Cambridge IELTS 18 · General Training · Test 4 · Section 2
Respiratory Protective Equipment – Advice For Factory Employees & Working With Cows In A Dairy Guidelines For Employers — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for Respiratory Protective Equipment – Advice For Factory Employees & Working With Cows In A Dairy Guidelines For Employers, Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Reading Test 4 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), Table 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.
“negative pressure respirators should not be used in low oxygen environments.”
The gap names the gas in short supply; 'negative pressure respirators should not be used in low oxygen environments'.
“Your employer will arrange a yearly facial fit test to ensure that you are given RPE that fits properly.”
An adjective for frequency fits; employers arrange 'a yearly facial fit test' so masks fit properly.
“Facial hair growth makes it almost impossible to get a good seal so, if you have a beard, you should talk to your employer about other forms of RPE that do not rely on a tight facial fit.”
The gap names facial hair; 'if you have a beard' a good seal is almost impossible.
“Use a mild detergent, as harsh products such as solvents can cause damage.”
A plural noun for harsh chemicals is needed; 'harsh products such as solvents can cause damage'.
“Dry your RPE on a solid wooden rack or suspend from a clothes line.”
The gap names the drying support; 'dry your RPE on a solid wooden rack or suspend from a clothes line'.
“Make sure you check the straps for breaks, tears, fraying edges and deterioration of elasticity.”
A plural noun for mask parts is needed; 'check the straps for breaks, tears, fraying edges'.
“Store your RPE in a clean, dry place, away from dust, oil and sunlight.”
The gap names something to store equipment away from; keep RPE 'away from dust, oil and sunlight'.
Questions 22–27: Table Completion
Strategy: Work row by row. The row label tells you where to look; the column heading tells you what kind of word you need.
“make sure that footwear is slip-resistant”
The gap names protective items for feet; 'make sure that footwear is slip-resistant' in the dairy.
“Tripping hazards which cannot be removed should be clearly indicated with yellow tape. If there are obstacles overhead, these should be wrapped in padding to avoid risk of injury.”
A noun for protective wrapping fits; overhead obstacles 'should be wrapped in padding to avoid risk of injury'.
“Handrails should also be fitted.”
A plural noun for stair supports is needed; 'handrails should also be fitted' on steps.
“Where possible, use trolleys and other mechanical aids to replace manual tasks.”
A plural noun for wheeled equipment fits; 'use trolleys and other mechanical aids to replace manual tasks'.
“Ensure that all equipment needed is close by to avoid workers having to overreach or adopt a bending position.”
A verb meaning to stretch too far is needed; keep equipment close 'to avoid workers having to overreach'.
“Alternate between jobs to reduce repetitious manual handling tasks, including a rotation between putting on and removing milking equipment.”
The gap names swapping between jobs; this includes 'a rotation between putting on and removing milking equipment'.
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It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Reading Test 4, and it covers Questions 15–27.
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The section is tested with Sentence Completion, Table Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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