Cambridge IELTS 16 – Reading

PART1

Questions: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13

Choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the information given in the text, or choose NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

(Questions 1-2-3-4-5-6-7)

Polar bears suffer from various health problems due to the build-up of fat under their skin.

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2.The study done by Liu and his colleagues compared different groups of polar bears.

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3.Liu and colleagues were the first researchers to compare polar bears and brown bears genetically.

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4.Polar bears are able to control their levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol by genetic means.

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5.Female polar bears are able to survive for about six months without food.

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6.It was found that the bones of female polar bears were very weak when they came out of their dens in spring.

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7.The polar bear’s mechanism for increasing bone density could also be used by people one day.

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8.Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY from the passage in each gap.

(Questions 8-9-10-11-12-13)

Reasons why polar bears should be protected

People think of bears as unintelligent and 8.

However, this may not be correct. For example:

In Tennoji Zoo, a bear has been seen using a branch as a 9.

This allowed him to knock down some 10.

A wild polar bear worked out a method of reaching a platform where a 11. was located.

Polar bears have displayed behaviour such as conscious manipulation of objects and activity similar to a 12.

Bears may also display emotions. For example:

They may make movements suggesting 13. if disappointed when hunting.

They may form relationships with other species.

PART2

Questions: 14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26

Choose the correct number, i–ix, of heading for paragraphs A–G from the list of headings below.

(Questions 14-15-16-17-18-19-20)

List of Headings

i. The areas and artefacts within the pyramid itself
ii. A difficult task for those involved
iii. A king who saved his people
iv. A single certainty among other less definite facts
v. An overview of the external buildings and areas
vi. A pyramid design that others copied
vii. An idea for changing the design of burial structures
viii. An incredible experience despite the few remains
ix. The answers to some unexpected questions

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Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY from the passage in each gap.

(Questions 21-22-23-24)

The Step Pyramid of Djoser

The complex that includes the Step Pyramid and its surroundings is considered to be as big as an Egyptian 21. of the past.

The area outside the pyramid included accommodation that was occupied by 22. , along with many other buildings and features.

A wall ran around the outside of the complex and a number of false entrances were built into this. In addition, a long 23. encircled the wall.

As a result, any visitors who had not been invited were cleverly prevented from entering the pyramid grounds unless they knew the 24. of the real entrance.

Choose TWO correct answers.

25-26.Which TWO of the following points does the writer make about King Djoser?

Initially he had to be persuaded to build in stone rather than clay.
There is disagreement concerning the length of his reign.
He failed to appreciate lmhotep's part in the design of the Step Pyramid.

A few of his possessions were still in his tomb when archaeologists found it.
He criticised the design and construction of other pyramids in Egypt.

PART3

Questions: 27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-40

Choose the correct answer.

(Questions 27-28-29-30)

27.The first paragraph tells us about

the kinds of jobs that will be most affected by the growth of Al.
the extent to which Al will alter the nature of the work that people do.
the proportion of the world's labour force who will have jobs in Al in the future.
the difference between ways that embodied and disembodied Al will impact on workers.

28.According to the second paragraph, what is Stella Pachidi’s view of the ‘knowledge economy’?

It is having an influence on the number of jobs available.
It is changing people's attitudes towards their occupations.
It is the main reason why the production sector is declining.
It is a key factor driving current developments in the workplace.

29.What did Pachidi observe at the telecommunications company?

staff disagreeing with the recommendations of Al.
staff feeling resentful about the intrusion of Al in their work.
staff making sure that Al produces the results that they want.
staff allowing Al to carry out tasks they ought to do themselves.

30.In his recently published research, Ewan McGaughey

challenges the idea that redundancy is a negative thing.
shows the profound effect of mass unemployment on society.
highlights some differences between past and future job losses.
illustrates how changes in the job market can be successfully handled.

Complete the summary using words from the box below. Choose the correct letter, i-vii

(Questions 31-32-33-34)

i. pressure
ii. satisfaction
iii. intuition
iv. promotion
v. reliance
vi. confidence
vii. information

The ‘algorithmication’ of jobs

31.Stella Pachidi of Cambridge Judge Business School has been focusing on the ‘algorithmication’ of jobs which rely not on production but on

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32.While monitoring a telecommunications company, Pachidi observed a growing ———- on the recommendations made by Al, as workers begin to learn through the ‘algorithm’s eyes’.

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33.Meanwhile, staff are deterred from experimenting and using their own ——— , and are therefore prevented from achieving innovation.

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34.To avoid the kind of situations which Pachidi observed, researchers are trying to make Al’s decision-making process easier to comprehend, and to increase users’————with regard to the technology.

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Look at the following statements and the list of people below. Who said these statements? Choose the correct person with the letter, i, ii or iii.

(Questions 35-36-37-38-39-40)

NB You may use any letter more than once

List of people

i. Stella Pachidi
ii. Hamish Low
iii. Ewan McGaughey

Greater levels of automation will not result in lower employment.35.

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There are several reasons why Al is appealing to businesses.36.

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37.Al’s potential to transform people’s lives has parallels with major cultural shifts which occurred in previous eras.

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38.It is important to be aware of the range of problems that Al causes.

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39.People are going to follow a less conventional career path than in the past.

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40.Authorities should take measures to ensure that there will be adequately paid work for everyone

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