This General Training IELTS Reading post focuses on solutions to IELTS Cambridge 4 Reading Test B Section 2 that has two texts entitled ‘Courses Available at North Coast College Campuses’ & ‘Information on Photocopying’. This is a targeted post for GT IELTS candidates who have big problems finding out and understanding Reading Answers in the GT module. This post can guide you the best to understand every Reading answer without much trouble. Finding out IELTS Reading answers is a steady process, and this post will assist you in this respect.

IELTS Cambridge 4 Test B: GT Reading Module

Section 2:

The headline of the text: Courses Available at North Coast College Campuses

Questions 15-21: Matching information with appropriate information

[In this type of question candidates are asked to match some information as questions with some information given from the passage. These questions will not follow any sequential order. So, skimming first for the keywords and then scanning to match the information is the best option to find answers to these questions.]

Question 15: Wollongbar  

In the first paragraph (‘Agriculture’ section), the writer of the text says in lines 2-4, “. . .. .  The Wollongbar Campus is renowned for its Tropical Fruit Growing program and has introduced modules on macadamias, bushfoods and coffee production. .. ..”

Here, Tropical Fruit Growing program = banana cultivation,

So, the answer is: B (banana cultivation)

Question 16: Grafton   

Again, in the ‘Agriculture’ section, take a look at the last lines, “ .. . . Grafton, meanwhile, offers traineeships in agriculture including Beef and Dairy.”

Here, Beef and Dairy = cattle farming,

So, the answer is: H (cattle farming)

Question 17: Tweed Heads    

The answer to this question can be found in the ‘Health programs’ section as the writer mentions in lines 2-4 of the first paragraph, “ . .. .  Fitness Instruction courses are offered at Tweed Heads and teach students how to put together and lead a safe fitness program.” 

Here, Fitness Instruction courses = recreation programs,  

So, the answer is: K (recreation programs)

Question 18: Lismore   

In the ‘Health programs’ section, line no.1 of the second paragraph says, “Lismore offers the Aged Support Program and . .. ..” 

Here, Aged Support Program = elderly care,

So, the answer is: E (elderly care)

Question 19: Port Macquarie

Again, in the ‘Health programs’ section, lines 1-2 of the second paragraph say, “ . . .. and Port Macquarie offers the Early Childhood Nursing program. .. ..”

Here, Early Childhood Nursing program = infant illness,

So, the answer is: D (infant illness)

Question 20: Ballina  

To answer this particular question, we have to go to the ‘Environmental Studies’ section. Here, in the final lines of the first paragraph, the writer says, “. . .. The Environmental Practice course, which includes Coastal Management, is offered through Ballina campus.” 

Here, Coastal Management = beach protection,

So, the answer is: I (beach protection)

Question 21: Coffs Harbour  

For this question, let’s go to the final paragraph in the ‘Environmental Studies’ section, where the writer says in the final lines, “ . .. . Marine Industry Management programs are offered at Coffs Harbour.”

Here, Marine Industry Management programs = fish farming,

So, the answer is: F (fish farming)

The headline of the text: Information on Photocopying

Questions 22-27: 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 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 22: Prepaid Services Cards are in use in three locations.  

Keywords for this question: Prepaid Services Cards, in use, three locations,

Let’s have a look at the first paragraph, “Information Services provide a Prepaid Services Card system for student and staff use of photocopiers and associated equipment in the Library, and use of laser printers in B Block. The same system has recently been installed in the Student Representative Council (SRC) for use with photocopiers there.”

Here, the Library, B Block & the Student Representative Council (SRC) = three locations,

So, the answer is: TRUE

Question 23: You can only buy a Prepaid Services Card at the Library.

Keywords for this question: can only buy, Prepaid Services Cards, Library,   

In the second paragraph, take a look at lines 3-5, “ .. ..  .. Initially, students and other users will have to purchase a Prepaid Services Card from a teller machine located in the Library or B Block Computer Labs. . . ..”

This means there are two places from where users can buy a Prepaid Services Card; teller machine and B Block Computer labs.

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 24: The smallest amount that can be added to the Prepaid Services Card at the Library teller machine is $5.   

Keywords for this question: smallest amount, can be added to, Prepaid Services Card, Library teller machine, $5,     

In paragraph no. 3, the maximum amount of prepaid services have been mentioned, “ . ..  The maximum amount of prepaid services or value that can be added to a card is $50.00.”

However, there is no mention of the smallest amount.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 25: The Prepaid Services Card can be used to pay library fines.  

Keywords for this question: Prepaid Services Card, pay, library fines,

Again, we do not find any comments made about paying library fines.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN  

Question 26: Notes and coins can be used in all teller machines.   

Keywords for this question: notes and coins, can be used, all teller machines, 

In the fourth paragraph, have a close look at the last lines, “ . . .. These teller machines accept any denomination of coins or notes up to $50.00. The SRC has a smaller, coin only, teller machine.  

Here, coin only = only coins can be used here; no notes.

So, the answer is: FALSE 

Question 27: A PIN is allocated when you purchase your Prepaid Services Card.   

Keywords for this question: PIN, allocated, when, purchase, Prepaid Services Card,   

In the final paragraph, take a look at lines 1-2, “For added security, a card user may choose to allocate a PIN or Personal Identification Number to their Prepaid Services Card. .. .. .”

Here, card user may choose to allocate a PIN = a PIN is optional; it depends on the choice of the users,

So, the answer is: FALSE 

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