IELTS Reading B1 ⏱️ 15 Minutes

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How to use this lesson

Sentence pattern example:

"Our guide explained how to read the map before we left."

4 Paragraphs (A-D)

When you plan a trip into the woods, the US National Park Service says that hikers should pack the ten essentials. These important items are water, food, extra clothes, sun protection, a first aid kit, a map and compass, repair tools, a light, an emergency shelter, and matches. The service also notes that a cell phone is not a substitute for any of these ten essentials.

Before you start your hike, the park service tells you to inform a trusted contact who is not going with you about where you are going. You should ask this person to call for help if you do not return on time. Great Smoky Mountains National Park also advises hikers to avoid hiking after dark, because moving in the dark increases the risk of accidental falls and unexpected meetings with wildlife.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recommends that hikers carry at least 1 litre of water for every 2 hours of hiking. In addition, hikers should be ready to turn back if weather or trail conditions become bad, such as when a high stream blocks the way. It is also wise to carry a headlamp, because a phone flashlight is not reliable during an emergency.

If you get lost, the park service says to stop immediately, find your location using a map, a compass, or nearby landmarks, and head back the way you came if it is safe. If you cannot return safely, call 911 and stay where you are, because moving around makes it hard for rescuers to find you. Finally, remember to blow a whistle often to help rescuers locate you.

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____ TRUE ____ FALSE ____ NOT GIVEN

____ A. Mobile phone networks stop operating after nightfall. ____ B. It raises the chances of falling down and encountering wild animals. ____ C. Stream water levels automatically rise higher in the evening. ____ D. Emergency shelters become impossible to erect in total darkness.

____ A. Continue walking forward until you discover a stream or road. ____ B. Build an emergency shelter and sleep until sunrise. ____ C. Call 911, remain in your current position, and blow a whistle frequently. ____ D. Walk slowly in different directions to look for landmark signs.

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____ to guide them.