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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 20 — Test 1

A new role for livestock guard dogs: Reading answers

Answers to questions 27–40 (14 in all), each with why it is right.

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Livestock guard dogs, traditionally used to protect farm animals from predators, are now being used to protect the predators themselves A For thousands of years, livestock guard dogs worked alongside shepherds to protect their sheep, goats and cattle from predators such as wolves and bears.But in the 19th and 20th centuries, when such predators were largely exterminated, most guard dogs lost their jobs.In recent years, however, as increased efforts have been made to protect wild animals, predators have become more widespread again.As a result, farmers once more need to protect their livestock, and guard dogs are enjoying an unexpected revival. B Today there are around 50 breeds of guard…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    an example of how one predator has been protected by the introduction of livestock guard dogs

    D Matching information

  2. 28

    an optimistic suggestion about the possible positive developments in the use of livestock guard dogs

    G Matching information

  3. 29

    a description of how the methods used by livestock guard dogs help to keep predators away

    B Matching information

  4. 30

    claims by different academics that the use of livestock guard dogs is a successful way of protecting farmers' herds

    C Matching information

  5. 31

    a reference to how livestock guard dogs gain their skills

    B Matching information

  6. 32

    The use of guard dogs may save the lives of both livestock and wild animals.

    D: Julie Young Matching features

  7. 33

    Claims of a change in behaviour from those using livestock guard dogs may not be totally accurate.

    E: Bethany Smith Matching features

  8. 34

    There may be negative results if the use of livestock guard dogs is not sufficiently widespread.

    B: Silvia Ribeiro Matching features

  9. 35

    Livestock guard dogs are the best way of protecting farm animals, as long as the dogs are appropriately handled.

    C: Linda van Bommel Matching features

  10. 36

    Teaching a livestock guard dog how to do its work needs a different focus from teaching a house guard dog.

    A: Dan Macon Matching features

  11. 37

    jackals Note completion

  12. 38

    diseases Note completion

  13. 39

    food Note completion

  14. 40

    foxes Note completion

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