IELTS Reading 2

What does the word 'fervour' most likely mean in the context of the passage?

• Temporary enthusiasm

• Long-term commitment

• Indifference

• Disappointment

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Understanding word meanings

What is the main focus of the passage?

• The financial implications of hosting the Olympic Games

• The history of the Olympic Games

• The environmental impact of hosting the Olympic Games

• The health benefits of hosting the Olympic Games

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Comprehending a text

What does the word 'exorbitant' indicate about the bills associated with hosting the Olympic Games?

• Reasonable

• Affordable

• Excessive

• Moderate

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What is the main topic of the passage?

• The financial burden of hosting the Olympic Games

• The history of the Olympic Games

• The environmental impact of the Olympic Games

• The benefits of hosting the Olympic Games

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What is the main concern highlighted in the passage 'The Cost of Hosting the Olympic Games'?

• High costs involved in the bidding process

• Infrastructure development

• Maintenance of facilities

• Benefits of hosting the games

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What are some concerns and drawbacks of hosting the Olympics?

• Concentration of benefits in a single area

• Lack of guarantee for popular success

• Potential alternatives to the current format

• Positive impact on the local economy

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What does the word 'ephemeral' mean?

• Lasting for a very long time

• Lasting for a moderate amount of time

• Lasting for an indefinite period

• Lasting for a very short time

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What is the main concern about hosting the Olympics?

• Potential lack of popularity

• Feel-good factor tied to medal tables

• Financial burden on the host nation

• Impact on local infrastructure

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What is the main impact of hosting the Olympics?

• Concentration of benefits in a single metropolitan center

• Equal distribution of benefits across the population

• Decrease in overall economic development

• Negative impact on the environment

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What does disenfranchisement mean?

• Feeling of being empowered

• Feeling of being deprived of rights

• Feeling of being content

• Feeling of being privileged

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Understanding word meanings