Cambridge Book 17 Test 2

Reading Answer Key

Verified Answers

Academic Module

Question Number	Correct Answer
1	TRUE
2	FALSE
3	NOT GIVEN
4	TRUE
5	NOT GIVEN
6	TRUE
7	FALSE
8	merchants
9	equipment
10	gifts
11	credit
12	tax
13	wealth
14	iii
15	vi
16	v
17	x
18	iv
19	viii
20	i
21	G
22	E
23	C
24	F
25	A
26	C
27	C
28	A
29	B
30	B
31	D
32	D
33	A
34	B
35	C
36	A
37	YES
38	NO
39	YES
40	NOT GIVEN

About the IELTS Reading Test

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