IELTS Academic Reading 1 - Passage 2

Complete the summary below using words from the box. Singapore When Singapore became an independent, self-sufficient state it decided to build up its 14) [blank_start]industry[blank_end], and government organisations were created to support this policy. However, this initial plan met with limited success due to a shortage of 15) [blank_start]labour[blank_end] and land. It was therefore decided to develop the 16) [blank_start]service[blank_end] sector of the economy instead. Singapore is now a leading city, but planners are working to ensure that its economy continues to grow. In contrast to previous policies, there is emphasis on 17) [blank_start]decentralisation[blank_end]. In addition, land will be recovered to extend the financial district, and provide 18) [blank_start]entertainment[blank_end] as well as housing. The government also plans to improve the quality of Singapore's environment, but due to the shortage of natural landscapes it will concentrate instead on what it calls 19) [blank_start]beautification[blank_end].

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 2? In boxes 20-26 on your answer sheet choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this 20. After 1965, the Singaporean government switched the focus of the island's economy. [blank_start]TRUE[blank_end] 21. The creation of Singapore's financial centre was delayed while a suitable site was found. [blank_start]FALSE[blank_end] 22. Singapore's four regional centres will eventually be the same size as its central business district. [blank_start]NOT GIVEN[blank_end] 23. Planners have modelled new urban developments on other coastal cities. [blank_start]TRUE[blank_end] 24. Plants and trees are amongst the current priorities for Singapore's city planners. [blank_start]TRUE[blank_end] 25. The government has enacted new laws to protect Singapore's old buildings. [blank_start]NOT GIVEN[blank_end] 26. Singapore will find it difficult to compete with leading cities in other parts of the world. [blank_start]FALSE[blank_end]