Cambridge IELTS 17 · General Training · Test 1 · Section 2
Writing A Personal Cv That Will Attract Employers & The Value Of Being Organised At Work — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for Writing A Personal Cv That Will Attract Employers & The Value Of Being Organised At Work, Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training Reading Test 1 Section 2, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Questions 15–27. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Sentence Completion (Q15–20), Note Completion (Q21–27). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 15–20: Sentence Completion
Strategy: Find the stem's keyword in the passage, then complete the sentence with the exact words the grammar requires, within the word limit.
“It’s almost as if the majority of job seekers are afraid to let their own personality shine through.”
The gap names what CVs hide; job seekers seem 'afraid to let their own personality shine through'.
“Your CV will be dull, and likely to be swiftly passed over by an employer”
An adjective describes a weak CV; without personality 'your CV will be dull, and likely to be swiftly passed over'.
“This isn't about making unsupportable statements: it's about choosing words that describe the qualities that drive your success”
A plural noun for strengths is needed; choose words describing 'the qualities that drive your success'.
“It involves the ability to see yourself from different people's viewpoints”
A plural noun for perspectives fits; this requires seeing yourself 'from different people's viewpoints'.
“Asking a colleague that you trust is also a good way to find out how others see your strengths”
The gap names a trusted workmate; 'asking a colleague that you trust is also a good way' to learn your strengths.
“Try not to use classic recruitment clichés. Everyone says they have great 'communication' or 'organisational' skills. This gets ignored by recruiters”
A noun for an overused phrase is needed; avoid 'classic recruitment clichés' such as claims about communication skills.
Questions 21–27: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the passage, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“Cut down documents and stationery to the bare essentials”
A noun for office supplies fits; 'cut down documents and stationery to the bare essentials'.
“One or two carefully selected photos to make your desk feel like home are fine, but avoid too many”
A plural noun for pictures is needed; 'one or two carefully selected photos' are fine, too many are not.
“Create locations where you will keep all your work materials to make retrieval easy”
A plural noun for storage spots fits; 'create locations where you will keep all your work materials'.
“Eliminate desktop chaos by using trays, magazine files, or whatever you fancy and add clear labels such as 'In', 'Out', 'For Action', 'Current Projects' or other relevant categories”
A plural noun for tray markings is needed; 'add clear labels such as In, Out, For Action'.
“Ask: do I know of a tax or legal requirement for retaining it? Why would this be important to me in future?”
A noun for an obligation to keep papers fits; ask whether there is 'a tax or legal requirement for retaining it'.
“Implementing regular planning strategies will sharpen your focus, thereby keeping you on track with your work”
The gap names improved concentration; regular planning 'will sharpen your focus, thereby keeping you on track'.
“Near the close of each work day, implement a 10- to 15-minute routine to wrap up loose ends and prioritise key tasks. A good plan for tomorrow allows you to clear your head and enjoy your evening”
A plural noun for priorities is needed; the end-of-day routine helps 'prioritise key tasks'.
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It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training Reading Test 1, and it covers Questions 15–27.
What question types appear in Writing A Personal Cv That Will Attract Employers & The Value Of Being Organised At Work?
The section is tested with Sentence Completion, Note Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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