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The Great Australian Fence Reading Answers with Explanation

In the IELTS reading section, there are questions along with a passage. The text consists of various tasks that assess the different skills of an individual. Moreover, these questions evaluate language and comprehension skills. Besides, the ideal time to solve these questions is twenty minutes. Here is a sample passage on the great Australian fence reading answers with the solutions and explanations. Read the following write-up for better clarity.

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Answers to “ The Great Australian Fence” Reading Passage with Explanations

Let us see all the solutions with their detailed explanations for “ The Great Australian Fence Reading Answers”. This will give you a brief idea of how to answer the questions in the exam.

Question 1

ANSWER :D - to protect the Australian wool industry
Explanation :In the second line of the 1st paragraph, it can be said that the fence was built to protect livelihood. Further, it is mentioned that for the past hundred years, the sheep farmers in Australia and dingo were in a war. Thus, farmers build wire fences all around the coast of the cotton fields to protect the wool industry. Therefore, the answer is D.  

Question 2

ANSWER :2.B - The fence poses a threat to the environment.
Explanation :As per the third line in the 2nd paragraph, it can be inferred that the conservationists and politicians agree. However, it is just one point that the fence poses a threat to the environment. These barriers must not be allowed on ecological grounds. Hence, due to mutual decision and keeping the environment in mind, it can be concluded that the answer is B.  

Question 3

ANSWER :C - because he was interested in life around the fence
Explanation :According to the information provided in the first line of paragraph 3 talks about the author liking his life near the fence. Further, it is also mentioned that the place is known by different names but the author simply calls it fence. It is the unusual outback monument that the writer enjoys and thus, it can be inferred that he was interested in the life around the fence.

Question 4

ANSWER :A - impressed
Explanation :In the 1st line of the fourth paragraph it is mentioned that by the most of it, the author was impressed. Further, it is stated that the epic winds, landscape, rain and even the rivers are something that the author likes. Therefore, the answer is A.

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Question 5

ANSWER :NO
Explanation :As per the 2nd line of the third paragraph, it can be inferred that the fence has various names in different states. However, the fence serves the same purpose in each state. Hence, the statement that the fence serves a different purpose in each state is incorrect. Thus, the answer is NO.

Question 6

ANSWER :YES
Explanation :The initial line of the 6th paragraph states that although there is the fence present still there is damage caused. The statement that the fence is partially successful is correct. Therefore, the answer is YES.  

Question 7

ANSWER :NO
Explanation :According to the 3rd line of the sixth paragraph the dingo came to Australia more than 3500 years ago. These species were originally not from here and are not native. Hence, the statement that dingo is indigenous to Australia is incorrect and the answer is NO.

Question 8

ANSWER :YES
Explanation :In the third line of the 8th paragraph, it is stated that due to the increase in the number of sheep, dingo has also increased. Thus, the statement that dingoes have flourished as a result of the sheep industry is correct and the answer is YES.

Question 9

ANSWER :NOT GIVEN
Explanation :Although in the passage it is mentioned that the dingo caused damage to the cotton fields it is nowhere mentioned that they attack humans. Thus, from the information provided it can not be inferred whether the statement is correct or not. Therefore, the answer is NOT GIVEN.  

Question 10

ANSWER :YES
Explanation :In the 7th line of paragraph ten it is mentioned that the population of kangaroos have increased. Moreover, they are more than dingo and also become rivals of sheep. Further, it is mentioned that this is because of the fence. Hence, the statement that kangaroos have increased in number because of the fence is correct and the answer is YES.

Question 11

ANSWER :NOT GIVEN
Explanation :Although the last line of the passage mentions that the government kills a lot of kangaroos. However, it is nowhere mentioned about the author's opinion on the culling of kangaroos. Hence, it can not be inferred that the statement is right or not, thus, the answer is NOT GIVEN.

Question 12

ANSWER :B - 1830
Explanation :The third line of the 7th passage mentions that it was in the 1830s that the government placed a bounty on dingoes. Thus, the correct option is B as per the question provided.

Question 13

ANSWER :A - philosophical
Explanation :According to the last line of the passage it can be inferred that the park officials recognize the fence as the problem. However, it is also mentioned that they will have to live with it. Thus, the answer is contradicting and philosophical.

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