Transition Cake For The Eloehly & Cabin Bags For Air Travel - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 14 General Training Reading Test 1 · Part 1 · Questions 1–14
Reading Passage
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TRANSITION CAKE FOR THE ELOEHLY
What is transition care?
Transition care is for older people who have been receiving medical treatment, but need more help to recover, and time to make a decision about the best place for them to live in the longer term. You can only access transition care directly from hospital.
Transition care is focused on individual goals and therapies and is given for a limited time only. It offers access to a package of services that may include:
• low-intensity therapy such as physiotherapy (exercise, mobility, strength and balance) and podiatry (foot care)
• access to a social worker
• nursing support for clinical care such as wound care
• personal care
Who provides transition care services?
Transition care is often provided by non-government organisations and is subsidised by the government. If your circumstances allow, it is expected you’ll contribute to the cost of your care.
Daily care fees are set by the organisation that provides your transition care services (your service provider). They should explain these fees to you, and the amount charged should form part of the agreement between you and the service provider. The fee is calculated on a daily basis.
Where do I receive transition care?
Transition care is provided in your own home or in a ‘live-in’ setting. This setting can be part of an existing aged-care home or health facility such as a separate wing of a hospital.
What if I’m already receiving services through a different programme?
If you’re already receiving subsidised residential care in an aged-care home, but you need to go somewhere else for transition care, your place in the aged-care home will be held until you return.
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CABIN BAGS FOR AIR TRAVEL
If you want a small bag with wheels that you can take onto the plane with you, there’s a wide choice. Here are some of the best.
A The Flyer B3 is an ultra-lightweight cabin bag which can withstand some pretty harsh treatment, its nylon and polyester sides won’t rip or burst open if it’s dropped or thrown whilst in transit. However, the trolley handle feels quite thin and flimsy. The top carrying handle is hard and flat, and the side handle isn’t easy to grip.
B The Lightglide has two external pockets, both of which are zipped and lockable, but the inside pocket does not zip. In tests, we found the contents remain dry when given a good soaking, even around the zips. The trolley handle has a choice of two heights and the plastic hand grip doesn’t have any sharp ridges that’ll make your hands sore. For carrying there are fabric handles at the top and side.
C The Foxton is easy to control across most surfaces. However, the zips don’t always run smoothly especially around the corners, so you may have to give them a good tug, especially if the case is very full. This is definitely one to avoid if you’re going somewhere rainy as it lets loads of water in, and documents in the pockets will also get pretty wet unless they’re in plastic folders.
D The Skybag has a single external zipped pocket and another located inside the lid. Your clothes are kept in place by two adjustable straps. The zips, are easy to grip and they run smoothly around the case. However, this cabin bag felt a little heavy to pull on all but smooth floors, and it was hard to steer compared with some of the other suitcases.
E The Travelsure 35 is available in a huge range of fabric designs including leopard print or lipstick kisses. The retractable trolley handle is comfortable but can’t be adjusted to suit users of different heights. There’s no internal divider, but there are two handy zipped pockets in the lid. We test each bag by letting it fall onto a hard floor – and our results show that you’ll have to treat this bag with great care if you want it to last. The fabric tore so badly at one of the corners that it was unusable.
Questions
Questions 1–6 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
Questions 7–14 Matching Information
The text above has five paragraphs, A-E.
Which paragraph mentions the following?
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes on your answer sheet. NB You may use any letter more than once.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | True | You can only access transition care directly from hospital | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that transition care can only be started by patients who are currently in the hospital. Answer Explanation: The answer means that only patients who are in the hospital can start receiving transition care. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is true because the passage says that you can only access transition care directly from hospital. This means that if you are not a hospital patient, you cannot start transition care. |
| Q2 | False | Transition care is focused on individual goals and therapies and is given for a limited time only | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that transition care is about helping people with their personal needs, but it lasts for a short time. Answer Explanation: The answer is false. This means that transition care is not long term; it is only for a limited time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is false because the passage says that transition care is given for a limited time only, which means it cannot be long term. |
| Q3 | False | it is expected you'll contribute to the cost of your care | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage means that if you can afford it, you should help pay for your care, but it is not required for everyone. Answer Explanation: The answer is False. This means not everyone has to pay for their transition care. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is False because the passage says that if your situation allows, it is expected that you will contribute to the cost of your care. This means not everyone has to pay; it depends on their situation. |
| Q4 | Not given | Transition care is provided in your own home or in a 'live-in' setting | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that transition care can happen at your home or in another place where people live, but it does not say anything about whether someone has to live alone to get this care. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'Not given' because there is no information about whether transition care at home is only for people who live alone. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'Not given' because the passage does not mention if transition care at home is only for those who live alone. It talks about where transition care is provided but does not specify anything about living situations. |
| Q5 | True | Transition care is provided in your own home or in a 'live-in' setting. This setting can be part of an existing aged-care home or health facility such as a separate wing of a hospital | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage tells us that transition care can happen at home or in places like a hospital. This includes areas of the hospital where people can stay. Answer Explanation: The answer is True, which means the statement is correct. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is True because the passage says that transition care can be provided in a 'live-in' setting, which includes a separate wing of a hospital. This means you can receive transition care at a hospital site. |
| Q6 | False | If you're already receiving subsidised residential care in an aged-care home, but you need to go somewhere else for transition care, your place in the aged-care home will be held until you return | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you are in a care home and need to leave for transition care, you can still keep your place there. This means your room will be saved for you until you come back. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE. This means you will not lose your place in a care home if you leave to get transition care. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage says that if you need transition care, your place in the aged-care home will be held until you return. This means you can go to transition care and still keep your spot in the care home. |
| Q7 | C | However, the zips don't always run smoothly especially around the corners, so you may have to give them a good tug, especially if the case is very full | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the zips on the bag can be difficult to use sometimes, particularly at the corners. This means you might need to pull hard on them, especially if the bag is full. Answer Explanation: The answer is C. This means that the zips on the cabin bag mentioned in paragraph C can be hard to use. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because it talks about a cabin bag called The Foxton. In this paragraph, it explains that the zips do not always work well and can be hard to pull, especially when the bag is full. This means that using the zips could be difficult. |
| Q8 | E | We test each bag by letting it fall onto a hard floor – and our results show that you’ll have to treat this bag with great care if you want it to last. The fabric tore so badly at one of the corners that it was unusable | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that they drop each bag to test it. They found that the Travelsure 35 bag needs careful handling. If it falls, the fabric can tear badly and then the bag cannot be used anymore. Answer Explanation: The answer is 'E'. This means that the Travelsure 35 bag can be badly hurt if it falls. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'E' because the paragraph talks about the Travelsure 35 bag. It says that when they tested this bag by letting it fall, the fabric tore badly at one corner, making it unusable. This shows that it can be damaged easily if dropped. |
| Q9 | A | However, the trolley handle feels quite thin and flimsy. The top carrying handle is hard and flat, and the side handle isn't easy to grip | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the trolley handle is weak and the top handle is difficult to hold. This explains the problems with the handles. Answer Explanation: The answer is A. This means that paragraph A talks about the problems with the handles of a cabin bag. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because this paragraph mentions that the top carrying handle is hard and flat, and the side handle is not easy to grip. These are problems with the handles of the bag. |
| Q10 | B | In tests, we found the contents remain dry when given a good soaking, even around the zips | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that when they tested the Lightglide bag, the items inside stayed dry even when the bag got wet. This shows that it does not let water in. Answer Explanation: The answer is B. This means that the cabin bag mentioned in paragraph B is very good at keeping water out. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because it says in paragraph B that the Lightglide bag keeps its contents dry, even when it gets wet. It mentions that the zips are locked and that the bag stays dry during tests, which shows it's resistant to water. |
| Q11 | E | The Travelsure 35 is available in a huge range of fabric designs including leopard print or lipstick kisses | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the Travelsure 35 bag has a lot of different fabric styles, such as leopard print and lipstick kisses. Answer Explanation: The answer is E. This means that the paragraph labeled E talks about different designs for a bag made of fabric. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is E because this paragraph mentions that the Travelsure 35 bag comes in many different fabric designs, like leopard print or lipstick kisses, showing that there is a good choice of patterns. |
| Q12 | D | However, this cabin bag felt a little heavy to pull on all but smooth floors, and it was hard to steer compared with some of the other suitcases | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the Skybag is hard to pull and steer, especially on bumpy floors. So, it is not easy to move. Answer Explanation: The answer is D, which means that the Skybag is not very easy to move. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the passage explains that the Skybag is hard to steer compared to other suitcases and feels heavy to pull unless you are on smooth floors. This shows that it isn't easy to move around. |
| Q13 | D | The Skybag has a single external zipped pocket and another located inside the lid | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the Skybag has one zipped pocket on the outside and one on the inside. This means there is one zipped pocket inside the bag. Answer Explanation: The answer is D. This means that in paragraph D, it talks about a cabin bag that has only one internal zipped pocket. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because it states that 'The Skybag has a single external zipped pocket and another located inside the lid.' This shows that it has one internal zipped pocket, which matches the question. |
| Q14 | B | The trolley handle has a choice of two heights | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the handle of the bag can be adjusted to two different heights. This means people can change it to be more comfortable. Answer Explanation: The answer is B. This means that the trolley handle of this bag can change to be higher or lower. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because it states that the trolley handle has a choice of two heights. This shows that it can be adjusted to fit different users, making it easier to carry. |