This passage mirrors the style and difficulty level of an authentic IELTS Academic Reading text. Test-takers would typically have 20 minutes to read the passage and answer 13 questions.
The growing global threat of antibiotic resistance is a recurring theme in IELTS Reading because it is a contemporary, internationally relevant issue that allows test-makers to assess candidates' ability to:
Paragraph B: A 2019 report from the CDC found that over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year. The primary driver is the volume of prescriptions: nearly 30% of outpatient antibiotics are unnecessary. This passage mirrors the style and difficulty level
Complete the sentences below. Choose from the passage for each answer.
By providing accurate and verified information on the topic of antibiotic resistance, we hope to contribute to the global effort to combat this growing threat. each year
: The "balance sheet" is a major obstacle; because new antibiotics aren't as lucrative as long-term medications (like for asthma or diabetes), research has stalled. Essential Vocabulary for the Test
: Found in Paragraph B: "At its core, antibiotic resistance is a natural evolutionary mechanism." 8. genetic mutations Choose from the passage for each answer
for practice based on that text.
. This crisis is exacerbated by pharmaceutical companies prioritizing more profitable chronic condition drugs over lower-cost antibiotics. ResearchGate Verified Reading Answers Based on various IELTS preparation materials
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.
This passage mirrors the style and difficulty level of an authentic IELTS Academic Reading text. Test-takers would typically have 20 minutes to read the passage and answer 13 questions.
The growing global threat of antibiotic resistance is a recurring theme in IELTS Reading because it is a contemporary, internationally relevant issue that allows test-makers to assess candidates' ability to:
Paragraph B: A 2019 report from the CDC found that over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year. The primary driver is the volume of prescriptions: nearly 30% of outpatient antibiotics are unnecessary.
Complete the sentences below. Choose from the passage for each answer.
By providing accurate and verified information on the topic of antibiotic resistance, we hope to contribute to the global effort to combat this growing threat.
: The "balance sheet" is a major obstacle; because new antibiotics aren't as lucrative as long-term medications (like for asthma or diabetes), research has stalled. Essential Vocabulary for the Test
: Found in Paragraph B: "At its core, antibiotic resistance is a natural evolutionary mechanism." 8. genetic mutations
for practice based on that text.
. This crisis is exacerbated by pharmaceutical companies prioritizing more profitable chronic condition drugs over lower-cost antibiotics. ResearchGate Verified Reading Answers Based on various IELTS preparation materials
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.