تحلیل ریدینگ آیلتس آکادمیک کمبریج 19 - تست 3: بررسی متن‌ها، سوالات و نکات کلیدی

مقدمه

بخش ریدینگ آکادمیک آیلتس یکی از چالش‌برانگیزترین قسمت‌های آزمون است که نیاز به مهارت در درک سریع و دقیق متون پیچیده دارد. در این مقاله، تحلیل تست 3 ریدینگ از کتاب آیلتس کمبریج 19 (Cambridge IELTS 19) را ارائه می‌دهیم. این تست شامل سه متن آکادمیک است که هرکدام نوع خاصی از سوالات، از جمله True/False/Not Given، Matching Headings و Summary Completion را در بر می‌گیرد. بررسی دقیق این تست به شما کمک می‌کند تا تکنیک‌های صحیح پاسخ‌دهی را بیاموزید، اشتباهات رایج را شناسایی کنید و مدیریت بهتری بر زمان خود داشته باشید.

برای دیدن بقیه‌ی تحلیل‌ها به لینک زیر بروید:

QUESTIONS 1-7

📝 Question 1:
"Archaeological research had taken place on the island of Obi before the arrival of Ceri Shipton and his colleagues."

🔹 Correct Answer: FALSE
📍 Location of the Answer: First sentence of the first paragraph
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Dr. Ceri Shipton and his colleagues from Australian National University became the first archaeologists to explore Obi."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The phrase "became the first" confirms that no previous archaeological research had been conducted on the island.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming there had been prior research based on general knowledge or assumptions.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for definitive wording like "first" or "only", which indicate exclusivity.

📝 Question 2:
"At the Kelo sites, the researchers found the first clam shell axes ever to be discovered in the region."

🔹 Correct Answer: FALSE
📍 Location of the Answer: Third paragraph
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Axes made from clam shells from roughly the same time had also previously been found elsewhere in this region, including on the nearby island of Gebe to the northeast."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since clam shell axes had already been found in other locations, the discovery at Kelo was not the first, making the statement FALSE.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Overlooking the mention of previous discoveries in the region.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to comparison details—"previously been found elsewhere" directly contradicts the question.

📝 Question 3:
"The size of Obi today is less than it was 18,000 years ago."

🔹 Correct Answer: TRUE
📍 Location of the Answer: Fourth paragraph
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"18,000 years ago, sea levels were lower, and Obi was a much larger island, encompassing what is today the separate island of Bisa, as well as several other small islands nearby."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The passage explicitly states that Obi was bigger in the past than it is now, confirming the statement as TRUE.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Misinterpreting geographical changes over time.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Recognize time-based changes—phrases like "18,000 years ago" indicate historical shifts.

📝 Question 4:
"A change in the climate around 11,700 years ago had a greater impact on Obi than on the surrounding islands."

🔹 Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
📍 Location of the Answer: Not mentioned in the passage
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
While the passage discusses climate change’s impact on Obi, it does not compare it to other islands, making the answer NOT GIVEN.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming a comparison exists when only Obi is mentioned.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  If the passage does not explicitly compare Obi to other islands, the answer is NOT GIVEN.

📝 Question 5:
"The researchers believe there is a connection between warmer, wetter weather and a change in the material used to make axes."

🔹 Correct Answer: TRUE
📍 Location of the Answer: Fourth paragraph
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"According to the researchers, it is no coincidence that around this time the first axes crafted from stone rather than seashells appear, likely in response to their heavy-duty use for clearing and modification of the increasingly dense rainforest."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The transition to stone axes is directly linked to climate-induced environmental changes, confirming the statement as TRUE.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Overlooking cause-and-effect relationships between environmental changes and tool development.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for causal phrases like "in response to", which indicate direct influence.

📝 Question 6:
"Shipton's team were surprised to find evidence of the Obi islanders’ hunting practices."

🔹 Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
📍 Location of the Answer: Not mentioned in the passage
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The passage mentions evidence of hunting practices but does not state whether the researchers found it surprising. Since the passage does not confirm or deny their reaction, the answer is NOT GIVEN.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming emotional reactions when the passage only presents factual discoveries.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  If no direct opinion or reaction is mentioned, the answer is NOT GIVEN.

📝 Question 7:
"It is thought that the Kelo shelters were occupied continuously until about 1,000 years ago."

🔹 Correct Answer: FALSE
📍 Location of the Answer: Sixth paragraph
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"About 8,000 years ago, both (Kelo shelters) were abandoned," and later mentions re-occupation around 1,000 years ago.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The abandonment period contradicts the idea of continuous occupation, making the statement FALSE.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Misreading "re-occupation" as meaning there was no gap in habitation.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to time gaps—phrases like "were abandoned" indicate discontinuity.

Questions 8-13

📝 Question 8:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Caves
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Just inland from the village of Kelo on Obi’s northern coast, Shipton and his colleagues found two caves containing prehistoric rock shelters that were suitable for excavation."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This confirms that the archaeological findings were located inside caves.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing "rock shelters" with "open-air sites".
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for specific locations—"caves" clearly refer to the shelters' setting.

📝 Question 9:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Stone
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"According to the researchers, it is no coincidence that around this time the first axes crafted from stone rather than seashells appear."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This indicates that around 11,700 years ago, axes were made of stone instead of seashells.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing earlier seashell axes with later stone axes.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to timeline shifts in IELTS reading—older tools were made of shells, but later tools were stone.

📝 Question 10:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Bones
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Judging by the bones which the researchers unearthed in the Kelo caves, people living there mainly hunted the Rothschild’s cuscus, a possum-like creature that still lives on Obi today."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The discovery of bones provides direct evidence of the ancient diet of the islanders.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming the animal itself (cuscus) was found instead of bones as evidence.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for physical evidence in archaeology—bones indicate dietary habits.

📝 Question 11:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Beads
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"It also revealed particular types of beads, similar to those previously found on islands in southern Wallacea."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since similar beads were found on other islands, this suggests travel or trade between regions.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming travel was mentioned explicitly—it is inferred from the beads’ similarity.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Recognizing inferred information—matching artifacts suggest inter-island connections.

📝 Question 12:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Pottery
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Until about 1,000 years ago, when they were re-occupied by people who owned pottery as well as items made out of gold and silver."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The presence of pottery, along with gold and silver, indicates cultural development.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing pottery’s age—it was found 1,000 years ago, not 8,000 years ago.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to time markers in IELTS reading—pottery appeared during later occupation.

📝 Question 13:
 

🔹 Correct Answer: Spices
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"It seems likely, in view of Obi’s location, that this final phase of occupation also saw the Kelo shelters used by people involved in the historic trade in spices between the Maluku islands and the rest of the world."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This suggests that Obi was likely engaged in the spice trade, possibly as a producer or trading hub.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Misinterpreting trade references—the passage suggests, but doesn’t explicitly confirm, direct spice production.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for words like "likely" or "suggests", which indicate historical inference rather than direct proof.

Questions 14-17

📝 Question 14:
"reference to the need to ensure that inhabitants of wetland regions continue to benefit from them "

🔹 Correct Answer: G
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph G
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Silvius also acknowledges the importance of income generation. ‘It’s not that we just want to restore the biodiversity of wetlands – which we do – but we recognise there’s a need to provide an income for local people’.
"For sustainability, it’s essential that local people are involved in wetland planning and decision-making and have clear rights to use wetlands."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This paragraph highlights the need for local communities to benefit from wetlands to ensure their protection and sustainable use.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing biodiversity restoration efforts with economic benefits for locals.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  In IELTS reading, focus on statements about sustainability and economic involvement, as they often indicate community-focused conservation efforts.

📝 Question 15:
"the proportion of wetlands which have already been lost "

🔹 Correct Answer: A
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph A
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"But according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWFN), half of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1990 – converted or destroyed for commercial development, drainage schemes, and the extraction of minerals and peat."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This statement clearly quantifies wetland loss, making Paragraph A the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Looking for percentages or figures elsewhere—only this paragraph explicitly states "half of the world’s wetlands have disappeared."
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  For data-driven IELTS reading questions, locate specific numerical details.

📝 Question 16:
"reference to the idea that people are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands "

🔹 Correct Answer: H
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph H
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"McCartney is cautiously optimistic, however. ‘Awareness of the importance of wetlands is growing,’ he says. ‘It’s true that wetland degradation still continues at a rapid pace, but my impression is that things are slowly changing.’"
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The phrase "awareness of the importance of wetlands is growing" directly indicates that people are starting to recognize their value.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming that past awareness means recognition is still increasing today.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for phrases signaling trends—words like "growing awareness" or "changing perspectives" indicate recognition is increasing.

📝 Question 17:
"mention of the cultural significance of wetlands "

🔹 Correct Answer: B
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph B
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Throughout history, humans have gathered around wetlands, and their fertile ecosystems have played an important part in human development. Consequently, they are of considerable religious, historical and archaeological value to many communities around the world."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The mention of religious, historical, and archaeological value confirms that wetlands hold cultural significance.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing economic or environmental importance with cultural significance.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  For IELTS reading, "cultural significance" often appears with words like "religious," "historical," or "traditional value."

Questions 18-22

📝 Question 18:
"Peatlands which have been drained begin to release .... instead of storing it."

🔹 Correct Answer: Carbon
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph D of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"When peatlands are drained for cultivation, they become net carbon emitters instead of active carbon stores..."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Drained peatlands switch from storing carbon to releasing it, confirming carbon as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing carbon storage with carbon absorption—the passage states "emitters", meaning release rather than intake.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to cause-and-effect relationships in IELTS reading—draining peatlands causes carbon release.

📝 Question 19:
"Once peatland areas have been cleared, .... are more likely to occur."

🔹 Correct Answer: Fires
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph D of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"The clearance of peatlands for planting also increases the risk of forest fires, which release huge amounts of CO₂."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Clearing peatlands increases the likelihood of fires, making fires the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing fire risk with climate change effects—the passage links fires directly to peatland clearance.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Recognize direct consequences—deforestation increases fire risk in peatland regions.

📝 Question 20:
"Clearing peatland forests to make way for oil palm plantations destroys the .... of the local environment."

🔹 Correct Answer: Biodiversity
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph D of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"We’re seeing huge peatland forests with extremely high biodiversity value being lost for a few decades of oil palm revenues..."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The loss of peatland forests leads to the destruction of biodiversity, confirming biodiversity as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Choosing ecosystem instead of biodiversity—while ecosystems are affected, the passage specifically emphasizes biodiversity loss.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Identify key environmental terms—biodiversity refers to species variety and ecological richness.

📝 Question 21:
"Water is drained out of peatlands through the .... which are created by logging companies."

🔹 Correct Answer: Ditches
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph E of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"They dig ditches to enter the peat swamps by boat and then float the logs out the same way. These are then used to drain water out of the peatlands to allow for the planting of corn, oil palms or pulpwood trees."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Logging companies create ditches to drain water from peatlands, confirming ditches as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Choosing canals or tunnels—the passage explicitly mentions "ditches."
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for specific engineering structures—ditches are small drainage channels.

📝 Question 22:
"Draining peatlands leads to .... : a serious problem which can eventually result in coastal flooding and land loss."

🔹 Correct Answer: Subsidence
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph E of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Meanwhile, the remainder of the solid matter in the peat starts to move downwards, in a process known as subsidence."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Draining peatlands causes subsidence, leading to coastal flooding and land loss, confirming subsidence as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing subsidence with erosion—subsidence refers to land sinking, while erosion refers to land wearing away.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Understand environmental processes—subsidence is ground sinking due to water removal.

Questions 23-26

📝 Question 23:
"Which expert believes that communities living in wetland regions must be included in discussions about the future of these areas?"

🔹 Correct Answer: A – Matthew McCartney
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph G of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"The idea is that people in a developing country will only protect wetlands if they value and profit from them,’ says McCartney. ‘For sustainability, it’s essential that local people are involved in wetland planning and decision-making and have clear rights to use wetlands.’"
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
McCartney emphasizes the importance of local community involvement in wetland conservation decisions.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing economic incentives with community participation—McCartney highlights both aspects.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for keywords like "local people," "involvement," and "decision-making" in IELTS reading passages.

📝 Question 24:
"Which expert states that official policies towards wetlands vary from one nation to the next?"

🔹 Correct Answer: C – Marcel Silvius
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph H of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"‘Different governments have different attitudes,’ he says, and goes on to explain that some countries place a high priority on restoring wetlands, while others still deny the issue."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Silvius directly points out that government policies differ across countries in their approach to wetlands.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming "government action" means uniform policies—Silvius contradicts this idea.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Watch for words indicating variation—phrases like "different attitudes" signal policy diversity.

📝 Question 25:
"Which expert suggests that people cause harm to wetlands without having any intention to do so?"

🔹 Correct Answer: D – Dave Tickner
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph F of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"Tickner does not blame anyone for deliberate damage, however. ‘I’ve worked on wetland issues for 20 years and have never met anybody who wanted to damage a wetland,’ he says. ‘It isn’t something that people generally set out to do. Quite often, the effects simply come from people trying to make a living.’"
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Tickner clearly states that wetland damage is unintentional and results from economic survival efforts.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing unintentional harm with neglect or ignorance—Tickner specifies economic necessity as the cause.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for phrases like "not deliberate" or "not intentional" in IELTS reading texts.

📝 Question 26:
"Which expert suggests that initiatives to reverse environmental damage need not be complex?"

🔹 Correct Answer: B – Pieter van Eijk
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph C of Reading Passage 2
🔹 Text of the Answer:
"‘It can be as simple as planting a few trees per hectare to create shade and substantially change a microclimate,’ he says. ‘Implementing climate change projects isn’t so much about money.’"
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Van Eijk emphasizes that small-scale actions (such as planting trees) can make a significant environmental impact.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Thinking climate solutions require large-scale investment—Van Eijk argues that simple methods work too.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for words like "simple," "not complex," or "cost-effective" when identifying environmental solutions.

Questions 27-30

📝 Question 27:
"What does the reader learn about the conversation in the first paragraph?"

🔹 Correct Answer: D – Aspects of the conversation are challenging for both speakers.
📍 Location of the Answer: First paragraph of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The author struggles to understand Professor Waibel due to background noise and a poor phone connection, despite both speaking English.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
These external factors create difficulties for both speakers, making communication challenging.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming the difficulty was due to language barriers rather than technical and environmental factors.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  IELTS reading often includes multiple causes for challenges—identify whether they are technical, linguistic, or situational.

📝 Question 28:
"What assists the electronic translator during lectures at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?"

🔹 Correct Answer: A – The repeated content of lectures.
📍 Location of the Answer: Second paragraph of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage explains that lectures contain repetitive content, which helps the electronic translator improve accuracy.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since lectures often repeat key phrases and concepts, this makes it easier for the translator to process and predict text.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing repetition as a teaching method with repetition as an aid for AI translation.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to how AI improves its performance—patterns and repetition help machine learning.

📝 Question 29:
"When referring to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the writer suggests that..."

🔹 Correct Answer: B – This book was not seriously intending to predict the future.
📍 Location of the Answer: Third paragraph of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage compares the Babel fish to modern technology, noting that many once-fantastical ideas have become reality.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The tone suggests that The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was more about imagination and humor than accurate predictions.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming the book intended to predict technological advancements rather than just speculating for entertainment.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Recognize the author’s attitude—look for words indicating irony, humor, or exaggeration when interpreting references to fiction.

📝 Question 30:
"What does the writer say about sharing earpieces?"

🔹 Correct Answer: B – The reluctance to do this is understandable.
📍 Location of the Answer: Fourth paragraph of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The author acknowledges that people hesitate to share earpieces with strangers, stating that this reaction is "not totally unexpected."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This suggests that the reluctance is reasonable and understandable, rather than surprising or irrational.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming the passage criticizes people for being unwilling to share—the author is neutral and understanding.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  IELTS reading often tests tone and implication—phrases like "not unexpected" indicate acceptance rather than criticism.

Questions 31-34

📝 Question 31:
"Speech translation methods are developing fast in Japan..."

🔹 Correct Answer: C – but they are far from perfect.
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph 5 of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage acknowledges that speech translation in Japan is advancing quickly but also emphasizes that these systems are still imperfect and require further development.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Although progress is being made, the technology is not yet flawless, confirming C as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming rapid progress means the technology is fully developed—the passage states otherwise.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for contrast words like "but," "however," or "yet" to identify limitations in progress.

📝 Question 32:
"TV interviews that use translation voiceover methods are successful..."

🔹 Correct Answer: E – because translation is immediate.
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph 5 of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage discusses how simultaneous translation in TV interviews is effective because it happens in real time.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since viewers receive immediate translations, it allows them to understand interviewees without delays, confirming E as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Thinking the success comes from accuracy alone—the passage highlights immediacy as the key factor.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Identify cause-and-effect relationships—the passage explains that instant translation leads to successful communication.

📝 Question 33:
"Future translation systems should address people appropriately..."

🔹 Correct Answer: F – and have an awareness of good manners.
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph 6 of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage emphasizes that translation systems should be socially aware and respect cultural etiquette by addressing people correctly.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
This suggests that politeness and cultural awareness are essential for effective translation, confirming F as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming accuracy is the only goal—the passage stresses that social and cultural awareness also matter.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for additional requirements beyond technical performance—translation systems must also reflect social norms.

📝 Question 34:
"Users may be able to maintain their local customs..."

🔹 Correct Answer: B – as systems do not need to conform to standard practices.
📍 Location of the Answer: Paragraph 6 of Reading Passage 3
🔹 Text of the Answer:
The passage suggests that etiquette-sensitive AI translators can preserve local customs by adapting to different cultural norms.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since future systems will adapt rather than impose a single standard, users can maintain their customs, confirming B as the correct answer.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming translation systems must follow one global standard—the passage suggests flexibility instead.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Understand how future AI technology will adapt—rather than forcing uniformity, it will accommodate diversity.

Questions 35-40

📝 Question 35:
"Language translation systems will be seen as very useful throughout the academic and professional worlds."

🔹 Correct Answer: NO
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Professors and other professionals will not outsource language awareness to software, though."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The passage explicitly states that professionals will not fully rely on translation software, suggesting it won't be universally valued in academia or professional settings.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming translation systems will completely replace human language skills—the passage suggests otherwise.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for phrases that indicate limits or skepticism—here, the phrase "will not outsource" shows professionals still prioritize language skills.

📝 Question 36:
"The overall value of automated translation to family life is yet to be shown."

🔹 Correct Answer: YES
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Whether it will help people conduct their family lives or relationships is open to question—though one noteworthy possibility is that it could overcome the language barriers that often arise between generations after migration."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since the passage states that the impact of automated translation in family life remains uncertain, the answer is YES.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Confusing the mention of a possible benefit with definitive proof of usefulness—the passage states that the value is still unclear.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  When a passage states something is "open to question", it indicates uncertainty, which often signals "YES" for such IELTS questions.

📝 Question 37:
"Automated translation could make life more difficult for immigrant families."

🔹 Correct Answer: NO
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"One noteworthy possibility is that it could overcome the language barriers that often arise between generations after migration, leaving children and their grandparents without a shared language."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The passage suggests a potential benefit—helping immigrant families bridge language gaps—rather than making life more difficult.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming all technology has downsides—here, the passage highlights a positive effect on communication.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Look for positive or negative implications—the passage presents translation as beneficial, not problematic.

📝 Question 38:
"Visual aspects of language translation are being considered by scientists."

🔹 Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage mentions:
"Lip movements won’t match" when using voice-morphing technology, but does not state that scientists are actively studying this issue.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
While the passage hints at a visual disconnect, it does not confirm that scientists are working on visual translation issues.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming a topic is being researched just because it is mentioned—the passage only describes a problem, not scientific study.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  If scientific research isn’t explicitly mentioned, the correct answer is NOT GIVEN.

📝 Question 39:
"International scientists have found English easier to translate into other languages than Latin."

🔹 Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage mentions:
"International scientists use English as a lingua franca, as their predecessors used Latin," but does not compare translation difficulty between English and Latin.
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
Since the passage never discusses whether English is easier to translate than Latin, the answer is NOT GIVEN.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming the comparison exists just because both languages are mentioned—no ease-of-translation comparison is given.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  If a comparison is missing, the answer is NOT GIVEN, even if both subjects are mentioned.

📝 Question 40:
"As far as language is concerned, there is a difference between people’s social and practical needs."

🔹 Correct Answer: YES
📍 Location of the Answer: Passage states:
"Though the practical need for a common language will diminish, the social value of sharing one will persist."
🔹 Analysis of the Answer:
The passage clearly distinguishes between practical (functional) and social (cultural) language needs, confirming YES.
⚠️ Potential Traps:

• Assuming language’s role is only practical—the passage states that its social importance remains strong.
  ⭐ Key Learning Point:
  Pay attention to contrasting ideas—here, "practical need" vs. "social value" signals two distinct roles of language.