Explanation: Paragraph A mentions the "accidental discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928."
The accelerating, widespread resistance is driven by human behavior:
Complete the sentences below. Choose from the passage for each answer. The organization's Global Action Plan on Healthy Lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized antibiotic resistance as a significant global health threat. The organization's Global Action Plan on Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (2019-2023) highlights the need for urgent action to address antibiotic resistance.
Bacteria develop resistance naturally through mutation and natural selection . When antibiotics are used, they kill defenseless bacteria but leave behind resistant ones, which then multiply rapidly—sometimes doubling in number within a day. The Americas A) cure severe
Because developing new antibiotics yields low __________, pharmaceutical firms prefer creating drugs for chronic illnesses.
Which region of the world has the highest level of antibiotic resistance according to the WHO? A. The African Region B. The European Region C. The South-East Asian and Eastern Mediterranean Regions D. The Americas The organization's Global Action Plan on Healthy Lives
A) cure severe, widespread bacterial epidemics.B) compensate for poor hygiene and accelerate animal growth.C) ensure agricultural workers remain safe from zoonotic diseases.D) reduce the overall operational costs of intensive farming.
Look out for specific years (1928, 2050) and names of organizations (World Bank, Alexander Fleming). These act as visual anchors, allowing you to jump directly to the relevant sections when answering specific detail questions.
Found in Paragraph B: "...the efficacy of our most potent antimicrobial defenses is eroding..." 10. post-antibiotic era
✅ —allocate ~20 minutes per passage. ✅ Read actively , underlining keywords and main ideas as you go. ✅ Watch for distractors —small changes in wording (e.g., “majority” vs. “some”) often differentiate True from False. ✅ Practice with authentic topics like antibiotic resistance, which are frequently featured in actual IELTS exams due to their global relevance. ✅ Always check your answers against the passage—do not rely on memory or prior knowledge.