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

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.