This General Training IELTS Reading post focuses on solutions to IELTS Cambridge 13 Reading Test 1 Section 1 that has two texts titled ‘THE BEST SUITCASES’ & ‘THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF DRAMA’. 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 13 Test 1: GT Reading Module

Section 1:

Title of the text: THE BEST SUITCASES

Questions 1-7: 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 1: This suitcase is for those who wish to purchase expensive luggage.  

Keywords for this question: wish to purchase, expensive luggage,    

In the description of ‘Mulberry Scotchgrain’ suitcase, the first lines say, “ . … . .. this bag from the renowned fashion house is a truly indulgent buy. . . .. .”

Here, a truly indulgent buy = luxurious or expensive,

So, the answer is: B

Question 2: This suitcase is the right one for people who like to follow the latest fashion.   

Keywords for this question: like to follow, latest fashion,        

In the description of ‘Herschel Parcel’ suitcase, the final lines say, “ . … . .. stylish, and up to date as they come.”  

Here, stylish, and up to date = the latest fashion,

So, the answer is: F                

Question 3: It is easy to choose one of these suitcases to match most clothing.  

Keywords for this question: match most clothing,   

In the description of ‘Tripp Holiday’ suitcase, lines 2-3 say, “ . … . .. They also come in a huge range of cheerful colours that should go with anything you choose to put on,  .. . .. . .”  

Here, should go with anything you choose to put on = match most clothing,

So, the answer is: D   

Question 4: The manufacturer is confident that this suitcase will last a long time.  

Keywords for this question: manufacturer, confident, last a long time,  

In the description of ‘Eastpack Tranverz Holdall’ suitcase, lines 2-3 say, “ . … . .. the bag is guaranteed for 30 years. .. .. ..”  

Here, guaranteed for 30 years = confident that this suitcase will last a long time,

So, the answer is: E   

Question 5: Items in this suitcase will not be affected if it gets wet.  

Keywords for this question: items, will not be affected, if it get wet,  

In the description of ‘Briggs and Riley Weekender’ suitcase, line no. 2 says, “ . … . .. The strong nylon outer fabric is water and abrasion resistant,  .. . . .. .”

Here, water .. . .. . resistant = will not be affected if it gets wet,   

So, the answer is: A

Question 6: This suitcase is of a useful, medium size.  

Keywords for this question: useful, medium size,    

Again, in the description of ‘Eastpack Tranverz Holdall’ suitcase, lines 1-2 say, “For those who want something in between an annual holiday suitcase and a weekend bag, this is a fantastic compromise. . .. ..”

Here, in between an annual holiday suitcase and a weekend bag = useful, medium size,

So, the answer is: E

Question 7: Those who want to be reminded of an earlier age of travel will like this suitcase.   

Keywords for this question: want to be reminded, earlier age of travel,  

In the description of ‘The Diplomat’ suitcase, lines 1-2 say, “Travel in style with this beautiful suitcase that goes back to the days when trains ran on steam and air travel was leisurely. .. .. ..”

Here, goes back to the days when trains ran on steam and air travel was leisurely = reminded of an earlier age of travel,

So, the answer is: G

Title of the text: THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF DRAMA

Questions 8-14: 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 8: Students can begin the one-year course without any previous involvement in acting.    

Keywords for this question: can begin, one-year course, without, any previous involvement, acting,   

The answer can be found in the first paragraph, where the writer says, “This is an intensive course which is designed for those who have completed their academic studies and have some theatre or film experience already. .. .”

Here, have some theatre or film experience already = previous involvement in acting is a requirement here,

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 9: Students will act in a performance in front of their classmates at the end of the first term.    

Keywords for this question: will act, performance, in front of, classmates, end of, first term,  

Take a look at the paragraph named ‘Term One’.  The final lines say, “. .. . The term finishes with an internal production given for tutors and students.”

Here, an internal production given for tutors and students = Students will act in a performance in front of their classmates and teachers,

So, the answer is: TRUE

Question 10: Family members may attend a performance during the second term.    

Keywords for this question: family members, may attend, performance, second term,

Have a look at the paragraph named ‘Term Two’.

We find no mention of family members here.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 11: Students are required to make a film on their own in the last term of the course.     

Keywords for this question: required, make a film, on their own, last term,  

Have a look at the paragraph named ‘Term Three’. Here the final lines say, “ . . .. . .. and the chance to act a short film recorded on location by a professional crew.”

Here, recorded . . . . by a professional crew = students DO NOT HAVE TO make a film on their own,

So, the answer is: FALSE

Question 12: In their first audition, candidates perform speeches they have worked on in advance.    

Keywords for this question: first audition, candidates, perform speeches, have worked on, in advance

In the ‘How to Apply’ section, take a look at third paragraph. Here, in lines 1-2, the writer says, “For your initial audition, you will need to prepare two contrasting speeches from plays,  . . . .”

Here, will need to prepare = have worked on in advance,

So the answer is: TRUE

Question 13: The Oxford School of Drama will send candidates details of local accommodation.    

Keywords for this question: The Oxford School of Drama, will send, candidates, details, local accommodation,

We do not find any information regarding local accommodation here.

So the answer is: NOT GIVEN

Question 14: Overseas candidates can do all their auditions via a digital link.

Keywords for this question: Overseas candiates, can do, all their auditions, via, digital link,  

In the ‘How to Apply’ section, take a look at final paragraph. It says, “If you are applying from overseas, you will be able to submit your first audition by means of DVD, YouTube or link to a secure website. You will be invited to submit this once we have received your application form and audition fee. If you are successful in your first audition, you will be invited to attend future auditions here at the school. . . ..”

Here, If you are successful in your first audition, you will be invited to attend future auditions here at the school means that overseas candidates CANNOT do ALL their auditions via a digital link; they have to come to the school for future auditions.

So the answer is: FALSE

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