Restaurant Advertisements & Activities - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 04 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–14
Reading Passage
Look at the five restaurant advertisements A-E below.
Restaurant Advertisements
A CHANGTOM THAI RESTAURANT AND HOTEL
. 12-3 6-12 CLOSED SUNDAYS
. SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND
. OUTSIDE DINING AREA
. FRESH PRODUCE ALWAYS USED
. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
. SEATING FOR UP TO 50
. FULLY LICENSED BAR
. SMALL FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
. EASY PARKING
. VIEWS OVER BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS
. FOR THE FINEST STANDARDS OF CUISINE & SERVICE.
B JACK'S TRADITIONAL AND AMERICAN RESTAURANT
For a Family Treat or that Special Occasion...
. SUPERB SELECTION OF CLASSIC AMERICAN BURGERS & STEAKS
. FISH & CHIPS & VEGETARIAN PLUS CHILDREN'S MENU
. LICENSED BAR
. WEDDINGS & PARTY BOOKINGS WELCOME
. TAKEAWAY SERVICE
. LUNCHTIMES: TUESDAY - SATURDAY
. EVENINGS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY.
C MOGHUL EXPRESS INDIAN TAKEAWAY
. ENJOY FINE INDIAN FOOD IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
. GOOD PARKING FACILITIES
. HOME DELIVERY SERVICE WITHIN A 4-MILE RADIUS OF OUR TAKEAWAY - SMALL CHARGE
. TEL: NORWICH 420988/588980
. TOP UK TAKEAWAY AWARD & HYGIENE & QUALITY AWARD FOR TWO YEARS RUNNING.
D THE MARINA RESTAURANT
. OPEN ALL DAY FOR DELICIOUS INTERNATIONAL CUISINE AT LOCAL PRICES
. WE HAVE A CONSTANTLY CHANGING MENU OF HOME-PRODUCED FRESH FOOD USING ONLY THE BEST LOCAL PRODUCE
. * BUSINESS LUNCHES * ANNIVERSARIES AND WEDDINGS * ALL SPECIAL OCCASIONS. SNACKS & LIGHT MEALS, LUNCHES & DINNERS, FULL BAR & EXTENSIVE WINE LIST
. DINE IN STYLE ABOARD THE MARINA IN RELAXED & INFORMAL SURROUNDINGS & SAMPLE THE PLEASURES OF NORWICH'S PREMIER RESTAURANT
. OPEN ALL DAY, MON-SAT
. LARGE VIDEO SCANNED CAR PARK OPPOSITE.
E PEKING HOUSE RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY
. DELICIOUS HIGH CLASS CHINESE FOOD COOKED BY EXPERIENCED CHEFS IN OUR OWN UNIQUE & ULTRA-MODERN KITCHENS
. FREE DELIVERY - AMPLE CAR PARK
. TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME
. ASK ABOUT OUR CHEF'S SPECIALITY
. NORWICH (01603) 571122. 40 QUEEN STREET, NORWICH
. LUNCHTIME: SUNDAY CLOSED, MONDAY CLOSED, TUESDAY CLOSED, WEDNESDAY CLOSED, THURSDAY CLOSED, FRIDAY CLOSED, SATURDAY CLOSED
. EVENING: SUNDAY 5-11 pm, MONDAY 5-11.30 pm, TUESDAY 5-11.30 pm, WEDNESDAY 5-11.30 pm, THURSDAY 5-11.30 pm, FRIDAY 5-midnight, SATURDAY 5-midnight.
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Read the extracts below and answer Questions 6-14.
Activities
A RICHMOND EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE
Learn to act introduces people to a broad range of acting techniques. It is specially geared to those with little or no acting experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and unthreatening and great emphasis is placed on developing the confidence and abilities of people who may initially be a little apprehensive!
B WORLD CULTURE DAY
Brazilian Street Percussion
2.30-4.30
Samba percussion workshop. Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival! It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced musician or a complete beginner, you'll be creating complex exotic rhythms in no time.
African Storytelling
3.45-4.45
The magical African story-telling tradition of narration, poetry and proverbs (mainly from Ghana and Nigeria). An event for all the family.
C SCOTTISH DANCING
IT'S FUN. IT'S GOOD EXERCISE.
• We have classes for dancers of all abilities.
• Previous experience is not essential.
• All you need to bring is a pair of soft shoes and enthusiasm.
• Classes are held in a number of places and at different times.
• We guarantee you a warm welcome.
D THE RENAISSANCE SINGERS
New singers are invited to join our choir, formed in 1993, to perform a wide variety of music in Cambridge. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30 pm, and this term we are rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December. An ability to sight-read and previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential.
E DRAWING WITH COLOUR
An intensive workshop for beginners
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October
This unusual workshop offers instruction in effective ways to draw in colour. Activities will include study of light and shade and ways to express mood and emotion in colour. The small class (12 students) assures maximum attention for each student. Professional quality materials are included in the fee of £95.
Questions
Questions 1–5 Matching Information
For which restaurant are the following statements true?
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Questions 6–14 Matching Information
The passage on the previous page has five sections A-E.
For which section are the following statements true?
NB You may use any letter more than once.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | EVENINGS WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the restaurant only opens for dinner at night during the days from Wednesday to Saturday. Answer Explanation: The answer is restaurant B, which is Jack's Traditional and American Restaurant. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the advertisement for Jack's restaurant clearly lists its open times. It states that for the evening, the restaurant is only open from Wednesday to Saturday. Because Monday is not included in this list of days, you cannot eat there on a Monday evening. Pay attention to the word 'EVENINGS' and the days 'WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY' to understand when they are open for dinner. |
| Q2 | A | SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND. OUTSIDE DINING AREA. FRESH PRODUCE ALWAYS USED. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. SEATING FOR UP TO 50. FULLY LICENSED BAR. SMALL FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE. EASY PARKING. VIEWS OVER BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the restaurant is located on 40 acres of land with beautiful trees and gardens, providing a quiet and natural environment for diners. Answer Explanation: The answer A refers to the Changtom Thai Restaurant and Hotel. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the advertisement describes the restaurant as being located within a large area of natural beauty. It uses words like 'scenic woodland' (pretty areas with many trees) and 'landscaped gardens' to show that the restaurant is situated in a peaceful, outdoor, or countryside setting rather than a busy city center. |
| Q3 | E | EVENING: SUNDAY 5-11 pm | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that the restaurant is open on Sunday nights starting from 5 o'clock and ending at 11 o'clock. Answer Explanation: The answer is restaurant E, which is called Peking House Restaurant and Takeaway. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because the advertisement for Peking House specifically lists "EVENING" opening hours for Sunday. It shows that the establishment is open from 5 pm to 11 pm on that day. In contrast, Restaurant A says it is "CLOSED SUNDAYS," Restaurant D is only open "MON-SAT," and Restaurant B is only open Tuesday through Saturday. While Restaurant C is open 7 days a week, it is described as a "TAKEAWAY" for eating at home, while E is specifically labeled as a "RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY." |
| Q4 | C | HOME DELIVERY SERVICE WITHIN A 4-MILE RADIUS OF OUR TAKEAWAY - SMALL CHARGE | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the restaurant will bring food to your house if you live within four miles. It also says there is a small cost, or a fee, for this delivery service. Answer Explanation: The answer identifies that Moghul Express (Restaurant C) is the place where you can get food brought to your home if you pay a little bit more money. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the advertisement for Moghul Express specifically mentions a 'HOME DELIVERY SERVICE'. It also states there is a 'SMALL CHARGE' for this service, which matches the idea of paying an 'extra fee' for delivery. While restaurant E offers delivery, it says it is 'FREE', so only restaurant C fits the description of charging a fee. |
| Q5 | A | CHANGTOM THAI RESTAURANT AND HOTEL 12-3 6-12 CLOSED SUNDAYS. SET IN 40 ACRES OF SCENIC WOODLAND. OUTSIDE DINING AREA. FRESH PRODUCE ALWAYS USED. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. SEATING FOR UP TO 50. FULLY LICENSED BAR. SMALL FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that this place is a hotel as well as a restaurant, and it offers luxury rooms (accommodation) for people who want to stay there. Answer Explanation: The answer means you can eat your evening meal at this restaurant and then stay in a room at the same place for the night. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the advertisement describes the business as both a 'RESTAURANT' and a 'HOTEL.' It specifically mentions that 'LUXURY ACCOMMODATION' is 'AVAILABLE.' The word 'accommodation' is a synonym for a place to stay or sleep, and a 'hotel' is a place where you pay for a room to stay overnight. |
| Q6 | C | • We guarantee you a warm welcome | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the people running the dance class promise to give everyone a very friendly greeting. Answer Explanation: The answer C means that if you choose to go to this activity, the people there will be very nice and kind to you when you first arrive. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the section about Scottish Dancing says they promise a 'warm welcome.' The word 'warm' here means friendly, and a 'welcome' is a type of greeting you get when you go to a new place. To 'guarantee' means to promise that something will definitely happen. |
| Q7 | D | An ability to sight-read and previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage states that they would like you to know how to read music and have experience singing in a choir, but it is not a 100% requirement. Answer Explanation: The answer, which is D, means that for the choir activity, it is better or more helpful if you already have certain skills like reading music or singing with a group. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the description for 'The Renaissance Singers' mentions that having an 'ability to sight-read' and 'previous experience in choral singing' is 'desirable'. The word 'desirable' is a synonym for 'preferred', meaning that while you don't absolutely have to have these skills to join, the group would like it if you did. |
| Q8 | B | Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that this activity will make you feel better or more excited by giving you the feeling of a carnival celebration. Answer Explanation: The answer means that participating in this specific activity can make a person feel happier and more joyful. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is section B because it contains the phrase "Lift your spirits." To "lift your spirits" is an idiom that means the same thing as to "cheer you up" or make you feel better mentally. This phrase is used to describe the Brazilian Street Percussion workshop, suggesting it is a happy and energetic activity. |
| Q9 | B | An event for all the family | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that this specific part of World Culture Day is meant for everyone in a family to enjoy together. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that the activity listed in section B is a good choice for people of many different ages. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because within section B, the description for the "African Storytelling" activity specifically states it is an event for "all the family." This phrase implies that the activity is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it suitable for a variety of ages. Keywords to look for are "family," which often suggests a wide age range. |
| Q10 | E | The small class (12 students) assures maximum attention for each student | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that since the class only has 12 students, every person is guaranteed to receive a lot of help and focus from the teacher. Answer Explanation: The answer is E, which refers to the 'Drawing with Colour' workshop where each student will receive personal help from the instructor. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because it states that the class size is limited to only 12 students. This small group size is designed to provide 'maximum attention' to every person. In this context, giving someone 'maximum attention' is a synonym for providing 'individual guidance', meaning the teacher will work closely with each student to help them learn. |
| Q11 | D | this term we are rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that during this time, the singers are practicing for a concert (a music show) that will happen on December 1st, and the people watching will be allowed to join in. Answer Explanation: The answer is D because it is the only activity mentioned where people joining the group will be involved in a show for others to see and join in. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the text for The Renaissance Singers mentions that the group is practicing (rehearsing) for a 'special concert'. A concert is a type of public performance. It also mentions 'audience participation', which means people watching the show can take part as well, confirming it is an event where participants perform for others. |
| Q12 | A | The atmosphere is relaxed and unthreatening and great emphasis is placed on developing the confidence and abilities of people who may initially be a little apprehensive | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the class is a friendly place where no one feels judged. It works hard to help people feel more brave and skilled, even if they feel a bit worried when they first start. Answer Explanation: The answer points to the theater class as the best activity for someone who is nervous or shy around others. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is section A because it describes a drama class that is specifically designed for beginners in a safe and 'relaxed' environment. It mentions helping people who are 'apprehensive'—which means feeling a bit scared or nervous—gain 'confidence,' which is the quality of feeling sure of yourself. This directly addresses the needs of someone wanting to overcome shyness. |
| Q13 | B | you'll be creating complex exotic rhythms in no time | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that even if you are a beginner, you will learn to make difficult and exciting musical sounds very quickly. Answer Explanation: The answer B refers to the section about World Culture Day, specifically the Brazilian Street Percussion workshop. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because it mentions that participants will be able to perform difficult music very quickly. The phrase "in no time" is a common expression meaning that something will happen very fast or soon, which matches the idea of "rapid progress." |
| Q14 | D | We meet every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30 pm | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that the group gathers on Wednesday nights at a specific time (7:30 PM to 9:30 PM) that is outside of daytime hours. Answer Explanation: The answer D refers to the activity involving The Renaissance Singers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the text for this section states that they meet in the 'evening' from 7.30 to 9.30 'pm'. These words show that the activity happens at night or late in the day, rather than during the daylight hours or standard working day. |