Cambridge ielts 1-15 series reading answers explained

=> ANSWER: v: The environmental costs of road transport.
19. PARAGRAPH G 
In paragraph E, the author emphasizes the importance of achieving transport rebalance; therefore, 
paragraph G details the first solution which focuses on road transport solely 
through pricing. In the short term, this approach might “curb the growth in road transport”. So
, the correct heading for paragraph G is x. 
charging = pricing 
alone = solely 
restrict = curb 
=> ANSWER: x: Restricting road use through charging policies alone
20. PARAGRAPH H 
Paragraph H is about the second solution to achieve transport balance. This approach “concentrates on 
road transport pricing but is accompanied by measures to increase the efficiency of the other 
modes (better quality of services, logistics, technology.)”. So, the correct heading for paragraph H is ii. 
charging=pricing 
improve=increase the efficiency of 
transport methods=transport modes 
=> ANSWER: ii: Charging for roads and improving other transport methods
21. PARAGRAPH I 
In paragraph I, “the third approach comprises a series of measures ranging from pricing to rev
italising alternative modes of transport and targeting investment in the trans-
European network”. This means that the third approach may change transport patterns. So, the
correct heading for paragraph I is iv. 
steps=measures 
=>ANSWER: iv: Taking all the necessary steps to change transport patterns.
QUESTIONS 22-26
: DO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AGREE 
WITH THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN READING PASSAGE 2? 
22. THE NEED FOR TRANSPORT IS GROWING, DESPITE 
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS. 
Keywords: growing, technological developments. 

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246 
In paragraph A, “Although modern information technologies can reduce the demand for 
physical transport by facilitating teleworking and teleservices, the requirement for transport continues 
to rise.” The main idea is “the requirement for transport continues to rise”. So, the statement is TRUE. 
need=requirement 
grow=rise 
technological developments=information technologies 
=>ANSWER: TRUE
23. TO REDUCE PRODUCTION COSTS, SOME INDUSTRIES HAVE BEEN 
MOVED CLOSER TO THEIR RELEVANT CUSTOMERS. 
Keywords: reduce costs, closer to customers 
In paragraph B, “This phenomenon has been emphasized by the relocation of some industries, 
particularly those which are labour intensive, to reduce production costs, even though the 
production site is hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away from the final assembly or a
way from customers.” This means that some industries are moved much far away from their relevant 
customers. 
So, the statement is FALSE. 
moved=relocation