Walk for Life – IELTS Reading Answers
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This is an IELTS General Reading passage, which contains the following question types,
- Yes/No/Not Given
- Table Completion
Yes/No/Not Given
The Yes/No/Not Given type of question requires the test-taker to check whether a given statement stands confirmed or contradicted or is neither confirmed nor contradicted by the views and claims of the writer in the passage. So, the test-taker should pay close attention to what the writer mentions in the passage and write the answer.
Table Completion
Table Completion questions require the test-taker to complete the blank spaces in the table by locating and identifying the information in the passage. The test-taker should write the answers according to the number of words mentioned in the instruction box. Using more than the number of words as an answer will be marked as incorrect even if the answer is correct.
Answers
1 Answer: Not Given
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 1, line 2
Answer explanation: We find references for the statement in the 2nd line of the first paragraph, where it is mentioned that walk for life is a part of a national scheme to encourage one million people to walk regularly for their health. It is not mentioned anywhere in the passage that the scheme has attracted publicity. Thus, the answer is Not Given.
2 Answer: Yes
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 2
Answer explanation: The introductory line in the 2nd paragraph illustrates that Walk for Life relies on the dedication and hard work of the Volunteer leaders. Further, in the remaining paragraph, it is mentioned that every week, despite of the weather, the leaders Leaders welcome new walkers, greet regulars, complete essential paperwork and ensure that everyone has a safe walking experience. This shows that these volunteers have to put in a lot of effort. Thus, the answer is Yes, as the statement agrees with the information.
3 Answer: Not Given
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 2, line 2
Answer explanation: In the 2nd line of the 2nd paragraph, we can find a reference for the statement, where the writer states that it’s not easy for the volunteer leaders to please everyone because they should be welcoming and greeting new walkers. Thus, it’s not mentioned anywhere that volunteer leaders will give up the scheme. So, the answer is Not Given.
4 Answer: No
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 3
Answer explanation: When we go through paragraph 3,we understand that it’s a major lifestyle change for new walkers who decide to walk regularly. Thus, the answer is No, as the statement contradicts the author’s view.
5 Answer: No
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 5
Answer explanation: After scanning the fifth paragraph, we understand that Walk for life recognises the walker’s dedication and rewards them for congratulating them on their walking journey. These rewards act as an incentive to keep them motivated. Thus, the answer is No, as the statement contradicts the writer’s view.
6 Answer: Not Given
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 7
Answer explanation: According to paragraph 7, we understand that one can be a smug after they complete 75 walks and consider that walking with walk for life is one of their life’s good habits. They should also note that after another 25 walks they might be eligible for mystery gifts, which means that one can complete 100 walks, but it’s not mentioned anywhere that it is unlikely for many people to complete 100 walks. Hence the answer is Not Given.
7 Answer: Yes
Question type: Yes/No/Not Given
Answer location: Paragraph 7
Answer explanation: We find traces of the statement in Paragraph 8, where it is mentioned that there may be a delay between reaching a landmark and receiving your reward, as some registers are only examined quarterly. But if the walkers register their name at the start of every walk they attend, they will be eligible for rewards. It means one who qualifies for a reward as per the records might eventually receive one. Thus, the answer is Yes, as the statement agrees with the information.
8 Answer: an audio-visual space
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph D
Answer explanation: We find references for the question in paragraph D, which illustrates that facilities would include a main adult lending area, a reference section, an audio-visual space, separate children’s and teenage section, and so on. Therefore, the correct answer is an audio-visual space.
9 Answer: a reference
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph D
Answer explanation: We can trace the information for the question in paragraph D, from where we understand that facilities would include a main adult lending area, a reference section, an audio-visual space, separate children’s and teenage section, and so on. Thus, the correct answer is a reference.
10 Answer: activities, story-telling
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph F, line 3
Answer explanation: We find the keyword, “children’s library”, in the 3rd line of paragraph, where it is mentioned that children’s library will boast more tables and computers for homework and leisure use and more room for activities and story-telling. So, the correct answer is activities and story-telling as the phrase ‘more room’ refers to a larger space.
11 Answer: facilities
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph D
Answer explanation: We understand from paragraph D that facilities would include a main adult lending area, a reference section, an audio-visual space, separate children’s and teenage sections, an IT room with a range of learning software, music listening posts, a coffee area and toilets. So, the suitable answer according to the table is facilities.
12 Answer: smaller meeting room
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph D, last line
Answer explanation: We find references in the last line of paragraph D, from where we understand that facilities will also include a community hall and a smaller meeting room available for hire. It means the smaller meeting room can be hired for a fee. Hence, the answer is smaller meeting room.
13 Answer: community hall
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph D
Answer explanation: We deduce from paragraph D that apart from the facilities like the main adult lending area, a reference section, an audio-visual space, separate children’s and teenage sections, an IT room with a range of learning software, music listening posts, a coffee area and toilets. There will also be a community hall and a smaller meeting room available for hire. Thus, the answer is community hall.
14 Answer: own seating area
Question type: Table Completion
Answer location: Paragraph F
Answer explanation: We find references for the question in paragraph F, where it is mentioned that in the teenagers section, the teenagers will be given their own seating area and teenage book stock will be increased by 50%. So, the correct answer is own seating area.
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