Questions 1-10

Task information: Yes / No / Not given  
1 1 Contradictory  2 Contradictory  3 Similar
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2  Questions 36–40
36  YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s 
opinion because the writer says ‘Successful 
development [= good models of development] is 
taking place in many urban areas around the world, 
and city planners have a duty [= should] to see for 
themselves the transforming effect this can have on 
residents’ lives. There is no better way to do this than 
to visit these places in person [= to travel to them].’
37  nOT giVEn: The writer only says that ‘These might 
be neighbourhoods constructed for the first time [= 
entirely new neighbourhoods], or developers might 
have transformed what was already there [= existing 
neighbourhoods].’ There is no information about what 
kind of neighbourhood might be easier to develop.
38  nO: The statement contradicts the writer’s opinion 
as the writer states ‘the idea of cars determining 
[= influencing] urban planning, and indeed the 
whole concept of private car ownership, is now 
outdated [= it is no longer useful] and must be 
abandoned [= we must stop doing this]. Instead, the 
layout of an area under development must make 
it easier for people to meet up in pedestrianised 
zones and community spaces.’ In other words, the 
writer suggests the needs of pedestrians are more 
important than those of car drivers.
39  nO: The statement contradicts the writer’s 
opinion because the writer says ‘At the heart 
of the development should be a cultural area, 
providing venues for art, music and street theatre. 
Such activities bring communities together, and 
do far more for positive relations than a new mall 
or shopping precinct [= retail opportunities]. For 
this reason, these kinds of performance spaces 
[= venues for art, music, etc.] should be prioritised 
[= regarded as more important by planners].’
40  YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s 
opinion because the writer says ‘planners and 
developers must be obliged to create, within the 
same neighbourhood, different types of homes 
[= new housing developments] for wealthy 
professionals, for families, for the elderly and for 
young people [= examples of social diversity] just 
starting out. This kind of mix is essential [= it is very 
important].’