IELTS CAMBRIDGE 5 Test A: GT READING MODULE

Section 1:MAIL ORDER BROCHURE

Questions 1-7: TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN

[In this type of question, candidates are asked to find out whether:

The statement in the question agrees with the information in the passage – TRUE
The statement in the question contradicts with the information in the passage – FALSE
If there is no information on this – NOT GIVEN

For this type of question, you can divide each statement into three independent pieces and make your way through with the answer.]

Question 1: Women’s cotton socks cost less than men’s.

Keywords for this question: women’s cotton socks, cost, less, men’s,   

In this brochure, we do not find any information about ‘Women’s cotton socks’.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 2: Men’s silk shirts are available in more than five colours.

Keywords for this question: men’s silk shirts, available, more than, five colours,      

The second item in the ‘For under $25’ section says, “Silk shirts M – five sizes, in designer colours, for that special social occasion.”

However, we don’t find any information about the number of colours.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN             

Question 3: Children’s T-shirts come in a variety of colours.

Keywords for this question: Children’s T-shirts, variety of colours,

Look at the items on ‘For under $25’ section. Item no. 3 says, “T-shirts C – hard-wearing, white with a variety of animal motifs.”

Here, motif = design, (not colour).

This means the information contradicts the question.

So, the answer is: FALSE     

Question 4: The child’s jacket has four pockets.

Keywords for this question: child’s jacket, four pockets,     

We find about ‘child’s jacket’ in the ‘For under $50’ section. Take a look at item no. 3 here, as it says, “Hooded jacket C – protects from the wind, 4 sizes, large strong pockets.”

Here, it doesn’t say anything about the number of pockets.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN            

Question 5: If you buy clothes worth $80 in August, you will receive a free alarm clock.

Keywords for this question: buy clothes worth $80, August, receive, free alarm clock,

Take a look at the ‘Additional monthly specials’ section. Here, point no. 2 says, “August – Travel alarm clock worth $ 19.95 free with purchases of $80 or more!” 

The information provided here is a clear match with the question.

So, the answer is: TRUE

Question 6: The charge for special next-day delivery in Australia is $7.95.

Keywords for this question: charge, special next-day delivery, Australia, $7.95,      

The answer can be traced in the ‘Postage and packing charges’ section. Take a look at the second option for the charges ‘Within Australia’. It says, “$17.95 for Express Delivery Service (overnight).”

Here, overnight = next-day,

The charge is $17.95; not $7.95. The information in the text contradicts the question.

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 7: All clothing is guaranteed to arrive within two months for international delivery

Keywords for this question: All clothing, guaranteed to arrive, within two months, international delivery,

The answer can be traced in the ‘Postage and packing charges’ section. Take a look at the first option for the charges ‘Overseas’. It says, “Surface Mail (allow a minimum of two months for delivery).”

Here, a minimum of two months = at least two months, may take more than that time.

The information in the text contradicts the question.

So, the answer is: FALSE

Questions 8-14: New Book Releases

Questions 8-14:  List of headings

In this question type, IELTS candidates are provided with a list of headings, usually identified with lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc,). A heading will refer to the main idea of the paragraph or section of the text. Candidates must find out the equivalent heading to the correct paragraphs or sections, which are marked with alphabets A, B, C, and so forth. Candidates need to write the appropriate Roman numerals in the boxes on their answer sheets. There will always be two or three more headings than there are paragraphs or sections. So, some of the headings will not be used. It is also likely that some paragraphs or sections may not be included in the task. Generally, the first paragraph is an example paragraph that will be done for the candidates for their understanding of the task.

[TIPS: Skimming is the best reading technique. You need not understand every word here. Just try to gather the gist of the sentences. That’s all. Read quickly and don’t stop until you finish each sentence.]

Question 8: Book A 

In the description of Book A, take a look at the first line; it says, “This book describes the creativity of Aboriginal people living in the driest parts of Australia. . . .”

Here, creativity = art, driest parts = desert,

So, the answer is: x (Guide to the Art of the Australian Desert)

Question 9: Book B 

Take a look at the first line again for Book B, “Pocket-sized maps and illustrations with detailed information on the nesting sites and migration patterns of Australia. . . . . .”

Here, Pocket-sized maps and illustrations with detailed information on the nesting sites and migration patterns = field guide to native birds,

So, the answer is: i (Field Guide to Native Birds of Australia)

Question 10: Book C

The description of book C contains some words and phrases. In the first line, we can see ‘the avid hiker’ which means someone who enjoys walking. In the next line, there is a phrase ‘journeys on foot through the forests’.

So, the answer is: v (Bush walking in Australia)

Question 11: Book E

The description of book E says, “Australia’s premier mountain biking guidebook – taking you through a host of national parks and state forests.”

Here, biking = two wheels, national parks and state forests = bush,

So, the answer is: ii (The Bush on Two Wheels: 100 Top Rides)

Question 12: Book F

Take a look at the sentence given right under the table of ‘Meal Breaks’.

The description of book F says, “Here’s the A-Z of Australian native animals – take an in-depth look at their lives and characteristics, through fantastic photographs and informative text.”

Here, A-Z of Australian native animals & fantastic photographs and informative text = Encyclopaedia,

So the answer is: ix (Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife)

Question 13: Book G

Keywords for this question: employees working with food, must,

In the description of book G, we can see the phrase ‘prehistoric animals’ in the first line.

Here, prehistoric animals = Dinosaur,

So the answer is: iv (A Pictorial History of the Dinosaur in Australia)

Question 14: Book H

Keywords for this question: food handlers, ill,

The description of book H says, “A definitive handbook on outdoor safety – with a specific focus on equipment, nutrition, first aid, special clothing and bush skills.”

Here, outdoor safety & equipment, nutrition, first aid, special clothing and bush skills = survival techniques in the wild,

So the answer is: viii (Survival Techniques in the Wild)

Section 2:WORK & TRAVEL USA

Questions 15-20: TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN

[In this type of question, candidates are asked to find out whether:

The statement in the question agrees with the information in the passage – TRUE
The statement in the question contradicts with the information in the passage – FALSE
If there is no information on this – NOT GIVEN

For this type of question, you can divide each statement into three independent pieces and make your way through with the answer.]

Question 15: The program cost includes internal flights within the USA.

Keywords for this question: program cost, internal flights, within, USA,   

Take a look at the very beginning.

The text says in the first part, “This unbeatable program fee includes:

• return flight from Sydney to los Angeles (onward travel in USA not included)”.

Here, onward travel in USA not included = internal flights within the USA not included,

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 16: Emergency assistance offered in the program includes legal advice.

Keywords for this question: Emergency assistance, legal advice,

In the first part of the text, in the ‘You also have’ section, take a look at the fourth point:

• 24-hour emergency support throughout the length of the program.

Here, we find ‘emergency support’ throughout the length of the program. However, it doesn’t say anything about providing legal advice.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 17: InterExchange offers similar programs in countries other than the USA. 

Keywords for this question: InterExchange, similar programs, countries, other than the USA,    

In ‘WHAT IS INTEREXCHANGE?’ section, take a look under the three points. There is a sentence where the writer says, “InterExchange operates these programs for students all around the world.”

Here, all around the world = countries other than the USA,

So, the answer is: TRUE

Question 18: InterExchange is part of a government program.

Keywords for this question: InterExchange, part of, government program,     

In ‘WHAT IS INTEREXCHANGE?’ section, take a look at the first point,

• is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation

Here, non-governmental organisation = not part of a government program,

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 19: There are no restrictions on the type of job you can do.

Keywords for this question: no restrictions, type of job,       

In ‘WHAT IS INTEREXCHANGE?’ section, the writer says in the big paragraph, “You can choose any job that interests you anywhere in the USA, whether that is working in a law firm in Boston, a famous ski resort in Colorado or serving coffee and doughnuts in the buzzing streets of New York. You can select the period you work and the period you travel; you may want to work for 1 month and travel for 3 or work the entire duration of your stay. The choice is yours.”  

Here, the bold and italic lines mean that there are no restrictions on the type of job.  

So, the answer is: TRUE

Question 20: There is an upper age limit for applicants.

Keywords for this question: upper age limit, applicants,  

In the ‘YOU CAN TAKE UP THIS OPPORTUNITY IF YOU ARE’ section, look at the third point. It says,

• over 18 years old by November in the academic year in which you apply to InterExchange

Here, lower age limit is included. However, we do not find any mention of upper age limit.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN    

CONTENTS: ARTHUR PHILLIP COLLEGE

Questions 21-27: Matching paragraphs with list of descriptions:

[The rules for finding answers to this sort of question are simple. Read the answer options and mark the most important words. Then, just match the keywords with the paragraphs. Check the reference in the paragraphs carefully and decide your answer.]

Question 21: All students receive a transcript of results and relevant award documentation when they end their studies with the College.

Keywords for this question: all students, transcript of results, relevant award documentation, end, studies,

This description clearly indicates the assessment and results and relevant information in Arthur Phillip College.

Here, transcript of results and relevant award documentation = assessment and results.

So, the answer is: J (assessment and results)

Question 22: On enrolment, all students receive automatic membership to the Social Club and Public Speaking Club. Students may choose to participate in any arranged activities. The College encourages and promotes interaction between students and teaching and non-teaching staff.

Keywords for this question: enrolment, all students, automatic membership, Social Club, Public Speaking club, may choose, participate, arranged activities, interaction, students and teaching and non-teaching staff,      

This paragraph indicates directly to Social Club and Public Speaking Club.

So, the answer is: K (social activities and clubs)

Question 23: Successful completion and the achievement of an A or B result in some courses will enable students to achieve advanced standing in these subjects if they proceed to university study. For a list of the courses acceptable to a particular university, e-mail us your request with the name of the university and the course you are interested in.

Keywords for this question: successful completion, achievement of an A or B result, enable students to achieve, advanced standing, these subjects, if, proceed, university study, list of the courses, acceptable, particular university, email,

Take a look at this line in this paragraph, “ . . . . achieve advanced standing in these subjects if they proceed to university study. . .”

Here, advanced standing in these subjects = credit courses,

So, the answer is: E (credit courses to university)

Question 24: Arthur Phillip College is one of the top business colleges in Sydney, Australia. The College offers a wide range of educational and training programs in business and related areas. Its accredited vocational training courses are designed to meet the needs of individual students and industry.

Keywords for this question: one of the top business colleges, Sydney, Australia, wide range of educational and training programs, business and related areas,   

This paragraph is clearly a description of Arthur Phillip College.

So, the answer is: A (about Arthur Phillip College)

Question 25: At Arthur Phillip College you will learn from lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects, individual assignments, and class workshops. Lectures and seminars present concepts and ideas and provide for question-and-answer sessions. Students are expected to take an active role in the learning process through class participation, presentations, and projects. 

Keywords for this question: learn from, lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects, individual assignments, and class workshops,

This particular paragraph explains how students learn in this college.

Here, learn from lectures, seminars, case studies, group projects, individual assignments and class workshops = learning methods,  

So, the answer is: G (learning methods)

Question 26: Courses at Arthur Phillip College involve an average of 25 hours per week of tuition time, with supervised group study accounting for a further 5 hours per week. At least 10 hours per week of individual study is also recommended for most courses.

Keywords for this answer: an average of 25 hours per week of tuition time, supervised group study, a further 5 hours per week,

This paragraph talks about the commitment a student needs to make about studies in this institution.

Here, involve an average of 25 hours per week of tuition time, group study accounting for a further 5 hours per week, At least 10 hours per week of individual study, all these are study commitments.

So, the answer is: I (study commitment)

Question 27: During this program, you will meet the Director of Studies, teachers and key administrative staff such as the Accommodation Officer and Student Counsellor so that, right from your first day, you will know how each of them can help you during your time at the College.

Keywords for this answer: meet, Director of Studies, teachers and key administrative staff, right from your first day,

This paragraph explains how new students meet everyone in the college and get to know about everyone’s role.

So, the answer is: C (orientation for new students)

Section 3:LACK OF SLEEP

Questions 28-35:  Identifying information

[This question asks you to find information from the passage and write the number of the paragraph (A, B, C or D … .. ) in the answer sheet. Now, if the question is given in the very first part of the question set, I’d request you not to answer them. It’s mainly because this question will not follow any sequence, and so it will surely kill your time. Rather, you should answer all the other questions first. And just like List of Headings, only read the first two lines or last two lines of the expected paragraph initially. If you find the answers, you need not read the middle part. If you don’t find answers yet, you can skim the middle part of the paragraph. Keywords will be a useful matter here.]

Question 28: the different amounts of sleep that people require 

Keywords for this question: different amounts of sleep, people require,

Both the first and the last lines of section A talks about the same issue. Let’s have a look. In the first lines, the writer of this text says, “It is estimated that the average man or woman needs between seven-and-a-half and eight hours’ sleep a night. Some can manage on a lot less. … …”

Then, in the last lines of the section, the writer says again, “ . .. .. states that healthy individuals sleeping less than five hours or even as little as two hours in every 24 hours are rare, but represent a sizeable minority.”

These lines suggest the fact that different people require different amounts of sleep.

So, the answer is: A

Question 29: an investigation into the results of sleep deprivation

Keywords for this question: investigation, results of sleep deprivation,

In section C, look closely at the first few lines, “Researchers in San Diego deprived a group of men of sleep between Sam and lam on just one night, and found that levels of their bodies’ natural defences against viral infections had fallen significantly when measured the following morning. . .. …”

Here, Researchers = investigators, found that = results,

Therefore, in section C, these lines indicate that there was an investigation in San Diego on the results of sleep deprivation.

So, the answer is: C

Question 30: some reasons why people may suffer from sleep disorders

Keywords for this question: reasons why, people may suffer, sleep disorders,

The last half of section E talks about some causes of sleep disturbance or disorder. Let’s take a look at lines 10-16, “. . .. … Age aside, it is estimated that roughly one in three people suffer some kind of sleep disturbance. Causes can be anything from pregnancy and stress to alcohol and heart disease. Smoking is a known handicap to sleep, with one survey showing that ex-smokers got to sleep in 18 minutes rather than their earlier average of 52 minutes.”

From the explanation in these lines, we find out reasons for sleep disorders like pregnancy, stress to alcohol, heart disease and smoking.

So, the answer is: E

Question 31: lifestyle changes which can help overcome sleep-related problems

Keywords for this question: lifestyle changes, help overcome, sleep-related problems,

Section F, which is a small section, talks about some changes in lifestyle that can help us overcome sleep-related problems. Have a look at the section closely, “Apart from self-help therapy such as regular exercise, there are psychological treatments, including relaxation training and therapy aimed at getting rid of pre-sleep worries and anxieties. There is also sleep reduction therapy, where the aim is to improve sleep quality by strictly regulating the time people go to bed, and when they get up. Medication is regarded by many as a last resort and often takes the form of sleeping pills, normally benzodiazepines, which are minor tranquillizers.”

Here, we find about different therapies that change our lifestyle like regular exercise, relaxation training, sleep reduction therapy etc.

Here, strictly regulating the time people go to bed and when they get up = lifestyle change,

So, the answer is: F

Question 32: a process by which sleep helps us to remain mentally and physically healthy

Keywords for this question: process, sleep helps, remain, mentally and physically healthy,

Take a look at lines 1-8, where the writer talks about the process of ‘rest-and-repair theory’. “The latest beliefs are that the main purposes of sleep are to enable the body to rest and replenish, allowing time for repairs to take place and for tissue to be regenerated. One supporting piece of evidence for this rest-and-repair theory is that production of the growth hormone somatotropin, which helps tissue to regenerate, peaks while we are asleep. .. … ..”

So, the answer is: B

Question 33: claims about a commercialised man-made product for sleeplessness

Keywords for this question: commercialized man-made product, sleeplessness,

Read the last half of section G in order to find the answer to this question. Here, the writer explains, “ . .. . Melatonin pills contain a synthetic version of the hormone and are commonly used for jet lag as well as for sleep disturbance. John Nicholls, sales manager of one of America’s largest health food shops, claims that sales of the pill have increased dramatically. He explains that it is sold in capsules, tablets, lozenges and mixed with herbs. It is not effective for all insomniacs, but many users have weaned themselves off sleeping tablets as a result of its application.”

Here, it is sold = commercialised,

The claim is made by John Nicholls, the sales manager of one of America’s largest health food shops.

So, the answer is: G

Question 34: the role of physical changes in sleeping habits

Keywords for this question: role, physical changes, sleeping habits,

The very first lines of section E give us the answer to this question. “Sleeping patterns change with age, which is why many people over 60 develop insomnia. . .. .”

Here, Sleeping patterns = sleeping habits, change with age =physical changes,

So, the answer is: E

Question 35: the processes involved during sleep

Keywords for this answer: processes, during sleep,

In section D, lines 4-8 talks about the processes or stages that are involved during sleep. “. .. . Despite popular belief that sleep is one long event, research shows that, in an average night, there are five stages of sleep and four cycles, during which the sequence of stages is repeated. .. ..”

Then, the writer explains the stages in the following lines.

So, the answer is: D

Questions 36-40:  TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN

[In this type of question, candidates are asked to find out whether:

The statement in the question agrees with the information in the passage – TRUEThe statement in the question contradicts with the information in the passage – FALSEIf there is no information on this – NOT GIVEN

For this type of question, you can divide each statement into three independent pieces and make your way through with the answer.]

Question 36: Sleep can cure some illnesses.

Keywords for this question: Sleep, cure, some illnesses,

This passage talks about the role of sleep in our physical and mental refreshments and so on. However, we find no information on whether sleep cure any illnesses anywhere in the passage.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 37: The various stages of sleep occur more than once a night.

Keywords for this question: various stages, sleep, occur more than, once a night,   

Take a look at section D where the various stages of sleep are explained. Here, the writer says in lines 5-8, “ .. . . in an average night, there are five stages of sleep and four cycles, during which the sequence of stages is repeated. . .. .. .”

Here, in an average night = once a night, the sequence of stages is repeated = various stages of sleep occur more than once,

So, the answer is: TRUE  

Question 38: Dreaming and sleep-walking occur at similar stages of sleep. 

Keywords for this question: Dreaming and sleep-walking, occur, similar stages of sleep,     

The last half of section D gives us the answer to this question. The writer talks about stage four (sleep-walking stage) and stage five in sleeping (dream stage). Let’s read lines 11-24, “ . … . .. In stage four, usually reached after an hour, the slumber is so deep that, if awoken, the sleeper would be confused and disorientated. It is in this phase that sleep-walking can occur, with an average episode lasting no more than 15 minutes. In the fifth stage, the rapid eye movement (REM) stage, the heartbeat quickly gets back to normal levels, brain activity accelerates to daytime heights and above and the eyes move constantly beneath closed lids as if the sleeper is looking at something. During this stage, the body is almost paralysed. This REM phase is also the time when we dream.”

These lines indicate that dreaming and sleep-walking occur at different stages, not at similar stages.

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 39: Sleepers move around a lot during the REM stage of sleep.  

Keywords for this question: sleepers, move around a lot, during, REM stage, sleep,    

The last few lines of section D gives the answer to this particular question. “ .. . .. In the fifth stage, the rapid eye movement (REM) stage, the heartbeat quickly gets back to normal levels, brain activity accelerates to daytime heights and above and the eyes move constantly beneath closed lids as if the sleeper is looking at something. During this stage, the body is almost paralysed. This REM phase is also the time when we dream.”

Here, almost paralysed = cannot move around at all,

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 40: The body temperature rises relatively early in elderly people. 

Keywords for this question: body temperature, rises, relatively early, elderly stage,  

In section E, look at lines 6-8, “ . .. . The temperature rise occurs at daybreak in the young, but at three or four in the morning in the elderly. .. .. .”   

Here, daybreak = day time, at three or four in the morning = at around dawn time,     

This means the body temperature in elderly people rises early or quickly than in young people.

So, the answer is: TRUE