Cambridge IELTS General Training 11 Reading Test 1 Answers with Explanation / Is Your Child at School Today?, HOLIDAY APARTMENTS TO LET,GZJ Travel ,Hilton Laboratory, The Zebras’ long walk

IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 1: GT Reading Module

Section 1: Questions 1-14

Question 1-5

Is Your Child at School Today?

Question Number	Question	Keywords	Answer	Location in Passage	Explanation
1	Children must go to the school where they are registered.	children must, go to school, registered	TRUE	Paragraph 1, Lines 3-4	The passage says (states) that "The law says that parents must (ensure) that their child regularly (attends) the school where he/she is (registered)." This confirms the statement.
2	All arrivals after the register has closed are recorded as ‘unauthorised’ absences.	all arrivals, after register closed, recorded, unauthorised absences	FALSE	Paragraph 3, Lines 2-4	The passage says that if a child arrives after the register has closed without a (good reason), it will be recorded as an ('unauthorised') absence. This means there are (exceptions), so the statement is false.
3	If your child is absent from school, you must send the school a letter to explain why.	child absent, must send, letter, explain why	NOT GIVEN	Paragraph 4, Line 2	The passage mentions that parents must (inform) the school about absences but does not (specify) that a (letter is required).
4	Staff who think a child is having difficulties at school will contact the parents.	staff, child, difficulties, contact parents	NOT GIVEN	Paragraph 5, Line 3	The passage (advises) parents to (contact) the school if they think their child has (difficulties), but it does not mention that (staff will reach out) to parents.
5	Schools will contact other authorities about children who take frequent unauthorised absences.	schools contact, other authorities, frequent unauthorised absences	NOT GIVEN	Paragraph 6, Line 4	The passage explains that (unauthorised absences) will be recorded as (truancy) but does not mention (contacting other authorities).

Questions 6-14:

HOLIDAY APARTMENTS TO LET

Question Number	Question	Keywords	Answer	Location in Passage	Explanation
6	It overlooks a golf course.	overlooks, golf course	F	Section F, Line 3	The passage says, ".. . .. . .. with attractive views of the golf course." Here, attractive views means overlooks, so the statement is true.
7	It has its own parking space.	has, own, parking space	B	Section B, Line 2	The passage says, " . .. . Private parking in front of the building." Here, private means own, so the statement is true.
8	It is in the centre of a town.	in the centre, town	G	Section G, Line 1	The passage says, "Two-bedroom apartment in central location in the busy street with shops, restaurants etc." Here, central location means centre of a town, so the statement is true.
9	The sea can be seen from it.	the sea, can be seen	A	Section A, Line 1	The passage says, "One-bedroom apartment with uninterrupted sea views." Here, sea views means the sea can be seen, so the statement is true.
10	There is a swimming pool for residents of the apartment complex.	swimming pool, residents, apartment complex	D	Section D, Lines 1-2	The passage says, "Two-bedroom apartment in a complex with its own pool and beautiful views of the national park." Here, a complex with its own pool means a swimming pool for residents, so the statement is true.
11	It is in a new apartment complex.	new, apartment complex	B	Section B, Lines 1-2	The passage says, ".. .. Spacious one-bedroom apartment in a complex that has only just opened, five minutes’ walk from the sea…. ." Here, has only just opened means new, so the statement is true.
12	It is part of an apartment complex with its own supermarket.	part of, apartment complex, with, own supermarket	A	Section A, Line 4	The passage says, "This is a small first-floor apartment in a well-established apartment complex containing a range of leisure facilities and a supermarket for residents." Here, in a well-established apartment complex means part of an apartment complex, so the statement is true.
13	It has a private outdoor area where you can sit.	private outdoor area, can sit	C	Section C, Line 1	The passage says, "large terrace with uninterrupted views of the river and mountains." Here, large terrace means private outdoor area, so the statement is true.
14	The owners will organise parking on request.	owners, will organise, parking, on request	F	Section F, Last Line	The passage says, "Garage available by arrangement with the owners." Here, garage means parking, and by arrangement with the owners means the owners will organise on request, so the statement is true.

IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 1: GT Reading Module

Section 2: Questions 15-27

Questions 15-21:

GZJ Travel – Recruitment Info.  

Question Number	Question	Keywords	Answer	Location in Passage	Explanation
15	Give proof of achievements so far both in education and in a __________.	stage one, application form, give proof, achievements, both in education and	marketing environment	Paragraph 2, Lines 3-5	The passage says, "For the Travel Sales Consultant role, you’ll need to provide us with evidence that you have extensive experience in a marketing environment, as well as a solid academic background."
16	Note: additional requirements for applicants interested in the role of __________.	stage one, note, additional requirements, applicants interested, the role of	Corporate Travel Consultant	Paragraph 2, Last Line	The passage says, "If you’re interested in a career as a Corporate Travel Consultant, you’ll need at least one year’s experience as a Travel Consultant."
17	More information is given about company and the __________ you could receive.	stage two, more info., given, about company and, could receive	rewards	Paragraph 3, First Line	The passage says, "If you reach Stage Two, we’ll arrange a telephone discussion, where you can find out more about us, including the rewards on offer."
18	Information about the annual event, where the prizes are given to those who have made _____________.	stage two, information, annual event, prizes, given, who have made	outstanding efforts	Paragraph 3, Lines 2-4	The passage says, "Once a year we like to acknowledge outstanding efforts and celebrate successes with our co-workers, and we have prize-giving ceremonies designed to do just this."
19	Chance to tell us about how good you are at selling, and also about the __________ you have.	stage three, chance to tell, how good, at selling, about, you have	ambitions	Paragraph 4, Lines 3-4	The passage says, "We’ll be asking you about your ambitions and of course your sales ability, the most vital quality for our business."
20	Take part in a ___________ (used to learn about your way of working)	stage three, take part in, learn about, way of working	psychometric test	Paragraph 4, Lines 4-6	The passage says, "You’ll also be required to complete a psychometric test so we can find out more about your working style and characteristics."
21	Meet a manager, and the _________ working in a particular store.	stage four, meet, manager, working, particular store	team	Paragraph 5, Lines 1-3	The passage says, "Next, in Stage Four, you’ll be introduced to the Area Leader and you’ll also visit one of our shops, where you’ll meet the team and find out more about the sort of work involved."

Questions 22-27:

Hilton Laboratory: Health and safety in the workplace

Question Number	Question	Keywords	Answer	Location in Passage	Explanation
22	There are certain places in the building that staff should avoid unless they have __________.	certain places, staff should avoid, unless	authorisation	‘Personal safety’ section, Lines 2-3	The passage says, "Do not enter restricted areas without authorisation." Here, staff should avoid means do not enter, certain places means restricted areas, and unless they have means without.
23	To ensure people can get out easily, it is important that there are no _________ to exits.	to ensure, people, can get out, easily, no, to exits	obstructions	‘Personal safety’ section, Lines 3-5	The passage says, "Do not wedge open fire doors or tamper with door closures, and do not block doorways, corridors or stairs, as obstructions may affect access in the event of a fire."
24	Items which could cause injury must be __________ before they are disposed of.	items, cause injury, must be, before, disposed of	wrapped (carefully)	‘How to dispose of rubbish safely’ section, Lines 3-5	The passage says, "Never put sharp objects such as razor blades or broken glass into waste bins without having wrapped the items carefully to protect those emptying the bins."
25	Not all departments have the same system for dealing with __________ so you need to check before throwing things away.	not all departments have, same system, dealing with, need to check, before, throwing things away	waste/rubbish	‘How to dispose of rubbish safely’ section, Last Line	The passage says, "Other waste procedures may vary – contact your Building Manager or Divisional Safety Officer for advice with regard to your particular department."
26	__________ are available to make tasks, which require moving objects easier.	available, make tasks, require moving objects easier	Trolleys	‘How to handle heavy objects’ section, Lines 4-5	The passage says, "Wherever possible you should use the trolleys provided in the workplace to do the job for you."
27	You should have __________ while you are working.	should have, while, working	(regular) breaks	‘Staying alert’ section, Last Line	The passage says, "Make sure that you take regular breaks when necessary."

IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 1: GT Reading Module

Section 3: Questions 28-40

The Zebras’ long walk across Africa

Question Number	Question	Keywords	Answer	Location in Passage	Explanation
28	Section A	making it second only, great trek, zebra herds, Serengeti National Park	vi (Nearly a record in the zebra world)	End of Section A, Lines 5-6	The phrase "making it second only" indicates it's almost a record, with the zebras of Botswana coming second to the Serengeti National Park.
29	Section B	Hattie Bartlam, discovered migration, tracking zebra groups, harems, PhD	viii (The original aim of the work)	Section B, First Lines	The passage explains Hattie's original aim was for her PhD, tracking zebras, which led to the discovery of migration patterns.
30	Section C	This raised the question, even more difficult to understand	iv (Some confusing information)	Section C, Last Lines	The passage highlights confusion about the zebras' migration despite sufficient food and water.
31	Section D	giant fences, the fence, an obstruction on the traditional route	ii (An obstruction on the traditional route)	Section D, Lines 4-9	The passage refers to fences as an obstruction to the zebras' usual migration route.
32	Section E	information passed on, one generation to another, zebras	ix (How was the information passed on?)	Section E, Lines 4-7	The section discusses how young zebras learned migratory behavior despite their parents being unable to migrate.
33	Section F	three different ways of living, different behaviours	vii (Three different ways of living)	Section F, Lines 2-10	The passage describes three groups of zebras with different behaviors in terms of migration.
34	Section G	vital, key, understanding zebras	x (Why it is important to study zebras)	Section G, Lines 2-7	The passage emphasizes the importance of studying zebras due to their role in the food chain and ecosystem.
35	Zebras tend to live together in small units, which experts call ___________ .	Zebras, tend to live together, small units, experts call	harems	Section B, First Lines	The passage explains zebras live in groups called "harems," which is the term experts use for them.
36	What is the term for the adult female zebras and their young that a male zebra is in charge of?	male zebra, charge of, adult, their young	mares	Section B, Lines 2-3	The passage mentions the male zebra (stallion) has control over a group of mares and their foals.
37	What do zebras sometimes assemble into, according to Section B, and what does their loyalty extend to?	assemble, bigger groupings, zebras’ loyalty, small unit	herds	Section B, Lines 4-6	The passage indicates that although zebras may gather in larger groups (herds), their loyalty stays within their harem.
38	How did Hattie feel when she heard some of the zebras had travelled so far?	Hattie feel, zebras travelled so far	D (unsure as to their real motivation for going)	Section C, Lines 3-6	The passage shows Hattie was surprised and unsure about the motivation for the zebras' unexpected migration.
39	What does the writer indicate when describing the different Botswana zebra populations?	describing, Botswana zebra populations, writer indicates	A (his admiration for the ones who migrate the furthest distance)	Section F, Last Lines	The writer admires the zebras that migrate the furthest distance across Botswana, showing respect for their extraordinary journey.
40	What does the writer suggest in the final paragraph about research matters?	writer suggest, final paragraph	B (it is sometimes necessary to go against the trend in research matters)	Section G, Final Lines	The passage suggests that it's important for researchers like Hattie to take risks and go against traditional research methods for new discoveries.