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IELTS AcademicPractice Reading Test 6

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Passage 1, Lab 6: Answers and Suggestions

Quest.

NumberAnswer Tips for Answering the Question

1 E The paragraph is about the fact that parameters help our minds to be

creative.

2 C The answer lies in the key phrases keeping creative ability in check

(in the first sentence) and Such limitations are needed so that once

they are learnt, they can be broken (the last sentence of the

paragraph). The focus sentence is a combination of these two ideas.

Note how the word yet divides the paragraph. It indicates the focus of

the paragraph against the background in the first part. It also marks the

division of information in the whole passage.

3 A The writer wrote the paragraph to show that habits limit our creativityand the habits we need to survive play a role in this limitation.

4 D The theme of the paragraph is how creativity works.

5 B The paragraph deals with how parameters help the mind to be creative.

6 C The answer is in the first line of the passage: It is a myth that creativepeople are born with their talents. Here, it is a myth = are not.

7 C The answer is in paragraph A. The actual words are not in the paragraph,

but the meaning is clear. A is not correct, because this is a myth; B is notcorrect, because the passage states that when we try to be creative,

our automatic response takes over. D is not correct, because the well-trodden paths prevent creativity. Compare number 13 below.

8 D The answer is in paragraph B: Unfortunately, mankinds very strugglefor survival has become a tyranny. The answer paraphrases this

statement. A is not correct, because the passage says the struggle hasbecome i.e. is a tyranny, not that it is becoming so; B is not correct,

because cholesterol is not mentioned in relationship to the brain, but themind. C is incorrect, because it is the mind which is circumscribed.

9 A The answer is in paragraph C: a continuous process of restrictions,

which is increasing exponentially with the advancement of



technology. The statement is a paraphrase of this section. Note B and

C are basically the same; it is, therefore, not possible to have either ofthese two alternatives as your answer. Watch out for this feature in

multiple choice questions!

10 D The answer is in paragraph C: Is it surprising then that creative abilityappears to be so rare? This is a question and has the same meaning as

the statement given, i.e. it is not surprising. Note C is not possible,because the passage doesnt indicate whether the rarity is increasing or

decreasing.

11 Yes The answer is at the beginning of paragraph D: ...and one that

recognises that rules and regulations are parameters.

12 Not Given There is no reference to this statement in the passage.

13 Yes The answer is in paragraph D: The difficulty in this exercise and withcreation itself is convincing people that creation is possible. The

answer is a paraphrase of this part of the text. Compare number 7above.

14 Yes The answer is at the end of paragraph D: leaving the safety of onesown thought patterns is very much akin to madness; akin to = like


Quest.Number

Answer Tips for Answering the Question

15 B The answer is in the second sentence of paragraph 1: we crave

security.

16 B The answer is in paragraph 2. The key word is increasingly =

becoming. A, C and D are all mentioned in the paragraph, but not inthe correct context.

17 A The answer is in the first sentence of paragraph 2: now do not. B is

the opposite and C and D are just phrases lifted from the text.



18 D The answer is in paragraph 3, the key phrase is bar entry to the

uninitiated, which the answer paraphrases. A is incorrect, because

only some access is not allowed. B is not true, because it is theworking space that is compartmentalised, not the user, and C is not

correct, because traps are not the same as trappings.

Questions 19-24: Suggested approach

First read the summary through quickly to get an idea of the overall meaning.

As you read, decide what kind of word you need to find in each case. [E.g.: does the blank require a verbin the imperative form, a noun, an adjective or an adverb?]

Also think of words that could fill the blanks so that when you look at the original passage the answers will

come to you more easily.

19 solved Although the word combat appears in the original, it does not fit heregrammatically. The past participle is needed. Note overcame is the

Simple Past, not the Past Participle.

20 computers The plural is needed here. Paragraph 4 contains the answer.

21 other people

22 cut-off The word isolating does not fit grammatically. You need an adjective

made from the past participle of the verb. Compare 20 above.

23 team-work

24 decrease in

25 touch-tone systems The answer is in paragraph 7: if we are unfortunate enough to

contact an organization with a sophisticated touch-tone system.

The key word here is unfortunate, which shows that the writer is

negative about the topic. The writer does not comment on the othermeans of communication in the same way.

26 electronic presence The answer is in paragraph 8.

27 no longer geographical The answer is in paragraphs 8 and 9: ...now that location is no

longer geographical...An example of this is the mobile phone. The

important thing here is to recognise the link between the paragraphs.




Quest.

NumberAnswer Scotts Tips for Answering the Question

28 E

29 C

30 A

31 D

32 B

33 Not Given The answer is in paragraph E. Scan the text for the name and the

date. We have only information about people living in the castle

before 1639. The text mentions the castle fell into a state of disrepair,

but nothing about people living there. Note the double negative in thestatement.

34 Yes The answer is in the last sentence of paragraph E: ...it is redolent of

another age, another dream.

35 Yes The answer is in the first sentence of paragraph F: ...1500-odd men

means more than 1500.

36 Yes The answer is in the second sentence of paragraph G: Someone oncesaid...But it is certainly worth a visit.

37 Yes The author recommends visiting the coastline at twilight. The last

lingering moments of the twilight hours are the best time to

savour the full power of the coastlines magic.

38 Not Given There is nothing about this!

39 A The answer is in the latter half of paragraph G. It is a summary of thefeelings described in this part of the text.

40 D Alternatives A and B reflect only part of the text. As for C, the

direction of the journey is West to East!



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