The Best Ice Cream Makers & Photography Weekend Course On The Coast Of Cornwall - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Reading Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–14
Reading Passage
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The best ice cream makers
Have you ever considered making ice cream at home but thought it would be too complicated? Here is a selection of machines that could change your mind
A Magimix Gelato Expert
If you’re an ice cream fanatic, it doesn’t get better than this. It’s quick, taking as little as 20 minutes, and consistent in its results, while the three automated programmes are very easy to use and it has an unusually generous two-litre capacity. On the other hand, we found it noisier than many, and the ice cream is softer than we might have liked.
B Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker
If you want to make some basic soft ice cream, this is a fun little gadget that gets decent results. You add a little ice and salt to the base, then your ingredients to the stainless-steel tub, pop the lid on and give it a good shake for at least three minutes. Provided you measure everything exactly and shake back and forth consistently, it’s surprisingly efficient.
C Sage Smart Scoop
This is a seriously smart machine. Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings) so that it can stop mixing when it’s ready, alerting you with a fun tune. As you’d expect from the considerable price tag, there’s a built-in freezer and it feels beautifully engineered.
D Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker
You simply pop on the lid and pour in the ingredients, then set the timer using the nice, clear digital display. Some customers reportedly struggled to disassemble it in order to wash the bowl and paddle, but we didn’t have that problem. We’re also giving it extra points for the recipe book, which has some really tasty ideas.
E Judge Ice Cream Maker
We had a few criticisms, perhaps not surprisingly when you consider this is one of the cheapest models in our selection – notably the fact that the paddle isn’t as robust as the ones in other models. We’d have liked more recipes, too. But, for a budget machine, this is a bargain.
F KitchenAid Artisan Ice Cream Maker
If you own a KitchenAid food mixer, this attachment (one of 15 that fits this machine) is a good way to start ice cream making. You simply freeze the bowl before use and attach it to the mixer (a quick and easy job) and pour in your favourite fresh ingredients, with some recipes taking just 20 minutes.
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Photography weekend course on the coast of Cornwall
Our three-night photography weekend is designed to appeal to all levels. Participants will be able to enjoy some of the fantastic locations on this beautiful coastline, with its ever-changing light, while staying in a comfortable hotel and enjoying some typical dishes of this south-western region of Britain.
Price includes: Personal daily tuition, discussions, welcome reception, and dinner, bed and breakfast for three nights in a twin or double room.
Price does not include: Insurance and photographic equipment plus transport to photographic venues. Participants are required to arrange this. Car share during the weekend is a popular option.
Course information
• Our courses are relaxed but comprehensive, and the content is largely dictated by those attending. Included within the sessions are editing workshops at the hotel and photo shoots down by the sea. Visits further away are also undertaken to experiment with different landscapes.
• Arrival by mid-afternoon on the first day will allow you to check into the hotel and enjoy some Cornish refreshments before heading out into the fresh air for our first shoot together at sunset. Dinner and a good night’s sleep and you’ll be ready to start at sunrise the next day. In the evenings you will have a chance to unwind at the hotel, share your thoughts on the day and spend time looking at images and sharing editing techniques.
• Maximum numbers: Four photographers per course.
• The following equipment is essential: A digital SLR or bridge camera with its instruction manual, batteries and charger; memory cards; comfortable walking footwear with good grip; warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs.
• Recommended equipment: A tripod, filters, a laptop with editing software and charger.
Questions
Questions 1–7 Matching Features
Look at the six advertisements for ice cream makers, A-F. For which ice cream maker are the following statements true?
Questions 8–14 True / False / Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? In boxes on your answer sheet, 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 | If you want to make some basic soft ice cream, this is a fun little gadget that gets decent results. You add a little ice and salt to the base, then your ingredients to the stainless-steel tub, pop the lid on and give it a good shake for at least three minutes. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that to use the Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker, you put in ingredients and then shake it for at least three minutes. This means you have to use your hands and energy to make ice cream. Answer Explanation: The answer is B. This means that for the Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker, users must shake the machine to make ice cream. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker needs users to shake it by hand for at least three minutes to mix the ingredients properly. This requires physical effort from the user, unlike the other machines that work automatically or with less physical activity. |
| Q2 | C | Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings) | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the Sage Smart Scoop has a special sensor. This sensor can check how soft or hard the ice cream is, and it can help you choose from 12 different softness amounts. Answer Explanation: The answer is C, which means that users of the Sage Smart Scoop ice cream maker can choose how soft their ice cream is. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the Sage Smart Scoop has a built-in sensor that lets you pick the softness of your ice cream from 12 different settings. This means you can decide how soft or hard you want it. |
| Q3 | F | If you own a KitchenAid food mixer, this attachment (one of 15 that fits this machine) | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that if you have a KitchenAid mixer, you can use this ice cream maker by attaching it to the mixer. It is designed to work with that particular mixer. Answer Explanation: The answer is F. This means the KitchenAid Artisan Ice Cream Maker can be attached to a KitchenAid food mixer that you already have. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is F because it explains that this ice cream maker is an attachment that fits onto a KitchenAid mixer. This makes it easy to use if you own that mixer. The passage talks about how to use it with the mixer and mentions that it is one of the attachments for the KitchenAid machine. |
| Q4 | A | it has an unusually generous two-litre capacity. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the A Magimix Gelato Expert can hold two litres of ingredients. This is more than most other machines, so it can make more ice cream at once. Answer Explanation: The answer is A. This means that the A Magimix Gelato Expert can make more ice cream at once compared to most other ice cream machines. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the passage mentions that the A Magimix Gelato Expert has a generous two-litre capacity, which means it can make a larger amount of ice cream at one time than other machines. |
| Q5 | C | As you'd expect from the considerable price tag, there's a built-in freezer and it feels beautifully engineered. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that because this machine costs a lot, it has a freezer inside and is made very well. Answer Explanation: The answer shows that the best ice cream maker for high price is C. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because it has many special features, like a built-in sensor. This sensor checks if the ice cream is the right consistency and stops mixing when it's ready. It also has a built-in freezer and is made very well, which makes it worth the high price. |
| Q6 | D | Some customers reportedly struggled to disassemble it in order to wash the bowl and paddle | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that some users had problems taking the machine apart to clean it, meaning it could be hard for people to do. Answer Explanation: The answer is D, which means that people might find it hard to take apart the Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the passage mentions that some customers struggled to disassemble the Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker for washing. This shows that it might be difficult for some people. |
| Q7 | C | Our favourite feature is the built-in sensor that works out whether the consistency of your ice cream or frozen yoghurt is right for you (from the 12 hardness settings) so that it can stop mixing when it’s ready, alerting you with a fun tune. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the Sage Smart Scoop has a sensor that checks if the ice cream is ready and makes a fun sound to let you know it is finished. Answer Explanation: The answer is C, which means the Sage Smart Scoop ice cream maker makes a fun sound when the ice cream is ready. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the Sage Smart Scoop has a special feature that plays a fun tune when the ice cream or frozen yogurt reaches the perfect consistency. This means it helps you know when your ice cream is done by making a sound. |
| Q8 | False | Our three-night photography weekend is designed to appeal to all levels. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the course is for everyone, from beginners to experts. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'False' because the course is for everyone, not just skilled photographers. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'False' because the passage says the photography weekend is designed to appeal to all levels. This means it includes beginners as well as experienced photographers. |
| Q9 | False | Price includes: Personal daily tuition, discussions, welcome reception, and dinner, bed and breakfast for three nights in a twin or double room. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the price includes personal tuition, discussions, a welcome reception, and dinner and breakfast for three nights. It does not say anything about lunch, so it shows that three meals a day are not included. Answer Explanation: The answer is False. This means that three meals a day are not included in the course fee. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is False because the passage says that the price includes dinner, bed, and breakfast for three nights, but it does not say that there are three meals a day. It only mentions dinner and breakfast each day, so lunch is not included. |
| Q10 | Not given | Participants are required to arrange this. Car share during the weekend is a popular option. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that participants must organize their own transport. It notes that sharing a car is a common choice, but this does not mean it is the only way. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the information about how to reach the hotel is not mentioned in the text. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Not Given' because the passage does not say that you can only reach the hotel by car. It mentions that car sharing is a popular option, but it does not confirm if there are other ways to arrive. |
| Q11 | True | the content is largely dictated by those attending. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the topics taught in the course are mostly decided by the people who come to the course. Answer Explanation: The answer means that what the course teaches is mostly based on what the participants want. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage says that the course content is largely decided by those attending, meaning what they want to learn is very important. |
| Q12 | True | Dinner and a good night's sleep and you'll be ready to start at sunrise the next day. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that after dinner and sleeping well, participants will be ready to begin taking pictures when the sun comes up the next morning. Answer Explanation: The answer is True, which means that it is correct to say that participants will need to wake up early on the first morning to take pictures. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is True because the passage mentions that after checking into the hotel and having dinner, participants will be ready to start at sunrise the next day. This means they will indeed need to get up early for their photo shoot. |
| Q13 | Not given | In the evenings you will have a chance to unwind at the hotel, share your thoughts on the day and spend time looking at images and sharing editing techniques. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that in the evenings, participants can relax, talk about their day, look at pictures, and share ways to edit. However, it does not say anything about the tutor showing her work. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'Not given' because the passage does not mention if the tutor will show participants examples of her work after dinner. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Not given' because the passage does not provide any information about whether the tutor shows her work. It only talks about sharing thoughts on the day and looking at images, but not specifically about the tutor's examples after dinner. |
| Q14 | True | The following equipment is essential: A digital SLR or bridge camera with its instruction manual, batteries and charger; memory cards; comfortable walking footwear with good grip; warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs. | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that participants need to bring warm clothes and gear that can protect them from rain. This means they should be ready for not-so-good weather. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'True', which means that participants need to be ready for bad weather. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'True' because the passage suggests that participants should bring warm outdoor clothing and waterproofs, which indicates they might face bad weather. Keywords like 'warm outdoor clothing' and 'waterproofs' show that participants should prepare for possible rain or cold. |