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Cambridge IELTS General Training 19 Reading Test 1 Answers with Explanation / IELTS Reading- Gobridge Tramlink , Adorable Knitwear,How to Become a Great Leader,

Writer: Fakhruddin BabarFakhruddin Babar

Updated: Mar 23

Gobridge Tramlink-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question No.

Answer

Keywords

Location

Explanation

1

FALSE

city buses, start operating, later, trams

Paragraph 1, Line 3

"Our first tram from the city centre leaves from Marvin Square at 6.30 am, half an hour after the first city bus service."

2

FALSE

tram, airport, city centre, midnight

Paragraph 2, Line 3

"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."

3

NOT GIVEN

207 bus, main railway station

Paragraph 3, Line 1

No mention of the 207 bus stopping at the main railway station.

4

TRUE

cost, tram ticket, varies

Paragraph 4, Line 2

"Ticket vending machines are located at all tram shelters. Check your route and make sure you buy the correct price ticket."

5

FALSE

bicycles, allowed, trams, 7.30 am, 10 am

Paragraph 5, Line 2

"Bicycles may only be taken on the trams during off-peak travel periods: up to 7.30 am, between 10 am and 2.30 pm and after 7 pm."

6

NOT GIVEN

additional trams, Gobridge festival

Paragraph 6, Line 1

No mention of additional trams running specifically during the festival period.

7

NOT GIVEN

cyclists, asked to leave, block the exit

Paragraph 6, Line 3

No explicit mention of cyclists being asked to leave if they block the exit.








Adorable Knitwear

Online Customer Reviews



Question No.

Answer

Keywords

Location

Explanation

8

B

colour, sweater, did not match, website image

Review B, Line 2

"The purple one is pretty, though I expected a lighter shade from the picture."

9

A

took some time, decide, purchase

Review A, Line 1

"I spent a while thinking about buying this sweater because of the price, but I’m glad I finally did."

10

C

initially bought, wrong size

Review C, Line 3

"I opted for the medium, but it was too tight so I exchanged it."

11

E

changed, mind, returning, sweater

Review E, Line 4

"I couldn’t decide which colour to get so I bought the deep blue and the charcoal grey, with every intention of sending one of them back. That didn’t happen, of course!"

12

A

bought, bigger size, usually

Review A, Line 3

"I tend to take medium but went for large, which was a wise decision..."

13

E

worn, smart, casual occasions

Review E, Line 5

"These sweaters are lovely to wear with jeans but also stylish enough to wear to work."

14

C

worried, sweater, wouldn’t suit her

Review C, Line 2

"I wasn’t sure it was going to look right on me, I was pleasantly surprised when I put it on."



How to Become a Great Leader

Question No.

Answer

Keywords

Location

Explanation

15

trust

gaining, trust

Paragraph 1, Line 2

"The first few weeks are when people develop their perceptions of you, so work hard to earn their trust."

16

goals

decide, goals

Paragraph 2, Line 1

"Part of a leader’s brief is to set bold goals. They could take years to achieve..."

17

strategy

involve, staff, producing, strategy

Paragraph 3, Line 4

"If things need changing, tell people and involve them in making the changes by participating in the design of a new strategy."

18

solutions

tricky, issues, find, solutions

Paragraph 4, Line 2

"It’s important to give staff time to come up with new ideas and solutions that will fix new problems."

19

pride

encourage, pride, past, achievements

Paragraph 5, Line 2

"Honour those early pioneers and instil a sense of pride across the organization."

20

risk

agree, risk

Paragraph 6, Line 1

"Leaders need to accept that some risk may be required if the situation calls for it."

21

future

exciting, future

Paragraph 7, Line 2

"People spend a large part of their lives working for an organization, and having a leader who is genuinely thrilled about its future is hugely inspiring."



Resigning from a Job in a Professional Manner

Question No.

Answer

Keywords

Location

Explanation

22

temptations

avoid, resign, angry

Paragraph 1, Line 3

"But you need to resist these temptations because in future you might find you’re working with your ex-line manager or other colleagues in a different company."

23

completion

projects, underway, ideas, completion

Paragraph 2, Line 3

"Before the meeting with your boss, write a list of ongoing tasks along with status updates and suggestions concerning completion."

24

reference

request, type, reference

Paragraph 2, Line 6

"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."

25

disruption

work, little, disruption

Paragraph 3, Line 2

"Work out how you can ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption to your employer."

26

failings

avoid, mentioning, failings

Paragraph 4, Line 3

"Don’t be tempted to address the failings of the company or your boss, either."

27

skills

appreciation, chance, improve, skills

Paragraph 4, Line 6

"Mention any particular career-building projects you worked on or opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the employer’s goals and successes."


Emojis

Matching Headings (Questions 28-32)

Question No.

Section

Correct Heading

Explanation

28

A

vi - The rapid spread of a new way of interacting

This section discusses the rapid adoption and usage of emojis, their growth since 2011, and their cultural significance.

29

B

iii - How words and emojis both fulfil new needs in our society

This section explains how language adapts over time and how emojis represent a new system of communication.

30

C

viii - The value of emojis for making feelings clear

This section highlights how emojis help express emotions in digital communication, replacing tone and facial expressions.

31

D

i - Why emojis may have a short life

This section discusses the frequent updates and redesigns of emojis, leading to their built-in obsolescence.

32

E

v - The use of emojis in different fields and what this means for us

This section describes the widespread influence of emojis in politics, marketing, entertainment, and art.

Summary Completion (Questions 33-37)

Question No.

Answer

Keywords in the Text

Explanation

33

dated

"fade from people’s consciousness almost as quickly as they arose"

The text suggests that the chosen emoji will appear outdated in a few years.

34

society

"fascinating insight into the way that society is evolving"

The text states that emojis help us understand social changes.

35

history

"acts as a surprisingly good lens through which to view the history of human communication"

Emojis provide insight into past communication methods.

36

identity

"language is adapted by different groups and different generations to reflect their own sense of self"

Language (including emojis) changes based on group identity.

37

concepts

"constantly assimilate fresh concepts as these evolve"

New words and emojis emerge to express evolving ideas.

Multiple-Choice Questions (Questions 38-40)

Question No.

Answer

Explanation

38

B

"once that time has passed, they fade from people’s consciousness almost as quickly as they arose" - Words of the Year are quickly forgotten.

39

A

"emojis also get routine enhancements" - Their usefulness is limited because they are frequently updated.

40

D

The text explores the impact of emojis on communication, society, and technology, making this the most fitting subtitle.







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