Questions –13 The correct answer is false

30 The correct answer is D: 
The fourth paragraph lists four characteristics identified as being 
associated with wise reasoning; the writer is implying that people can use these to help them reason 
wisely. 
A is incorrect: 
There is no mention of any difficulties. 
B is incorrect: 
There is no mention of 
any specific type of person. 
C is incorrect: 
There is no mention of any controversial view.
31 The correct answer is D: 
The fourth paragraph refers to the four characteristics in the 
framework of wise reasoning and says, ‘One is intellectual humility or recognition of the limits 
of our own knowledge’. ‘Humility’ has a similar meaning to modesty, and the ‘recognition of the 
limits’ of something has a similar meaning to modesty regarding the extent of it.
32 The correct answer is A: 
The fourth paragraph mentions ‘compromise or integration of 
different attitudes and beliefs’ as being a characteristic in the framework of wise reasoning. 
Someone who integrates different attitudes and beliefs into their decisions is taking into account 
opinions which may not be the same as their own. 
‘View’ is incorrect:
While view can have a 
similar meaning to opinions, this word does not fit grammatically. View is a singular countable 
noun; this gap requires a plural or uncountable noun.

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IELTS 16 Academic, Test 2 answer key with extra explanations, Reading
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33 The correct answer is C: 
The fourth paragraph mentions ‘appreciation of perspectives wider 
than the issue at hand’ as being a characteristic in the framework of wise reasoning. This has 
a similar meaning to taking a broad view. 
‘Opinions’ is incorrect:
While opinions can have a 
similar meaning to ‘view’, this word does not fit grammatically. Opinions is a plural noun; this 
gap requires a singular countable noun.