Booking the Village Hall for Events: Reading Answers & Explanations
IELTS Reading practice test · 13 questionsGeneral Trainingeasy
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About this passage
The passage opens: “The Ashcombe Village Hall is available for hire by local residents and organisations for a wide range of events, from children's parties and family celebrations to meetings, classes and rehearsals. This guide sets out how to make a booking, what the hall offers and the conditions that all hirers agree to.”
- Passage length: about 725 words
- Questions: 13
- Question types: True / False / Not Given, Multiple Choice, Short Answer
“Booking the Village Hall for Events” is an original IELTS-style practice passage written by IELTS-Bank. It is not taken from an official IELTS or Cambridge test, so these answers only apply to our version.
Answer key at a glance
Booking the Village Hall for Events answers with explanations
Questions 1–6: True / False / Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the guide? Write TRUE, FALSE or NOT GIVEN.
- 1
The kitchen is included in the hire of the main hall.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 3 “A fully equipped kitchen, with a cooker, refrigerator, kettles and crockery, adjoins the main hall and is included in the hire of the main room.”
- 2
A booking is confirmed as soon as you check the online calendar.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 5 “A booking is only confirmed once you have completed a booking form and paid a deposit.”
- 3
Regular hirers pay lower rates than people making one-off bookings.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 7 “Rates are lower for regular hirers, such as clubs that meet every week, than for one-off bookings.”
- 4
The person who makes the booking must be at least eighteen years old.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 9 “The person who makes the booking is responsible for the event and must be aged eighteen or over.”
- 5
The hall is used more often for parties than for meetings.
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Answer: NOT GIVEN
Why: The statement claims the hall is used more often for parties than meetings, but the passage does not confirm or deny this, only mentioning the hall is available for various events including parties and meetings.
Closest related text · Paragraph 1 “The Ashcombe Village Hall is available for hire by local residents and organisations for a wide range of events, from children's parties and family celebrations to meetings, classes and rehearsals.”
- 6
Hirers may fix decorations to the walls using tape or pins.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 11 “…please do not fix anything to the walls or ceiling with tape or pins that could cause damage; freestanding decorations are recommended instead.”
Question 7: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
- A. if the event was well attended
- B. if the hall is left clean and undamaged and vacated on time
- C. if alcohol was not sold
- D. if the booking was made months in advance
- 7
Under what condition is the refundable deposit returned in full after an event?
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Answer: B — if the hall is left clean and undamaged and vacated on time
Why: This is the part of the passage that supports B — if the hall is left clean and undamaged and vacated on time.
Evidence · Paragraph 7 “This deposit is returned in full after your event, provided that the hall has been left clean and tidy, that no damage has been caused, and that you have vacated the building by the agreed time.”
Question 8: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
- A. leave it in the kitchen
- B. put it in the storeroom
- C. remove all of it from the premises
- D. leave it for the next hirer
- 8
What must a hirer do about rubbish at the end of an event?
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Answer: C — remove all of it from the premises
Why: This is the part of the passage that supports C — remove all of it from the premises.
Evidence · Paragraph 9 “…all rubbish removed from the premises, as there is no rubbish collection at the hall.”
Question 9: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
- A. a music and dancing licence
- B. an extra deposit
- C. a separate licence, obtained by themselves
- D. the use of a smoke machine
- 9
What must a hirer arrange separately if they wish to sell alcohol?
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Answer: C — a separate licence, obtained by themselves
Why: This is the part of the passage that supports C — a separate licence, obtained by themselves.
Evidence · Paragraph 11 “…if you intend to sell alcohol at your event you must arrange a separate licence yourself; the booking secretary can advise on how to do this.”
Questions 10–13: Short Answer
Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the guide for each answer.
- 10
How many people, seated, can the main hall hold?(max 3 words)
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Answer: 120 (also accepted: a hundred and twenty / one hundred and twenty)
Why: The answer “120” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 3 “…suitable for gatherings of up to a hundred and twenty people seated.”
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Who handles all bookings for the hall?(max 3 words)
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Answer: the booking secretary (also accepted: booking secretary)
Why: The answer “the booking secretary” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 5 “All bookings are handled by the hall's booking secretary.”
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Which groups may apply for a reduced rate, besides charities?(max 3 words)
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Answer: community groups (also accepted: non-profit community groups / non-profit groups)
Why: The answer “community groups” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 7 “Charities and non-profit community groups may apply for a reduced rate; please mention this when you enquire.”
- 13
A full refund of the hire charge is given for cancellations made more than how long before the event?(max 3 words)
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Answer: four weeks (also accepted: more than four weeks)
Why: The answer “four weeks” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 13 “Cancellations made more than four weeks before the event will receive a full refund of any hire charge paid.”
Estimated band score for this test
Your raw score out of 13 scaled to the 40-question IELTS Reading (General Training) conversion table. This is the same estimate the practice page shows after you submit. A single passage is a small sample, so treat it as a guide.
| Correct answers | Estimated band |
|---|---|
| 13 / 13 | 9.0 |
| 12 / 13 | 8.0 |
| 11 / 13 | 7.0 |
| 10 / 13 | 6.0 |
| 9 / 13 | 5.5 |
| 8 / 13 | 5.0 |
| 7 / 13 | 4.5 |
| 5–6 / 13 | 4.0 |
| 4 / 13 | 3.5 |
| 3 / 13 | 3.0 |
| 2 / 13 | 2.5 |
| 1 / 13 | 1.5 |
| 0 / 13 | 0.0 |
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Tips for the question types in this test
True / False / Not Given
- Read the statement first and underline the key idea, especially any qualifiers like "all", "only", "never", "always", "more than" or dates and numbers.
- Because the questions follow the order of the passage, scan for the paragraph that deals with the same topic rather than re-reading everything.
Common trap: Confusing "False" with "Not Given": choose False only when the passage actively contradicts the statement; if the passage is silent, it is Not Given.
Full True / False / Not Given strategyMultiple Choice
- Read the question stem carefully before the options so you know exactly what is being asked.
- Because multiple-choice questions follow passage order, locate the relevant section and read it in full — the answer usually depends on more than one sentence.
Common trap: Distractors that use exact words from the passage but distort the meaning.
Full Multiple Choice strategyShort Answer
- Read the instructions and note the exact word limit; going over it means zero marks even if the meaning is right.
- Turn each question into a set of keywords and predict what kind of answer it needs (a person, a date, a place, a noun).
Common trap: Exceeding the word limit (writing four words when only three are allowed).
Full Short Answer strategyPractise “Booking the Village Hall for Events” under exam conditions
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