Cambridge IELTS 16 · General Training · Test 4 · Section 1
The Best Hiking Boots & Beekeeping Workshop At Elm Farm — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for The Best Hiking Boots & Beekeeping Workshop At Elm Farm, Cambridge IELTS 16 General Training Reading Test 4 Section 1, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Questions 1–14. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Matching Information (Q1–8), True / False / Not Given (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.
These boots are a good choice for people who want to look smart when they are walking.
“These are boots for the style conscious, but still suitable for demanding walks”
Option D suits 'the style conscious' while remaining 'suitable for demanding walks', so looks and function combine.
People do not need to spend time getting their feet accustomed to these boots.
“They are warm and comfortable to wear straight out of the box and continue to be so even after many kilometres”
Option B is 'comfortable to wear straight out of the box', so no breaking-in period is needed.
These boots should last for many years.
“These boots are expensive but will give you a lifetime of wear”
Option A is expensive but 'will give you a lifetime of wear', meaning many years of use.
People find these boots useful when travelling as they are not heavy.
“These are meant for spring and summer walks and for putting in your backpack for treks in hot climates. They will never weigh you down”
Option C is light: 'they will never weigh you down' when packed for hot-climate treks.
One feature of these boots does not continue to be effective for very long.
“The soft leather might not be tough enough for extreme environments, but these boots get top marks for comfort. They're waterproof, but we found this wore off after about 20 wet walks”
Option F's waterproofing 'wore off after about 20 wet walks', so that feature soon stops working.
These boots do not keep the rain out.
“despite not being waterproof, they are quick-drying when they get wet”
Option C is 'not waterproof', so rain gets in, though they dry quickly afterwards.
It is important to make sure these boots are done up tightly before starting a walk.
“Remember to pull the laces firmly when you put these boots on as they are rather wide around the ankles”
Option E needs 'the laces pulled firmly' because they are 'rather wide around the ankles'.
These boots should suit people who don’t want to spend a lot.
“These boots are reasonably priced and they performed well in heavy rain”
Option G is 'reasonably priced' and performed well in heavy rain, suiting a limited budget.
Questions 9–14: True / False / Not Given
Strategy: Judge the whole statement against the text. FALSE contradicts the passage; NOT GIVEN means the passage never addresses that specific claim.
The workshop is only suitable for people who already keep their own bees.
“If you've ever wanted to keep bees and have your own delicious honey, there's no better time to begin! Whether you're keen to learn everything you need to know to get you started, or simply extremely interested in the idea of keeping bees”
FALSE: the workshop welcomes anyone who has 'ever wanted to keep bees', including complete beginners.
Participants will meet people who are involved in selling honey to the public.
“If you've ever wanted to keep bees and have your own delicious honey, there's no better time to begin”
NOT GIVEN: 'your own delicious honey' is the only honey reference; the text never says participants meet commercial honey sellers.
Vegetarian refreshments are available if requested in advance.
“We'll provide everything you need, including unlimited organic tea or coffee, lunch cooked in our outdoor, wood-fired oven”
NOT GIVEN: 'unlimited organic tea or coffee' and a wood-fired lunch are provided, but vegetarian options on request are never mentioned.
Participants will need to pay extra to hire appropriate clothes for the workshop.
“beekeeping suits for the day”
FALSE: 'everything you need' includes 'beekeeping suits for the day', so no extra hire charge applies.
Protective footwear will be required during the workshop.
“Just bring a pair of thick boots with you”
TRUE: participants must 'just bring a pair of thick boots', so protective footwear is required.
If someone has to cancel before the workshop, the fee will be repaid.
“Your booking secures a very limited place, so is non-refundable – if you can't make it, you can send a friend or colleague instead though”
FALSE: the booking 'is non-refundable'; instead of a refund you may 'send a friend or colleague'.
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It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 16 General Training Reading Test 4, and it covers Questions 1–14.
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