Cambridge IELTS 18 · General Training · Test 4 · Section 1
The Best Ice Cream Makers & Photography Weekend Course On The Coast Of Cornwall — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for The Best Ice Cream Makers & Photography Weekend Course On The Coast Of Cornwall, Cambridge IELTS 18 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 Features (Q1–7), True / False / Not Given (Q8–14). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–7: Matching Features
Strategy: Match the statement to the named person or thing. Names can repeat, so check each option against what that person actually says.
Users of this machine will need to put some physical effort into making ice cream.
“If you want to make some basic soft ice cream, this is a fun little gadget that gets decent results. You add a little ice and salt to the base, then your ingredients to the stainless-steel tub, pop the lid on and give it a good shake for at least three minutes.”
Option B needs shaking: you 'give it a good shake for at least three minutes', so physical effort is required.
Users of this machine can decide how soft they want their ice cream to be.
“Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings)”
Option C has '12 hardness settings', letting users choose how soft the ice cream becomes.
This ice cream maker can be fixed onto an existing kitchen appliance.
“If you own a KitchenAid food mixer, this attachment (one of 15 that fits this machine)”
Option F is an 'attachment' that fits 'if you own a KitchenAid food mixer', so it fixes onto an existing appliance.
It is possible to make a larger amount of ice cream at one time than in most other machines.
“it has an unusually generous two-litre capacity.”
Option A has 'an unusually generous two-litre capacity', larger than most machines allow at once.
This machine has features that make it worth the high price.
“As you'd expect from the considerable price tag, there's a built-in freezer and it feels beautifully engineered.”
Option C justifies its price: 'there's a built-in freezer and it feels beautifully engineered'.
People might find it difficult to take this machine apart.
“Some customers reportedly struggled to disassemble it in order to wash the bowl and paddle”
Option D: 'some customers reportedly struggled to disassemble it in order to wash the bowl and paddle'.
This machine makes an enjoyable sound when the ice cream is prepared.
“Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings) so that it can stop mixing when it’s ready, alerting you with a fun tune.”
Option C stops mixing when ready, 'alerting you with a fun tune', an enjoyable sound.
Questions 8–14: 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 course is aimed at people who are already skilled photographers.
“Our three-night photography weekend is designed to appeal to all levels.”
FALSE: the weekend is 'designed to appeal to all levels', so beginners are welcome, not only skilled photographers.
Three meals a day are included in the course fee.
“Price includes: Personal daily tuition, discussions, welcome reception, and dinner, bed and breakfast for three nights in a twin or double room.”
FALSE: the fee covers 'dinner, bed and breakfast' only, so lunch is missing from the three meals a day claimed.
The only way to reach the hotel is by car.
“Participants are required to arrange this. Car share during the weekend is a popular option.”
NOT GIVEN: 'participants are required to arrange' travel and car share is popular, but a car is never called the only option.
The topics covered on the course depend mainly on the wishes of the participants.
“the content is largely dictated by those attending.”
TRUE: 'the content is largely dictated by those attending', so participants' wishes shape the topics.
Participants are expected to get up early on their first morning to take photographs.
“Dinner and a good night's sleep and you'll be ready to start at sunrise the next day.”
TRUE: after dinner and sleep 'you'll be ready to start at sunrise the next day', an early first morning.
The tutor will show participants examples of her work after dinner.
“In the evenings you will have a chance to unwind at the hotel, share your thoughts on the day and spend time looking at images and sharing editing techniques.”
NOT GIVEN: evenings involve looking at images and sharing editing techniques, but the tutor's own work is never mentioned.
Participants should be prepared for bad weather.
“The following equipment is essential: A digital SLR or bridge camera with its instruction manual, batteries and charger; memory cards; comfortable walking footwear with good grip; warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs.”
TRUE: essential equipment includes 'warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs', so wet weather should be expected.
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