IELTS Academic Reading Mock Test 4

Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity

• When uranium was discovered to be radioactive. Marie Curie found that the element called 7. Fill in the blank 1 of 7 had the same property.
• Marie and Pierre Curie‘s research into the radioactivity of the mineral known as 8. Fill in the blank 2 of 7 led to the discovery of two new elements.
• In 1911, Marie Curie received recognition for her work on the element 9. Fill in the blank 3 of 7
• Marie and Irene Curie developed X-radiography which was used as a medical technique for 10. Fill in the blank 4 of 7
• Marie Curie saw the importance of collecting radioactive material both for research and for cases of 11. Fill in the blank 5 of 7
• The radioactive material stocked in Paris contributed to the discoveries in the 1930s of the 12. Fill in the blank 6 of 7 and of what was known as artificial radioactivity.
• During her research, Marie Curio was exposed to radiation and as a result she suffered from 13. Fill in the blank 7 of 7

14. an account of the method used by researchers in a particular study Fill in the blank 1 of 6
15. the role of imitation in developing a sense of identity Fill in the blank 2 of 6
16. the age at which children can usually Identity a static image of themselves Fill in the blank 3 of 6
17. a reason for the limitations of scientific research into ‘self- as-subject’. Fill in the blank 4 of 6
18. reference to a possible link between culture and a particular form of behaviour Fill in the blank 5 of 6
19. examples of the wide range of features that contribute to the sense of ‘self-as-object’ Fill in the blank 6 of 6

20. A sense of identity can never be formed without relationships with other people. Fill in the blank 1 of 4
21. A child’s awareness of self is related to a sense of mastery over things and people. Fill in the blank 2 of 4
22. At a certain age, children’s sense of identity leads to aggressive behavior. Fill in the blank 3 of 4
23. Observing their own reflection contributes to children‘s self-awareness. Fill in the blank 4 of 4

How children acquire a sense of identity

First, children come to realise that they can have an effect on the world around them, for example by handling objects, or causing the image to move when they lace a 24. Fill in the blank 1 of 3 . This aspect of self-awareness is difficult to research directly, because of 25. Fill in the blank 2 of 3 problems.

Secondly, children start to become aware of how they are viewed by others. One important stage in this process is the visual recognition of themselves which usually occurs when they reach the age of two. In Western societies at least, the development of self awareness is often linked to a sense of 26. Fill in the blank 3 of 3 , and can lead to disputes.

27. proposed explanations for the decline of the Harappan Civilisation Fill in the blank 1 of 5

28. reference to a present-day application of some archaeological research findings Fill in the blank 2 of 5

29. a difference between the Harappan Civilisation and another culture of the same period Fill in the blank 3 of 5

30. a description of some features of Harappan urban design Fill in the blank 4 of 5

31. reference to the discovery of errors made by previous archaeologists Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Looking at evidence of climate change

Yama Dixit and David Hodell have found the first definitive evidence of climate change affecting the plains of north-western India thousands of years ago. By collecting the 32. Fill in the blank 1 of 5 of snails and analysing them, they discovered evidence of a change in water levels in a 33. Fill in the blank 2 of 5 in the region. This occurred when there was less 34. Fill in the blank 3 of 5 than evaporation, and suggests that there was an extended period of drought.

Petrie and Singh’s team are using archaeological records to look at 35. Fill in the blank 4 of 5 from five millennia ago, in order to know whether people had adapted their agricultural practices to changing climatic conditions. They are also examining objects including 36. Fill in the blank 5 of 5 , so as to find out about links between inhabitants of different parts of the region and whether these changed over time.

37. Finding further information about changes to environmental conditions in the region is vital. Fill in the blank 1 of 4
38. Examining previous patterns of behaviour may have long-term benefits. Fill in the blank 2 of 4
39. Rough calculations indicate the approximate length of a period of water shortage. Fill in the blank 3 of 4
40. Information about the decline of the Harappan Civilisation has been lacking. Fill in the blank 4 of 4