Greenfield Public Library Services: Reading Answers & Explanations
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About this passage
The passage opens: “Greenfield Public Library is free to join for anyone who lives, works or studies in the Greenfield area. To register, simply visit the library with proof of your name and address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.”
- Passage length: about 344 words
- Questions: 10
- Question types: True / False / Not Given, Short Answer
“Greenfield Public Library Services” 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
Greenfield Public Library Services answers with explanations
Questions 1–6: True / False / Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? Write TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if it contradicts, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information.
- 1
Only people who live in the Greenfield area can join the library.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 2 “Greenfield Public Library is free to join for anyone who lives, works or studies in the Greenfield area.”
- 2
Films must be returned within one week.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “Books may be kept for three weeks, while films must be returned within one week.”
- 3
An item can be renewed even if another member has requested it.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “If no one else has requested an item, you may renew it up to three times”
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No fine is charged if you arrange a renewal before the due date.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “…contact us to arrange a renewal before the due date, and no fine will be charged.”
- 5
Colour printing costs the same as black-and-white printing.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 8 “…black-and-white printing is cheaper than colour.”
- 6
The summer reading challenge offers prizes to the children who take part.
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Answer: NOT GIVEN
Why: The statement claims that prizes are offered for the summer reading challenge, but the passage neither confirms nor denies this, only stating that the challenge encourages children to read during school holidays.
Closest related text · Paragraph 10 “A reading challenge is held every summer to encourage children to keep reading during the school holidays.”
Questions 7–10: Short Answer
Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.
- 7
How many items may a member borrow at one time?(max 3 words)
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Answer: twelve (also accepted: 12 / up to twelve)
Why: The answer “twelve” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “Members may borrow up to twelve items at any one time”
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Where can items be placed when the library is closed?(max 3 words)
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Answer: the outdoor return box (also accepted: outdoor return box / the return box / return box)
Why: The answer “the outdoor return box” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “…or placed in the outdoor return box when the library is closed.”
- 9
How long can a computer session last?(max 3 words)
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Answer: one hour (also accepted: up to one hour / an hour / 1 hour)
Why: The answer “one hour” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 8 “Sessions last up to one hour and can be booked in advance”
- 10
On which morning is story time for young children held?(max 3 words)
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Answer: wednesday (also accepted: wednesday mornings / on wednesday)
Why: The answer “wednesday” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 10 “…a weekly story time for young children on Wednesday mornings”
Estimated band score for this test
Your raw score out of 10 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 / 10 | 9.0 |
| 9 / 10 | 7.5 |
| 8 / 10 | 6.5 |
| 7 / 10 | 5.5 |
| 6 / 10 | 5.0 |
| 5 / 10 | 4.5 |
| 4 / 10 | 4.0 |
| 3 / 10 | 3.5 |
| 2 / 10 | 2.5 |
| 1 / 10 | 2.0 |
| 0 / 10 | 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 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).
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