IELTS-Style Reading: Urban Trees and Cooler Cities – Teacher Answers

Matching headings

A-v, B-iv, C-ii, D-vi, E-i, F-vii.

True / False / Not Given

1 FALSE — city materials release heat after sunset. 2 TRUE. 3 TRUE. 4 FALSE — many young trees fail without sufficient water or soil. 5 NOT GIVEN — the text says some species worsen allergies but gives no general ban. 6 TRUE.

Sentence completion and multiple choice

1 energy 2 shade 3 insects 4 water 5 C.

Vocabulary

1-b, 2-d, 3-f, 4-a, 5-e, 6-c. Paraphrases will vary; example: Trees are useful, but additional cooling methods are also necessary.

Writing and discussion

Answers will vary. Look for a clear position, relevant support from the reading, logical paragraphing and accurate linking words.

Note: This independently created lesson practises IELTS-style skills and is not an official IELTS examination paper.