Local Campsites & Durridge Heights (Oh) Newsletter — IELTS Reading Answers

The site is impossible to get to at certain times.

“The area is rather exposed, and in periods of bad weather it can't be reached at all so check on the website before you go”

Site D 'can't be reached at all' in periods of bad weather, so it is sometimes impossible to get to.

It is in a convenient place for going by car to various tourist spots.

“Despite its limited facilities, the site, with its large tent pitches, is an ideal base for exploring the area and driving to the rock museum, the craft workshops or Gaydon Castle”

Site A 'is an ideal base for exploring the area and driving to the rock museum, the craft workshops or Gaydon Castle'.

You should camp somewhere inside the marked zone.

“Make sure you stay safe and pitch your tent within the white line around the cliff edge, though”

At site C campers must 'pitch your tent within the white line around the cliff edge', the marked zone.

Campers who enjoy a particular physical challenge come here.

“The 20-metre high rockfaces that surround this site are especially attractive to rock climbers, who come here to camp from hundreds of miles away so that they can attempt the climb - and not always with success, according to the website”

Site E's '20-metre high rockfaces ... are especially attractive to rock climbers', a physical challenge.

The difficult journey to the site is worth the effort.

“You won't be disappointed when you reach Oakerly, despite the problems of getting there by car on such narrow roads”

Site C says 'You won't be disappointed when you reach Oakerly, despite the problems of getting there', so the journey is worth it.

Few people have heard of this site.

“It only opened last year, but already the website has some very positive reviews from the handful of campers who know about it so far”

Site B only opened last year and has reviews from 'the handful of campers who know about it so far', so few have heard of it.

Some physical effort is needed to enjoy nearby coastal areas.

“It offers splendid views over some of the country's most attractive beaches, which can be accessed by steep, narrow cliff steps. You need a good level of fitness for these, and don't forget to leave some energy for the return trip at the end of the day”

At site B beaches are reached 'by steep, narrow cliff steps' needing 'a good level of fitness', so effort is required.

The water penetration in some flats is being treated as an emergency.

“As a result of the recent heavy rains, water has seeped through the walls of some flats and reached a critical level. A decision has been taken to deal with this immediately”

Water has 'reached a critical level' and 'A decision has been taken to deal with this immediately', an emergency response.

The southern wall will undergo a permanent repair this year.

“Scaffolding will be put up on the middle section of the southern wall, and the brickwork there will be sealed temporarily with a waterproof covering to prevent any further water getting in until the major building works take place next year”

The wall is sealed 'temporarily ... until the major building works take place next year', so no permanent repair this year.

Some people have failed to pay attention to 'wet paint' signs.

“Please look out for signs indicating where the paint is wet. If you have children, make sure they keep away from the walls. DH cannot be held responsible for any spoilt clothing”

Residents are warned to watch for wet paint signs, but the text never says anyone has ignored them.

Air fresheners have caused some damage in the past.

“However, they were costly and the liquid in their spray stained the carpets”

Previous air fresheners 'were costly and the liquid in their spray stained the carpets', past damage.

Residents are responsible for removing their own rubbish from the building.

“seal rubbish bags when they put them in the corridor for collection and disposal by the caretaker”

Rubbish is left in the corridor 'for collection and disposal by the caretaker', so residents do not remove it themselves.

Some residents have reported problems with noisy neighbours.

“While most leaseholders observe the regulations on noise, we have received complaints from others about out-of-hours drilling”

The committee has 'received complaints from others about out-of-hours drilling', reported noise problems.

DIY can take place outside the stated hours if your neighbour agrees.

“Please note that any work involving hammers or electrical tools can only take place between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm on weekdays and between 9.00 am and 12.30 pm on a Saturday. There can be no exceptions to this rule”

Work with hammers or electrical tools may only occur in set hours, and 'There can be no exceptions to this rule', even with a neighbour's agreement.