Cambridge IELTS 15 Reading Test 1- AC

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Question 1 of 11

1. Question

6 The VOC was the world’s first major trading company.

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Question 2 of 11

2. Question

7 Following the Treaty of Breda, the Dutch had control of all the islands where nutmeg grew.

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Question 3 of 11

3. Question

Questions 8-13

Complete the table below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 8-13.

Middle Ages Nutmeg was brought to Europe by the 8 BLANK 1 of 6 16th century European nations took control of the nutmeg trade 17th century Demand for nutmeg grew, as it was believed to be effective against the disease known as the 9 BLANK 2 of 6 The Dutch – took control of the Banda Islands – restricted nutmeg production to a few areas – put 10 BLANK 3 of 6on nutmeg to avoid it being cultivated outside the islands – finally obtained the island of 11 BLANK 4 of 6from the British Late 18th century 1770 – nutmeg plants were secretly taken to 12 BLANK 5 of 6 1778 – half the Banda Islands’ nutmeg plantations were destroyed by a 13 BLANK 6 of 6
Middle Ages

Nutmeg was brought to Europe by the 8 Fill in the blank 1 of 6

16th century

European nations took control of the nutmeg trade

17th century

Demand for nutmeg grew, as it was believed to be effective against the disease known as the 9 Fill in the blank 2 of 6

The Dutch

– took control of the Banda Islands

– restricted nutmeg production to a few areas

– put 10 Fill in the blank 3 of 6 on nutmeg to avoid it being cultivated outside the islands

– finally obtained the island of 11 Fill in the blank 4 of 6 from the British

Late 18th century

1770 – nutmeg plants were secretly taken to 12 Fill in the blank 5 of 6

1778 – half the Banda Islands’ nutmeg plantations were destroyed by a 13 Fill in the blank 6 of 6

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Question 4 of 11

4. Question

Questions 19-22

Complete the summary below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 19-22.

The impact of driverless cars

Figures from the Transport Research Laboratory indicate that most motor accidents are partly due to 19 BLANK 1 of 4, so the introduction of driverless vehicles will result in greater safety. In addition to the direct benefits of automation, it may bring other advantages. For example, schemes for 20 BLANK 2 of 4will be more workable, especially in towns and cities, resulting in fewer cars on the road. According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, there could be a 43 percent drop in 21 BLANK 3 of 4of cars. However, this would mean that the yearly 22 BLANK 4 of 4of each car would, on average, be twice as high as it currently is. this would lead to a higher turnover of vehicles, and therefore no reduction in automotive manufacturing.
Figures from the Transport Research Laboratory indicate that most motor accidents are partly due to 19 Fill in the blank 1 of 4 , so the introduction of driverless vehicles will result in greater safety. In addition to the direct benefits of automation, it may bring other advantages. For example, schemes for 20 Fill in the blank 2 of 4 will be more workable, especially in towns and cities, resulting in fewer cars on the road.

According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, there could be a 43 percent drop in 21 Fill in the blank 3 of 4 of cars. However, this would mean that the yearly 22 Fill in the blank 4 of 4 of each car would, on average, be twice as high as it currently is. this would lead to a higher turnover of vehicles, and therefore no reduction in automotive manufacturing.

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Question 5 of 11

5. Question

28 According to the second paragraph, what is the writer’s view of explorers?

A. Their discoveries have brought both benefits and disadvantages.
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B. Their main value is in teaching others.
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C. They act on an urge that is common to everyone.
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D. They tend to be more attracted to certain professions than to others.
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Question 6 of 11

6. Question

29 The writer refers to a description of Egdon Heath to suggest that

A. Hardy was writing about his own experience of exploration.
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B. Hardy was mistaken about the nature of exploration.
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C. Hardy’s aim was to investigate people’s emotional states.
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D. Hardy’s aim was to show the attraction of isolation.
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Question 7 of 11

7. Question

30 In the fourth paragraph, the writer refers to ‘a golden age’ to suggest that

A. the amount of useful information produced by exploration has decreased.
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B. fewer people are interested in exploring than in the 19th century.
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C. recent developments have made exploration less exciting.
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D. we are wrong to think that exploration is no longer necessary.
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Question 8 of 11

8. Question

31 In the sixth paragraph, when discussing the definition of exploration, the writer argues that

A. people tend to relate exploration to their own professional interests.
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B. certain people are likely to misunderstand the nature of exploration.
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C. the generally accepted definition has changed over time.
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D. historians and scientists have more valid definitions than the general public.
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Question 9 of 11

9. Question

32 In the last paragraph, the writer explains that he is interested in

A. how someone’s personality is reflected in their choice of places to visit.
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B. the human ability to cast new light on places that may be familiar.
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C. how travel writing has evolved to meet changing demands.
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D. the feelings that writers develop about the places that they explore.
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Question 10 of 11

10. Question

Questions 33-37

Look at the following statements (Questions 33-37) and the list of explorers below.

Match each statement with the correct explorer, A-E.

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 33-37.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

List of Explorers

A Peter Fleming

B Ran Fiennes

C Chris Bonington

D Robin Hanbury-Tenison

E Wilfred Thesiger

33 He referred to the relevance of the form of transport used. BLANK 1 of 5 34 He described feelings on coming back home after a long journey. BLANK 2 of 5 35 He worked for the benefit of specific groups of people. BLANK 3 of 5 36 He did not consider learning about oneself an essential part of exploration. BLANK 4 of 5 37 He defined exploration as being both unique and of value to others. BLANK 5 of 5
33 He referred to the relevance of the form of transport used. Fill in the blank 1 of 5

34 He described feelings on coming back home after a long journey. Fill in the blank 2 of 5

35 He worked for the benefit of specific groups of people. Fill in the blank 3 of 5

36 He did not consider learning about oneself an essential part of exploration. Fill in the blank 4 of 5

37 He defined exploration as being both unique and of value to others. Fill in the blank 5 of 5

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Question 11 of 11

11. Question

Questions 38-40

Complete the summary below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 38-40.

The writer’s own bias

The writer has experience of a large number of 38 BLANK 1 of 3, and was the first stranger that certain previously 39 BLANK 2 of 3people had encountered. He believes there is no need for further exploration of Earth’s 40 BLANK 3 of 3, except to answer specific questions such as how buffalo eat.
The writer has experience of a large number of 38 Fill in the blank 1 of 3 , and was the first stranger that certain previously 39 Fill in the blank 2 of 3 people had encountered. He believes there is no need for further exploration of Earth’s 40 Fill in the blank 3 of 3 , except to answer specific questions such as how buffalo eat.

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