Cambridge IELTS General Training 2 Reading Test A Answers with Explanation / Use of university grounds, Patient information,West Thames college, West Thames college services,The discovery of Uranus

Cambridge IELTS 2 General Training Reading Test A Answer

Reading section -1

Use of university grounds by vehicular traffic

Questions 1-5 (Use of University Grounds by Vehicular Traffic)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
1	FALSE	University employees do not need to pay	Passage, "Members of staff who have paid the requisite fee..."	"Members of staff who have paid the requisite fee" implies that employees must pay for their parking permits.
2	TRUE	Parking in Halls of Residence handled by Wardens	Passage, "A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks, however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned."	"A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks, however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned."
3	TRUE	University permit does not allow staff to park at Halls	Passage, "A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks, however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned."	"A University permit does not entitle them to park in Hall car parks, however, unless authorised by the Warden of the Hall concerned."
4	NOT GIVEN	Parking permits cost ￡20 a year	Passage, no mention of parking permit cost	The passage does not mention the cost of parking permits.
5	FALSE	Students living in Hall do not need permission	Passage, "Students living in Halls of Residence must obtain permission from the Warden to keep a motor vehicle at their residence."	"Students living in Halls of Residence must obtain permission from the Warden to keep a motor vehicle at their residence."

Patient information leaflet

Questions 6-13 (Patient Information Leaflet)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
6 & 7	D, I	Borodine tablets might be used to treat	Passage, "Borodine tablets are used to help relieve hay fever and conditions due to allergies, in particular, skin reactions and a runny nose."	"Borodine tablets are used to help relieve hay fever and conditions due to allergies, in particular, skin reactions and a runny nose."
8 & 9	G, J	Ask your doctor before taking Borodine tablets if you are treated for	Passage, "Are you taking oral medicines for fungal infections? Do you suffer from any liver, kidney or heart disease?"	"Are you taking oral medicines for fungal infections? Do you suffer from any liver, kidney or heart disease?"
10 & 11	B, C	You do not need to consult your doctor immediately if Borodine tablets give you	Passage, "Other side-effects are dizziness or headaches, and indigestion or stomach ache. However, these effects are often mild and usually wear off after a few days' treatment."	"Other side-effects are dizziness or headaches, and indigestion or stomach ache. However, these effects are often mild and usually wear off after a few days' treatment."
12 & 13	E, K	You must consult your doctor at once if Borodine tablets cause	Passage, "Borodine tablets may cause problems with your vision, hair loss, depression or confusion, yellowing of your skin or your eyes."	"Borodine tablets may cause problems with your vision, hair loss, depression or confusion, yellowing of your skin or your eyes."

Reading section- 2

West Thames college background information for candidates

Questions 14-20 (West Thames College)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
14	NOT GIVEN	Chiswick Polytechnic was closed at the same time West Thames College was opened	Paragraph 1, Lines 1-3	"West Thames College (initially known as Hounslow Borough College) came into existence in 1976 following the merger of Isleworth Polytechnic with part of Chiswick Polytechnic."
15	TRUE	Most of the students at the college come from outside the local area	Paragraph 4, Lines 4-6	"In fact, about eight per cent of its students come from continental Europe and further afield, whilst a further 52 per cent are from outside the immediate area."
16	TRUE	The college changed its name to West Thames College in 1993	Paragraph 3, Line 7	"Since 1 April 1993, when it became independent of the local authority and adopted its new title, West Thames College..."
17	FALSE	There are currently 6000 students over the age of 19 attending the college	Paragraph 5, Lines 1-2	"More than half of West Thames college's 6000 students are over 19 years old."
18	NOT GIVEN	Students under the age of 16 cannot attend any of the courses offered by the college	Not mentioned	No information about students under 16 in the passage.
19	TRUE	The college offers a more mature environment in which to learn than a school	Paragraph 6, Lines 4-5	"They want to study in the more adult atmosphere the college provides."
20	TRUE	There are fewer subjects to study in the sixth form of a school than at the college	Paragraph 6, Lines 3-4	"They can choose from a far wider range of subjects than it would be practical for a sixth form to offer."

West Thames college services for students

West Thames College Services for Students

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
21	vi	A tutorial system for regular one-to-one guidance, support and feedback	Paragraph A	"As a full-time student at West Thames College you will have your own Personal Mentor who will see you each week to guide you through your studies, and discuss any problems which may arise."
22	viii	An admissions Service providing assistance in choosing and applying for higher education courses	Paragraph C	"This service is available to anyone who is undecided as to which course to follow. It is very much a service for the individual, helping you to select the best option to suit your circumstances."
23	x	Clubs and societies for students' free-time	Paragraph E	"When students are weary from study and want the chance to relax and enjoy themselves with friends, they can participate in a number of recreational activities."
24	ii	Counseling and welfare willing to listen, offer advice or arrange a referral	Paragraph F	"This confidential service is available if you have practical or personal difficulties during your course of study, whether of a financial or personal nature."
25	v	A Medical service offering on-site assistance with health-related problems	Paragraph G	"The College Nurses are there for general medical advice and for treatment of illness or injury."
26	vii	Careers Advice helping students into employment	Paragraph H	"West London employers have a permanent base in the centre of college, with access to a database of more than 24,000 jobs available locally and in Central London."

Reading section -3

The discovery of Uranus

 Questions 27-40 (The Discovery of Uranus)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords	Location	Explanation
27	1772	Herschel began investigating astronomy	Paragraph 3, Line 4	"But not until 1772 did he come across a book on astronomy."
28	1781	Discovery of the planet Uranus	Paragraph 6, Line 2	"It was during the latter part of this that he discovered Uranus."
29	1787	Discovery of the moons Titania and Oberon	Paragraph 9, Line 4	"The two largest moons, Titania and Oberon, were discovered by Herschel in 1787."
30	1977	First discovery of Uranus' rings	Paragraph 10, Line 1	"In 1977, while recording the occultation of a star behind the planet, the American astronomer James L. Elliot discovered the presence of five rings encircling the equator of Uranus."
31	1986	Discovery of the last 10 moons of Uranus	Paragraph 10, Line 2	"Four more rings were discovered in January 1986 during the exploratory flight of Voyager 2."
32	YES	It is improbable that there is a planet hidden behind the sun.	Paragraph 1, Line 1	"Someone once put forward an attractive though unlikely theory."
33	NO	Herschel knew immediately that he had found a new planet.	Paragraph 8, Line 2	"But further observation by other astronomers besides Herschel revealed two curious facts."
34	NOT GIVEN	Herschel collaborated with other astronomers of his time.	Not explicitly mentioned	The passage does not specify whether Herschel collaborated with other astronomers.
35	YES	Herschel's newly-discovered object was considered to be too far from the sun to be a comet.	Paragraph 8, Line 3	"Furthermore, it was moving so slowly that it was thought to be a great distance from the sun."
36	NOT GIVEN	Herschel's discovery was the most important find of the last three hundred years.	Not mentioned	The passage does not rank Herschel's discovery against other finds.
37	georgium sidus	The suggested names of the new planet started with ...	Paragraph 9, Line 1	"Herschel wanted to call it georgium sidus (Star of George) in honour of his royal patron King George III of Great Britain."
38	Herschel	then ...	Paragraph 9, Line 2	"The planet was later for a time called Herschel in honour of its discoverer."
39	James L. Elliot	The first five rings around Uranus were discovered by ...	Paragraph 10, Line 1	"In 1977, while recording the occultation of a star behind the planet, the American astronomer James L. Elliot discovered the presence of five rings encircling the equator of Uranus."
40	Miranda	From 1948 until 1986, the moon ... was believed to be the moon closest to the surface of Uranus.	Paragraph 10, Line 3	"Miranda, thought before 1986 to be the innermost moon, was discovered in 1948 by the American astronomer Gerard Peter Kuiper."