Carnival Events Guide - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 1 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–13
Reading Passage
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-7.
Carnival Events Guide
A
Crazy Colin
Children's Entertainer
will be appearing around the Carnival site 9.00-12.00. Free balloon for children and adults. Try balloon modelling and stilt walking! Colin's assistant Kathy will also be available for face-painting.
B
Punch and Judy Show
The Carnival would like to welcome back Punch and Judy after a three-year absence. Come and see everyone's favourite puppets.
Free entry but please feel free to make a donation.
Shows at 1 p.m., 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
C
The Carnival Committee
invite you for tea and coffee at the main tent. Browse our second-hand book stalls and buy some of our beautiful homemade cakes and biscuits.
Open throughout the Carnival:
9.00 a.m. Close: 4.00 p.m.
50p Entrance Fee
D
Carnival Procession
This year the theme of our procession is 'fashion through the ages'. Watch children and adults from the local community model clothes from different periods throughout history. The procession sets off from St Bartholomew's Church at 12.30 p.m. and arrives at the main Carnival gates at lunchtime (approximately 1.00-1.30 p.m.).
______________
Read the text below and answer Questions 8-13.
Physiotherapy Appointment
Dear Sir
Re: Your Physiotherapy Appointment
Following our telephone conversation, this is to confirm that an appointment has been made for you at our Physiotherapy Unit with Sam Major at the following time:
Saturday June 14th 10.30 a.m.
Physiotherapy Unit
Slowerbridge Hospital
Lower Lane
Stowerbridge
Please report to the main reception on arrival. If you are unable to attend please phone 0543 1146 to arrange a new appointment. Patients who fail to notify us may be disqualified from further treatment.
You will be required to carry out some light exercise during your treatment. Please wear loose clothing. You should also avoid eating a heavy meal prior to your appointment.
Please bring a list of all current medication when you attend.
On completion of your treatment please report again to reception to arrange any future sessions and to be signed out of the Physiotherapy Unit.
Parking is available at the hospital. Charges apply except for patients in receipt of benefits (pension, unemployment etc). To claim free parking please supply relevant documents at the reception desk.
We look forward to seeing you at your appointment.
Physiotherapy unit
Questions
Questions 1–7 Matching Information
Look at the advertisements for events A, B, C and D.
For which event are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Questions 8–13 True / False / Not Given
Look at the letter relating to a physiotherapy appointment.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? Write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | Free entry but please feel free to make a donation | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that you do not have to pay money to enter the show, but you are welcome to give some money if you want to. Answer Explanation: The answer B refers to the 'Punch and Judy Show' as the event that asks people to give money optionally. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the text for the Punch and Judy Show explicitly states that while coming to see the puppets is free, visitors are invited to 'make a donation.' In English, a 'donation' is a gift of money given to support an organization or activity rather than a required payment (like an entrance fee). This matches the requirement of the question, which is to find an event that invites people to give money freely. |
| Q2 | C | 50p Entrance Fee | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that there is a cost of 50 pence to go into the tent for the tea, coffee, and cake event. Answer Explanation: The answer is Event C because it is the only event that asks for money to enter. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because this section mentions a "50p Entrance Fee." The word "fee" and "charge" have the same meaning in English: money that you must pay to get a service or enter a place. While Event A and Event B are described as "Free," Event C is the only one that lists a cost. |
| Q3 | A | will be appearing around the Carnival site 9.00-12.00 | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that Crazy Colin will be at the carnival from 9 o'clock until 12 o'clock. This time range is entirely within the morning. Answer Explanation: The answer is event A, which describes the entertainer called Crazy Colin. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because this event happens from 9:00 to 12:00. Time before 12:00 (midday) is considered the morning. Other events, like the Punch and Judy show (Event B) or the Carnival Procession (Event D), take place in the afternoon (p.m.). Event C stays open until 4:00 p.m., so it is not only in the morning. |
| Q4 | B | The Carnival would like to welcome back Punch and Judy after a three-year absence | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the puppet show is returning to the Carnival because it has been away for three years. Answer Explanation: The answer says that the Punch and Judy show is coming back to the event after not being there for a long time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the description for the Punch and Judy Show says it is returning after a "three-year absence." An "absence" is a time when you are not in a place, which matches the idea of a "break" mentioned in the question. The text also uses the words "welcome back," showing that it was there before but stopped coming for a while. |
| Q5 | A | Free balloon for children and adults | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that Crazy Colin will give balloons to both kids and grown-ups without asking for any money. Answer Explanation: The answer is event A, which is the show by Crazy Colin. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because it is the only event that describes giving away items for no money. The text specifically says there is a 'free balloon' for everyone who comes. In English, a free item given to a person is called a gift. |
| Q6 | D | The procession sets off from St Bartholomew's Church at 12.30 p.m. and arrives at the main Carnival gates at lunchtime (approximately 1.00-1.30 p.m.) | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the parade starts at a church and only gets to the entrance of the Carnival during lunch (around 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Answer Explanation: The answer is event D, which is the Carnival Procession. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the text says the parade starts at a different location (St Bartholomew's Church) and only reaches the main entrance of the Carnival at lunchtime. Other events happen in the morning, all day, or throughout the afternoon. Because it only reaches the Carnival gates between 1.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m., it is the only event that appears at the Carnival site specifically during lunchtime. |
| Q7 | C | Open throughout the Carnival: 9.00 a.m. Close: 4.00 p.m | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the tea and coffee area is open during the whole Carnival, starting at 9:00 in the morning and closing at 4:00 in the afternoon. Answer Explanation: The answer means Event C is open for the entire duration of the Carnival, from the beginning until the end. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the text specifically states it is "Open throughout the Carnival," which means it is available all day. It lists operating hours from 9.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m., covering the full span of the event's activities mentioned in the guide. |
| Q8 | TRUE | Please report to the main reception on arrival | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage instructs the patient to go to the main front desk (reception) at the exact time they get to the hospital. Answer Explanation: The answer is TRUE because the letter clearly tells patients to go to the front desk as soon as they reach the hospital. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the text specifically uses the phrase 'report to the main reception on arrival'. In this context, 'report to' means to go to a specific place to let someone know you are there, and 'arrival' means the moment you get to a place. This matches the question perfectly. |
| Q9 | FALSE | Patients who fail to notify us may be disqualified from further treatment | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you do not call to say you are missing your visit, you might not be allowed to receive any more medical care. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the letter says missing an appointment might stop you from getting more help, but it does not say you have to pay money. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE. According to the text, if someone cannot come to their appointment and does not tell the office, the result is that they may be 'disqualified' from getting more help. This means they cannot have any more sessions. It does not say they will be 'fined', which would mean they have to pay money as a punishment. |
| Q10 | TRUE | If you are unable to attend please phone 0543 1146 to arrange a new appointment | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you can't go to your scheduled meeting, you should call the hospital to pick a different time for your visit. Answer Explanation: The answer means it is possible to change your meeting time to a different one if you cannot go. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the letter clearly says that if a patient cannot come at the scheduled time, they can call a specific phone number to set up a different day or time. The phrase 'arrange a new appointment' is a synonym for 'arrange an alternative appointment', confirming it is allowed. |
| Q11 | FALSE | Please bring a list of all current medication when you attend | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says you need to have a paper that shows the names of the medicine you take currently when you go to the hospital. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the statement is incorrect according to the information provided in the physiotherapy letter. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the letter tells the patient to bring a 'list' of their medicines, not the physical bottles or packets of 'medication' themselves. In English, there is a big difference between bringing a list (a piece of paper with names written on it) and bringing the actual items. |
| Q12 | NOT GIVEN | On completion of your treatment please report again to reception to arrange any future sessions and to be signed out of the Physiotherapy Unit | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that when the treatment is finished, the patient should go to the front desk to plan more meetings. However, it does not say how many more meetings they are allowed to have. Answer Explanation: The answer "NOT GIVEN" means that the text does not tell us if there is a maximum number of treatment meetings a person can have. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is NOT GIVEN because while the letter explains the process for booking 'future sessions,' it never mentions a limit or a specific total number of sessions. Keywords like 'future sessions' indicate that more appointments are possible, but the text is silent on any restrictions regarding the amount of treatment. |
| Q13 | FALSE | Charges apply except for patients in receipt of benefits (pension, unemployment etc) | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that most people have to pay for parking, but people who receive government money (benefits) do not have to pay. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the statement says that every single patient has to pay for parking, which is not true. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the text clearly identifies a group of people who do not have to pay for parking. While there are usually costs (charges), patients who get "benefits" (financial help from the government, such as a pension) can get free parking if they provide the right documents. |