Câu hỏi và đáp án bài Reading Test 2 passage 2 - IELTS Cambridge 16 - I contain multitudes
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Questions 14-16
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 14-16 on your answer sheet.
14 What point does the writer make about microbes in the first paragraph?
A They adapt quickly to their environment.
B The risk they pose has been exaggerated.
C They are more plentiful in animal life than plant life.
D They will continue to exist for longer than the human race.
15 In the second paragraph, the writer is impressed by the fact that
A each species tends to have vastly different microbes.
B some parts of the body contain relatively few microbes.
C the average individual has more microbial cells than human ones.
D scientists have limited understanding of how microbial cells behave.
16 What is the writer doing in the fifth paragraph?
A explaining how a discovery was made.
B comparing scientists' theories about microbes.
C describing confusion among scientists.
D giving details of how microbes cause disease.
Questions 17-20
Complete the summary using the list of words, A-H, below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 17-20 on your answer sheet.
We should be more tolerant of microbes
Yong's book argues that we should be more tolerant of microbes. Many have a beneficial effect, and only a relatively small number lead to 17 ________________. And although it is misleading to think of microbes as 'friendly', we should also stop thinking of them as the enemy. In fact, we should accept that our relationship with microbes is one based on 18 ________________.
New research shows that microbes have numerous benefits for humans. Amongst other things, they aid digestion, remove poisons, produce vitamins and may even help reduce obesity. However, there is a growing problem. Our poor 19 ________________, our overuse of antibiotics, and our excessive focus on 20 ________________ are upsetting the bacterial balance and may be contributing to the huge increase in allergies and immune system problems.
A solution
B partnership
C destruction
D exaggeration
E cleanliness
F regulations
G illness
H nutrition
Questions 21-26
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2?
In boxes 21-26 on your answer sheet, write
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
21 It is possible that using antibacterial products in the home fails to have the desired effect.
22 It is a good idea to ensure that children come into contact with as few bacteria as possible.
23 Yong's book contains more case studies than are necessary.
24 The case study about bacteria that prevent squid from being attacked may have limited appeal.
25 Efforts to control dengue fever have been surprisingly successful.
26 Microbes that reduce the risk of infection have already been put inside the walls of some hospital wards.
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Reading Passage 2, Questions 14-26
14 D
15 C
16 A
17 G
18 B
19 H
20 E
21 YES
22 NO
23 NOT GIVEN
24 YES
25 NOT GIVEN
26 NO