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IELTS reading inference Practice

La investigación de la Universidad Nacional de Singapur sugiere una compensación entre...

Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: advanced

  1. A. cooling effectiveness and building structural support.
  2. B. plant aesthetic appeal and maintenance cost.
  3. C. high evapotranspiration rates and water consumption.
  4. D. plant diversity and resistance to wind.

Explanation Preview

Paragraph F states that plants with higher evapotranspiration rates 'contribute more significantly to ambient cooling.' However, it immediately follows this with the point that these same plants 'also demand more water, presenting a sustainability challenge.' This highlights a direct trade-off between cooling power and water demand.

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