READINGIELTS

Cambridge IELTS 13 Reading – Test 4 – Answers 1. FALSE Explanation: Paragraph 2, ‘The fastest commercial sailing vessels of all time were the clippers, threemasted ships built to transport goods around the world, although some also took passengers.’ → clippers are made for the purpose of carrying goods, and SOME also passenger → passenger not the original purpose of the clippers. 2.FALSE Explanation: Paragraph 3, ‘Cutty Sark’s unusual name comes from the poem Tam O’Shanter by the Scottish poet…

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Cambridge IELTS 13 Reading – Test 3 – Answers 1. furniture Explanation: paragraph 2 “This is an important source of timber for building houses, and is increasingly being used as a replacement for endangered hardwoods in the furniture construction industry.” the making of = construction 2. sugar Explanation: paragraph 2 “Immature coconut flowers are tightly clustered together among the leaves at the top of the trunk. The flower stems maybe stapped for their sap to produce the drink, and the…

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Cambridge IELTS 13 Reading – Test 1  1. Update Explanation: In paragraph 2: In addition, because participating businesses were able to update the details they gave on a regular basis, the information provided remained accurate. On a regular basiss = regularly 2. Environment Explanation: At the end of paragraph 2: As part of this, the effect of each business on the environment was considered. Consider = Evaluate 3. Captain Explanation: At the beginning of paragraph 3: One of the most…

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