IELTS Academic Reading ‘Pollination’ Answers
The IELTS Academic Reading: Cambridge Reading Sample; ‘Pollination’ with answers. The post will discuss the answers to questions 1-14.
Pollination
Answers
The answers with explanations are given below
Question Number | Answers | Keywords | Location of Keywords |
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1. | C | Splitting off new roots or bulbs | Paragraph A, First 3 lines |
2. | G | Reproducing clones of themselves. | Paragraph A, Line 4 |
3. | I | Plants more quickly and with less energy | Paragraph A, Line 7 |
4. | B | Flowering plants, pollen (male) grains are moved from the anther to the stigma, | Paragraph A, Last 3 lines |
5. | F | Through pollen being borne by the wind | Paragraph B, First 4 lines |
6. | True | Collects nectar as well as pollen for food. | Paragraph C, Line 4 |
7. | Not Given | Not Given | Not Given |
8. | True | Attracted to flowers that are pale or white, have a strong fragrance | Paragraph D, Lines 5-7 |
9. | True | flowers that attract these tiny birds, stems and are designed for pollen to be brushed | Paragraph D, Last 2 lines |
10. | True | Spots near the centre, reflect ultraviolet light, making it easier for the bees to find the nectar. | Paragraph E, Lines 3-5 |
11. | False | Bees are also attracted to flowers with a mint-like or sweet smell. | Paragraph E, Lines 5-6 |
12. | False | Staple crops such as rice, corn, canola, and wheat are self-pollinating or pollinated by the wind | Paragraph F, First 3 lines |
13. | True | Over 30 percent, require the work of pollinator species. | Paragraph F, Lines 4-5 |
14. | Not Given | Not Given | Not Given |
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