Cambridge IELTS 4 · General Training · Test 1 · Section 1
Restaurant Advertisements & Activities — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for Restaurant Advertisements & Activities, Cambridge IELTS 4 General Training Reading Test 1 Section 1, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Restaurant Advertisements & Activities 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 (Q1–14). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–5: 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.
You can't eat at this restaurant on Monday evening.
“EVENINGS WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY”
Restaurant B serves in the evening only 'WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY', so Monday evening dining is not possible there.
You can have a meal here in peaceful country surroundings.
“SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND. OUTSIDE DINING AREA. FRESH PRODUCE ALWAYS USED. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. SEATING FOR UP TO 50. FULLY LICENSED BAR. SMALL FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE. EASY PARKING. VIEWS OVER BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS”
Restaurant A is 'SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND' with views over landscaped gardens, the peaceful country surroundings described.
You can eat here on a Sunday night.
“EVENING: SUNDAY 5-11 pm”
Restaurant E lists 'EVENING: SUNDAY 5-11 pm', showing it opens on a Sunday night.
You can have your order delivered for an extra fee.
“HOME DELIVERY SERVICE WITHIN A 4-MILE RADIUS OF OUR TAKEAWAY - SMALL CHARGE”
Restaurant C offers a 'HOME DELIVERY SERVICE ... SMALL CHARGE', so an order can be delivered for an extra payment.
You can have dinner here and then stay the night.
“CHANGTOM THAI RESTAURANT AND HOTEL 12-3 6-12 CLOSED SUNDAYS. SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND. OUTSIDE DINING AREA. FRESH PRODUCE ALWAYS USED. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. SEATING FOR UP TO 50. FULLY LICENSED BAR. SMALL FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE”
Restaurant A is a 'RESTAURANT AND HOTEL' with 'LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE', so diners can stay the night after dinner.
Questions 6–14: 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.
A friendly greeting awaits new members.
“• We guarantee you a warm welcome”
Activity C promises 'We guarantee you a warm welcome', the friendly greeting offered to new members.
Some relevant skills are preferred.
“An ability to sight-read and previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential”
Activity D says sight-reading and 'previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential', so relevant skills are preferred.
This activity could cheer you up.
“Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival”
Activity B's invitation to 'Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival' directly promises to raise your mood.
This activity is suitable for a variety of ages.
“An event for all the family”
Activity B is described as 'An event for all the family', meaning it suits children through to adults.
Individual guidance will be provided.
“The small class (12 students) assures maximum attention for each student”
Activity E limits classes to 12 students so there is 'maximum attention for each student', which is individual guidance.
Participants can take part in a public performance.
“this term we are rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December”
Activity D is 'rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December', a public performance.
This activity could help someone who wants to overcome shyness.
“The atmosphere is relaxed and unthreatening and great emphasis is placed on developing the confidence and abilities of people who may initially be a little apprehensive”
Activity A's 'relaxed and unthreatening' atmosphere builds 'the confidence and abilities of people who may initially be a little apprehensive', helping shy participants.
This activity promises rapid progress.
“you'll be creating complex exotic rhythms in no time”
Activity B promises 'you'll be creating complex exotic rhythms in no time', an explicit claim of rapid progress.
This activity is not held during the day.
“We meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30 pm”
Activity D meets 'every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30 pm', so it is held at night rather than during the day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Restaurant Advertisements & Activities passage come from?
It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 4 General Training Reading Test 1, and it covers Questions 1–14.
What question types appear in Restaurant Advertisements & Activities?
The section is tested with Matching Information. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
Are these reading answers reliable?
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