The best hiking boots

Question 1

D

Where: Paragraph D
Sentence in the passage: These are boots for the style conscious, but still suitable for demanding walks.
Why: The question asks for boots suitable for people who want to look smart. The description for the Danner Jag boots (Section D) states, 'These are boots for the style conscious, but still suitable for demanding walks.' The phrase 'style conscious' directly matches the idea of wanting to 'look smart'. Therefore, Danner Jag (Option D) is the correct answer.

Question 2

B

Where: Paragraph B
Sentence in the passage: They are warm and comfortable to wear straight out of the box and continue to be so even after many kilometres.
Why: The question states that people do not need time to get accustomed to the boots. In the description for Scarpa Peak Gore-tex Boots (Section B), it is mentioned, 'They are warm and comfortable to wear straight out of the box'. This phrase implies that the boots are comfortable immediately and do not require a 'breaking in' period to get used to, which is synonymous with not needing time to get your feet accustomed. Thus, Scarpa Peak Gore-tex Boots (Option B) is the correct answer.

Question 3

A

Where: Paragraph A
Sentence in the passage: These boots are expensive but will give you a lifetime of wear.
Why: The question asks which boots should last for many years. The description for Hanwag Tatra Boots (Section A) states, 'These boots are expensive but will give you a lifetime of wear.' 'A lifetime of wear' is a direct synonym for lasting for 'many years'. Therefore, Hanwag Tatra Boots (Option A) is the correct answer.

Question 4

C

Where: Paragraph C
Sentence in the passage: They will never weigh you down.
Why: The question is about boots useful for travelling because they are not heavy. The description for Keen Terradora Ethos (Section C) states, 'These are meant for spring and summer walks and for putting in your backpack for treks in hot climates. They will never weigh you down.' Being useful for 'putting in your backpack for treks' and that 'They will never weigh you down' indicates they are lightweight and suitable for carrying or travelling. Therefore, Keen Terradora Ethos (Option C) is the correct answer.

Question 5

F

Where: Paragraph F
Sentence in the passage: They’re waterproof, but we found this wore off after about 20 wet walks.
Why: The question mentions a feature that doesn't remain effective for a long time. The description for Teva Arrowood Mid WP (Section F) says, 'They’re waterproof, but we found this wore off after about 20 wet walks.' The waterproofing is a feature that 'wore off' after a relatively short period ('about 20 wet walks'), indicating it did not continue to be effective for a long time. Therefore, Teva Arrowood Mid WP (Option F) is the correct answer.

Question 6

C

Where: Paragraph C
Sentence in the passage: Their soles grip well and despite not being waterproof, they are quick-drying when they get wet.
Why: The question states that the boots do not keep the rain out, meaning they are not waterproof. The description for Keen Terradora Ethos (Section C) says, 'Their soles grip well and despite not being waterproof, they are quick-drying when they get wet.' The phrase 'despite not being waterproof' confirms that these boots do not keep the rain out. Therefore, Keen Terradora Ethos (Option C) is the correct answer.

Question 7

E

Where: Paragraph E
Sentence in the passage: Remember to pull the laces firmly when you put these boots on as they are rather wide around the ankles.
Why: The question suggests the importance of tightening the boots before walking. The description for Merrell Siren Sport Q2 Mid Boots (Section E) states, 'Remember to pull the laces firmly when you put these boots on as they are rather wide around the ankles.' Pulling the laces 'firmly' is equivalent to making sure they are 'done up tightly'. This instruction is given because the boots are wide around the ankles, implying the need for tightening to ensure a good fit before walking. Therefore, Merrell Siren Sport Q2 Mid Boots (Option E) is the correct answer.

Question 8

G

Where: Paragraph G
Sentence in the passage: These boots are reasonably priced and they performed well in heavy rain.
Why: The question asks for boots suitable for people who want to avoid spending a lot. The description for Regatta Clydebank Mid Boots (Section G) states, 'These boots are reasonably priced and they performed well in heavy rain.' Being 'reasonably priced' means they are not expensive, which is synonymous with suiting people who 'don’t want to spend a lot'. Therefore, Regatta Clydebank Mid Boots (Option G) is the correct answer.

Question 9

FALSE

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 2
Sentence in the passage: Whether you’re keen to learn everything you need to know to get you started, or simply extremely interested in the idea of keeping bees, this one-day interactive workshop will teach you the fascinating secrets of the honeybee and how to care for and keep bees.
Why: The statement claims the workshop is 'only suitable for people who already keep their own bees'. The first sentence of the passage explicitly states: 'Whether you’re keen to learn everything you need to know to get you started, or simply extremely interested in the idea of keeping bees...'. This indicates that the workshop is suitable for beginners ('get you started') and those who are just 'interested in the idea of keeping bees', directly contradicting the idea that it's only for existing beekeepers. Therefore, the statement is False.

Question 10

NOT GIVEN

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 3
Sentence in the passage: You’ll learn about the life cycle of a colony, disease prevention and caring for bees and of course how to harvest honey for your personal use or for sale.
Why: Honey selling is mentioned only as something participants will learn to do themselves, and the clothing supplier is the only outside business named. Nobody who sells honey to the public is said to be present at the workshop, so the statement cannot be checked against the text and is NOT GIVEN.

Question 11

NOT GIVEN

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 6
Sentence in the passage: We’ll provide everything you need, including unlimited organic tea or coffee, lunch cooked in our outdoor, wood-fired oven and beekeeping suits for the day.
Why: Drinks and a cooked lunch are included, but the description stops there. It does not say what the lunch contains or whether any special diet can be catered for if requested early, so vegetarian options are missing from the information. That makes the statement NOT GIVEN, not true or false.

Question 12

FALSE

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 6
Sentence in the passage: We’ll provide everything you need, including unlimited organic tea or coffee, lunch cooked in our outdoor, wood-fired oven and beekeeping suits for the day.
Why: Hiring clothes costs nothing extra, because the price already covers beekeeping suits for the day. The farm says it provides everything you need, so the statement that participants must pay more for appropriate clothing is the reverse of what the text says. The 25% discount applies only to a separate online shop.

Question 13

TRUE

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 6
Sentence in the passage: Just bring a pair of thick boots with you.
Why: Everything is supplied except one item: participants must bring thick boots. Telling people to bring them means they are needed on the day, and boots count as protective footwear for working outdoors around hives. The statement therefore agrees with the text.

Question 14

FALSE

Where: Passage 1, paragraph 7
Sentence in the passage: Your booking secures a very limited place, so is non-refundable – if you can’t make it, you can send a friend or colleague instead though.
Why: A booking is described as non-refundable because places are very limited, so cancelling beforehand does not return the fee. The only alternative offered is to send a friend or colleague in your place. A full refund is promised only if you feel the workshop failed, after attending, which is a different case.

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Beekeeping workshop at Elm Farm

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