Cambridge Book 8 Test 3

Reading Answer Key

Verified Answers

Academic Module

Question Number	Correct Answer
1	D
2	B
3	C
4	B
5	YES
6	NO
7	NO
8	YES
9	NOT GIVEN
10	NO
11	A
12	C
13	E
14	iii
15	vii
16	i
17	iv
18	ix
19	6000
20	1600
21	A
22	E
23	G
24	H
25	B
26	C
27	vii
28	vi
29	ii
30	iv
31	i
32	FALSE
33	TRUE
34	NOT GIVEN
35	FALSE
36	TRUE
37	B
38	D
39	D
40	A

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.