IELTS Academic Reading 9 - Passage 2
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Reading paper for this section
SECTION 2 Question 14-26
Questions 14-18
You should spend about 20 minutes on questions 1-13, which are based on Reading
Passage 2.
Look at the following statements (Questions 14-18) and the list
of scientists below.
Match each statement with the correct scientist A, B,
C or D.
Write the correct letter A, B, C
or D in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet.
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14
Some insects use their ability to stick to surfaces as a way of defending
themselves.
15
What makes sticky insect feet special is the fact that they can also detach
themselves easily from a surface.
16
Gecko feet seem to be stickier than they need to be.
17
A robot with gecko-style feet would be ideal for exploring other planets.
18
Evidence shows that in order to stick, insect feet have to be wet.
Questions 19-22
Reading
Passage 2 has ten paragraphs A-J.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter A-J in boxes 19-22 on
your answer sheet.
19
some of the practical things a gecko-style adhesive could be used for
20
a description of a test involving an insect in motion
21
three different theories scientists have had about how insect feet stick
22
examples of remarkable gecko movements
Questions 23-26
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-G below.
Write the correct Ietter A-G in boxes 23-26 on your answer
sheet.
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23
Insect feet lose their sticking power when they
24
If you put ants on a rapidly rotating object, their feet
25
Beetles can stick to uneven surfaces because they
26
The toes on robots like Mecho-Gecko