Guided Walking Tours of the Old Town: Reading Answers & Explanations
IELTS Reading practice test · 10 questionsGeneral Trainingeasy
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The passage opens: “Our guided walking tours are the perfect way to explore the history and hidden corners of the Old Town. Led by knowledgeable local guides, each tour lasts about ninety minutes and covers roughly two kilometres at a gentle pace, with plenty of stops along the way.”
- Passage length: about 360 words
- Questions: 10
- Question types: True / False / Not Given, Short Answer
“Guided Walking Tours of the Old Town” 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
Guided Walking Tours of the Old Town 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
Tours take place only when the weather is good.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 2 “Tours run whatever the weather, so please dress appropriately”
- 2
The Hidden History Tour is popular with people who have visited the town before.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “…is popular with visitors who have been to the town before.”
- 3
The Twilight Tour is available all year round.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “The Twilight Tour operates only from May to September.”
- 4
A hot drink is included in the price of the Twilight Tour.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “…ends at a traditional inn, where a hot drink is included in the price.”
- 5
The Classic Tour is cheaper than the other tours.
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Answer: NOT GIVEN
Why: The statement claims that the Classic Tour is cheaper than the other tours, but the passage does not confirm or deny this, only providing the general ticket prices without specifying differences between tours.
- 6
Dogs are allowed on the Twilight Tour.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 10 “Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on all tours except the Twilight Tour.”
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
Roughly how long does each tour last?(max 3 words)
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Answer: ninety minutes (also accepted: 90 minutes / about ninety minutes)
Why: The answer “ninety minutes” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 2 “…each tour lasts about ninety minutes”
- 8
How much does a family ticket cost?(max 3 words)
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Answer: £30 (also accepted: 30 / £30.00)
Why: The answer “£30” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “A family ticket for two adults and two children is available at £30.”
- 9
Where is the meeting point for the tours?(max 3 words)
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Answer: beside the fountain (also accepted: the fountain / beside the fountain in the market square / the market square)
Why: The answer “beside the fountain” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 8 “…the meeting point, which is beside the fountain in the market square”
- 10
What is the maximum number of people on the Hidden History Tour?(max 3 words)
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Answer: twelve (also accepted: 12 / no more than 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 8 “…the Hidden History Tour, which takes no more than twelve.”
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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