General Training Reading 2025-07 Test 5

Answer key

1. 1. B

   B is correct because Davina says, 'I expected a lighter shade from the picture,' showing the colour did not match the website image. The other reviews do not mention a mismatch in colour.

2. 2. A

   A is correct because Mary-Anne says, 'I spent a while thinking about buying this sweater because of the price,' showing she took time to decide.

3. 3. C

   C is correct because Naga says, 'I opted for the medium, but it was too tight so I exchanged it,' meaning she first bought the wrong size.

4. 4. E

   E is correct because Laura says, 'I bought the deep blue and the charcoal grey, with every intention of sending one of them back. That didn't happen, of course!' showing she changed her mind about returning one.

5. 5. A

   A is correct because Mary-Anne says, 'I tend to take medium but went for large,' so she bought a bigger size than usual.

6. 6. E

   E is correct because Laura says, 'lovely to wear with jeans but also stylish enough to wear to work,' showing the sweater can be worn for both smart and casual occasions.

7. 7. C

   C is correct because Naga says, 'although I wasn't sure it was going to look right on me, I was pleasantly surprised,' showing she was worried it wouldn't suit her.

8. 8. TRUE

   TRUE is correct because the leaflet says the challenge runs 'from June 1 to August 31,' which is the start of June to the end of August.

9. 9. FALSE

   FALSE is correct because the leaflet says, 'Read at least 5 books,' so participants do not need to read more than 5.

10. 10. TRUE

    TRUE is correct because the leaflet says you can 'download it [the Reading Log] from our website,' so it can be printed from there.

11. 11. FALSE

    FALSE is correct because Storytime is 'for children under 10,' so not all age groups can attend.

12. 12. FALSE

    FALSE is correct because author talks are 'every Friday evening,' not in the afternoon.

13. 13. FALSE

    FALSE is correct because book swap days are 'on the last Saturday of each month,' not every Saturday.

14. 14. TRUE

    TRUE is correct because the leaflet says, 'Submit the completed log by September 7 to receive a certificate and prize,' so prizes are given after submitting the log.

15. 15. mountain biking

    'mountain biking' is correct because the email lists 'Guided hiking tours, mountain biking, fishing, and bird watching' as activities included.

16. 16. 6

    '6' is correct because the package is for '7 days/ 6 nights,' so guests stay for 6 nights.

17. 17. included

    'included' is correct because the accommodation is 'double occupancy rooms with breakfast included.'

18. 18. the resort

    'the resort' is correct because the shuttle service is 'from the city airport to the resort.'

19. 19. 30

    '30' is correct because bookings 'must be made at least 30 days in advance.'

20. 20. facilities

    'facilities' is correct because children under 12 'cannot participate in adventure activities but can enjoy resort facilities.'

21. 21. 1st

    '1st' is correct because rent is 'due on the 1st of every month.'

22. 22. 500 fine

    '500 fine' is correct because late payments 'incur a 500 fine after the 5th day.'

23. 23. 12 months

    '12 months' is correct because the lease is 'valid for 12 months.'

24. 24. gas bills

    'gas bills' is correct because tenants 'must pay their own electricity and gas bills.'

25. 25. disturb neighbours

    'disturb neighbours' is correct because pets are allowed as long as 'they do not disturb neighbours.'

26. 26. 7 AM

    '7 AM' is correct because quiet hours are 'from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily.'

27. 27. signed in

    'signed in' is correct because 'Visitors must be signed in at the reception.'

28. 28. B

    B is correct because passage B says encoding is selective and depends on 'emotional significance, repetition, and context,' which are factors influencing what is recorded.

29. 29. C

    C is correct because passage C says, 'Sleep is known to enhance this consolidation process,' showing sleep's role in memory formation.

30. 30. D

    D is correct because passage D explains that 'recalling a memory repeatedly can sometimes change its details,' showing memories can change during recall.

31. 31. E

    E is correct because passage E discusses how 'age, stress levels, and neurological conditions impact memory performance,' which are biological influences.

32. 32. F

    F is correct because passage F says, 'Educational methods now emphasize active learning and spaced repetition,' showing practical uses in education.

33. 33. B

    B is correct because passage B says, 'events linked to strong emotions... are more likely to be remembered,' showing emotional importance increases encoding.

34. 34. F

    F is correct because passage F says, 'the legal system increasingly recognizes the unreliability of eyewitness testimonies due to memory's reconstructive tendencies,' showing the impact on legal processes.

35. 35. retrieval

    'retrieval' is correct because passage A says memory is divided into 'encoding, storage, and retrieval.'

36. 36. hippocampus

    'hippocampus' is correct because passage C says, 'The hippocampus... is heavily involved in consolidating short-term memories into long-term ones.'

37. 37. consolidation

    'consolidation' is correct because passage C says, 'Sleep is known to enhance this consolidation process.'

38. 38. distortion

    'distortion' is correct because passage D says, 'recalling a memory repeatedly can sometimes change its details,' leading to distortion.

39. 39. cortisol

    'cortisol' is correct because passage E says, 'Stress hormones like cortisol can either impair or enhance memory.'

40. 40. painful

    'painful' is correct because passage F says, 'Therapies for trauma often address memory distortions to help patients reframe painful memories.'