Cambridge IELTS 20 · General Training · Test 3 · Section 1
Why Not Visit Wales And Go To A Festival? & The Benefits Of Taking An Advanced Driving Course — IELTS Reading Answers
All 14 answers for Why Not Visit Wales And Go To A Festival? & The Benefits Of Taking An Advanced Driving Course, Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 3 Section 1, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Why Not Visit Wales And Go To A Festival? & The Benefits Of Taking An Advanced Driving Course 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 (Q1–7), 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 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.
This event used to be known by a different name.
“Craft Festival Cardiff (formerly Made by Hand Cardiff) moved to City Hall, Cardiff in 2014”
Event D, 'Craft Festival Cardiff (formerly Made by Hand Cardiff)', was known by a different name.
At the end of this event any profits are handed over to charities.
“All funds raised will be distributed to organisations that help people in need”
At event E, 'All funds raised will be distributed to organisations that help people in need', i.e. charities.
People can buy refreshments here that have all been made locally.
“Do visit us for light snacks and to view our wide range of goods, all produced in the area by our cooks, crafters and growers”
Event C offers 'light snacks' and goods 'all produced in the area by our cooks, crafters and growers', so refreshments are local.
This event has increased in size since it was last held.
“This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever”
Event A says 'This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever', so it has grown.
It is advisable to reserve places for certain activities at this event.
“There is a range of bookable workshops for all ages. Our workshops are very popular and most sell out quickly”
Event D has 'bookable workshops' that 'sell out quickly', so reserving is advisable.
This event also takes place in another country.
“On 1st and 2nd November, Other Voices makes its way from its home in Dingle on the west coast of Ireland to the town of Cardigan on the west coast of Wales, for a phenomenal weekend which celebrates the longstanding cultural and musical ties between these regions”
Event B, Other Voices, travels 'from its home in Dingle ... to the town of Cardigan', so it also occurs in another country.
People can listen to a range of singers here without paying.
“Over the weekend we will showcase a line-up of over 30 free musical and cultural events, featuring incredible vocal performances”
Event B showcases 'over 30 free musical and cultural events, featuring incredible vocal performances', free singing.
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.
An advanced driving course aims to teach drivers to predict problems on the road ahead.
“The series of lessons provides you with the opportunity to learn additional skills that will help you to anticipate hazards when you are driving and turn you into a more systematic and disciplined road user”
The course teaches skills 'that will help you to anticipate hazards', i.e. predict problems ahead.
Every advanced driving course follows a standard format.
“Each available course differs in structure depending on the company that you choose to use”
Each course 'differs in structure depending on the company', so there is no standard format.
An advanced driving course can show participants how to use less petrol.
“And as well as producing safer drivers, the advanced driving course may help reduce your fuel consumption and keep your car in better shape for longer”
The course 'may help reduce your fuel consumption', so it can show drivers how to use less petrol.
IAM Roadsmart courses are becoming available in more places.
“IAM Roadsmart offers a number of different advanced packages, including courses intended for users of both cars and motorcycles”
IAM Roadsmart's packages are described, but nothing says they are becoming available in more locations.
IAM Roadsmart courses operate on a one-to-one basis.
“Once you have purchased the course, the company will match you with a local expert who will observe your driving habits over a series of lessons. The instructor will then give you personalised feedback which will help ensure that you are driving in the safest way possible”
A 'local expert' observes your driving over lessons and gives 'personalised feedback', a one-to-one arrangement.
IAM Roadsmart runs courses for professional drivers.
“IAM Roadsmart offers a number of different advanced packages, including courses intended for users of both cars and motorcycles”
Courses for car and motorcycle users are mentioned, but professional drivers are never discussed.
The BAC only provides lessons to people who have particular driving requirements.
“The BAC has a wide range of specialist courses suitable for every type of driver. If there are certain elements of road use that you find particularly challenging, such as driving at night or using rural roads, you will be able to find a course that is tailored to suit you.”
The BAC has courses 'suitable for every type of driver', including one for 'more general road use', so it is not limited to particular requirements.
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It is Section 1 of Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 3, and it covers Questions 1–14.
What question types appear in Why Not Visit Wales And Go To A Festival? & The Benefits Of Taking An Advanced Driving Course?
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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