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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 12 — Test 1

What's the purpose of gaining knowledge?: Reading answers

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

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A "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any subject."That was the founder's motto for Cornell University, and it seems an apt characterization of the different university, also in the USA, where I currently teach philosophy.A student can prepare for a career in resort management, engineering, interior design, accounting, music, law enforcement, you name it.But what would the founders of these two institutions have thought of a course called "Arson for Profit"?I kid you not: we have it on the books.Any undergraduates who have met the academic requirements can sign up for the course in our program in "fire science". B Naturally, the course is intended for…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    Section A

    vi: A surprising course title Matching headings

  2. 28

    Section B

    viii: The possibility of attracting the wrong kind of student Matching headings

  3. 29

    Section C

    ii: A course title with two meanings Matching headings

  4. 30

    Section D

    iv: Applying a theory in an unexpected context Matching headings

  5. 31

    Section E

    iii: The equal importance of two key issues Matching headings

  6. 32

    Section F

    vii: Different names for different outcomes Matching headings

  7. 33

    fire science Note completion

  8. 34

    investigators Note completion

  9. 35

    evidence Note completion

  10. 36

    prosecution Note completion

  11. 37

    It is difficult to attract students onto courses that do not focus on a career.

    NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

  12. 38

    The 'Arson for Profit' course would be useful for people intending to set fire to buildings.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

  13. 39

    Fire science courses are too academic to help people to be good at the job of firefighting.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

  14. 40

    The writer's fire science students provided a detailed definition of the purpose of their studies.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

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