Cambridge IELTS General Training 15 Reading Test 4 Answers with Explanation / New cycle path, Study dramatic arts, How to make your working day, How to get promoted, Animals can tell right from wrong

New cycle path to Marshbrook Country Park

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
Question 1	E	still, needs to be done	Paragraph E	"work is continuing to improve & will also be" means the works that still need to be done.
Question 2	C	original suggestion, creating the path	Paragraph C	"Cycle Atherton proposed the 12-kilometre-long cycle path initially" means the original suggestion for creating the path.
Question 3	B	reason, path opened early	Paragraph B	"The cycle path was completed ahead of schedule – partly thanks to perfect weather for construction – and under budget" means the reason the path opened early.
Question 4	D	people, no longer need, get to the park, by car	Paragraph D	"suitable for users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies who have not previously had access to the park without using motor vehicles" means people who no longer need to get to the park by car.
Question 5	A	route of the path	Paragraph A	"A new dual-purpose cycle and pedestrian route has been built from Atherton bus station to the country park’s main entrance at Marshbrook" means the route of the path.
Question 6	C	length of the path	Paragraph C	"Cycle Atherton proposed the 12-kilometre-long cycle path initially" means the length of the path.
Question 7	B	who paid	Paragraph B	"Funding for the cycle path has come largely from the country and town councils, while almost a third of it was raised through crowdfunding" means who paid for the path.

Study dramatic arts at Thornley

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
Question 8	NOT GIVEN	college, introduced, new courses, since, opened	Paragraph 1	The paragraph discusses the college's age and the courses provided, but does not mention whether new courses have been introduced.
Question 9	TRUE	college, provides, training for work, film industry	Paragraph 1	"We also have expertise in preparing students for the specialised requirements of TV, film and radio" means the college provides training for work in the film industry.
Question 10	TRUE	students, chance, work with, relevant professionals	Paragraph 2	"We also collaborate with some of the country’s best directors, writers and actors to create challenging, inspiring and exciting projects with our students" means students work with relevant professionals.
Question 11	TRUE	many more people, apply to study, than, accepted	Paragraph 3	"Every year, we receive two thousand applications for the one hundred places on our degree courses" means many more people apply than are accepted.
Question 12	FALSE	Theatre 500, created, by students	Paragraph 4	"Written by two staff members" means Theatre 500 was not created by students.
Question 13	NOT GIVEN	new building, council building, designed by, same architects	Paragraph 5	The new building's design is by Miller Furbank Architects, but there is no information about the council building's design.
Question 14	FALSE	local groups, will be charged for, using college premises	Final paragraph	"Considering how we can bring cost-free benefits to the local community" means local groups will not be charged for using the college premises.

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
15	photo	bringing, personal, will make, place, feel more homely	Paragraph 2, lines 2-4	“Get some green plants or a family photo for your desk. File all those add bits of paper or throw them away. All of these little touches can make your work environment feel like it’s yours.” = personal photo will make the place feel more homely.
16	screens	important to check, position, before use, avoid, pulling, any muscles	Paragraph 2, lines 4-5	“Make sure any screens you have are at a suitable height so you’re not straining your neck and shoulders.” = It is important to check the position of screens to avoid pulling muscles.
17	productivity	leaving, office, middle of the day, may help, raise, later on	Paragraph 3, lines 1-3	“Humans need a change of environment every now and then to improve productivity. Go out at lunchtime for a quick walk. If you have the option, it’s a good idea to work from home occasionally.” = Leaving the office may help raise productivity later on.
18	mobile	advisable, avoid checking, during breaks	Paragraph 4, lines 1-3	“Use coffee time to get to know a colleague you don’t usually speak to. There’s no point in getting away from starting at one thing though, only to replace it with another; so leave your mobile alone!” = It is advisable to avoid checking your mobile during breaks.
19	gossip	Getting involved in, work, may have, negative results	Paragraph 4, last few lines	“Another tip is to try and stay out of office gossip. In the long run it could get you in more trouble than you realise.” = Getting involved in gossip may have negative results.
20	snacks	having, few, available, help people, concentrate, better	Paragraph 5, lines 1-3	“If you can keep some healthy snacks in your desk because if you have something you can nibble on, it will make you work more effectively and you’ll enjoy it more.” = Having a few snacks available can help people concentrate better at work.

How to make your working day more enjoyable

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
15	photo	bringing, personal, will make, place, feel more homely	Paragraph 2, lines 2-4	“Get some green plants or a family photo for your desk. File all those add bits of paper or throw them away. All of these little touches can make your work environment feel like it’s yours.” = personal photo will make the place feel more homely.
16	screens	important to check, position, before use, avoid, pulling, any muscles	Paragraph 2, lines 4-5	“Make sure any screens you have are at a suitable height so you’re not straining your neck and shoulders.” = It is important to check the position of screens to avoid pulling muscles.
17	productivity	leaving, office, middle of the day, may help, raise, later on	Paragraph 3, lines 1-3	“Humans need a change of environment every now and then to improve productivity. Go out at lunchtime for a quick walk. If you have the option, it’s a good idea to work from home occasionally.” = Leaving the office may help raise productivity later on.
18	mobile	advisable, avoid checking, during breaks	Paragraph 4, lines 1-3	“Use coffee time to get to know a colleague you don’t usually speak to. There’s no point in getting away from starting at one thing though, only to replace it with another; so leave your mobile alone!” = It is advisable to avoid checking your mobile during breaks.
19	gossip	Getting involved in, work, may have, negative results	Paragraph 4, last few lines	“Another tip is to try and stay out of office gossip. In the long run it could get you in more trouble than you realise.” = Getting involved in gossip may have negative results.
20	snacks	having, few, available, help people, concentrate, better	Paragraph 5, lines 1-3	“If you can keep some healthy snacks in your desk because if you have something you can nibble on, it will make you work more effectively and you’ll enjoy it more.” = Having a few snacks available can help people concentrate better at work.

How to get promoted

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
21	skills	examine past successes, would help, gain promotion	Paragraph 2, lines 2-3	“Take an honest look at yourself – your achievements and also your skills, particularly those you could exploit to take on a different role.” = skills that help gain promotion.
22	commitment	set up, meeting, your boss, talk about, how best to use, high level, in future	Paragraph 3, beginning	“Your boss is the gatekeeper. If you think your boss is likely to be on your side, ask for a meeting to discuss your serious commitment to the organisation and how this could translate into a more defined career plan.” = high level of commitment.
23	value	how much, extra, already bring, the company	Paragraph 3, lines 4-5	“Start softly with a more deliberate focus on increasing your boss’s understanding of the work you do and the added value you deliver.” = extra value you bring to the company.
24	panel	focus, important people, find out, which ones, will be, members, who decide on, promotion	Paragraph 4, lines 1-3	“Think about how you are perceived at work. In order for you to get your promotion, who needs to know about you? Who would be on the interview panel and whose opinion and input would they seek?” = panel decides on the promotion.
25	potential	consider, how much, aware, your, for the future	Paragraph 4, lines 3-5	“Do they know enough about you? And I mean really know – what you do day to day at your desk, your contribution to the team, and perhaps most importantly, your potential.” = they are aware of your potential for the future.
26	organisation	take steps, raise, profile, by, offering, create feature, company publication, participating, events for customers	Paragraph 5, lines 2-5	“Raising your profile in your organisation is critical so that when those in change start looking at that empty office and considering how best to fill it, the first name that pops into their heads is yours. If your firm has a newsletter, volunteer to write a feature to include in it. If they arrange regular client events, get involved in the organisation of them.” = participate in the organisation of events for customers.
27	courses	work on self-development, take any, fill in gaps in knowledge	Paragraph 6, lines 1-3	“If you think your experience needs enhancing, then look at ways you can continue to improve it. If you are confident in your professional expertise but lacks the latest management theory, enrol on some relevant courses that fit around your day job.” = take courses that fill in gaps in knowledge.

Animals can tell right from wrong

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
28	rules	wolves, live in packs, clear, a number of, concerning, their behaviour	Paragraph 4, lines 1-2	“Wolves live in tight-knit social groups that are regulated by strict rules.” = rules concerning their behaviour.
29	fairness	some observers, believe, exhibit, sense of, stronger, more senior wolves, seem to adopt, roles, junior wolves, when, playing together	Paragraph 4, lines 2-4	“Wolves also demonstrate fairness. During play, dominant wolves will appear to exchange roles with lower-ranking wolves.” = fairness exhibited by wolves.
30	submissive	they act, as if, to the juniors, even, permit, some gentle	Paragraph 4, lines 5-7	“They pretend to be submissive and go so far as to allow biting by the lower-ranking wolves, provided that it is not too hard.” = wolves act submissive to juniors.
31	biting	some gentle, biting	Paragraph 4, lines 5-7	“They pretend to be submissive and go so far as to allow biting by the lower-ranking wolves, provided that it is not too hard.” = gentle biting allowed by wolves.
32	forgiveness	more surprising, when, one of the juniors, gets too forceful, bends down, begging for	Paragraph 4, lines 10-12	“Astonishingly, if an animal becomes aggressive, it will perform a ‘play bow’ to ask forgiveness before play resumes.” = begging for forgiveness.
33	E	coyotes	Paragraph 5, lines 2-5	“Among coyotes, cubs which are too aggressive are ignored by the rest of the group and often end up having to leave entirely.” = may be driven away by their peers.
34	C	domestic dogs	Paragraph 5, lines 5-8	“Experiments with domestic dogs... have shown that they possess a sense of fairness as they allowed their companion to eat some.” = sometimes share treats with a peer.
35	G	elephants	Paragraph 6, lines 7-12	“In 2003, a herd of 11 elephants rescued antelopes which were being held inside an enclosure in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.” = may help a different type of animal in difficulty.
36	D	Diana monkeys	Paragraph 7, beginning	“A laboratory experiment involved training Diana monkeys to insert a token into a slot to obtain food. A male who had become skilled at the task was found to be helping the oldest female...” = assist a peer who is failing to complete a task.
37	F	rats	Paragraph 9, beginning	“Experiments with rats have shown that they will not take food if they know their actions will cause pain to another rat.” = unwilling to benefit from something that hurts their peers.
38	C	view, professor de Waal	Paragraph 3, lines 12-15	“Human morality was not formed from scratch, but grew out of our primate psychology. Primate psychology has ancient roots...” = Some human moral beliefs developed from our animal ancestors.
39	D	why, Professor Bekoff, mention, experiment on Diana monkeys	Paragraph 7, lines 8-11	“As there was no benefit for the male monkey, Professor Bekoff argues that this is a clear example of an animal’s actions being driven by some internal moral compass.” = illustrates a point he wants to make about monkeys and other creatures.
40	B	find, most surprising, chimpanzees	Paragraph 8, lines 5-12	“What is extraordinary is that scientists have observed other chimpanzees interacting with him differently and he is rarely subjected to intimidating displays of aggression from older males.” = They appear to treat disabled peers with consideration.