Cambridge ielts 1-15 series reading answers explained

10. 4 sides (
As only ONE word AND/OR A number is accepted, so “four sides” is the wrong answer) 
; 
11. tank
12. HAS…WHICH PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE STEPS. 
At the end of paragraph 10 , “On the fourth side, verandas (which are supported by ornate 
pillars) overlook the steps” 

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provide a view of = overlook 
=> ANSWER: verandas
13. HAS TWO….LEVELS 
Keywords: Two, levels 
In paragraph 11 , the author argues that “Constructed in around 1700, it is nine storeys deep, with the 
last two being underwater.” 
levels=storeys 
=> ANSWER: underwater
CAMBRIDGE IELTS 10 – TEST 1 – PASSAGE 1
STEPWELLS 

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EUROPEAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS 1990 – 2010 
QUESTIONS 14-21
: READING PASSAGE 2 HAS NINE 
PARAGRAPHS, 
A-I
. 
14. PARAGRAPH A 
In paragraph A, the author says “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 r
ise”. To support this main idea, the author gives two factors, one of which is “the spectacular growth 
in car use”. So, the correct heading for paragraph A is viii. 

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=> ANSWER: viii: The rapid growth of private transport
the rapid growth=the spectacular growth 
private transport = car 
15. PARAGRAPH B 
In paragraph B, the first sentence is also the main idea “As far as goods transport is concern
ed, growth is due to a large extent to changes in the European economy and its system of pr
oduction. 
” Then, the author indicates that these changes cause some production sites to be relocated far 
away from the final assembly plant or away from users –
perhaps even „hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away‟. This means that these changes 
affect the transport distances. So, the correct heading for paragraph B is iii.