Outdoor Activities For All The Family & Hinchingbrooke School Sixth Form - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training Reading Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–14
Reading Passage
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Outdoor Activities For All The Family
A Perry Forest – Our walks cater for all ages and all degrees of fitness, and are suitable for children as well as adults. Every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year our experts lead several walks. So whether you want a short stroll on level ground or a more challenging walk to the top of Shepherds Hill we have something for you.
B Pugsley Beach Nature Reserve – The reserve has plenty of wildlife whatever the time of year with its numerous species of birds and plants that grow hardly anywhere else but the autumn is when hundreds of grey seals arrive on the beach to have their young. The covered viewing area offers spectacular close up views of all this and hot drinks and snacks are available to help you keep warm.
C Marston Hill – If you ever wonder what wildlife trusts do for the environment come to Marston Hall where our rangers will show you how they manage wildlife habitats from providing feeding boxes for squirrels to creating ponds for frogs and many other creatures. They’ll also take you on a short walk through the ancient pine forest in search of animal tracks and signs.
D Craven Discovery Centre – Here at the discovery centre youngsters are introduced to the animals in our petting zoo where they can stroke or feed the sheep, rabbits, ponies and other residents. Then they’re taken on a walk through the wood. Meanwhile the adults can take part in our woodland activities such as learning basic woodworking skills.
E Shelford Family Wild Outing – Go birdwatching or catch insects as daylight fades then have a gentle jog along the River Wale by moonlight and end by toasting marshmallows on a campfire. It’s all part of a Family Wild Outing in Shelford organised by the local wildlife trust. Ideal for both adults and children.
F Garston Park – Come to Garston Park when the sun has set and explore the solar system. Ideal for children and their parents who are interested in astronomy. Our experts will help you to find your way among the stars and then we gather in the visitor centre for refreshments. Please note that events are cancelled if the weather is cloudy.
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Hinchingbrooke School Sixth Form
Hinchingbrooke School consists of the lower school for students aged 11 to 16 and the sixth form for ages 16 to 18+. In the sixth form we provide a strong programme of guidance for students whether they are planning on going to university into training or straight into the workplace. We have a high rate of success with applications to universities including growing success in recent years for medical school applicants.
While the majority of sixth form students enter from the lower school, recent significant expansion of the sixth form is largely the result of an increase in applicants from other schools in the area. We pride ourselves on giving these external students a particularly warm welcome. We welcome your interest in joining our sixth form and look forward to offering you a place if you satisfy our minimum entry requirements.
If you are an internal student please apply through the MyChoice16 application system. This is also where external students need to view course information. If you are an external student whose current school does use this application for online applications please see our website for an application form to the school. We hold an annual open evening in the autumn term when you can come and view our facilities and ask any questions you may have.
Care, guidance and support in the sixth form at Hinchingbrooke is something of which we are very proud of and each of our students is treated as an individual. You will be assigned a professional sixth form tutor who will provide you with support and guidance and will responsible for helping you make sensible choices about your future career path.
You will meet with your tutor at a fixed time every fortnight to discuss progress and any concerns you or your subject teachers may have about your effort and achievement. You will also set targets for yourself in agreement with your tutor and subject teachers and your progress towards achieving these targets will be monitored in your tutor meetings.
Questions
Questions 1–7 Matching Information
The text above has 6 advertisements A-F. Which advertisement mentions the following?
Questions 8–14 True / False / Not Given
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 such information
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | E | Go birdwatching or catch insects as daylight fades then have a gentle jog along the River Wale by moonlight | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage describes activities that start when it becomes dark, including a gentle jog at night by the river. Answer Explanation: The answer is E, which means that the advertisement for Shelford Family Wild Outing talks about running in the evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because it mentions activities that happen in the evening. Specifically, it talks about having a gentle jog along the river by moonlight, which directly relates to running in the evening. |
| Q2 | B | the autumn is when hundreds of grey seals arrive on the beach to have their young | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that in autumn, many grey seals come to the beach to give birth to their babies. Answer Explanation: The answer is B, which means that in this advertisement, you can see baby seals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because it mentions that hundreds of grey seals come to the beach to have their young. This means you can see baby seals there. The advertisement talks about the wildlife at Pugsley Beach Nature Reserve, especially during autumn when the newborn seals are present. |
| Q3 | D | Here at the discovery centre youngsters are introduced to the animals in our petting zoo where they can stroke or feed the sheep, rabbits, ponies and other residents. Then they're taken on a walk through the wood. Meanwhile the adults can take part in our woodland activities such as learning basic woodworking skills | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that at the discovery center, children can play with animals and then go for a walk, while parents can learn woodworking. This means both can enjoy different activities at the same time. Answer Explanation: The answer is D. This means the advertisement talks about parents and children doing different activities at the same time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because this advertisement describes a place where children can interact with animals in a petting zoo while adults can learn new skills. So, parents and children can be involved in different activities at the same time. |
| Q4 | A | So whether you want a short stroll on level ground or a more challenging walk to the top of Shepherds Hill we have something for you | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that you can go for a quick and easy walk or a harder one up a hill. This means you can select the walk that is right for you. Answer Explanation: The answer is A. This means that advertisement A talks about picking different paths or types of walks. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because it describes walks for everyone with different levels of difficulty. It says there are options like a short and easy walk or a more difficult walk up a hill. This shows that you can choose between different routes. |
| Q5 | C | If you ever wonder what wildlife trusts do for the environment come to Marston Hall where our rangers will show you how they manage wildlife habitats from providing feeding boxes for squirrels to creating ponds for frogs and many other creatures | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that if you want to know how wildlife trusts help the environment, you can visit Marston Hall. There, rangers will explain how they help animals by putting out food for squirrels and making ponds for frogs and other animals. Answer Explanation: The answer is C. This means that C talks about learning how people help animals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because it explains what wildlife trusts do for the environment, showing how they help animals like squirrels and frogs. It talks about providing feeding boxes and creating ponds for these creatures. |
| Q6 | B | the autumn is when hundreds of grey seals arrive on the beach to have their young | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that during autumn, a lot of grey seals come to the beach to have their babies. This means this event only takes place in the autumn. Answer Explanation: The answer is B. This means that advertisement B talks about something that happens only during a specific time of year. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because it mentions that in the autumn, hundreds of grey seals arrive on the beach to have their babies. This shows that this event only happens at that special time of year. |
| Q7 | C | They'll also take you on a short walk through the ancient pine forest in search of animal tracks and signs | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that visitors will go on a short walk in the forest to look for marks that animals leave behind. Answer Explanation: The answer means that advertisement C talks about finding signs of animals. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because it mentions that rangers at Marston Hill show visitors how to find animal tracks and signs. This shows that the activity involves identifying where animals have been. |
| Q8 | True | we provide a strong programme of guidance for students whether they are planning on going to university into training or straight into the workplace | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the school helps students who want to go to university, train for jobs, or start working. This means that some students do plan to work after leaving school. Answer Explanation: The answer means that some students in the sixth form plan to begin working right after they finish school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage mentions that Hinchingbrooke School provides guidance for students whether they are going to university, training, or starting work. This shows that some students aim to start working after school. |
| Q9 | True | we have a high rate of success with applications to universities including growing success in recent years for medical school applicants | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that they have many students who are successful in getting into universities. It also says that more students are getting into medical schools in the recent years. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'True,' which means that more students are now getting accepted into medical school. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'True' because the passage says there is 'growing success in recent years for medical school applicants.' This means that the number of students accepted into medical school is increasing. |
| Q10 | False | While the majority of sixth form students enter from the lower school | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that most sixth form students come from the lower school, which means it is not correct to say that most come from other schools. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'False' because it is not true that most sixth form students come from other schools. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'False' because the passage says that while many sixth form students come from the lower school, the recent growth is due to students from other schools. This means that most still come from the lower school, not from other schools. |
| Q11 | Not given | We welcome your interest in joining our sixth form and look forward to offering you a place if you satisfy our minimum entry requirements | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the school is happy to accept students if they meet the basic requirements, but it does not say anything about needing an interview. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the text does not say anything about external applicants having to go through an interview to be accepted. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'NOT GIVEN' because the passage does not mention anything about interviews for external applicants. It only talks about the welcome they receive and application procedures without mentioning any interviews. |
| Q12 | False | If you are an external student whose current school does use this application for online applications please see our website for an application form to the school | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that if you're from another school and they don't use MyChoice16, you should look at the school's website to find an application form. This shows you do not need to use only MyChoice16 to apply. Answer Explanation: The answer is False because it says that you can apply in other ways, not just through MyChoice16. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is False because the passage mentions that external students can view course information through MyChoice16, but it also says, 'If you are an external student whose current school does use this application for online applications, please see our website for an application form to the school.' This means they can apply by checking the school's website too. |
| Q13 | Not given | We hold an annual open evening in the autumn term when you can come and view our facilities and ask any questions you may have | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says there is an open evening where you can come to see the school and ask questions, but it doesn't say who can talk to whom. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'Not given' because the passage does not say anything about whether external applicants can talk to current students at the open evening. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Not given' because the passage mentions an open evening where you can ask questions, but it does not say if external applicants can specifically talk to current students. |
| Q14 | False | You will meet with your tutor at a fixed time every fortnight to discuss progress | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that students will have meetings with their tutor at a set time every two weeks to talk about how they are doing. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that it is not true that students meet with their tutor whenever one of them asks. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is False because the passage says that students meet their tutor at a fixed time every fortnight, not whenever they want. This means the meetings are scheduled and not up to the students to request any time. |