Cambridge ielts 1-15 series reading answers explained

34. Answer: NOT GIVEN
Explain 
· Key words: play, children, develop, artistic, talents 
· Paragraph 3 gives some examples of benefits of play for children, including benefits in their 
behavior, science, maths, problem-solving skills, etc. Although the word “creative” is mentioned, this 
is only used to refer to problem-solving skills. However, there is no mention of “artistic talents”. 
35. Answer: NO
Explain 
· Key words: researchers, agreed, definition, play 
· It is stated in paragraph 4 that “full consensus on a formal definition of play continues to elude the 
researchers and theorists who study it”. „Full consensus‟ means „full agreement‟. The word „elude‟ 
suggests that the definition is hard to be grasped by researchers. Thus, it is clear that they have not 
agreed on a definition of play yet. So the statement contradicts the author‟s claims. 
· Agree = consensus 
36. Answer: YES
Explain 
· Key words: work, play, differ, target 
· The difference between work and play is stated in the following sentence in paragraph 7: “Unlike 
play, work is typically not viewed as enjoyable and it is extrinsically motivated (i.e. it is goal 
oriented”. To have a goal is the same as to have a target. Work has a target, and in that way it is 
different from play. 
· Differ = unlike 
· Target = goal 
37. Answer: encouraging
Explain 
· Key words: adult, play, kid, develop, investigate, aspects, game 

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· The answer can be found in paragraph 9, which is about guided play. The author mentions that 
there are two forms of guided play, and we need to focus on the second, more direct form. In this form, 
the adult can encourage “further exploration or new facets” by asking questions or making comments 
while joining in the play. 
· Investigate = exploration 
· Aspects = facets