Cambridge IELTS 20 · General Training · Test 2 · Section 1
Great Cycling Trails & What Steps To Take To Become A Fashion Designer — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for Great Cycling Trails & What Steps To Take To Become A Fashion Designer, Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 2 Section 1, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Questions 1–14. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Matching Information (Q1–7), Flow Chart Completion (Q8–14). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–7: Matching Information
Strategy: Scan for the idea, not the exact words. The answer is a paragraph letter, and one paragraph may be used more than once unless the instructions say otherwise.
People who like finding out about industrial history may find this cycle trail interesting.
“The path is on a former railway route from the time when the area was involved in coal mining. Cyclists can visit sites from this period on the way, but those just along for the views won't be disappointed”
Trail D follows 'a former railway route from the time when the area was involved in coal mining', with sites from that industrial period.
Cyclists might find it advisable to get off their bikes on this trail and go a short distance on foot.
“One hump-backed bridge is best walked across, but the rest of the route is flat and suitable for a range of bikes”
On trail C, 'One hump-backed bridge is best walked across', so cyclists should briefly go on foot.
It is possible to buy something to eat when cycling along this trail.
“The trail is safe, flat and with plenty of cafés on the way”
Trail E is 'safe, flat and with plenty of cafés on the way', so food can be bought.
People can stop on this trail and see some farm animals.
“It's then 2km along the signposted path to Woodgate Valley, which is perfect for picnics, has a family-friendly visitor attraction especially known for its sheep, and offers a break from cycling”
Trail C leads to Woodgate Valley, a visitor attraction 'especially known for its sheep', so farm animals can be seen.
Cyclists can stop for a while on this trail and sit by the sea.
“have a rest on the beach at Caldy or Thurstaston”
Trail E lets cyclists 'have a rest on the beach at Caldy or Thurstaston', a stop beside the sea.
A very old building is close to this trail and is open to the public.
“A day out cycling in the area can also include a visit to the nearby thirteenth-century Powis Castle and its beautiful gardens”
Trail B is near 'the nearby thirteenth-century Powis Castle', a very old building open to visitors.
Riders can extend the distance they cycle if they take this trail.
“Simply return by the same path or continue on to South Queensferry for a longer day out”
On trail A riders can 'continue on to South Queensferry for a longer day out', extending the distance.
Questions 8–14: Flow Chart Completion
Strategy: Follow the arrows in order. Each stage usually maps to one sentence or one clause in the passage.
“There are so many womenswear designers, yet not as many menswear, sportswear or accessories designers. Opportunities might be greater in those categories”
The gap lists design categories; the text names 'menswear, sportswear or accessories designers', so 'accessories' fits.
“Try to find the company that's the right fit for you, and you are much more likely to be what the company is looking for as well”
The advice is to find 'the company that's the right fit for you', the noun the flow chart needs.
“Of course that can lead to considerable expense, but it often results in success”
The flow chart's cost step is answered by 'that can lead to considerable expense', so the singular noun 'expense' fits.
“Make use of online fashion and business networking sites. Create your profile on each one, as you never know who might be looking”
Jobseekers should 'Create your profile on each one' networking site, the singular noun.
“Make use of online fashion and business networking sites. Create your profile on each one, as you never know who might be looking. Apply to as many fashion hiring agencies as you can - there are more than 20 in the UK alone. Not all of them take on new graduates, but try them all anyway”
They should 'Apply to as many fashion hiring agencies as you can', the plural noun.
“Consider your training and fill in any gaps in it”
The next step is to 'Consider your training and fill in any gaps in it', the noun needed.
“It's all down to developing new contacts and utilising the ones you already have”
Success is 'down to developing new contacts and utilising the ones you already have', the plural noun.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Great Cycling Trails & What Steps To Take To Become A Fashion Designer passage come from?
It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 2, and it covers Questions 1–14.
What question types appear in Great Cycling Trails & What Steps To Take To Become A Fashion Designer?
The section is tested with Matching Information, Flow Chart Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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