This General Training IELTS Reading post focuses on solutions to IELTS Cambridge 5 Reading Test A Section 2 that has two texts entitled ‘WORK & TRAVEL USA’ and ‘NETSCAPE: CONTENTS: ARTHUR PHILLIP COLLEGE’. 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 5 Test A: GT Reading Module

Section 2: 

The headline of the text: 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    

The headline of the text: NETSCAPE: 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)

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