Cambridge IELTS 17 · General Training · Test 2 · Section 1
Want To Rent A Property & Cycle Lights — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for Want To Rent A Property & Cycle Lights, Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training Reading Test 2 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 (Q1–5), True / False / Not Given (Q6–14). 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.
The agency expects customers to provide letters of recommendation.
“Everything we do is based on good practice – you supply written references and pay the rent on time”
Agency B expects 'written references', since 'you supply written references and pay the rent on time'.
The agency provides certain information on properties held by its competitors.
“We use modern marketing techniques that include price comparisons for similar properties with other agencies in the area so that you can make a fully informed decision”
Agency E offers 'price comparisons for similar properties with other agencies in the area', information on rivals' listings.
The agency began business in its present location.
“Our firm has been based in Shipton Street since its foundation”
Agency A 'has been based in Shipton Street since its foundation', so it began trading at its current address.
Employees have specific roles at the agency.
“We also have an administration officer who deals with contracts, rents and personal queries”
Agency D has 'an administration officer who deals with contracts, rents and personal queries', a defined role.
The agency carefully chooses the property owners that it works with.
“The landlords on our books have been selected with great care so that you can be sure they will look after your interests”
Agency C says 'the landlords on our books have been selected with great care', so owners are vetted.
Questions 6–14: 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.
It is illegal to cycle after sunset without bike lights.
“You must have approved front and rear lights that are lit, clean and working properly when cycling between sunset and sunrise”
TRUE: cyclists 'must have approved front and rear lights... lit' between sunset and sunrise, so riding without them is illegal.
Front and rear lights can be attached to the rider.
“you need a white light at the front and a red light at the rear visible from the front and rear respectively and fixed to your bike”
FALSE: the lights must be 'fixed to your bike', so attaching them to the rider does not satisfy the rule.
A torch worn on a cyclist’s head must be white.
“there's nothing to stop you using a head-torch as an additional light”
NOT GIVEN: a head-torch is allowed 'as an additional light', but its required colour is never stated.
There are some legal restrictions on flashing lights.
“The regulations also now allow flashing lights provided they flash between 60 and 240 times per minute”
TRUE: flashing lights are permitted only if they 'flash between 60 and 240 times per minute', a legal restriction.
Reflectors are most commonly available in packs of four.
“The legal requirements for reflectors include a red rear reflector and four amber pedal reflectors one at the front and rear of each pedal”
NOT GIVEN: four amber pedal reflectors are required, but how reflectors are packaged for sale is never discussed.
Reflective heel strips are allowed instead of pedal reflectors.
“Common sense might suggest that a reflective heel stripe or ankle band could replace an amber pedal reflector but unfortunately these do not meet the legal requirements”
FALSE: heel stripes 'do not meet the legal requirements', so they cannot replace amber pedal reflectors.
The law concerning the design of pedals is unsatisfactory.
“These pedals are not designed with enough space to accommodate reflectors and make this an area of legislation in need of change”
TRUE: pedals lack space for reflectors, making this 'an area of legislation in need of change'.
Cycling during the daytime is safer than cycling at night.
“Unlike with other vehicles, lights are not a legal requirement for cyclists when there is seriously reduced visibility during the daytime”
NOT GIVEN: rules for 'seriously reduced visibility during the daytime' are given, but daytime and night-time safety are never compared.
It is against the law to cycle in daytime fog without lights.
“Unlike with other vehicles, lights are not a legal requirement for cyclists when there is seriously reduced visibility during the daytime”
FALSE: 'lights are not a legal requirement for cyclists' in daytime fog, so riding without them is not illegal.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Want To Rent A Property & Cycle Lights passage come from?
It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training Reading Test 2, and it covers Questions 1–14.
What question types appear in Want To Rent A Property & Cycle Lights?
The section is tested with Matching Information, True / False / Not Given. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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