Mock Test # 10 Reading Passage 2 Leave a Comment / By Ali / December 8, 2025 Questions 14–16 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write the correct letter in boxes 14-16. 14 What point does the writer make about microbes in the first paragraph? A They adapt quickly to their environment. B The risk they pose has been exaggerated. C They are more plentiful in animal life than plant life. D They will continue to exist for longer than the human race. None 15 In the second paragraph, the writer is impressed by the fact that A each species tends to have vastly different microbes. B some parts of the body contain relatively few microbes. C the average individual has more microbial cells than human ones. D scientists have limited understanding of how microbial cells behave. None 16 What is the writer doing in the fifth paragraph? A explaining how a discovery was made B comparing scientists’ theories about microbes C describing confusion among scientists D giving details of how microbes cause disease None Questions 17-20 Complete the summary using the list of words, A-H, below. Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 17-20. We should be more tolerant of microbes Yong’s book argues that we should be more tolerant of microbes. Many have a beneficial effect, and only a relatively small number lead to (17) ........... And although it is misleading to think of microbes as ‘friendly’, we should also stop thinking of them as the enemy. In fact, we should accept that our relationship with microbes is one based on (18) ........... New research shows that microbes have numerous benefits for humans. Amongst other things, they aid digestion, remove poisons, produce vitamins and may even help reduce obesity. However, there is a growing problem. Our poor (19) ..........., our overuse of antibiotics, and our excessive focus on (20) ............ are upsetting the bacterial balance and may be contributing to the huge increase in allergies and immune system problems. A solution B partnership C destructionD exaggeration E cleanliness F regulations G illness H nutritionQ 17. Q 18. Q 19. Q 20. Questions 21–26 Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2? For Statements, 21-26, choose: YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this 21 It is possible that using antibacterial products in the home fails to have the desired effect. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 22 It is a good idea to ensure that children come into contact with as few bacteria as possible. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 23 Yong’s book contains more cause studies than are necessary. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 24 The case study about bacteria that prevent squid from being attacked may have limited appeal. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 25 Efforts to control dengue fever have been surprisingly successful Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 26 Microbes that reduce the risk of infection have already been put inside the walls of some hospital wards. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN Time's up
