Riverside Community Leisure Centre: Reading Answers & Explanations
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About this passage
The passage opens: “Welcome to Riverside, your local centre for sport, fitness and relaxation. Whether you want to swim, join a fitness class or simply meet friends in our café, we have something for everyone.”
- Passage length: about 385 words
- Questions: 10
- Question types: True / False / Not Given, Short Answer
“Riverside Community Leisure Centre” 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
Riverside Community Leisure Centre 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
The swimming pool closes at the same time as the rest of the building.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “The swimming pool closes thirty minutes before the rest of the building.”
- 2
Standard members can attend all group fitness classes free of charge.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “The Plus membership adds free entry to all group fitness classes, which non-members and Standard members must otherwise book and pay for individually.”
- 3
The joining fee is not charged if you sign up in the first week of a month.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 8 “There is a one-off joining fee of £20, which is waived if you sign up during the first week of any month.”
- 4
Booking the free session with a fitness instructor is compulsory for all new members.
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Answer: FALSE
Why: This sentence directly contradicts the statement, so the answer is FALSE.
Evidence · Paragraph 8 “Booking this session is strongly recommended but not compulsory.”
- 5
The centre offers a discount to members who bring a friend.
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Answer: NOT GIVEN
Why: The statement claims that the centre offers a discount to members who bring a friend, but the passage never confirms or denies this, as it only discusses membership options and joining procedures without mentioning such discounts.
- 6
Children under eight must always be accompanied by an adult in the pool.
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Answer: TRUE
Why: This sentence confirms the statement, so the answer is TRUE.
Evidence · Paragraph 12 “Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult at all times, including in the pool.”
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
At what time does the centre open on Saturdays?(max 3 words)
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Answer: 8.00 a.m. (also accepted: 8.00 am / 8 a.m. / 8am / 8.00)
Why: The answer “8.00 a.m.” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 4 “…on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.”
- 8
How many children can a Family membership cover?(max 3 words)
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Answer: three (also accepted: 3 / up to three)
Why: The answer “three” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 6 “…up to three children living at the same address”
- 9
What must members do with their membership card each time they visit?(max 3 words)
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Answer: swipe it (also accepted: swipe / swipe their card)
Why: The answer “swipe it” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 10 “Members must swipe their membership card at the entrance each time they visit.”
- 10
How much money is needed to use a locker, and is it returned?(max 3 words)
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Answer: a refundable £1 coin (also accepted: £1 / 1 coin / a £1 coin)
Why: The answer “a refundable £1 coin” is taken from this sentence — copy the word(s) exactly as they appear. It fits the 3-word limit.
Evidence · Paragraph 10 “…these require a refundable £1 coin, which is returned when you collect your belongings.”
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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