Cambridge ielts 13 Reading

l•liil 
READING 
Reading Passage 1, 
20 
E 
Questions 1-13 
21 
B 
1 
update 
22 
D 
2 
environment 
23 
A 
3 
captain 
24 
focus 
4 
films 
25 
pleasure 
5 
season 
26 
curiosity 
6 
accommodation 
7 
blog 
Reading Passage 3, 
8 
FALSE 
9 
NOT GIVEN 
Questions 27-40 
10 
FALSE 
27 
B 
11 
TRUE 
28 
c 
12 
NOT GIVEN 
29 
13 
TRUE 
30 
D 
31 
A 
Reading Passage 2, 
32 
D 
Questions 14-26 
33 
A 
34 
E 
14 
iv 
35 
c 
15 
vi 
36 
G 
16 
37 
17 
v 
38 
YES 
18 
viii 
39 
NOT GIVEN 
19 
iii 
40 
NO 
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Listening and Reading Answer Keys 
l•iill 
READING 
Reading Passage 1, 
20 
c 
Questions 1-13 
21 
animals 
1 
oils 
22 
childbirth 
2 
friendship 
23 
placebo 
3 
funerals 
24 
game 
4 
wealth 
25 
strangers 
5 
indigestion 
26 
names 
6 
India 
7 
camels 
Reading Passage 3, 
8 
Alexandria 
9 
Venice 
Questions 27-40 
10 
TRUE 
27 
D 
11 
FALSE 
28 
c 
12 
NOT GIVEN 
29 
A 
13 
FALSE 
30 
D 
31 
D 
Reading Passage 2, 
32 
D 
Questions 14-26 
33 
c 
34 
B 
14 
B 
35 
A 
15 
F 
36 
c 
16 
B 
37 
A 
17 
E 
38 
B 
18 
A 
39 
c 
19 
B 
40 
D 
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Listening and Reading Answer Keys 
l•lill 
READING 
Reading Passage 1, 
20 
bridge hypothesis 
Questions 1-13 
21 
repertoire 
1 
furniture 
22 
(audio-recording) vests 
2 
sugar 
23 
vocabulary 
3 
ropes 
24 
F 
4 
charcoal 
25 
A 
5 
bowls 
26 
E 
6 
hormones 
7 
cosmetics 
Reading Passage 3, 
8 
dynamite 
FALSE 
Questions 27-40 
10 
FALSE 
27 
c 
11 
NOT GIVEN 
28 
H 
12 
TRUE 
29 
A 
13 
NOT GIVEN 
30 
B 
31 
D 
Reading Passage 2, 
32 
shells 
Questions 14-26 
33 
lake 
34 
rainfall 
14 
B 
35 
grains 
15 
c 
36 
pottery 
16 
A 
37 
B 
17 
B 
38 
A 
18 
recording devices 
39 
D 
19 
fathers 
I 
dads 
40 
A 
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READING 
Reading Passage 1, 
Questions 1-13 
1 
FALSE 
2 
FALSE 
3 
TRUE 
4 
TRUE 
5 
FALSE 
l•lill 
20 
A 
21 
D 
22 
E 
23 
c 
24 
F 
25 
G 
26 
F 
6 
TRUE 
7 
NOTGIVEN 
8 
TRUE 
Reading Passage 3, 
Questions 27-40 
9 
wool 
1 0 
navigator 
11 
gale 
12 
training 
13 
fire 
Reading Passage 2, 
Questions 14-26 
27 
D 
28 
A 
29 
B 
30 
F 
31 
B 
32 
G 
33 
E 
34 
A 
35 
YES 
14 
minerals 
15 
carbon 
36 
NOTGIVEN 
37 
NO 
16 
water 
17 
agriculture 
18 
c 
38 
NOTGIVEN 
39 
YES 
40 
NO 
19 
E 
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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 popular was an 
interview with former New Zealand All Blacks rugby captain Tana Umaga 
4. 
Films 
Explanation: In line 4 5 of paragraph 3: … a number of the locations chosen for 
blockbuster films which had made use of … 
5. 
Season 
Explanation: In the middle of paragraph 3:… the sire catalogued the most popular 
driving routes in the country, highlighting different routes according to the season 
and 
indicating 
distances 
and 
times. 
According to = varied depending on …. 

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6. 
Accommodation 
Explanation: In the middle of paragraph 4 There were also links to accommodation 
in 
the 
area. 
In the area = local 
7. 
Blog 
Explanation: End of paragraph 4: The website also had a ‘Your Words” section 
where anyone could submit a blog of their New Zealand travels … 
8. 
FALSE 
Explanation: The first sentence of paragraph 6: The website was set up to allow both 
individuals and trabel organisations to create itineraries and travel packages to suit 
their own needs and interest. 
9. 
NOT 
GIVEN 
Explanation: In the article only mentioned ‘On the website, visitors can search for 
activities not solely by geographical location, but also by the particular nature of the 
activity’ , Nothing to say first 
10. 
FALSE 
Explanation: ‘While transport and accommodation account for the remaining 26%’, 
but in The proposition says that only accommodation is responsible for 26% of this, 
so it is not true because Both transport and accommodation are responsible for this 
26%. 
11. 
TRUE 
Explanation: In the middle of paragraph 6, there is the “more activities that the 
visitors undertake, the more satisfied they will be. It has also been found that visitors 
enjoy cultural activities when they are interactive. The meaning of this phrase can be 
translated as “the more engaged a visitor is, the more satisfied they are. In addition, 
they will like the most activities when they interact. ” Being involved also means 

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direct participation, so the two meanings are quite similar copper and confirmed as 
TRUE 
12. 
NOT 
GIVEN 
Explain: ‘In addition, it appears that visitors to New Zealand do not want to be’ one 
of the crowd ‘and find …’. This only refers to visitors to NZ who do not like to 
participate in crowded activities, not enough information to affirm (or negate) the 
clause ‘like staying insmall hotels’ 
13. 
TRUE 
Explanation: In the middle of the last paragraph ‘to see as much of the country as 
possible on that is ofren seen as a once-in-a-life-time visit’ 
14. 
Iv 
Explanation: The subject line of the passage is “But defining boredom so that it can 
be studied in the lab has proved difficult,” and then this section tries to prove this 
sentence. 
15. 
vi 
Explanation: This paragraph the subject line is “… have recently identified five 
distince types: indifferent, calibrating, searching, reactant and apathetic,” and then 
attempted to add information to the five categories. 
16. 
i 
Explanation: The subject of this section is “Mann has found that being bored makes 
us more creative”, then the whole paragraph just tells the experiment to prove the 
sentence above. 
17. 
v 
Explanation: This paragraph is the topic sentence “But Boredom has evolved to dù 
help us survive, it can still be toxic if allowed to fester,” then the whole paragraph 
mention the potential danger of Boredom. 

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18. 
viii 
Explanation: At the beginning of the paragraph, the subject line of this paragraph is 
“It’s early days but they think at least some of it … a variet of traits”. different people, 
and the person most affected 
19. 
Iii 
Explanation: It is easy to see this section with the subject of iii, as this section only 
mentions over-connected lifestyles that might even be a new source of boredom and 
say how to handle this problem. 
20. 
E 
Explanation: In the right paragraph A, after the name of Peter Toohey reads 
‘compares it to disgust – an emotion that … social Situations’ You mean you’re 
comparing Boredom with disgust, and pointed out that if “disgust protect Humans 
from infection” “boredom may protect them from ‘infectious’ social situations” – the 
content of ideas E 
21. 
B 
Explanation: In paragraph B, Thomas Goetz has listed five different types of 
Boredom, then he spoke of “Of the five types, the most damaging is ‘ractant'”, was 
the content of the ideas B 
22. 
D 
Explanation: In the middle of paragraph D, John Eastwood mentions “What’s more, 
your efforts to improve the situation can make you feel worse “. 
Efforts to improve the situation = Tryping to copy with, con making you feel worse 
Making you feel worse = negative effects 
23. 
A 
Explanation: In the sentence F, Francoise Wemelsfelder immediately refers to “our 
overconnected lifestyles might even be a new source of boredom”, meaning that our 
way of life today can cause a source of boredom. 

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24. 
Focus 
Explanation: In the middle of paragraph D, there is the section “This causes an 
inability to focus on anything,” from the focus is the word we need to find. 
25. 
Pleasure 
Explanation: At the beginning of paragraph E, there is the sentence “People who are 
motivated by pleasure seem to suffer particularly badly”, suffer particularly badly 
have problems coping with boredom. 
26. 
Curiosity 
Explanation: Right after the sentence above, the sentence “Other personality traits, 
such as curiosity, are associated with a high boredom thresold”, a high boredom 
thresold = generally can cope with it. 
27. 
B 
Explanation: Paragraph 1 lists the achievements (The Painting Fool, classical music, 
artworks). In addition, we can use the exclusion method because paragraph 1 does 
not contain the information in A, C, D 
28. 
C 
Explanation: Section 2, the last line, refers to the fact that people are concerned that 
machines can have the capacity that these special abilities create human quality. 
29. 
C 
Explanation: It’s easy to dismiss A and B because in the comparison of “the Painting 
Fool” and “Aaron”, the programmer’s background and public response are not. 
mentioned. 
Answer C is correct because paragraph 3 refers to the source Aaron uses to paint: 
“paintbrush and paint on canvas” while “the Painting Fool” takes material from 
“online”, “web searches” , “Social media sites” 

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30. 
D 
Explanation: Paragraph 4, lines 7-8 indicate that the reaction of people to the arts 
from 
people 
and 
from 
machines 
based 
on 
different 
criteria. 
Double standards = different criteria. 
31. 
A 
Due to technical errors that inadvertently Painting Fool create outstanding effects 
(striking effect), more specifically the black and white effect. 
32. 
D 
Explanation: The last paragraph, lines 9-12 mentions information about long-term 
vision (long term- view) for this software of Colton while comparing to the art of man 
and machine count as action throughout the period of Colton 5,6,7. 
33. 
A 
Explanation: Verse 4, lines 6-8 The EMI software creates music that is so classy that 
classical music professionals are no different. 
34. 
E 
Explanation: [paragraph 4, line 10] Signs answer is Wiggins; Criticized = blasted; not 
revealing = deliberately vague explanation; technical details = how the software 
worked. 
35. 
C 
Explanation: Paragraph 4, lines 11-12 Signs Douglas Hofstadter answer is; was 
producing work = created replicas; fully dependent on = reply completely on; 
imagination of its creator = the original artist’s creative impulses 
36. 
G 
Explanation: Paragraph 4, lines 13-14 Signs answer is Audiences; outraged = 
became angry; the truth = Discovering it was the product of a computer program 

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37. 
B 
Explanation: Paragraph 5, line 4. David Moffat’s answer signs; were not told 
beforehand = without knowing; Whether the tunes were composed by human or 
computers = whether it was the work of humans or software. 
38. 
YES 
Moffats 
research 
could 
help 
explain 
the 
human 
response 
to 
EMI. 
Explanation: In paragraph 6, line 3 indicates that the Moffats study “provides a clue”. 
And right after that is a series of comments, conclusions from Paul, Justin and 
Colton to explain this phenomenon. 
39. 
NOT 
GIVEN 
Explanation: In paragraph 6, lines 8-9 mention predict the reaction of the music 
experts, but no mention of predicting the response of “non-Experts” 
40. 
NO 
Explanation: In the last paragraph, lines 1 – 5 show two views of Paul Bloom and 
Justin Kruger. But these two opinions support each other, not two opposite opinions. 
Part of the pleasure we get from art = people’s enjoyment of an artwork increases; 
creative process ~ time and effort was needed to create it 

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CAMBRIDGE IELTS 13 READING – TEST 
2 – ANSWERS 
1+2.oils;friendship 
Explanation: Section 1, line 3. It was known as an ingredient that was mixed with oils 
for anointing people’s bodies, and also as a token indicating friendship between 
lovers 
and 
friends. 
Added to = mixed with; show = indicate; between people = among lovers and friend 
3. 
funerals 
Explanation: Paragraph 1, Line 5. In ancient Rome, mourners attending funerals 
burnt 
cinnamon 
to 
create 
a 
pleasant 
scent. 
Sweet 
smell 
= 
pleasant 
scent 
It is possible to predict the word to fill as a location-specific noun 
4. 
wealth 
Explanation: Paragraph 1, Line 7. In Middle Ages, people give “cinnamon” to the 
food to show that they are capable of buying expensive spices. At a banquet, …… 
as 
a 
sign 
of 
the 
wealth 
An indication = a sign of 
5. 
Indigestion 
Explanation: Section 1, last line. “Cinnamon was thought to cure various ailments, 
such 
as 
indigestion” 
was thought to be cure = known as a treatment; various ailments = other health 
problems 
6 
+ 
7. 
India; 
camels 
Explanation: Paragraph 2, line 5. “They took it from India, where it was grown, on 
camels 
via 
an 
overland 
route 
to 
the 
Mediterranean.” 

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It can be clearly seen that they are the merchants mentioned in the previous line. 
These people brought cinnamon from India, where cinnamon was grown, to the 
Mediterranean by camel. 
8.Alexandria 
Interpretation: Verse 2, line 6. “Their journey ended when they reached Alexandria” 
Arrived = reached 
9. 
Venice 
Explanation: Section 2, line 7. Traders …. bought it back to Venice. The spice then 
traveled 
from 
Venice 
to 
all 
around 
Europe. 
Took it to = bought it back; destinations around Europe = markets all around Europe. 
10. 
TRUE 
Explanation: Paragraph 3 mentions the arrival of Portuguese on the island. In order 
to increase production, these people undertook a series of actions to gain control 
over the trade and commerce of cinnamon in Ceylon: enslaved many other 
members of the Ceylonese native population, forcing them to work in cinnamon 
harvest, built a fort, develop a monopoly in the cinnamon trade 
11. 
FALSE 
Explanation: Paragraph 4 refers to The Dutch gaining control of cinnamon trade 
from Portuguese in 1658, but not as soon as they arrived in Ceylon but undergoes a 
process: set their sights …; allied themselves with Kendy …; overran and occupied 
factories, broke the Portuguese monopoly 
12. 
NOT 
GIVEN 
Explanation: Paragraph 5 mentions that the Dutch planted more cinnamon because 
of a lack of yield, but did not compare the yield of cinnamon obtained from plants 
with that obtained from natural growth 

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13. 
FALSE 
Explanation: The last paragraph indicates that the trade, the cinnamon trade, is 
gradually 
replaced 
by 
other 
goods. 
Diminishing in economic potential 14. 
B 
Explanation: these follow-up studies have shown that after a sniff of the hormone, 
people become more charitable, better at reading emotions on others’ faces and at 
communicating constructively in arguments. Together, the results fueled the view 
that oxytocin universally enhances the positive aspects of our social nature. 
Beneficial effects of oxytocin = oxytocin universally enhances the positive aspects 
– “More charitable, better at reading emotions, communicating constructively in 
arguments” are positive. 
15. 
F 
Explanation: It affects primitive parts of the brain like the amygdala, so it’s going to 
have 
many 
effects 
on 
just 
about 
everything. 
The effects of oxytocin are complex = it’s going to have many effects 
16. 
B 
Explanation: 
For 
eight 
years, 
it 
was 
quite 
a 
lonesome 
field. 
Attracted little scientific attention = lonesome field 
17. 
E 
Explanation: where once researchers took no notice of such findings. 
Ignore = take no notice 
18. 
A 
Explanation: Section B: Markus Heinrichs and his colleagues …….. asked 
volunteers to do an activitiy in which they could invest money with an anonymous 
person who was not guaranteed to be honest. The team found the participants who 
had sniffed oxytocin via a nasal spray beforehand invested more money than those 

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who 
received 
a 
placebo 
instead. 
– Trust that you invest more money for someone you do not know (anonymous 
person) 
19. 
B 
Explanation: C: Simone Shamay – Tsoory at the University of Haifa ….. those who 
inhaled the hormone showed more pleasure when they beat other players, and felt 
more 
envy 
when 
others 
won. 
-Envy = people’s feelings of jealousy 
20. 
C 
Explanation: Section F: these basic processes could manifest in different ways 
depending 
on 
the 
individual 
differences 
and 
context. 
The effect of oxytocin varies = these basic processes could manifest in different 
ways 
One type of person to another = individual differences 
21. 
animals 
Explanation: Section A: It was through various studies focusing on animals that 
scientists became aware of the influence of oxytocin. Raised that it would reinforce 
the 
bonds 
… 
The 
earliest 
= 
first 
Focusing on animals = involving animals 
22. 
childbirth 
Explanation: Paragraph A: It is also released by women in childbirth … 
Produce = release 
23.Placebo 
Explanation: Section B: Oxytocin’s role in human behavior first emerged in 2005 …. 
The team found the participants who had sniffed oxytocin via nasal spray 

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beforehand invested more money than those who received a placebo instead. 
– participants given oxytocin invest more money than those given placebo 
24. 
game 
Explanation: Section C: Simone Shamay – Tsoory at the University of Haifa, Israel, 
found 
that 
when 
volunteers 
played 
a 
competitive 
game, 
….