Cambridge IELTS General Training 18 Reading Test 2 Answers with Explanation / Choosing the best sleeping bag,The Spread the Word.. ,Encouraging employees ..,Marama Beach Hotel.. ,A home-sewing revival

Choosing the best sleeping bag

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
1	D	"not very easy to pack up"	Paragraph D, last line	"Give yourself a bit of time to fit it back in the bag, though."
2	A	"all-year-round"	Paragraph A, first line	"This all-year-round sleeping bag combines natural duck down and a new synthetic fibre."
3	E	"extra insulation"	Paragraph E, first sentence	"We like the extra insulation in this sleeping bag around the areas that tend to feel the cold (head, chest and feet)."
4	B	"useful storage area"	Paragraph B, second sentence	"There’s a handy pocket for essentials, located inside near the top."
5	D	"budget sleeping bag"	Paragraph D, first line	"If you want a no-frills, budget sleeping bag that will last more than one summer, opt for this."
6	F	"keep the user warm during the daytime"	Paragraph F, first sentence	"This innovative, high-quality kids’ sleeping bag enables you to undo some zips and turn it into a fun, animal-themed coat."
7	C	"avoid carrying heavy weights"	Paragraph C, first sentence	"At just 350g, this sleeping bag is remarkably light."
8	A	"two different types of material"	Paragraph A, first sentence	"This all-year-round sleeping bag combines natural duck down and a new synthetic fibre."

The Spread the Word Life Writing Prize

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
9	True	"no minimum word count"	Paragraph 2, line 2	"There is no minimum word count."
10	False	"only about the experience of someone else"	Paragraph 3, line 2	"Traditional biographies, where the piece is only about the experience of someone else, are excluded."
11	True	"previous entrants may submit"	Paragraph 4, line 2	"Writers who have previously won or been highly commended in the Life Writing Prize are excluded from entering; otherwise, previous entrants may submit."
12	Not Given	"winners' age and education status"	-	"There is no information about whether winners have been aged between 19 and 25 or in full-time education."
13	False	"two highly commended entries"	Paragraph 7, line 3	"Two highly commended entries will receive £500 and two mentoring sessions, a development meeting with an editor and an agent, and be published on the Spread the Word website."
14	Not Given	"success of previous winners"	-	"There is no information about whether previous winners have become successful published writers."

Encouraging employees to be healthy: a guide for employers

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
15	Absenteeism	"reduce absenteeism"	Paragraph 1, line 1	"Putting effort into employee wellness can reduce absenteeism and encourage better teamwork in the workplace, as well as increased productivity."
16	Soda	"substitute soda"	Paragraph 4, line 4	"A simple thing to do is substitute soda in any on-site vending machines with water or juice."
17	Fruit	"putting a bowl of fruit out"	Paragraph 4, line 6	"Consider putting a bowl of fruit out in the staff room and urge everyone to help themselves for free."
18	Fridge	"making sure that there is a fridge"	Paragraph 4, line 7	"You can encourage employees to bring in healthy lunches from home by making sure that there is a fridge in the break room."
19	Bikes	"installing racks for bikes"	Paragraph 5, line 2	"These might include: installing racks for bikes in your staff car park."
20	Showers	"putting in showers"	Paragraph 5, line 4	"and putting in showers to assist those who ride or run to the workplace."
21	Surveys	"running employee surveys"	Paragraph 6, line 3	"Some ways you can do this in the workplace include: running employee surveys to get valuable information on morale in the workplace."

Marama Beach Hotel and Bistro: guidelines for working in the kitchen

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
22	Aprons	"along with aprons if they are worn"	Paragraph 2, line 2	"The regulation chefs’ shirts and trousers are to be freshly laundered before starting a new shift, along with aprons if they are worn."
23	Board	"use a clean board"	Paragraph 2, line 4	"To this end, staff must use a clean board each time they cut different types of food."
24	Money	"not touch money and then food"	Paragraph 2, line 5	"Staff should not touch money and then food without washing their hands in between."
25	Appliances	"Defective appliances must be turned off"	Paragraph 3, line 4	"Defective appliances must be turned off and not used – staff must not try to fix them themselves."
26	Labels	"must have clear labels"	Paragraph 3, line 9	"If storing containers of chemicals in the kitchen, they must have clear labels, so as to avoid any confusion about the contents."
27	Storeroom	"Beverages kept in the storeroom"	Paragraph 4, line 6	"Beverages kept in the storeroom may not be consumed by staff, but filtered water is provided free of charge in the staff room."

A home-sewing revival: the return of Clothkits

Questions 28-31: Paragraph Matching

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
28	E	"everyone involved in the brand, from design to production, was part of a process I could witness"	Paragraph E	Mawer wanted to oversee the entire process of Clothkits, from design to production.
29	C	"More women were going out to work and sewing less for their children."	Paragraph C	This refers to changing employment patterns, leading to a decline in home sewing.
30	A	"The brand, founded in 1968"	Paragraph A	This directly states when Clothkits was first established.
31	E	"Making your own clothes gives you a greater appreciation of the craftsmanship"	Paragraph E	This explains the benefits of sewing and wearing handmade clothes.

Questions 32-35: Multiple Choice

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
32	D	"when a girlfriend mentioned the name Clothkits while we were chatting"	Paragraph A	The writer recalls a conversation with a friend that reminded her of Clothkits.
33	A	"Clothkits has always embodied the spirit of the late 1960s and 1970s"	Paragraph B	This suggests that Clothkits reflected the era's cultural attitudes.
34	C	"but its ethos... did not sit well alongside the alternative and artistic of Clothkits"	Paragraph C	Freeman’s corporate style was incompatible with Clothkits, leading to its closure.
35	C	"a growing sense of dissatisfaction at our disposable society"	Paragraph E	People today are more conscious of waste and value handmade clothes more.

Questions 36-40: Summary Completion

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
36	Fabric	"printing a pattern straight on to coloured fabric"	Paragraph B	Clothkits sold fabric with patterns printed on them.
37	Instructions	"accompanied by instructions"	Paragraph B	The fabric kits came with instructions to help customers sew their own clothes.
38	Geometric	"a dress in a geometric stripe"	Paragraph B	The first Clothkits design had a geometric pattern.
39	Newspaper	"featured in the Observer newspaper"	Paragraph B	A newspaper article led to a surge in orders.
40	Knitwear	"Sew-your-own kits formed the core of the business, supplemented by knitwear"	Paragraph B	Clothkits also sold knitwear in addition to sewing kits.