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IELTS Reading Yes/ No/ Not Given Questions

In Australia, the University of Sydney’s Professor Ian Caterson says while major
genetic defects may be rare, many people probably have minor genetic variations
that combine to dictate the weight and are responsible for things such as how much
we eat, the amount of exercise we do and the amount of energy we need. When
you add up all these little variations, the result is that some people are genetically
predisposed to putting on weight. He says while the fast/slow metabolism debate
may have been settled, that doesn’t mean some other subtle change in the
metabolism gene won’t be found in overweight people. He is confident that science
will, eventually, be able to ‘cure’ some forms of obesity. Still, the only effective way
for the vast majority of overweight and obese people to lose weight is a change of
diet and an increase in exercise.

Questions:

1.Dr Susan Jebb said that the genetic defects for obesity may be rare.

2. Some people are genetically liable to putting on weight.

3. Caterson believed that science will help in curing some of the obesity forms.

4. Obese people often try to deny their responsibility.

5. One of the most effective ways to lose weight is to exercise daily, and follow a
healthy-eating plan.
True False Not Given IELTS Reading Example 1

Questions:

The Thames Tunnel was the first tunnel ever built under a river.
The Thames Tunnel was the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The tunnel was used more by the middle and upper classes.
People were able to travel by sea or land in those days.
The aim of the tunnel was to turn a profit as a tourist attraction.

IELTS Reading Short Answer Questions

It’s Eco-Logical

Planning an eco-friendly holiday can be a minefield for the well- meaning


traveller, says Steve Watkins. But help is now at hand.
A. If there were awards for tourism phrases that have been hijacked, diluted and
misused then ‘ecotourism’ would earn top prize. The term first surfaced in the
early 1980s reflecting a surge in environmental awareness and a realisation by
tour operators that many travellers wanted to believe their presence abroad
would not have a negative impact. It rapidly became the hottest marketing tag a
holiday could carry. It is easier to understand why the ecotourism market has
become so overcrowded when we look at its wider role in the world economy.
According to World Tourism Organisation figures, ecotourism is worth US$20
billion a year and makes up one-fifth of all international tourism. Add to this an
annual growth rate of around five per cent and the pressure for many operators,
both in developed and developing countries, to jump on the accelerating
bandwagon is compelling. Without any widely recognised accreditation system,
the consumer has been left to investigate the credentials of an operator
themselves. This is a time-consuming process and many travellers usually take
an operator’s claims at face value, only adding to the proliferation of fake
ecotours.

B. However, there are several simple questions that will provide qualifying
evidence of a company’s commitment to minimise its impact on the environment
and maximise the benefits to the tourism area’s local community. For example,
does the company use recycled or sustainable, locally harvested materials to
build its tourist properties? Do they pay fair wages to all employees? Do they
offer training to employees? It is common for city entrepreneurs to own tour
companies in country areas, which can mean the money you pay ends up in the
city rather than in the community being visited. By taking a little extra time to
investigate the ecotourism options, it is not only possible to guide your custom to
worthy operators but you will often find that the experience they offer is far more
rewarding.

Questions 1-3

Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions.

Write your answers in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.

1. Which body provides information on global tourist numbers?


2. Who often gains financially from tourism in rural environments?
3. What do city entrepreneurs own in country areas?
ANSWER KEYS

Exercise 1:

1.Dr Susan Jebb said that the genetic defects for obesity may be rare – No.

2. Some people are genetically liable to putting on weight – Yes.

3. Caterson believed that science will help in curing some of the obesity forms – Yes.

4. Obese people often try to deny their responsibility – Not Given.

5. One of the most effective ways to lose excess weight is to exercise daily, and
follow a healthy-eating plan – Yes.

Exercise 2:

1. The Thames Tunnel was the first tunnel ever built under a river. – TRUE
2. The Thames Tunnel was the Eighth Wonder of the World. – FALSE
3. The tunnel was used more by the middle and upper classes. – NOT GIVEN
4. People were able to travel by sea or land in those days. – TRUE
5. The aim of the tunnel was to turn a profit as a tourist attraction. – FALSE

Exercise 2:

1. World Tourism Organisation


2. City entrepreneurs
3. Tour companies

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