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General Training Test 4 answers with clear explanations
These Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Test 4 Reading answers explain all 40 questions. Review Ice cream makers and a photography weekend course, Respiratory protection and dairy workplace safety, and Night photography in autumn.
Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training Test 4 Reading answer key
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1. Ice cream makers and a photography weekend course
Questions 1 to 142. Respiratory protection and dairy workplace safety
Questions 15 to 273. Night photography in autumn
Questions 28 to 40Section 1: Ice cream makers and a photography weekend course
This section compares home ice cream makers and outlines a weekend photography course. It tests product features, course activities, equipment needs and booking information.
Why: The detail matches B, "Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches C, "Sage Smart Scoop." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches F, "KitchenAid Artisan Ice Cream Maker." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches A, "Magimix Gelato Expert." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches C, "Sage Smart Scoop." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches D, "Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The detail matches C, "Sage Smart Scoop." The wording in the passage expresses the same idea.
Why: The passage gives information that contradicts this statement. The answer is FALSE.
Why: The passage gives information that contradicts this statement. The answer is FALSE.
Why: The passage does not give enough information to confirm or contradict this statement. The answer is NOT GIVEN.
Why: The passage gives information that agrees with this statement. The answer is TRUE.
Why: The passage gives information that agrees with this statement. The answer is TRUE.
Why: The passage does not give enough information to confirm or contradict this statement. The answer is NOT GIVEN.
Why: The passage gives information that agrees with this statement. The answer is TRUE.
Section 2: Respiratory protection and dairy workplace safety
This section gives workplace guidance on respiratory protection and dairy safety. It covers equipment selection, correct fitting, hazardous substances and safe working procedures.
Why: The passage uses "oxygen." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "yearly." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "beard." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "solvents." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "rack." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "straps." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "sunlight." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "footwear." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "padding." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "handrails." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "trolleys." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "overreach." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "rotation." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Section 3: Night photography in autumn
This section gives practical advice for autumn night photography. It discusses low light, weather, equipment, exposure choices and ways to create stronger images.
Why: Heading vi, "A season that may seem unsuitable for photographers," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading i, "How chance contributes to conditions being right," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading vii, "No longer too expensive," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading iv, "How human developments are affecting wildlife," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading iii, "The process of photographing animals at night is getting easier," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading viii, "A less ambitious approach," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: Heading v, "Photographing objects that can’t be seen in detail," gives the best summary of the paragraph's main purpose.
Why: The passage uses "fungi." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "horizon." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "surface." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "landscape." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "galaxies." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
Why: The passage uses "gardens." This completes the gap and follows the stated word limit.
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