IELTS General Training Reading: Cambridge 11 Test 1 Section 2; GZJ Travel – Recruitment Info. & Hilton Laboratory: Health and safety in the workplace; with best solutions and best explanations

IELTS General Training Reading: Cambridge 11 Test 1 Section 2; GZJ Travel – Recruitment Info. & Hilton Laboratory: Health and safety in the workplace; with best solutions and best explanations

This General Training IELTS Reading post deals with a solution package for IELTS Cambridge 11 Reading Test 1 Section 2 that has two texts entitled ‘GZJ Travel – Recruitment Info.’ and ‘Hilton Laboratory: Health and safety in the workplace’. This is an aimed post for candidates who have major problems searching for and understanding Reading Answers. This post can guide you the best to understand every Reading answer easily and without much difficulty. Finding IELTS Reading answers is a step-by-step process, and I can confidently say that this post will help you in this respect.

IELTS Cambridge 11 Test 1: GT Reading Module

Section 2: Questions 15-27

Questions 15-21:

The headline of the passage: GZJ Travel – Recruitment Info.  

Completing FLOW-CHART with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS:

In this type of question, candidates are asked to write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to complete some notes on the given flow-chart. For this type of question, first, skim the passage to find the keywords in the paragraph concerned with the answer, and then scan to find the exact word.

[TIPS: Here, scanning technique will come in handy. Target the keywords of the questions to find the answers. Remember to focus on Proper nouns, random Capital letters, numbers, special characters of text etc.]

Title of the flow chart: GZJ Travel – Recruitment Process

Question 15: Give proof of achievements so far both in education and in a __________.

Keywords for this question: stage one, application form, give proof, achievements, both in education and,

The answer can be found in paragraph no. 2 in lines 3-5. The writer says here, “. . . . For the Travel Sales Consultant role, you’ll need to provide us with evidence that you have extensive experience in a marketing environment, as well as a solid academic background.”

Here, provide us = give, evidence = proof, academic background = education, as well as = and,

So, the answer is: marketing environment

Question 16: Note: additional requirements for applicants interested in the role of __________ .

Keywords for this question: stage one, note, additional requirements, applicants interested, the role of,

In paragraph no. 2, take a look at the last lines, “. . .. . If you’re interested in a career as a Corporate Travel Consultant, you’ll need at least one year’s experience as a Travel Consultant.”

Here, at least one year’s experience = additional requirements, career = role,

So, the answer is: Corporate Travel Consultant

Question 17: More information is given about company and the __________ you could receive.

Keywords for this question: stage two, more info., given, about company and, could receive,   

In paragraph no. 3, the first lines give us the answer to this question, “If you reach Stage Two, we’ll arrange a telephone discussion, where you can find out more about us, including the rewards on offer.”

Here, more about us = more information, on offer = you can receive,

So, the answer is: rewards

Question 18: Information about the annual event, where the prizes are given to those who have made _____________.

Keywords for this question: stage two, information, annual event, prizes, given, who have made,    

In paragraph no. 3, take a look at lines 2-4, “. .. .. once a year we like to acknowledge outstanding efforts and celebrate successes with our co-workers, and we have prize-giving ceremonies designed to do just this.”

Here, once a year = annual event, we have prize-giving ceremonies designed to do just this = the prizes are given,

So, the answer is: outstanding efforts

Question 19: Chance to tell us about how good you are at selling, and also about the __________ you have.  

Keywords for this question: stage three, chance to tell, how good, at selling, about, you have,     

The answer can be found in paragraph no. 4 in lines 3-4, “.. .. . We’ll be asking you about your ambitions and of course your sales ability, the most vital quality for our business.”

Here, sales ability = how good you are at selling,

So, the answer is: ambitions

Question 20: Take part in a ___________ (used to learn about your way of working)

Keywords for this question: stage three, take part in, learn about, way of working,    

In lines 4-6 of paragraph no. 4 the author writes, “. .. . You’ll also be required to complete a psychometric test so we can find out more about your working style and characteristics.”

Here, to complete = take part in,

So, the answer is: psychometric test  

Question 21: Meet a manager, and the _________ working in a particular store.

Keywords for this question: stage four, meet, manager, working, particular store,     

In lines 1-3 of paragraph no. 5, the writer says, “Next, in Stage Four, you’ll be introduced to the Area Leader and you’ll also visit one of our shops, where you’ll meet the team and find out more about the sort of work that’s involved.”

Here, introduced to the Area Leader = meet a manager, one of our shops = in a particular shop,

So, the answer is: team  

Questions 22-27:

The headline of the passage: Hilton Laboratory: Health and safety in the workplace  

Completing notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS:

In this type of question, candidates are asked to write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS to complete some notes on the given topic. For this type of question, first, skim the passage to find the keywords in the paragraph concerned with the answer, and then scan to find the exact word.

[TIPS: Here scanning technique will come handy. Target the keywords of the questions to find the answers. Remember to focus on Proper nouns, random Capital letters, numbers, special characters of text etc.]

Question 22: There are certain places in the building that staff should avoid unless they have __________.

Keywords for this question: certain places, staff should avoid, unless,   

In the ‘Personal safety’ section, in lines 2-3, the writer says, “ . . .. Do not enter restricted areas without authorisation, . .. . . ..”

Here, do not enter = staff should avoid, restricted areas = certain places, without = unless they have,

So, the answer is: authorisation

Question 23: To ensure people can get out easily, it is important that there are no _________ to exits.

Keywords for this question: to ensure, people, can get out, easily, no, to exits,

In the ‘Personal safety’ section, in lines 3-5, the writer says, “. . . . Do not wedge open fire doors or tamper with door closures, and do not block doorways, corridors or stairs, as ob­structions may affect access in the event of a fire.”

Here, access = ways which people use to get in and out, there are no = do not,

So, the answer is: obstructions

Question 24: Items which could cause injury must be __________ before they are disposed of.

Keywords for this question: items, cause injury, must be, before, disposed of,   

The answer is found in the ‘How to dispose of rubbish safely’ section. In lines 3-5, “ … . .. . Never put sharp objects such as razor blades or broken glass into waste bins without having wrapped the items carefully to protect those emptying the bins.”  

Here, items which could cause injury = sharp objects such as razor blades or broken glass, disposed of = put….. into waste bins,

So, the answer is: wrapped (carefully) / (carefully) wrapped

Question 25: Not all departments have the same system for dealing with __________ so you need to check before throwing things away.

Keywords for this question: not all departments have, same system, dealing with, need to check, before, throwing things away,  

Again, in the ‘How to dispose of rubbish safely’ section, it says in the last lines, “ .. .. ..  Other waste procedures may varycontact your Building Manager or Divisional Safety Officer for advice with regard to your particular department.”

Here, Other…. .. procedures may vary = not all departments have the same system, contact . .. . for advice = you need to check,

So, the answer is: waste/rubbish

Question 26: __________ are available to make tasks, which require moving objects easier.

Keywords for this answer: available, make tasks, require moving objects easier,  

In lines 4-5 of the ‘How to handle heavy objects’ section, the writer says, “ . .. . Never move anything that is beyond your capability. Wherever possible you should use the trolleys provided in the workplace to do the job for you.”

Here, provided in the workplace = available to make tasks,

So, the answer is: Trolleys

Question 27: You should have __________ while you are working.

Keywords for this answer: should have, while, working,   

In the ‘Staying alert’ section, in the last lines, “. .. .. make sure that you take regular breaks when necessary.”

Here, make sure = you should have,

So, the answer is: (regular) breaks

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