Cambridge IELTS 19 · General Training · Test 1 · Section 2
How To Become A Great Leader & Resigning From A Job In A Professional Manner — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for How To Become A Great Leader & Resigning From A Job In A Professional Manner, Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 1 Section 2, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Questions 15–27. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Sentence Completion (Q15–21), Note Completion (Q22–27). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 15–21: 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.
“The first few weeks are when people develop their perceptions of you, so work hard to earn their trust”
New leaders must 'work hard to earn their trust', the noun for what the first weeks build.
“Part of a leader's brief is to set bold goals. They could take years to achieve, but they need to be specific enough that everyone in the organization understands them, buys into them, and is willing to work together to achieve them”
A leader's brief is 'to set bold goals', the plural noun the sentence needs.
“If things need changing, tell people and involve them in making the changes by participating in the design of a new strategy”
Staff should participate 'in the design of a new strategy', the singular noun.
“It's important to give staff time to come up with new ideas and solutions that will fix new problems”
Staff need time to produce 'new ideas and solutions that will fix new problems', the plural noun.
“it's important to remember how the business started. Honour those early pioneers and instil a sense of pride across the organization”
Leaders should 'instil a sense of pride across the organization', the noun needed.
“Leaders need to accept that some risk may be required if the situation calls for it”
Leaders must accept that 'some risk may be required if the situation calls for it', the singular noun.
“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”
A leader 'genuinely thrilled about its future is hugely inspiring', so 'future' fits.
Questions 22–27: 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.
“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”
Employees must 'resist these temptations' because they may work with former colleagues again, the plural noun.
“Before the meeting with your boss, write a list of ongoing tasks along with status updates and suggestions concerning completion”
The list should include 'status updates and suggestions concerning completion', the noun for finishing tasks.
“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”
Resigners should 'Ask about a reference too', since a former employer may supply a basic or personal one.
“Work out how you can ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption to your employer”
The aim is to 'minimise disruption to your employer', the noun for the disturbance caused.
“Don't be tempted to address the failings of the company or your boss, either”
Do not 'address the failings of the company or your boss', the plural noun.
“Mention any particular career-building projects you worked on or opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the employer's goals and successes”
Mention opportunities 'to develop skills and contribute to the employer's goals', the plural noun.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the How To Become A Great Leader & Resigning From A Job In A Professional Manner passage come from?
It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 1, and it covers Questions 15–27.
What question types appear in How To Become A Great Leader & Resigning From A Job In A Professional Manner?
The section is tested with Sentence Completion, Note Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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