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Cambridge IELTS General Training 11 Reading Test 3 Answers with Explanation /Summer activities.,City Park & Ride ,HOW TO ORGANISE A BUSINESS CONFERENCE,How to deal with.. ,Efforts to save special bird



IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 3: GT Reading Module

Section 1:

Question 1-6

Summer activities at London’s Kew Gardens


Question Number

Question

Keywords

Answer

Location

Explanation

1

learning what all the different sections of a plant do

learning, what, different sections of a plant, do

F

Paragraph F

The passage explains how children can learn about the functions of each part of a plant, which aligns with the question about learning what the different sections do.

2

seeing art showing plants from a different part of the world

seeing, art showing plants, different part of the world

H

Paragraph H

The writer mentions an exhibition of South American botanical paintings, showing plants from a different part of the world.

3

the possibility of having your work exhibited

possibility, having, work, exhibited

E

Paragraph E

The passage refers to entering a competition to have your work exhibited in the next show.

4

learning about why human beings need plants

learning, why, human beings, need, plants

G

Paragraph G

The writer talks about discovering what biodiversity means and why it matters, which explains why human beings need plants.

5

something that happens daily at the same times

something, happens daily, at the same times

D

Paragraph D

The passage mentions a sound installation that occurs on the hour throughout the day, indicating something that happens at the same times daily.

6

learning about the relationship between various creatures, insects and plants

learning, relationship between, various creatures, insects, plants

C

Paragraph C

The passage discusses sculptures of insects, birds, and bats that help explain how they interact with plants, reflecting the relationship between creatures and plants.

Questions 7-14:

City Park and Ride   


Question Number

Question

Keywords

Answer

Location

Explanation

7

This was one of the first UK cities to introduce a Park and Ride scheme.

one of the first, UK cities, introduce, Park and Ride scheme

NOT GIVEN

Paragraph 1

The passage discusses Park and Ride but does not state whether London was one of the first cities to introduce it.

8

The amount of congestion in the city centre has fallen.

amount of congestion, city centre, fallen

TRUE

Paragraph 1

The passage mentions that the Park and Ride scheme reduces congestion in the city centre.

9

There is a special section of the car park for heavy goods vehicles.

special section, of the car park, heavy goods vehicles

FALSE

Paragraph 2

The passage says that heavy goods vehicles are not permitted at the Park and Ride site, implying there is no special section for them.

10

Bus drivers do not give change so you must have the correct money for a ticket.

bus drivers, do not give change, must have, correct money, for, ticket

FALSE

Paragraph 3

The text suggests it is not compulsory to have correct change as it states "if possible," which contradicts the idea that it is a requirement.

11

Ticket prices vary depending on the time of day.

ticket prices, vary, depending on, time of day

TRUE

Paragraph 3

The passage mentions that ticket prices differ depending on the time of day (before or after 12:30 hrs).

12

Children under 16 travelling alone are allowed free travel.

children under 16, travelling alone, allowed, free travel

FALSE

Paragraph 4

The passage states that children under 16 travel free with an adult, meaning they are not allowed free travel when travelling alone.

13

The space for cycles, motorcycles and scooters is close to the site office.

space for cycles, motorcycles, scooters, close to, site office

NOT GIVEN

Paragraph 5

The passage mentions the space for cycles, motorcycles, and scooters but does not specify its proximity to the site office.

14

People with concessionary bus passes must pay the full fare to travel at certain times.

people with concessionary bus passes, must pay, full fare, travel at certain times

TRUE

Paragraph 6

The passage specifies that concessionary bus pass holders must pay full fare at certain times, such as outside specific hours on weekdays.


IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 3: GT Reading Module

Section 2

Question 15-20

HOW TO ORGANISE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS CONFERENCE


Question Number

Question

Keywords

Answer

Location

Explanation

15

try to avoid scheduling the conference during ___________ times or when other annual conferences occur

venue and timing, try to avoid, scheduling, conference, during, or, when, other annual conferences occur

holiday

'Where and when' section, lines 2-4

The passage advises considering holiday periods, which might conflict with the conference, hence avoiding those times.

16

choose a place with a large hall and also _________ spaces for smaller meetings

choose a place, large hall, spaces for smaller meetings

breakout

'Where and when' section, lines 6-8

The passage mentions considering breakout areas for separating into smaller groups for discussions, hence "breakout" fits the blank.

17

give the speakers as much __________ as possible

speakers, give, the speakers, as much, as possible

notice

'Who' section, lines 1-2

The text states that speakers should be given ample notice, which is equivalent to giving them as much notice as possible.

18

request a _________ of their presentation

confirm, individual details, with speakers, check, request, their presentation

summary

'Contacting people' section, lines 2-5

The passage explains that speakers need to provide a written summary of their presentation for distribution to delegates.

19

make sure each person attending receives information about the conference and a __________ for identification

make sure, each person attending, receives information, conference, for identification

badge

'Final arrangements' section, line 4

The passage mentions preparing delegate packs that include a name badge, which serves as identification.

20

use __________ to get opinions on the conference

use, get opinions on, the conference

questionnaires

'Final arrangements' section, lines 5-7

The passage suggests using questionnaires to gather responses from delegates to gauge the conference's success.

Questions 21-27

How to deal with the annual performance appraisal


Question Number

Question

Keywords

Answer

Location

Explanation

21

staff can improve their chances of getting ___________

learning at an appraisal, areas of work, need improving, staff can improve, chances of getting

promotion

'First paragraph', lines 3-4

The passage mentions increasing the likelihood of being considered for promotion as a direct way of improving chances.

22

It is important to think of some ____________ that can be used during the appraisal

important, think of some, can be used, during, appraisal

questions

'Preparation' section, line 5

The text advises creating a list of questions to discuss during the appraisal.

23

The appraisal can be a good time to ask the boss for extra ___________

appraisal, good time, ask the boss for, extra

responsibilities

'Preparation' section, lines 5-7

The passage suggests the appraisal is an excellent opportunity to ask for additional responsibilities.

24

React ________ to any criticism.

react, any criticism

calmly

'During the appraisal' section, line 3

The text advises reacting calmly to negative assessments, not taking them as a personal attack.

25

It is helpful to identify a number of individual __________ arising from the appraisal comments

helpful, identify, a number of individual, arising, appraisal comments

goals

'After the appraisal' section, beginning

The passage suggests creating a list of personal goals based on the performance appraisal.

26

Staff can request a meeting half-way through the year to look at the ________ which has been achieved

staff, request, meeting, half-way through the year, look at, achieved

progress

'After the appraisal' section, line 4

The text mentions requesting a mid-term review to discuss progress after six months.

27

If staff act on any appraisal comments, they will demonstrate their _________ to their work

staff act, appraisal comments, demonstrate, to their work

dedication

'After the appraisal' section, lines 5-7

The passage indicates that checking in with your boss shows dedication to your job and helps remove potential criticisms.


 

 

 

IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 3: GT Reading Module

Section 3: Questions 28-40

Efforts to save a special bird — the spoon-billed sandpiper


Question Number

Question

Keywords

Answer

Location

Explanation

28

Section A 

unusual feature, flattened bill, flares out, spoon

vii (A very unusual feature of these birds)

Section A, lines 2-3

The writer describes a bird's unique flattened bill that flares out into a "spoon," which makes it special.

29

Section B 

stages, collect eggs, hatch in captivity, flown to Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

iv (The main stages of the plan)

Section B, lines 6-10

The main stages of the expedition involve collecting eggs, hatching them in captivity, and flying the chicks to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.

30

Section C 

reasons, long journey, worth it, hostile wintry weather, ideal conditions for raising chicks

ii (Reasons for continuing to make the long journey)

Section C, last part

The birds continue their journey because, despite wintry weather, they find fewer predators and ideal conditions for raising chicks in the Arctic summer.

31

Section D 

threats, decline, habitat destruction, hunting

vi (Increasing threats)

Section D, beginning

The rapid decline of sandpipers is due to habitat destruction along their migration route and hunting on their wintering grounds.

32

Section E

disappointment, desirable outcomes, nests, predator loss

iii (A disappointment followed by desirable outcomes)

Section E, last lines

Nine nests were found, but the first was lost to a predator, highlighting both disappointment and future successes.

33

Section F

gamble, cautious optimism, survival of a species

viii (Cautious optimism)

Section F, last lines

The writer expresses cautious optimism, acknowledging the uncertainty but emphasizing the importance of trying to save the species.

34

What was the main purpose of the international expedition?

main purpose, international expedition, collect eggs, maintain population

B (to maintain a small group of sandpipers for future generations)

Section B, lines 5-10

The main purpose of the expedition was to collect eggs and establish a small, self-sustaining population of sandpipers in the UK.

35

What do we learn about the drop in the sandpiper population?

drop, sandpiper population, decline, economic growth

D (Economic growth is one of the underlying causes of the decline.)

Section D, lines 1-4

The decline is linked to habitat destruction caused by the development of new industrial cities and hunting.

36

Which feeling did the writer express when the sandpiper chicks hatched?

feeling, sandpiper chicks, hatched, concern

C (worry about birds of the same species.)

Section E, last lines

The writer expresses concern about the future survival of the sandpiper chicks, given the dangers they face during migration and in wintering areas.

37

The writer describes the sandpipers’ unit at WWT Slimbridge to emphasise –

sandpipers’ unit, WWT Slimbridge, emphasise, care devoted to their welfare

A (how much care is being devoted to their welfare.)

Section F, first and last lines

The writer emphasizes the care and effort put into the sandpipers' survival, despite the gamble involved in their rescue.

38

In early spring, spoon-billed sandpipers return to their breeding grounds in Russia in the area known as __________.

early spring, return, breeding grounds, Russia, area known as

tundra

Section C, lines 5-8

The breeding grounds are referred to as tundra, a term used to describe the lowland areas where sandpipers breed.

39

Although the weather there is often very harsh, to begin with, there are obvious advantages to the sandpipers. There is above all a plentiful supply of _____________ , and this makes it possible for the sandpiper chicks to develop well.

harsh, obvious advantages, plentiful supply of, sandpiper chicks, develop well

insects

Section C, lines 5-8

The passage highlights the abundance of insects in the Arctic summer as a major advantage for the chicks' development.

40

The lack of ___________ is another definite advantage. As a result, a good proportion of the chicks grow up to face the long flight to the South-East Asian coasts.

lack of, advantage, good proportion, chicks, long flight, South-East Asian coasts

predators

Section C, lines 6-8

The passage states that there are relatively few predators in the breeding area, which is beneficial for the chicks’ survival.

 

 


 

 










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