some time.
10. The customer initially bought the wrong size.
C (Naga):- C paragraph’s last 2 lines. “I opted for the medium, but it was too tight so I exchanged it.” I think it is clearly written, so needs no explanation.
11. The customer changed her mind about returning a sweater.
E(Laura):- E paragraph’s 1st two lines. “I couldn’t decide which colour to get so I bought the deep blue and the charcoal grey, with every intention to sending one of them back. That did not happen, of course!”
Explanation:-The customer wanted to keep only one from two she bought but kept both.
12. The customer bought a bigger size than she usually does.
A (Mary-Anne):- A paragraph’s 4th line. “I tend to take medium but went for large, which was a wise decision”
Explanation:-The customer usually buy medium size sweater but bought large this time.
13. The sweater can be worn for smart or casual occasions.
E(Laura):- E paragraph’s last line. “These sweaters are lovely to wear with jeans but also stylish enough to wear to work.”
Explanation:-Wearing with jeans means wearing the sweater casually and smart occasion (semi-formal) can be thought as wearing at work.
14. The customer was worried that the sweater wouldn’t suit her.
C (Naga):- C paragraph’s 2nd & 3rd line. “although I wasn’t sure it was going to look right on me, I was pleasantly surprised when I put it on. It’s very soft and I love the long past-the-sleeves too.”
Explanation:-The customer was unsure whether it would suit her or not, but when she wore it, she was happy.
Section 2
How to become a great leader
15. Initially, a leader needs to focus on gaining the …………trust………………. of the staff.
trust:- 1st paragraph 3rd & 4th line.”The first few weeks is when people develop their perceptions of you, so work hard to earn their trust.”
16. A leader should decide on …………goals………………. that their staff are happy to fulfil.
goals:- 2nd full paragraph.”Part of a leader’s brief is to set bold goals……….. ”
17. Leaders should involve their staff in the process of producing a different ………strategy…………………. .
strategy:- 3rd paragraph, 2nd to 4th line. “If things need changing, tell people and involve them in making the changes by participating in the design of a new strategy.”
18. If tricky issues arise, leaders should give staff the space to find …………… solutions ……………. to them.
solutions:- 5th paragraph’s 1st and 2nd line. “It’s important to give staff time to come up with new ideas and solutions that will fix new problems.”
19. Leaders need to encourage their staff to feel ………pride…………………. in the past achievements of the company.
pride:- 6th paragraph’s last line. “Honour those early pioneers and instil a sense of pride across the organisation.”
20. It is important for leaders to agree to a certain degree of ……………risk……………. When necessary.
risk:– 7th paragraph’s 1st line. “Leaders need to accept that some risk may be required if situation call for it”
21. If leaders find the ………future…………………. of the company exciting, their staff will be more motivated to work hard.
future:- last paragraph’s last two lines. ”, and having a leader who is genuinely thrilled about its future is hugely inspiring.”
Resigning from a job in a professional manner
The best way to resign
22. Avoid all ………temptations……………. to resign in an angry way. Instead follow this procedure:
temptations:- 1st paragraph, 3rd & 4th line. “But you need to resist these temptations because in future you might find you’re working with your ex-line manager or different colleagues in a different company”
Arrange a meeting with the boss to:
23. mention any projects which are underway and give ideas for their ………completion…………….
completion:- 2nd paragraph’s 2nd and 3rd line. “Before the meeting with your boss, write a list of ongoing tasks along with status updates and suggestions concerning completion.”
24. request information on the type of ………reference………. you will receive.
reference:- 2nd paragraph’s second part, 3rd & 4th line. “Ask about a reference too, your employer may only supply the most basic type but your line manager might also give you a more personal one.”
Steps you can take before you leave:
25. Work to cause as little ………disruption……………. as possible to the organisation.
disruption:- 3rd paragraph’s first line. “Work out how you can ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption to your employer.”
In the resignation letter:
26. avoid mentioning any………failings……………. in the organisation.
failings:- 4th paragraph’s 2nd line. “Don’t be tempted to address the failings of the company or your boss, either.”
27. show appreciation for aspects of the job, e.g., the chance to improve your………skills…………….
skills:- second-last paragraph’s first two lines. “Mention any particular career-building projects you worked on or opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the employer’s goals and successes.”
Section 3
Emojis
28. Section A
vi (the rapid spread of a new way of interacting):- A paragraph’s 2nd part’s 1st five lines. As a form of global communication,……….to………..their word of the year.
Explanation:- These lines illustrate the rapid spread of emojis. Their popularity began rising in 2011, and within just four years, 90% of the online population was using them. More than six billion emojis were being sent daily. These details highlight emojis’ emergence as a widely used form of communication (interaction).
29. Section B
iii (How words and emojis both fulfil new needs in our society):- The whole Paragraph B
Explanation:- The paragraph explains that language changes according to the ways we relate to each other. It also changes as the sense of self evolves across different generations. New words are created to reflect these changes. However, emojis address our vocabulary needs not through new words but by introducing a new system of expression. Together, words and emojis fulfill the language needs of our society.
30. Section C
viii (The value of emojis for making feelings clear):- The whole C paragraph
Explanation:- Paragraph C explains that technology has changed the way people interact and is also reshaping the language we use. Electronic messages often lack emotional depth and are far removed from face-to-face or voice-to-voice communication, which naturally convey emotions. Since short messages cannot effectively express feelings, emojis are used to clarify emotions in computer-mediated communication.
31. Section D
i (Why emojis may have a short life):- The whole D paragraph.
Explanation:- According to Paragraph D, emojis have a short lifespan because they change with updates to smartphones and operating systems. Emojis are frequently redesigned, and new ones are added, which can reduce their consistency and usefulness. Furthermore, due to the technology-driven nature of communication, emojis are among the first things to evolve (develop), requiring users to be creative in how they are used. So, old emojis are replaced by new ones that cause them to have short lifespan.
32. Section E
v (the use of emojis in different fields and what this means for us):- The whole E paragraph.
Explanation:- As per paragraph E, emojis are used in various fields such as politics, marketing, art, entertainment, music, and films. They not only reflect the nature of language but also help us understand our relationship with technology, society, and ourselves, serving as a means of expression and connection in these contexts.
The importance of the ‘face with tears of joy’
33. It is probable that before long, an emoji such as the ‘face with tears of joy” will seem ………dated…………..
Dated:- A paragraph’s 3rd part, 1st two line.”There’s a good chance, then, that the emoji chosen by Oxford Dictionaries –the face with tears of joy- will also appear to be dated in few years.” Dated = old fashioned
34. This is of interest as it tells us about developments in ………society…………..
society:- A paragraph’s 3rd part, 2nd & 3rd line.” “But the reasons for this offer a fascinating insight into the way society is evolving.”
35. providing and effective way to focus on both the ………history………….. and the future of human communication.
history:- A paragraph’s 3rd part’s, last two line.”The little yellow circle with dots for eyes acts as a surprisingly good lens though which to view the history of human communication, and to predict its future.”
36. They reflects the ways in which the ………identity………….. of groups and generations change over time,
identity:- B paragraph 2nd to 4th line.”As an expression of identity, language is adapted by different groups and different generations to reflect their own sense of self.”
36. and they allow new ……concepts…………….. to be included.
concepts:- B paragraph’s 4th & 5th line. “It also needs to constantly assimilate fresh concepts as these evolve.”
Choose the correct, A, B, C or D.
38. What does the write say about ‘Words of the Year’?
B (They are soon forgotten by the public):- A paragraph’s 2nd part’s last three lines. ”They’re very much of their time. And often, once that time has passed, they fade from people’s consciousness almost as quickly as they arose.”
Explanation:- The meaning of these sentences is that emojis become popular quickly, but they are just as quickly forgotten by people.
39. The write says that the usefulness of emojis is limited because.
A (they are constantly being changed):- D paragraph, 2nd to 5th line. “Just as smartphones and their operating systems have a frequent refresh rate, emojis also get routine enhancements. The emojis you have on your phone now will undergo subtle redesign over the course of time, and extra characters will be added. Because of this, their usefulness is artificially limited.”
Explanation:- These lines from paragraph D explain that emojis are constantly upgraded and redesigned over time, with new ones being added. As a result, their constant changes limit their usefulness.
40. What would be the best subtitle for this text?
D (What do emojis tell us about the world we live in):-
Explanation:- It is better to answer this question using the elimination technique. Options A, B, and C either contradict the information in the paragraph or are not discussed. However, Option D is explained in several sentences. Emojis reflect the technological world we live in, as technology is transforming how we interact and reshaping our language. They provide a solution for quick and efficient mobile communication, highlighting technology’s influence on our modern, connected world.