Cornwall a love affair that lasts a lifetime- IELTS Reading Answers

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Cornwall a love affair that lasts a lifetime

Questions 1-6

1 Cornwall has stunning coastal views including the most …………………… point in Great Britain.

2 Apart from the coastal views, the amazing landscapes have inspired an unexpected but thriving…………………….

3 Cornwall can now be compared to …………………… for its food and amazing chefs.

4 One thing that makes Cornwall different from the rest of England is its …………………… heritage.

5 The perfect place to discover insights into lifestyles from a bygone era is………………….. .

6 The perfect place to discover insights into Cornwall’s industrial past is a…………………… .

Reading Answers

1 Answer: southerly

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Paragraph 2, lines 1-3

Answer explanation: “Located in the far west of Great Britain, Cornwall is almost completely surrounded by the sea and has a magnificent 300-mile coastline. It is also the location of mainland Great Britain’s most southerly promontory, The Lizard..” Hence, as per these lines, Cornwall is covered by an immense coastline and also has The Lizard, which is the most southerly point of Great Britain’s mainland.

2 Answer: art scene

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Paragraph 4, lines 2-3

Answer explanation: “There’s also the dynamic art scene found mainly in West Cornwall, inspired by the naturally stunning landscapes.” Thus it makes it clear that the art scene of Cornwall, which is inspired by the naturally fascinating landscapes, is something that ravishes the people.

3 Answer: London

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Paragraph 4, last line

Answer explanation: “More recently, Cornwall has become known for a food scene to rival London and beyond.” Hence it makes it quite clear that Cornwall over the past few years has improved and made significant strides in its food giving stiff competition to other cities such as London.

4 Answer: Celtic

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Paragraph 5, lines 1-3

Answer explanation: “Cornwall also has a tremendous history based on its Celtic roots; its Celtic Cornish culture; the warmth and friendliness of the people; and the Cornish language that can be seen in the village names. Cornwall is truly unique.” Hence, it is implicit that the unique heritage and traditions of Cornwall are something that sets itself apart from the rest of the UK.

5 Answer: Lanhydrock

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Second last paragraph

Answer explanation: “Lanhydrock boasts a magnificent late Victorian country house with gardens and the wooded estate. Discover two sides of Victorian life: those ‘below stairs’, and those ‘upstairs’.” These lines suggest that the place in Cornwall where a forepassed era, i.e. The Victorian era could be revisited is Lanhydrock.

6 Answer: Geevor Tin Mine

Question type: Short answer question

Answer location: Last paragraph, last line

Answer explanation: “Housed in two acres of listed buildings, Geevor’s collections and guides bring the story of Cornwall’s rich industrial past to life.” This makes it quite clear that the place where the rich and affluent past industrial life of Cornwall can be experienced is Geevor Tin Mine.

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