BASIC IELTS READING UNIT 10

What is the meaning of "branch"?

• A large building

• A part of a tree or organization

• A type of transportation

• A waterway

What is a "canal" used for?

• Storing goods

• Transporting water or ships

• Growing crops

• Building houses

Which word refers to the edge of the land where it meets the sea?

• Route

• Coast

• Inland

• Port

What does "consequently" mean?

• However

• Because of this

• Additionally

• Before

What does "construct" mean?

• To destroy

• To build

• To trade

• To transport

Which of the following best defines "eager"?

• Uninterested

• Very excited and ready

• Slow-moving

• Hesitant

What is "economics" the study of?

• Weather patterns

• Human biology

• Money and trade

• Transportation

A person who studies the economy is called a(n) __________.

• Economist

• Engineer

• Scientist

• Doctor

What does "extend" mean?

• To make something longer or bigger

• To reduce size

• To end something

• To destroy

Which word refers to goods transported by truck, train, ship, or plane?

• Freight

• Labour

• Raw

• Region