Cambridge ielts 1-15 series reading answers explained

=>ANSWER: D
Keywords: competitions, cereal packets 
In paragraph 8,”…even something as simple as writing deepens every individual‟s engagement 
in the project”. Then, the writer mentions “competitions on breakfast cereal packets” as an exa
mple to support this finding. So, the example is mentioned to deepen every individual‟s commi
tment to an idea. 
strengthen=deepen 
commitment to=engagement in 
30. IN THE LAST PARAGRAPH, THE WRITER SUGGESTS THAT IT IS 
IMPORTANT FOR EMPLOYEES TO 
A.be aware of their company‟s goals 
B.feel that their contributions are valued 
C.have respect for their co-workers‟ achievements 
D.understand why certain management decisions are made 
=>ANSWER: B
Keywords: important, employees 
In the last paragraph, “Leaders should encourage everyone to contribute and simultaneously ass
ure all concerned that every recommendation is important to making the right decision and will 
be given full attention.” 

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QUESTIONS 31-35: COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE WITH THE 
CORRECT ENDING, 
A-G
, BELOW. 
31. EMPLOYEES WHOSE VALUES MATCH THOSE OF THEIR 
EMPLOYERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO 
Keywords: values, match. 
In paragraph 2, the writer argues that “Research shows that the fit between an employee‟s values and a 
company‟s values makes difference to what contribution they make and whether they‟re still at the 
company”. This means that the value fit has an influence on whether employees remain in their jobs or 
not. 
=> ANSWER: G
32. AT TIMES OF CHANGE, PEOPLE TEND TO 
In paragraph 4, the author mentions that “when things change, we are hard-wired to play it safe.” This 
means that when there are changes, people will, of course, avoid risks. 
play it safe=avoid risk