Poppi Properties & Local Countryside Walks – IELTS Reading Answers

Kasturika Samanta

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Updated On Jul 16, 2024

Reading Passage 1
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Answers for Poppi Properties & Local Countryside Walks with Explanation
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In order to score well in IELTS General, students must be proficient readers who can also apply their knowledge to real-world situations, as demonstrated in passages like ‘Poppi Properties’ & ‘Local Countryside Walks’, which is a part of IELTS General Reading.

The IELTS General passages, ‘Poppi properties’ & ‘Local countryside walks’ contain 14 questions. You should absolutely start practicing timed IELTS General Reading practice tests on a regular basis if your goal is to become proficient in these passages and obtain a high reading band score.

The question types found in these passages are:

Matching Information IELTS Reading (Q. 1-6)
True/False/Not Given IELTS Reading (Q. 7-14)

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-14, which are based on the reading passages below.

Reading Passage 1

Read the text below and answer Questions 1-6.

Local Countryside Walks

A Grove Mill – Take either the yellow path or the blue path – both eventually come out at the Old Water Mill and are at about the same level of difficulty. There is a shallow stream which runs alongside the yellow path. Dogs enjoy a swim here if it’s hot and there are trees to help you cool while you want.

B Blackhill Trail – Follow the marker posts carefully as you make your way through some dense forest. If you take a wrong turn as walkers often do your walk could end up being a lot longer than you expected. The sun may be shining but there is plenty of damp undergrowth so wear a tough pair of hiking boots if you don’t want your feet to get wet. It isn’t advisable to take small dogs on this trail.

C Fern Way – The route is winding but fairly flat and doesn’t require any special footwear or equipment. It is accessed by a gate with a strong bolt to keep sheep and cows in the field. The path is lined on both sides by firs and some majestic redwoods that date back to the nineteenth century. There are benches along the way where you can rest and admire the beauty of the area.

D Bay Red Valley – Be prepared to go up and down a bit on this route. The first section is uphill then the path flattens out but not for long so you need to be fairly fit. The exercise is worth it though as there are some spectacular views across the valley. There is a viewing platform, from which you may be lucky enough to see one of the herds of deer that roam the area.

E Brownwater Trail – A circular path will take you past tree and plant species from around the world that are cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you bring your dog keep it on a lead as the smaller shrubs can be easily destroyed. The path itself is open and unprotected so be sure to wear a hat or you could get sunburnt.

Questions 1-6

Look at the five descriptions of walks A-E below.

For which walk are the following statements true?

1 There is very little shade.
2 There are some steep sections.
3 There is a choice of route on this walk.
4 There is a special site for watching wildlife.
5 Dogs must not be allowed to run freely
6 You can sit down in several places.

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Reading Passage 2

Read the text below and answer Questions 7-14.

Poppi Properties

Review by Sally Hanugoldi

I have had a terrible experience with Poppi Properties and as an ex-tenant I advise you to go elsewhere if you want to rent or buy a property – as I have now done. When I initially viewed my Poppi Properties flat I was accompanied by Lillee Eggerton, one of the two staff who run the company. The flat was located close to the office where I have been working for the past year so I went there before the working day had begun. I knew immediately that it was the right property for me because of the convenient location and a few days later I paid the deposit and the first two months’ rent. The flat was on the 12th floor which I admit was a surprise to me as I thought it was lower when I first read about it but Lillee was very encouraging and I felt confident that I was making the right choice. At this point she was professional and kind but once I had moved into the property I discovered that she was far less approachable that she had been during the viewing period and whenever I tried to contact her she was unavailable.

At the start of my tenancy a number of issues were unsatisfactory in the property. For example as a new tenant you have a right to expect your flat to be clean. In fact carpets should be professionally cleaned but mine had not even been hoovered. I had hoped that this problem would be addressed quickly but nothing happened and so I did the job myself. Similarly, the oven worked when I switched it on, but it was black inside and smelt horrible. The company did nothing so in the end I just avoided using the oven while I lived there. Several times I asked to speak to the landlord directly but was told this was not possible. No one should have to put up with these problems particularly when Poppi Properties charges such high rents.

Questions 7-14

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?

Write

TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN – if there is no such information

7 Sally Hanugoldi is still renting a property with Poppi Properties.
8 Sally Hanugoldi was the first person to view the flat.
9 Sally made a quick decision to rent the property.
10 The flat was on a lower level than Sally changed over time.
11 Lillee’s behavior towards Sally changed over time.
12 The flat that Sally rented from Poppi Properties was unfurnished.
13 Sally employed someone to clean her carpets.
14 The landlord raised Sally’s rent while she was living in the flat.

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Answers for Poppi Properties & Local Countryside Walks with Explanation

Now it’s time to check the answers to the above questions from the IELTS General passages – Poppi Properties & Local Countryside Walks – and get an idea of how well you have mastered this section.

1 Answer: E

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph E, Line 4

Answer Explanation: Only the description of Brown Water Trail (E) mentions the path is “open and unprotected” suggesting little shade.

2 Answer: D

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph D, Line 1

Answer Explanation: Bay Red Valley (D) specifically mentions an “uphill” section and needing to be “fairly fit” for the walk.

3 Answer: A

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph A, Line 1

Answer Explanation : Grove Mill (A) mentions you can take either the “yellow path” or “blue path.”

4 Answer: D

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph D, Line 4-5

Answer Explanation : Only Bay Red Valley (D) describes a “viewing platform” where you might see deer.

5 Answer: E

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph E, Line 3

Answer Explanation : Brown Water Trail (E) explicitly states to keep dogs on a leash to protect the plants.

6 Answer: C

Question type: Matching information

Answer Location: Paragraph C, Line 4

Answer Explanation : Fern Way (C) mentions having “benches along the way” for resting and admiring the beauty of the area.

7 Answer: False