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Multilevel · Part 3 · CEFR Mock Test 05

FALKLAND ISLANDS: Reading answers

Answers to questions 15–20 (6 in all), each with why it is right.

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FALKLAND ISLANDS I About 250 miles off the coast of South America lie the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory. About 3,000 people live on the islands. Like most isolated communities around the world, they are always pleased to welcome tourists. The people of the Falkland Islands mostly work in sheep farming and fishing. II Everything outside Stanley, known locally as Camp, is home to numerous farms and settlements spread across the islands. In fact, over three quarters of the population live in Stanley. Although one of the smallest capitals in the world, Stanley provides a variety of supermarkets, excellent restaurants and hotels, a swimming pool, gym and golf course. III Open…

Answers 15–20

  1. 15

    Paragraph I

    D: Local life. Matching headings

  2. 16

    Paragraph II

    A: Another name for inhabitants. Matching headings

  3. 17

    Paragraph III

    B: A returned house. Matching headings

  4. 18

    Paragraph IV

    F: Education system. Matching headings

  5. 19

    Paragraph V

    E: A cheap electricity. Matching headings

  6. 20

    Paragraph VI

    G: Foreign involvement. Matching headings

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