IELTS Simulation - Reading Test 10 - Passage 3

What does 'literacy skill' mean?

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend information.
• Expertise in computer programming.
• Skill in playing musical instruments.
• Ability to cook, clean, and do laundry.

What does 'under siege' mean?

• Being surrounded by enemy forces
• Being surrounded by friendly forces
• Being surrounded by wild animals
• Being surrounded by peaceful protesters

What does 'economic boom' mean?

• A situation of social unrest
• A period of rapid economic growth
• A period of rapid economic decline
• A time of political instability

What does 'statistics' mean?

• Statistics is the study of static objects.
• Statistics is the study of stationary data.
• Statistics is the study of status updates.
• Statistics is the study of data.

What does 'industrialization' mean?

• Transformation of an economy from agricultural to manufacturing-based
• The shift from urban to rural development
• The transition from services to technology-based economy
• The process of converting manufacturing to agriculture

What does 'reversal of fortunes' mean?

• A change in the weather forecast
• A sudden increase in temperature inside a concealed area

• A significant change in someone's or something's situation, especially from good to bad or vice versa.
• A new type of food used for surgery

What does 'escalate' mean?

• To increase in intensity, magnitude, or scope.
• To diminish in scope
• To remain constant in magnitude
• To decrease in intensity

What does 'skirmish' mean?

• A solo combat between two individuals
• A brief fight or encounter between small groups of soldiers or other combatants.
• A peaceful negotiation between conflicting parties
• A large-scale battle involving multiple armies

What does 'esoteric' mean?

• Commonly known and understood by the general public
• Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
• Only applicable to scientific concepts
• Related to physical fitness

What does 'constructivism' mean?

• A cooking technique involving construction materials
• Theory in education emphasizing active learner role in knowledge building.
• A form of extreme sports
• A type of musical instrument