Task information: Yes / No / Not given 1 1 Contradictory
2 Contradictory
3 Similar
4 Similar
5 Similar
2Questions 36–40 36 YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘Successful
development [= good models of development] is
taking place in many urban areas around the world,
and city planners have a duty [= should] to see for
themselves the transforming effect this can have on
residents’ lives. There is no better way to do this than
to visit these places in person [= to travel to them].’
37 nOT giVEn: The writer only says that ‘These might
be neighbourhoods constructed for the first time [=
entirely new neighbourhoods], or developers might
have transformed what was already there [= existing
neighbourhoods].’ There is no information about what
kind of neighbourhood might be easier to develop.
38 nO: The statement contradicts the writer’s opinion
as the writer states ‘the idea of cars determining
[= influencing] urban planning, and indeed the
whole concept of private car ownership, is now
outdated [= it is no longer useful] and must be
abandoned [= we must stop doing this]. Instead, the
layout of an area under development must make
it easier for people to meet up in pedestrianised
zones and community spaces.’ In other words, the
writer suggests the needs of pedestrians are more
important than those of car drivers.
39 nO: The statement contradicts the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘At the heart
of the development should be a cultural area,
providing venues for art, music and street theatre.
Such activities bring communities together, and
do far more for positive relations than a new mall
or shopping precinct [= retail opportunities]. For
this reason, these kinds of performance spaces
[= venues for art, music, etc.] should be prioritised
[= regarded as more important by planners].’
40 YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘planners and
developers must be obliged to create, within the
same neighbourhood, different types of homes
[= new housing developments] for wealthy
professionals, for families, for the elderly and for
young people [= examples of social diversity] just
starting out. This kind of mix is essential [= it is very
important].’
