Cambridge 19 Test 3 Reading Answers & Explanations

This guide provides the complete answers and clear explanations for Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 3.

Each answer includes:

• Strategy
• Keywords
• Exact paragraph and line location
• Explanation
• Correct answer

> Location note: The paragraph and line references below follow the supplied Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 3 material.

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How This Guide Is Structured

Strategy

The strategy explains the safest and quickest approach for each IELTS Reading question type.

Keywords

Keywords are the important words and ideas that help you locate the relevant part of the passage quickly.

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Each answer identifies the relevant passage, paragraph or section and line range where the evidence appears.

Explanation

The explanation shows how the information in the passage supports, contradicts or fails to confirm the statement.

Correct Answer

The final answer appears clearly at the end of every question.

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Reading Passage 1

Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Prehistoric Island Settlers

This passage describes archaeological discoveries on Obi, an island in Indonesia. Researchers found evidence of prehistoric human occupation, ancient tools, hunting practices and travel between neighbouring islands.

It also explains how environmental changes affected the lives and tools of Obi's early inhabitants.

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Questions 1–7: TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN

Strategy

For TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN questions:

• TRUE = the statement agrees with the passage.
• FALSE = the passage gives information that contradicts the statement.
• NOT GIVEN = the passage does not provide enough information.

Pay close attention to comparisons, dates, causes and words describing attitudes or emotions.

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Question 1

Archaeological research had taken place on the island of Obi before the arrival of Ceri Shipton and his colleagues.

Keywords

archaeological research, Obi, before, Ceri Shipton, colleagues

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 1, lines 5–9.

Explanation

The passage says Dr Ceri Shipton and his colleagues became the first archaeologists to explore Obi in April 2019.

The statement claims archaeological research had already taken place there before their arrival.

This directly contradicts the passage.

So, the answer is: FALSE

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Question 2

At the Kelo sites, the researchers found the first clam shell axes ever to be discovered in the region.

Keywords

Kelo, clam shell axes, first, discovered, region

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 3, lines 18–26.

Explanation

The researchers found ancient clam-shell axes at Kelo.

However, the passage says similar axes from roughly the same period had already been found elsewhere in the region, including the nearby island of Gebe.

Therefore, the axes discovered at Kelo were not the first in the region.

So, the answer is: FALSE

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Question 3

The size of Obi today is less than it was 18,000 years ago.

Keywords

Obi, today, size, 18,000 years ago, larger island

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 4, lines 27–34.

Explanation

The passage explains that sea levels were approximately 120 metres lower around 18,000 years ago.

As a result, Obi was a much larger island than it is today.

The statement agrees with the passage.

So, the answer is: TRUE

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Question 4

A change in the climate around 11,700 years ago had a greater impact on Obi than on the surrounding islands.

Keywords

climate, 11,700 years ago, greater impact, Obi, surrounding islands

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 5, lines 36–41.

Explanation

The passage explains that the climate became significantly warmer and wetter and that Obi's jungle became much thicker.

However, it does not compare the effect on Obi with the effect on neighbouring islands.

The required comparison is missing.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

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Question 5

The researchers believe there is a connection between warmer, wetter weather and a change in the material used to make axes.

Keywords

warmer, wetter, axes, material, stone, sea shells

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 5, lines 36–41.

Explanation

The passage says the climate became warmer and wetter, causing the rainforest to become denser.

Around the same time, stone axes appeared instead of sea-shell axes.

Researchers suggest the stronger stone tools were more suitable for clearing and modifying the increasingly dense rainforest.

The passage therefore makes a clear connection between the environmental change and the change in axe material.

So, the answer is: TRUE

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Question 6

Shipton's team were surprised to find evidence of the Obi islanders' hunting practices.

Keywords

Shipton's team, surprised, hunting, evidence, bones

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 6, lines 42–44.

Explanation

The passage says researchers found animal bones showing that the inhabitants mainly hunted Rothschild's cuscus.

However, it does not state that Shipton's team was surprised by this discovery.

The team's reaction is not provided.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

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Question 7

It is thought that the Kelo shelters were occupied continuously until about 1,000 years ago.

Keywords

Kelo shelters, occupied continuously, 8,000 years ago, 1,000 years ago

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraphs 8–9, lines 50–59.

Explanation

The shelters were occupied for about 10,000 years but were then abandoned around 8,000 years ago.

There is no evidence of their use again until approximately 1,000 years ago.

This means occupation was not continuous.

So, the answer is: FALSE

The supplied answer key confirms Questions 1–7 as FALSE, FALSE, TRUE, NOT GIVEN, TRUE, NOT GIVEN and FALSE.

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Questions 8–13: Note Completion

Strategy

For note-completion questions:

1. Read all the notes before searching the passage.
2. Predict the type of word needed.
3. Follow the order of information in the passage.
4. Look for paraphrases.
5. Copy the exact word from the passage.
6. Follow the instruction ONE WORD ONLY.

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Question 8

Excavations of rock shelters inside _____ near the village of Kelo revealed archaeological findings.

Keywords

rock shelters, inside, Kelo, excavations

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 3, lines 18–21.

Explanation

Shipton and his colleagues found two caves containing prehistoric rock shelters near Kelo.

The missing word is therefore caves.

So, the answer is: caves

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Question 9

Axes made out of _____ dated from around 11,700 years ago.

Keywords

axes, 11,700 years ago, material, stone

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 5, lines 36–41.

Explanation

The passage says that around this period the first axes crafted from stone rather than sea shells appeared.

So, the answer is: stone

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Question 10

_____ of an animal provided evidence of what ancient islanders ate.

Keywords

animal, evidence, ate, hunted, remains

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 6, lines 42–44.

Explanation

Researchers uncovered animal bones in the Kelo caves.

These bones provided evidence of what the ancient inhabitants hunted and ate.

So, the answer is: bones

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Question 11

_____ which resembled ones found on other islands provided evidence of inter-island travel.

Keywords

resembled, other islands, travel, obsidian

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, Paragraph 7, lines 45–49.

Explanation

The researchers discovered particular types of beads similar to those previously found on islands in southern Wallacea.

This supported the idea that the Obi islanders regularly travelled to other islands.

So, the answer is: beads

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Question 12

Later inhabitants had _____ as well as items made out of metal.

Keywords

later inhabitants, metal, gold, silver, re-occupied

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, final paragraph, lines 55–59.

Explanation

When the shelters were reoccupied around 1,000 years ago, the people there owned pottery as well as gold and silver objects.

So, the answer is: pottery

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Question 13

The inhabitants probably took part in the production and sale of _____.

Keywords

production, sale, trade, Maluku

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 1, final paragraph, lines 55–59.

Explanation

The passage connects the later occupation of Kelo with the historic trade in spices between the Maluku islands and the rest of the world.

So, the answer is: spices

Questions 8–13 are confirmed in the answer key as caves, stone, bones, beads, pottery and spices.

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Reading Passage 2

The Global Importance of Wetlands

This passage examines the environmental, cultural and economic importance of wetlands.

It also discusses threats including commercial development, pollution, peatland drainage, deforestation and unsustainable land use.

The passage considers how wetlands can be protected while still allowing local communities to benefit economically.

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Questions 14–17: Matching Information

Strategy

For Matching Information questions:

1. Read all statements before scanning.
2. Underline distinctive ideas.
3. Scan paragraphs A–H.
4. Match the overall meaning rather than one keyword.
5. Watch for paraphrases.

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Question 14

Reference to the need to ensure that inhabitants of wetland regions continue to benefit from them

Keywords

inhabitants, wetland regions, benefit, income, local people

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph G, lines 189–197.

Explanation

Paragraph G explains that wetland conservation must also provide an income for local people.

It also says local communities need to participate in wetland planning and have clear rights to use wetlands.

So, the answer is: G

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Question 15

The proportion of wetlands which have already been lost

Keywords

proportion, wetlands, lost, disappeared, half

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph A, lines 133–138.

Explanation

Paragraph A states that half of the world's wetlands have disappeared since 1990.

This directly provides the proportion requested.

So, the answer is: A

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Question 16

Reference to the idea that people are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands

Keywords

beginning, appreciate, value, awareness, growing

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph H, lines 199–204.

Explanation

The passage says that awareness of the importance of wetlands is growing.

This is a direct paraphrase of people beginning to appreciate their value.

So, the answer is: H

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Question 17

Mention of the cultural significance of wetlands

Keywords

cultural significance, religious, historical, archaeological

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph B, lines 140–146.

Explanation

Paragraph B says wetlands have considerable religious, historical and archaeological value for many communities.

These ideas describe their cultural significance.

So, the answer is: B

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Questions 18–22: Sentence Completion

Strategy

The instruction says:

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage.

For each question:

1. Predict the missing word type.
2. Locate the relevant sentence.
3. Check for paraphrasing.
4. Copy the exact word.
5. Check that your completed sentence is grammatically correct.

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Question 18

Peatlands which have been drained begin to release _____ instead of storing it.

Keywords

peatlands, drained, release, storing, emitters

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph D, lines 160–164.

Explanation

Drained peatlands become net carbon emitters instead of active carbon stores.

So, the answer is: carbon

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Question 19

Once peatland areas have been cleared, _____ are more likely to occur.

Keywords

peatlands, cleared, likely, risk, forest

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph D, lines 164–167.

Explanation

The passage explains that clearing peatlands increases the risk of forest fires.

So, the answer is: fires

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Question 20

Clearing peatland forests to make way for oil palm plantations destroys the _____ of the local environment.

Keywords

peatland forests, oil palm, destroys, environment, value

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph D, lines 164–167.

Explanation

The passage describes these peatland forests as having extremely high biodiversity value.

When the forests are cleared for oil palm plantations, this biodiversity is lost.

So, the answer is: biodiversity

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Question 21

Water is drained out of peatlands through the _____ which are created by logging companies.

Keywords

water drained, peatlands, logging companies, created

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph E, lines 169–172.

Explanation

Logging companies dig ditches to enter peat swamps.

These same ditches are later used to drain water from the peatland.

So, the answer is: ditches

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Question 22

Draining peatlands leads to _____, a serious problem which can eventually result in flooding and land loss.

Keywords

draining, peatlands, flooding, land loss, move downwards

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph E, lines 172–178.

Explanation

After drainage, the remaining solid peat begins moving downward.

This process is called subsidence.

The passage explains that continued subsidence can cause large areas of land to fall below water level.

So, the answer is: subsidence

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Questions 23–26: Matching Experts

Strategy

For Matching Experts questions:

1. Read all statements first.
2. Identify the central idea in each statement.
3. Locate each expert's name.
4. Read the surrounding sentences.
5. Match the person's view with the paraphrased statement.

List of Experts

• A — Matthew McCartney
• B — Pieter van Eijk
• C — Marcel Silvius
• D — Dave Tickner

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Question 23

Communities living in wetland regions must be included in discussions about the future of these areas.

Keywords

communities, included, discussions, future, decision making

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph G, lines 194–197.

Explanation

Matthew McCartney says that local people need to be involved in wetland planning and decision making.

This directly matches the statement.

So, the answer is: A — Matthew McCartney

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Question 24

Official policies towards wetlands vary from one nation to the next.

Keywords

official policies, governments, nations, different attitudes

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph H, lines 199–202.

Explanation

Marcel Silvius says different governments have different attitudes.

Some countries give wetland restoration a high priority, while others still deny the issue.

So, the answer is: C — Marcel Silvius

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Question 25

People cause harm to wetlands without having any intention to do so.

Keywords

harm, wetlands, intention, deliberate, making a living

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph F, lines 180–187.

Explanation

Dave Tickner says people generally do not deliberately set out to damage wetlands.

The harmful effects often happen while people are simply trying to make a living.

So, the answer is: D — Dave Tickner

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Question 26

Initiatives to reverse environmental damage need not be complex.

Keywords

initiatives, damage, simple, planting trees, microclimate

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 2, Paragraph C, lines 148–155.

Explanation

Pieter van Eijk explains that environmental restoration can be as simple as planting a few trees per hectare to provide shade and change the local microclimate.

Therefore, such projects do not always need to be complicated.

So, the answer is: B — Pieter van Eijk

The supplied answer key confirms Questions 14–26 as G, A, H, B, carbon, fires, biodiversity, ditches, subsidence, A, C, D, B.

Reading Passage 3

Is the Era of Artificial Speech Translation Upon Us?

This passage examines the development of artificial speech translation technology.

It considers how well current systems work, the problems they still face and whether technology could eventually allow people who speak different languages to communicate naturally.

The passage discusses:

• background noise;
• electronic translators;
• translation earpieces;
• simultaneous translation;
• internet access;
• privacy;
• cultural etiquette;
• professional communication;
• family relationships;
• the continuing value of learning languages.

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Questions 27–30: Multiple Choice

Strategy

For Multiple Choice questions:

1. Identify the relevant paragraph.
2. Read the question carefully before studying the options.
3. Find the main idea in the passage.
4. Compare all choices.
5. Eliminate options that contain familiar words but change the meaning.

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Question 27

What does the reader learn about the conversation in the first paragraph?

Keywords

conversation, first paragraph, challenging, noise, scratchy line

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 1, lines 261–268.

Explanation

Waibel is surrounded by background noise at Kyoto station.

At the same time, the writer struggles to follow him because of the poor connection and long distance.

They are both speaking English, but different aspects of the situation make communication difficult.

So, the answer is: D — Aspects of the conversation are challenging for both speakers

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Question 28

What assists the electronic translator during lectures at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?

Keywords

electronic translator, lectures, Karlsruhe, assists, repeated

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 2, lines 269–273.

Explanation

The lecturers speak clearly, face little background chatter and say much the same thing each year.

The repeated content helps the translation system.

So, the answer is: A — the repeated content of lectures

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Question 29

When referring to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the writer suggests that...

Keywords

Hitchhiker's Guide, Babel fish, artificial speech translation, science fiction

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 3, lines 274–281.

Explanation

The concept of artificial speech translation existed in science fiction long before modern technology could make it practical.

The fictional Babel fish represents an idea people had imagined for many years.

So, the answer is: C — artificial speech translation was not a surprising development

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Question 30

What does the writer say about sharing earpieces?

Keywords

sharing, earpieces, stranger, barrier, reluctance

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 5, lines 293–298.

Explanation

Ochoa explains that people are reluctant to share an earphone with a stranger.

The writer comments that this reaction could hardly have been unexpected.

This shows the reluctance is understandable.

So, the answer is: B — The reluctance to do this is understandable

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Questions 31–34: Matching Sentence Endings

Strategy

For Matching Sentence Endings:

1. Read the incomplete sentences first.
2. Predict the meaning needed.
3. Locate the relevant idea in the passage.
4. Compare it with options A–F.
5. Check meaning and grammar after joining the sentence.

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Question 31

Speech translation methods are developing fast in Japan _____

Keywords

Japan, voice translation, taken off, long way to go

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 6, lines 299–305.

Explanation

The passage says voice translation has really taken off in Japan.

However, it immediately adds that there is still a long way to go.

So, the answer is: C — but they are far from perfect

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Question 32

TV interviews that use translation voiceover methods are successful _____

Keywords

TV interviews, translation, simultaneous, voiceover, immediate

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 6, lines 301–305.

Explanation

The passage explains that an effective translation system needs to work simultaneously, like a translator speaking over a foreign politician on television.

This means the translation is delivered immediately.

So, the answer is: E — because translation is immediate

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Question 33

Future translation systems should address people appropriately _____

Keywords

address people appropriately, socially aware, etiquette, respect

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 7, lines 306–311.

Explanation

Future systems should understand cultural expectations and address people in the correct way.

The passage specifically discusses politeness, respect for academic status and etiquette.

So, the answer is: F — and have an awareness of good manners

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Question 34

Users may be able to maintain their local customs _____

Keywords

local customs, preserve, international English, cultural norms

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 7, lines 306–311.

Explanation

Etiquette-sensitive translators could help preserve local customs and slow the spread of habits associated with international English.

So, the answer is: B — as systems do not need to conform to standard practices

The supplied answer key confirms Questions 27–34 as D, A, C, B, C, E, F, B.

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Questions 35–40: YES / NO / NOT GIVEN

Strategy

For YES / NO / NOT GIVEN questions:

• YES = the statement agrees with the writer's view.
• NO = the statement contradicts the writer's view.
• NOT GIVEN = there is not enough information to know what the writer thinks.

Unlike TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN, these questions focus mainly on the writer's views or claims.

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Question 35

Language translation systems will be seen as very useful throughout the academic and professional worlds.

Keywords

translation systems, useful, academic, professional

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraphs 8–9, lines 312–320.

Explanation

The writer says professionals will not simply outsource language awareness to software.

The passage also stresses that artificial translation will never fully equal genuine shared-language communication.

This does not support the statement's broad claim.

So, the answer is: NO

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Question 36

The overall value of automated translation to family life is yet to be shown.

Keywords

automated translation, family life, relationships, open to question

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 8, lines 312–317.

Explanation

The writer says whether artificial speech translation will help people's family lives or relationships is open to question.

This means its overall value has not yet been established.

So, the answer is: YES

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Question 37

Automated translation could make life more difficult for immigrant families.

Keywords

immigrant families, migration, language barriers, generations

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 8, lines 314–317.

Explanation

The passage gives the opposite idea.

It suggests artificial translation could overcome language barriers between generations after migration, including between children and grandparents.

So, the answer is: NO

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Question 38

Visual aspects of language translation are being considered by scientists.

Keywords

visual aspects, scientists, lip movements, voice-morphing

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Closest relevant location: Reading Passage 3, Paragraph 9, lines 318–320.

Explanation

The passage mentions that even if technology copies a speaker's voice, their lip movements will not match the translation.

However, it does not state that scientists are actively studying or developing solutions for this visual issue.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

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Question 39

International scientists have found English easier to translate into other languages than Latin.

Keywords

international scientists, English, Latin, easier, translate

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, final paragraph, lines 324–328.

Explanation

The passage says international scientists now use English as a lingua franca and that their predecessors used Latin.

It does not compare the difficulty of translating English and Latin.

So, the answer is: NOT GIVEN

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Question 40

As far as language is concerned, there is a difference between people's social and practical needs.

Keywords

language, social, practical, need, value

Exact Paragraph and Line Location

Reading Passage 3, final paragraph, lines 324–328.

Explanation

The writer clearly distinguishes between the practical need for a shared language and its social value.

Translation technology may reduce the practical need for a common language, but the social value of sharing one will continue.

So, the answer is: YES

The supplied answer key confirms Questions 35–40 as NO, YES, NO, NOT GIVEN, NOT GIVEN, YES.

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Cambridge 19 Test 3 Reading Answer Key

Reading Passage 1

1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. NOT GIVEN
5. TRUE
6. NOT GIVEN
7. FALSE
8. caves
9. stone
10. bones
11. beads
12. pottery
13. spices

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Reading Passage 2

14. G
15. A
16. H
17. B
18. carbon
19. fires
20. biodiversity
21. ditches
22. subsidence
23. A
24. C
25. D
26. B

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Reading Passage 3

27. D
28. A
29. C
30. B
31. C
32. E
33. F
34. B
35. NO
36. YES
37. NO
38. NOT GIVEN
39. NOT GIVEN
40. YES

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Bonus IELTS Reading Tips

Follow the Word Limit

If the instruction says:

ONE WORD ONLY

write exactly one word.

For example:

• Correct: subsidence
• Incorrect: peat subsidence

Even if the meaning is correct, exceeding the stated word limit can make the answer incorrect.

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Look for Paraphrases

IELTS Reading often changes the wording while keeping the same meaning.

Question wording	Passage wording
archaeological research before arrival	first archaeologists to explore
smaller today	much larger island in the past
change in material	stone rather than sea shells
evidence of what people ate	bones of hunted animals
travel between islands	routinely travelled to other islands
continue to benefit	provide an income for local people
appreciate the value	awareness of the importance is growing
cultural significance	religious, historical and archaeological value
release instead of store	carbon emitters instead of carbon stores
harm without intention	not deliberate damage
need not be complex	as simple as planting a few trees
developing fast	really taken off
far from perfect	still a long way to go
good manners	socially aware / etiquette-sensitive
family value uncertain	open to question
practical and social needs	practical need / social value

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FALSE Is Not the Same as NOT GIVEN

FALSE

Choose FALSE when the passage gives information that directly contradicts the statement.

For example:

The question says the Kelo shelters were occupied continuously.

The passage says there was a long period when there was no evidence of occupation.

Therefore:

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

Choose NOT GIVEN when the required information is missing.

For example:

The passage explains what Obi islanders hunted.

It does not tell us whether the researchers were surprised.

Therefore:

NOT GIVEN

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Watch Comparison Words

Words such as:

• more
• less
• greater
• smaller
• better
• worse
• higher
• lower

can completely change the meaning of a question.

Question 4 asks whether climate change had a greater impact on Obi than surrounding islands.

The passage describes the effect on Obi but does not provide the comparison.

Therefore, the answer is NOT GIVEN.

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Match the Idea, Not Just the Keyword

For Question 16:

Question idea: People are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands.

Passage idea: Awareness of the importance of wetlands is growing.

The wording is different, but the meaning is almost identical.

This type of paraphrasing appears throughout IELTS Reading.

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Use Names as Location Clues

Names are particularly useful because IELTS cannot easily paraphrase them.

For Questions 23–26, scan for:

• Matthew McCartney
• Pieter van Eijk
• Marcel Silvius
• Dave Tickner

Once you find the expert's name, read the surrounding sentences carefully.

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Distinguish Facts From Reactions

Question 6 is a useful example.

The passage tells us what researchers discovered.

But the statement asks whether they were surprised.

A fact about an event does not automatically tell you how someone felt about it.

Do not add information that the passage does not provide.

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Watch Cause and Effect

Several questions depend on recognising relationships between events.

For example:

warmer and wetter climate → denser rainforest → stronger stone axes

Another example:

peatland drainage → subsidence → land falls lower → flooding risk

Understanding these connections is often more useful than searching for single keywords.

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Check Opposite Meanings Carefully

Question 37 says translation technology could make immigrant family life more difficult.

The passage says it could help overcome language barriers between generations.

These are opposite ideas.

Therefore, the answer is NO.

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Do Not Turn a Mention Into a Claim

Question 38 mentions scientists studying visual aspects of translation.

The passage does mention mismatched lip movements.

However, mentioning a problem does not mean scientists are actively researching it.

Because that additional information is missing:

NOT GIVEN

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Review Every Wrong Answer

After completing Cambridge 19 Test 3, review why each mistake happened.

Common reasons include:

• missing a paraphrase;
• confusing FALSE with NOT GIVEN;
• confusing NO with NOT GIVEN;
• overlooking comparison words;
• exceeding the word limit;
• matching keywords instead of ideas;
• missing cause-and-effect relationships;
• assuming information that is not stated;
• ignoring the writer's exact opinion.

The goal is not only to know the correct answer. It is to understand how IELTS hides the correct answer through paraphrasing and careful wording so that you can recognise the same patterns in future Reading tests.