IELTS Research Reports

An empirical investigation of the process of writing Academic Readingtest items for the International English Language Testing Systemscarce. The problem is particularly urgent in China, where major rivers (including theYangtze, which feeds into Shanghai) are heavily polluted. Dongtan aims to reduce itswater needs by using technologies such as green roofs-building tops covered with plantstocapture and filter rainwater and by recycling sewage and other waste to fertilize andwater nearby farms.Although Dongtan is in the earliest stages of construction, Arup, the U.K. design and engineeringfirm hired by the Chinese government to oversee its development, says that as many as 5,000 peoplewill be living there by 2010. There have been delays and setbacks-originally Arup anticipated up to10,000 settlers by 2010-but the firm says the city is still on track to have as many as 500,000 residentsby 2050.Non-Experienced Group: MathildaItemsTask Type 1Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.1 What is going to be the most special feature of the future city Madsar?A It is going to play a major role in oil production.B There will be no cars that run on petrol.C The city will pioneer in carbon waste recycling.D There will be no airport in the city’s vicinity.2 Madsar will do away with the problem ofA overcrowding on traditional buses and subways.B oil consumption of cars and small trucks in the United States.C vehicles causing environmental damage due to carbon emissions.D people walking along the sidewalks.3 Which country is contributing considerably to the financing of the Madsar project?A Emirate of Abu Dhabi.B China.C USA.D United Kingdom.IELTS Research Reports Volume 11347