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IELTS · Part 1 · Cambridge 20 — Test 2

The kākāpō: Reading answers

Answers to questions 1–13 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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The kākāpō is a nocturnal, flightless parrot that is critically endangered and one of New Zealand's unique treasures The kākāpō, also known as the owl parrot, is a large, forest-dwelling bird, with a pale owl-like face.Up to 64 cm in length, it has predominantly yellow-green feathers, forward-facing eyes, a large grey beak, large blue feet, and relatively short wings and tail.It is the world's only flightless parrot, and is also possibly one of the world's longest-living birds, with a reported lifespan of up to 100 years. Kākāpō are solitary birds and tend to occupy the same home range for many years.They forage on the ground and climb high into trees.They often leap from trees and flap…

Answers 1–13

  1. 1

    There are other parrots that share the kakapo's inability to fly.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  2. 2

    Adult kakapo produce chicks every year.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  3. 3

    Adult male kakapo bring food back to nesting females.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  4. 4

    The Polynesian rat was a greater threat to the kakapo than Polynesian settlers.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  5. 5

    Kakapo were transferred from Rakiura Island to other locations because they were at risk from feral cats.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  6. 6

    One Recovery Plan initiative that helped increase the kakapo population size was caring for struggling young birds.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

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