Cambridge Book 17 Test 1

Reading Answer Key

Verified Answers

Academic Module

Question Number	Correct Answer
1	oval
2	husk
3	seed
4	mace
5	FALSE
6	NOT GIVEN
7	TRUE
8	Arabs
9	plague
10	lime
11	Run
12	Mauritius
13	tsunami
14	A
15	C
16	C
17	A
18	A
19	D
20	E
21	iv
22	vi
23	v
24	vii
25	B
26	E
27	C
28	D
29	C
30	A
31	B
32	A
33	C
34	D
35	A
36	C
37	YES
38	NO
39	NO
40	NOT GIVEN

About the IELTS Reading Test

Success in the **IELTS exam preparation** journey requires understanding the test format. The **Academic Reading** module consists of 40 questions designed to test a wide range of reading skills. Candidates have exactly **60 minutes** to read three long texts and verify their **IELTS reading answers**.

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Unlike the General Training Reading module, the Academic texts are taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. Regular practice with these **Cambridge Reading Answers** will help you improve your speed and accuracy for the actual test. Our **Free IELTS Material** is updated regularly to reflect the difficulty of the **recent IELTS test** standards.