Cambridge IELTS 12 · General Training · Test 4 · Section 1
Music Clubs & Biological Research Insititute — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for Music Clubs & Biological Research Insititute, Cambridge IELTS 12 General Training Reading Test 4 Section 1, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Music Clubs & Biological Research Insititute answer key at a glance
Questions 1–14. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Matching Information (Q1–8), Sentence Completion (Q9–14). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–8: 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.
It needs members who can find ways of increasing audience numbers.
“Because the orchestra only partly finances its performances through ticket sales, members with marketing experience are particularly welcome, in order to build sales”
Club C welcomes 'members with marketing experience ... in order to build sales', which is finding ways to raise audience numbers.
All its members perform in club concerts.
“Two concerts are performed every year, and every member takes part”
Club A holds 'Two concerts ... every year, and every member takes part', so all members perform.
It distributes information about musical events to its members.
“As a member, you will receive a monthly newsletter describing our work, and containing details of concerts, operas and other performances, both locally and nationally”
Club D sends 'a monthly newsletter ... containing details of concerts, operas and other performances', event information for members.
It requires its members to have reached a certain level as performers.
“Members must have reached at least an intermediate standard on their instrument”
Club A requires that 'Members must have reached at least an intermediate standard on their instrument', a set performing level.
One of its aims is to introduce its members to music they may not be familiar with.
“We meet monthly in members' homes, and during the evening we have a buffet meal and listen to recordings of both well-known and not so well-known music”
Club B listens to 'recordings of both well-known and not so well-known music', introducing members to unfamiliar works.
It helps children to develop their musical skills.
“Members must have reached at least an intermediate standard on their instrument. The group meets in the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday evenings during term time for rehearsals and for workshops in which members learn how to improve their playing”
Club A's term-time workshops teach members 'how to improve their playing', the musical skill development the statement describes.
Its performances are popular with local people.
“Two or three times a year, it performs a wide range of music to large and appreciative audiences from the area”
Club C performs 'to large and appreciative audiences from the area', so local people enjoy its concerts.
It helps people who are in financial need.
“The money raised is used to support professional musicians if, for example, illness prevents them from earning a living”
Club D uses the money raised 'to support professional musicians if, for example, illness prevents them from earning a living', helping those in need.
Questions 9–14: 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.
“If you are driving a vehicle, please inform Reception. They will contact Security, who will identify the area where you should park your car”
The gap is the department Reception contacts: 'They will contact Security, who will identify the area where you should park'.
“For your own safety, please follow the instructions displayed on noticeboards around the campus, as well as all instructions issued by authorised personnel”
The gap follows 'For your own': 'For your own safety, please follow the instructions displayed on noticeboards'.
“Do not enter any restricted areas or touch any machinery or other equipment unless authorised”
The gap is what must not be touched: 'Do not enter any restricted areas or touch any machinery or other equipment'.
“Unless your host has previously obtained permission from the Institute management, photography, whether still or video, is not permitted in any part of the campus”
The gap is what needs management permission: 'photography, whether still or video, is not permitted' without it.
“No nursery facilities are available for visiting children”
The gap is the childcare facility not provided: 'No nursery facilities are available for visiting children'.
“In the event of an accident, call 3333 and request the assistance of site first-aid personnel”
The gap is the emergency described: 'In the event of an accident, call 3333' for first-aid help.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Music Clubs & Biological Research Insititute passage come from?
It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 12 General Training Reading Test 4, and it covers Questions 1–14.
What question types appear in Music Clubs & Biological Research Insititute?
The section is tested with Matching Information, Sentence Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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