IELTS Reading Practice Test

The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence

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Paragraph C
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Paragraph D
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Paragraph E
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What is the life expectancy of Earth?
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What kind of signals from other intelligent civilisations are SETI scientists searching for?
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How many stars are the world’s most powerful radio telescopes searching?
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Alien civilisations may be able to help the human race to overcome serious problems.
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Yes
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No
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SETI scientists are trying to find a life form that resembles humans in many ways.
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Yes
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No
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The Americans and Australians have co-operated on joint research projects.
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Yes
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No
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So far SETI scientists have picked up radio signals from several stars.
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Yes
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No
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The NASA project attracted criticism from some members of Congress.
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Yes
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No
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If a signal from outer space is received, it will be important to respond promptly.
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Yes
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No
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