Questions 27-32
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write your answers in boxes 27-32
on your answer sheet.
27. The writer refers to visitors to New York to illustrate the point that
28. According to the second paragraph, what is the writer's view of explorers?
29. The writer refers to a description of Egdon Heath to suggest that
30. In the fourth paragraph, the writer refers to 'a golden age' to suggest that
31. In the sixth paragraph, when discussing the definition of exploration, the writer argues that
32. In the last paragraph, the writer explains that he is interested in
(A) is correct. Choice A matches the question because "exploration is an inherent part of being human." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "The wish to find things out and then pass on the knowledge gained is one of the qualities that defines humanity, and it has helped make us successful as a species.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "most people are keen on exploring.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "The wish to find things out and then pass on the knowledge gained is one of the qualities that defines humanity, and it has helped make us successful as a species.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "exploration can produce surprising results.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "The wish to find things out and then pass on the knowledge gained is one of the qualities that defines humanity, and it has helped make us successful as a species.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "most people find exploration intimidating.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "The wish to find things out and then pass on the knowledge gained is one of the qualities that defines humanity, and it has helped make us successful as a species.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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The wish to find things out and then pass on the knowledge gained is one of the qualities that defines humanity, and it has helped make us successful as a species.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Their discoveries have produced both benefits and drawbacks.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Their chief value lies in teaching others.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "They act on an impulse that is common to everyone." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "They tend to be drawn to certain professions more than others.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Hardy was describing his own experience of exploration.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Hardy was wrong about the nature of exploration.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "Hardy's purpose was to investigate people's emotional states." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "Hardy's purpose was to show the appeal of isolation.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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Even so, that does not remove the fact that this enquiring instinct belongs to us all today; in many professions, from art to marine biology to astronomy, the edges of the unknown are tested every day.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "the quantity of useful information produced by exploration has declined.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "We imagine a golden age, as though exploration somehow reached its height in the nineteenth century and is now fading.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "fewer people are interested in exploring than during the 19th century.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "We imagine a golden age, as though exploration somehow reached its height in the nineteenth century and is now fading.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "recent changes have made exploration less exciting.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "We imagine a golden age, as though exploration somehow reached its height in the nineteenth century and is now fading.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "we are mistaken to think that exploration is no longer necessary." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "We imagine a golden age, as though exploration somehow reached its height in the nineteenth century and is now fading.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
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We imagine a golden age, as though exploration somehow reached its height in the nineteenth century and is now fading.
(A) is correct. Choice A matches the question because "people tend to connect exploration with their own professional interests." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "some people are likely to misunderstand the nature of exploration.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "the widely accepted definition has changed over time.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "historians and scientists have more convincing definitions than the general public.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "how a person's personality is reflected in their choice of places to visit.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "But that view overlooks the role of the human mind in presenting remote places, and that is what interests me: how a fresh interpretation, even of a well-travelled route, can offer readers new insights.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "the human capacity to cast new light on places that may be familiar." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "But that view overlooks the role of the human mind in presenting remote places, and that is what interests me: how a fresh interpretation, even of a well-travelled route, can offer readers new insights.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "how travel writing has developed to meet changing demands.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "But that view overlooks the role of the human mind in presenting remote places, and that is what interests me: how a fresh interpretation, even of a well-travelled route, can offer readers new insights.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "the emotions that writers develop about the places that they explore.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "But that view overlooks the role of the human mind in presenting remote places, and that is what interests me: how a fresh interpretation, even of a well-travelled route, can offer readers new insights.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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But that view overlooks the role of the human mind in presenting remote places, and that is what interests me: how a fresh interpretation, even of a well-travelled route, can offer readers new insights.
Questions 33-37
Look at the following
Statements (Questions 33-37) and
List of explorers below below.
Look at the following statements (Questions 33-37) and the list of explorers below.
Write the correct number
A-E in boxes
Questions 33-37
on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of explorers below
- Peter Fleming
- Ran Fiennes
- Chris Bonington
- Robin Hanbury-Tenison
- Wilfred Thesiger
Choose E because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Arabia's Empty Quarter in 1946 and belonged to an era of unmechanised travel now lost to most of us, told me that if he had crossed by camel when a car was available, it would have been a stunt.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.
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Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Arabia's Empty Quarter in 1946 and belonged to an era of unmechanised travel now lost to most of us, told me that if he had crossed by camel when a car was available, it would have been a stunt.
Choose A because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "The explorer and travel writer Peter Fleming describes the moment when an explorer returns to the life he left behind and to the people he loves.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.
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The explorer and travel writer Peter Fleming describes the moment when an explorer returns to the life he left behind and to the people he loves.
Choose D because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Robin Hanbury-Tenison, who campaigns for remote so-called tribal peoples, argued that a traveller simply gathers information about a distant world and reports it, whereas an explorer changes the world.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.
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Robin Hanbury-Tenison, who campaigns for remote so-called tribal peoples, argued that a traveller simply gathers information about a distant world and reports it, whereas an explorer changes the world.
Choose E because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.
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For him, exploration meant returning with information from a remote place, whether or not it involved great self-discovery.
Choose B because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Ran Fiennes, described as the greatest living explorer, said that an explorer is someone who has done something no human has done before and has also done something scientifically useful.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.
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Ran Fiennes, described as the greatest living explorer, said that an explorer is someone who has done something no human has done before and has also done something scientifically useful.
