Academic Reading Practice Question

Question

A candidate is reviewing a practice scenario for the IELTS Academic involving academic discussion in Academic Reading. Which answer is best? (Item 67)

Answer choices

1. A. Assume the requirement applies only when the customer specifically asks about it.
2. B. Prioritize convenience over safety, compliance, or accurate reasoning.
3. C. The best answer is to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use for the academic discussion scenario.
4. D. Ignore the issue because speed is more important than documentation or accuracy.

Correct Answer

C. The best answer is to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use for the academic discussion scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is C because academic discussion is tested by asking candidates to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Academic Reading
• Objective: academic discussion

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