A Walk Through Welsh History on Glyndŵr’s Way

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How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the article’s main purpose?

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   1. To compare several Welsh hiking routes
   2. To explain a trail’s links with history and memory
   3. To describe a performance by Michael Sheen
   4. To evaluate accommodation in Knighton
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   Answer

   To explain a trail’s links with history and memory

   It explains how a Welsh trail connects scenery with history and cultural memory.

   Its beginning near Knighton presents a mixture of countryside, transport history, castle remains, and cultural memory.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What can be inferred from the writer’s detour?

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   1. The writer is avoiding the official trail
   2. The writer is traveling without any fixed plan
   3. The writer must consider the dog’s needs
   4. The writer has abandoned the historical journey
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   Answer

   The writer must consider the dog’s needs

   The writer is considering practical needs while exploring the historical landscape.

   A writer exploring the start of the route is traveling with Stevie, a terrier, and has made a short detour to find dog-friendly accommodation.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What does “the towers” refer to?

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   1. The viaduct’s towers
   2. The castle’s towers
   3. The town’s towers
   4. The towers added by modern builders
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   The castle’s towers

   The phrase refers back to the distant castle towers seen between trees.

   Soon, the towers disappear behind the trees, and a railway viaduct comes into view.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   Why are the viaduct’s towers historically meaningful?

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   1. They helped trains cross the valley
   2. They marked the official trail entrance
   3. They copied the nearby castle’s defensive appearance
   4. They provided shelter for walkers
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   They copied the nearby castle’s defensive appearance

   Their design acknowledges where the viaduct’s building material came from.

   Builders also added two small towers with battlements, known as crenellations, to recognize the historical origins of the material.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   What happens immediately after the castle towers disappear?

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   1. The writer reaches Knighton
   2. A railway viaduct becomes visible
   3. The writer enters the official route
   4. Mist completely covers the landscape
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   Answer

   A railway viaduct becomes visible

   The writer next notices a railway viaduct emerging into view.

   Soon, the towers disappear behind the trees, and a railway viaduct comes into view.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

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   What contrast does the fourth paragraph emphasize?

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   1. Modern transport replaces medieval culture
   2. The route is difficult despite its short distance
   3. Historical evidence is absent but connection remains
   4. The writer prefers scenery to cultural memory
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   Historical evidence is absent but connection remains

   The landscape creates a strong connection despite Glyndŵr’s difficult-to-find presence.

   The scene suggests that Glyndŵr’s presence may be difficult to find, just as details of the man himself can be elusive.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

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   How is the article organized overall?

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   1. By comparing two competing historical interpretations
   2. By following a journey toward broader cultural meaning
   3. By listing accommodation choices before giving directions
   4. By presenting events in reverse chronological order
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   Answer

   By following a journey toward broader cultural meaning

   It moves from route details to observations, historical links, and broader significance.

   The journey starts with a detour, but the surrounding landscape quickly provides an introduction to the story behind the trail.

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Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

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Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

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