Cambridge IELTS 18 · General Training · Test 3 · Section 2
Company Car Parking Policy & Ensuring Safety In The Office — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for Company Car Parking Policy & Ensuring Safety In The Office, Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Reading Test 3 Section 2, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Company Car Parking Policy & Ensuring Safety In The Office answer key at a glance
Questions 15–27. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Sentence Completion (Q15–20), Note Completion (Q21–27). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 15–20: Sentence Completion
Strategy: Find the stem's keyword in the passage, then complete the sentence with the exact words the grammar requires, within the word limit.
“DG Contracts therefore actively encourages staff to reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport, walking or cycling, or by organising ways of sharing the use of cars.”
The gap needs a gerund for car sharing; staff are encouraged to organise 'ways of sharing the use of cars'.
“spaces being given first to those employees who claim above a certain mileage of travel for business purposes.”
A noun for business travel distance fits; spaces go to employees claiming 'above a certain mileage of travel'.
“In some cases, designated parking areas are required for company vehicles, which must be parked securely at night.”
The gap names when secure parking applies; company vehicles 'must be parked securely at night'.
“If any individual leaves the company prior to the expiry of their parking permit, this will be handed on to the member of staff who acts as their replacement, assuming that this person requires it.”
The gap names the person taking over; the permit passes to 'the member of staff who acts as their replacement'.
“If any individual who has been issued a parking permit takes maternity leave or is signed off work for a lengthy period, their parking permit will be reallocated to the staff member appointed as cover for this individual during their absence.”
A noun for temporary staff cover is needed; the permit goes to whoever is 'appointed as cover' during absence.
“If you have any complaints concerning any aspect of car parking at DG company car parks, please address them to the HR Manager.”
A plural noun for grievances fits; 'any complaints concerning any aspect of car parking' go to the HR Manager.
Questions 21–27: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the passage, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“Further, in addition to posing an electrical hazard, stretching wires across walkways creates a tripping hazard, so ensure they are properly secured and covered.”
The gap needs a plural noun for cables; 'stretching wires across walkways creates a tripping hazard'.
“Standing on rolling office chairs is a significant fall hazard.”
A plural noun fits the fall risk; 'standing on rolling office chairs is a significant fall hazard'.
“This can be prevented by installing mirrors in these places so workers can see who is coming.”
The gap names what prevents collisions; 'installing mirrors in these places so workers can see who is coming'.
“The use of carpets can help to reduce falls and can be especially helpful at main doors, where workers are likely to be coming in with wet shoes.”
A plural noun for floor covering is needed; 'the use of carpets can help to reduce falls' near wet doors.
“Filing cabinets may be in danger of tipping over if drawers are left open, and filing cabinets and desks may also create a tripping hazard if they are not properly closed.”
The gap names the parts left open; cabinets 'may be in danger of tipping over if drawers are left open'.
“Desks, seating, monitor stands, etc. should all be adjustable in order to accommodate the widest possible range of employees.”
An adjective describes desks and seating; they 'should all be adjustable' for the widest range of employees.
“This can be prevented by providing holders, which help to prevent muscle imbalance by positioning the document at the same level as the screen.”
A plural noun for document supports fits; 'providing holders' positions paperwork at screen level, preventing muscle imbalance.
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It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Reading Test 3, and it covers Questions 15–27.
What question types appear in Company Car Parking Policy & Ensuring Safety In The Office?
The section is tested with Sentence Completion, Note Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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