Thematic ielts reading practice tests toshkent «pir» nashriyoti – 2023 Cambridge English

Cambridge IELTS 17
TEST 87 
Questions 36-40
Choose the correct letter,
 A, B
,
 C
, or
 D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 
36-40
 on your answer sheet.
36 
What is the reviewer’s main purpose in the first paragraph?
A 
to describe what happened during the Battle of Worcester
B 
to give an account of the circumstances leading to Charles II’s escape
C 
to provide details of the Parliamentarians’ political views
D 
to compare Charles II’s beliefs with those of his father
37 
Why does the reviewer include examples of the fugitives’ behaviour in the third 
paragraph?
A 
to explain how close Charles II came to losing his life
B 
to suggest that Charles II’s supporters were badly prepared
C 
to illustrate how the events of the six weeks are brought to life
D 
to argue that certain aspects are not as well known as they should be
38 
What point does the reviewer make about Charles II in the fourth paragraph?
A 
He chose to celebrate what was essentially a defeat.
B 
He misunderstood the motives of his opponents.
C 
He aimed to restore people’s faith in the monarchy.
D 
He was driven by a desire to be popular.
39 
What does the reviewer say about Charles Spencer in the fifth paragraph?
A 
His decision to write the book comes as a surprise.
B 
He takes an unbiased approach to the subject matter.
C 
His descriptions of events would be better if they included more detail.
D 
He chooses language that is suitable for a twenty-first-century audience.