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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 15 — Test 1

What is exploration?: Reading answers

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

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We are all explorers.Our desire to discover, and then share that new-found knowledge, is part of what makes us human - indeed, this has played an important part in our success as a species.Long before the first caveman slumped down beside the fire and grunted news that there were plenty of wildebeest over yonder, our ancestors had learnt the value of sending out scouts to investigate the unknown.This questing nature of ours undoubtedly helped our species spread around the globe, just as it nowadays no doubt helps the last nomadic Penan maintain their existence in the depleted forests of Borneo, and a visitor negotiate the subways of New York. Over the years, we've come to think of explorers…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    The writer refers to visitors to New York to illustrate the point that

    A: exploration is an intrinsic element of being human. Multiple choice

  2. 28

    According to the second paragraph, what is the writer's view of explorers?

    C: They act on an urge that is common to everyone. Multiple choice

  3. 29

    The writer refers to a description of Egdon Heath to suggest that

    C: Hardy's aim was to investigate people's emotional states. Multiple choice

  4. 30

    In the fourth paragraph, the writer refers to 'a golden age' to suggest that

    D: we are wrong to think that exploration is no longer necessary. Multiple choice

  5. 31

    In the sixth paragraph, when discussing the definition of exploration, the writer argues that

    A: people tend to relate exploration to their own professional interests. Multiple choice

  6. 32

    In the last paragraph, the writer explains that he is interested in

    B: the human ability to cast new light on places that may be familiar. Multiple choice

  7. 33

    He referred to the relevance of the form of transport used.

    E: Wilfred Thesiger Matching features

  8. 34

    He described feelings on coming back home after a long journey.

    A: Peter Fleming Matching features

  9. 35

    He worked for the benefit of specific groups of people.

    D: Robin Hanbury-Tenison Matching features

  10. 36

    He did not consider learning about oneself an essential part of exploration.

    E: Wilfred Thesiger Matching features

  11. 37

    He defined exploration as being both unique and of value to others.

    B: Ran Fiennes Matching features

  12. 38

    expeditions / unique expeditions Note completion

  13. 39

    uncontacted / isolated Note completion

  14. 40

    surface / land surface Note completion

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