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In this post, you'll find the complete solution and explanation for Test 1 Reading passage 3 The Romans of Watling Street, from IELTS Academic Vol- 1 ( IDP). Each answer is explained in the easiest possible way, along with the answer location as well as Hard vocabulary from the passage. This is perfect for students who want to understand not just the correct answers, but why they are correct, helping you improve your IELTS Reading skills with every practice test.
Questions 27-30: Match the headings
27. Paragraph B , Answer: v
Keywords: in those times, older times
Answer Location: Paragraph B, Lines. In those times, a road was most likely a grassy track, or possibly even a dirt path. It is undoubtedly possible that some Celtic sections of the track had their origins back in prehistoric times, and there is evidence to suggest that the Celts used the same routes as their ancestors.
28. Paragraph C , Answer: ii
Keywords: sanitation, roads, improvement,
Answer Location: Paragraph C, Lines. Possibly one of their greatest legacies, however, was the vast network of roads they constructed. The new inhabitants of the country improved upon the grassy tracks that had previously been transporting people and paving them. The roads were paved with gravel, thereby demonstrating some resemblance to the techniques we use today.
29. Paragraph D , Answer: vii
Keywords: Roman's road, made with
Answer location: Paragraph D, Lines. A central carriageway was built on raised earth and this was made with the best materials available. Occasionally, on either side of the raised road, small ditches were dug for rainfall to collect - this ensured that the road remained as dry as possible. The Romans also made room for pedestrians and animals to walk off the main road, on paths of their own.
30. Paragraph E , Answer: i
Keywords: functions, why they were built,
Answer Location: Paragraph E, Lines. It seems clear why the roads were built as they were - the connection of various parts of the country to help the invasion attempt, and this was successful.
The roads were mainly used for military purposes, such as transporting personnel and supplies.
Questions 31-36 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
31. According to the writer, the Northamptonshire stretch of Watling Street. Answer: C
Keywords: Northamptonshire stretch, small portion ( 2.5km in 444km)
Answer Location: Paragraph A, Lines. A relatively nondescript, grassy bank in Northamptonshire hides one of the greatest feats of engineering seen in Britain. This 2.5km stretch of land once formed a section of the great 444 km-long Watling Street,
32. Ancient uses of the word 'road', Answer: A
Keywords: the Celt, different meaning far from,
Answer Location: Paragraph B, Lines, The Celts, and indeed pre-Celts, of ancient Britain used some sections of the road. However, what we understand by 'road' is, in meaning, far from what ancient Britons took it to mean.
33. In the construction of Roman roads, larger rocks were. Answer: C
Keywords: construction, Roman road, larger stone bottom
Answer location: Paragraph D, Lines. The Romans also made room for pedestrians and animals to walk off the main road, on paths of their own. Generally, the roads consisted of larger stones at the bottom, to which was then added smaller, lighter material to fill gaps and create a more even surface.
34. The writer says that after the Romans left Britain. Answer : D
Keywords: deteriorate, fell into dispair,
Answer location: Paragraph D, lines. Far from simply constructing the roads, the Romans continued to maintain their important road network, but it fell into disrepair soon after the Romans left Britain.
35. The Waeclingas tribe in Britain. Answer: B
Keywords: Waeclingas tribe, name, loosely connected
Answer Location: Paragraph F, Lines. The Waeclingas were an influential tribe in the Anglo-Saxon period of British history, and their name has been loosely connected with that of Watling Street.
36. According to the final paragraph, modern roads. Answer: C
Keywords: Roman directions, follow the same route.
Answer Location: Paragraph G, lines. Many of the country’s major motorways follow the same routes as those used by the Romans, and some of the smaller, connecting roads are still in use, albeit maintained to modern standards
Questions 37-40: Complete the sentence
37. Rainwater was not a problem because the Romans managed to , Answer: C
Keywords: Rainwater, ditches were dug=ditches constructed
Answer Location: Paragraph D, lines, occasionally, on either side of the raised road,
Small ditches were dug to collect rainfall- this ensured that the road remained as dry as possible.
38. The methods of building roads in Roman times were to, Answer: B
Keywords: tented to echo, methods
Answer Location: Paragraph D, Lines. The construction of Roman roads in Britain tended to echo techniques used on the continent, and elements of this work can still be seen in modern construction methods.
39. The main reason why roads were built was to, Answer: F
Keywords: main reason, seems clear, mainly used
Answer Location: Paragraph E, Lines. It seems clear why the roads were built as they were - the connection of various parts of the country to help the invasion attempt, and this was successful.
The roads were mainly used for military purposes, such as transporting personnel and supplies.
40-. Some Roman roads today are likely to. Answer : D
Keywords: archaeological evidence, can only wonder
Answer Location: Paragraph G, Lines, As archaeological excavations continue,
Scientists and experts alike can only wonder at the level of engineering knowledge the Romans possessed when they came to Britain.
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Hard Vocabulary from the passage The Romans of Watling Street
| Word | Synonyms | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| nondescript | unremarkable, ordinary, plain | lacking distinctive or interesting features |
| feat | accomplishment, achievement, triumph | an impressive or remarkable achievement |
| archaeological | historical, ancient, antiquarian | related to the study of human history through excavation |
| excavations | digs, unearthing, exploration | the process of digging up the ground to find ancient remains |
| monument | memorial, landmark, structure | a structure built to commemorate something or someone |
| framework | structure, foundation, skeleton | a basic structure underlying a system or concept |
| prehistoric | ancient, primitive, early | relating to the period before written records |
| evidence | proof, indication, confirmation | facts or information that indicate something is true |
| legacy | heritage, inheritance, tradition | something handed down from the past |
| inhabitants | residents, dwellers, citizens | people or animals that live in a particular place |
| resemblance | likeness, similarity, correspondence | a similarity between two things |
| occupied | controlled, taken over, settled | controlled or inhabited by people |
| construction | building, creation, development | the act or process of building something |
| carriageway | roadway, lane, track | the part of a road used by vehicles |
| pedestrians | walkers, passers-by, foot-travelers | people walking along a road or street |
| disrepair | decay, ruin, deterioration | the state of being broken or neglected |
| commerce | trade, business, exchange | the activity of buying and selling goods and services |
| vantage point | perspective, viewpoint, outlook | a position that provides a good view of something |
| influential | powerful, dominant, significant | having great power or influence |
| maintained | preserved, sustained, continued | kept in good condition or continued over time |
| albeit | though, even if, despite | although; even though |
| engineering | design, construction, technology | the application of scientific principles to design and build structures |
| wonder at | marvel, admire, be amazed | to feel admiration or amazement about something |
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