Graffiti IELTS Reading Answers Explanation

In this post, you'll find the complete solution and explanation for  Test 3 Reading passage 1, Graffiti from IELTS Academic Vol- 1 ( IDP). Each answer is explained in the easiest possible way, along with the answer location as well as Hard vocabulary from the passage. This is perfect for students who want to understand not just the correct answers, but why they are correct, helping you improve your IELTS Reading skills with every practice test.

 

Questions 1-6: Choose the correct heading

1. Paragraph A.  Answer: v

Keywords: still debated, debated today, 

Answer Location: Paragraph A, Lines, 'However. The ongoing controversy over whether graffiti is just irresponsible vandalism or art is still debated today, graffiti can reveal much to the observer about human history.

2. Paragraph B. Answer: iii

Keywords: literacy=read and write, public arena=particular society

Answer Location: Paragraph B, Lines,... When graffiti is in the form of words or verse,

it can demonstrate the number of people who can read and write within a particular society.

3. Paragraph C. Answer: i

Keywords: one instance= only example, linguastic rarity= language exist

Answer Location: Paragraph C, Lines. In some cases, the presence of graffiti gives us the only example of a particular language that exists in the modern world.

4. Paragraph D. Answer: vii

Keywords: ancient Mayans, have not been studied extensively understudied

Answer Location: Paragraph D, Lines "The graffiti of the ancient Mayans in Central America has not been studied extensively, but a closer analysis of it may help us gain a more in-depth understanding of their society.

5. Paragraph E. Answer: iv

Keywords: similarities, same thing, like those before them

Answer Location: Paragraph E, Lines. The methods of creating graffiti may have changed from carving to using spray paints, but is it essentially the same thing? Graffiti artist of the modern era, like those before them, depict both political and social concerns with their art.

6. Paragraph F. Answer: viii

Keywords: small beginning

Answer location: Paragraph F, Lines, Bambi and Banskey contribute to a movement known as urban art , which first started as an underground artist subculture,but which is now understood to be a popular art form, due to the wide recognition it has received. However, the very form of art they produce is still considered vandalism in many areas.

Questions 7-10   Yes/ No/ Not given

7. The majority of people are wrong about the origins of graffiti. Answer: Yes

keywords: most people = majority, wrong 

answer Location: Paragraph A, Lines. Most people might believe that graffiti is a relatively modern phenomenon, yet this practice has existed since ancient times, from the Romans to the Greeks, right up to the modern day.

8. Analyzing graffiti is a complex and challenging task. Answer: Not given

Keywords: complex and challenging

Answer Location: Paragraph B, Lines. In Paragraph B, there is a word analyzing, but there is no information whether graffiti analysis is hard or challenging, so the answer is Not given.

9. Graffiti is a useful source of information about how people once lived. Answer: Yes

Keywords: valuable insight, how people lived = life on the street,

Answer Location: Paragraph B, Last few lines, it gives us valuable insight into life on the street. Historical texts may not be able to provide us with such information.

10. Graffiti about issues that women is less significant than other social commentary. Answer: No

Keywords: issues, women, less significant

Answer Location: Paragraph E, Last few lines, Lesser known than Banksy, but still as important,in Bambi, another British street artist. She uses her talent to portray female identity and injustice within the social and political spheres.

(In those lines, it's clear that women's issues have never been  less significant, because women's issues were always portrayed by Bambi through her art; therefore, the answer is NO)  

Questions 11-13    Multiple Choice Questions 

11. Although the writing in Roman graffiti is simple. Answer: C

Keywords: Roman graffiti, reveals invaluable insight, important aspects

Answer Location: Paragraph B, lines. The Roman graffiti, for instance, tended to carve graffiti into monuments and walls, and even though the writing is simplistic, it gives us valuable insight into life on the street. Historical texts may not be able to provide us with such information.

12. The writer suggests that during certain times in history, graffiti. Answer: A

Keywords: certain time, in history, sole method = only way, documenting events= record events

Answer Location: Paragraph D, Lines. Indeed, at certain pivotal moments in history, perhaps the only way to record events was graffiti

13. The writer concludes by suggesting that. Answer: B

Keywords: continue to leave, lasting legacy = future generations

Answer Location: Paragraph F, Last few lines, It can also give an indication to future generations of beliefs, lifestyles, and language which are often not recorded in official history books. 

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                               Hard Vocabulary from the passage " Graffiti"

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
Graffiti	Writing or drawings on walls, often in public places	The train station walls were covered in graffiti.
Phenomenon	An extraordinary event or occurrence	Graffiti is a cultural phenomenon seen in every major city.
Verse	A line of poetry or a short written phrase	Ancient walls were often inscribed with short verses.
Carve	To cut into a surface to make shapes or words	Early humans carved drawings on cave walls.
Invaluable	Extremely useful or priceless	Graffiti provides invaluable insight into social identity.
Insight	A deep understanding of something	The passage offers insight into why people create graffiti.
Presence	The state of existing in a place	The presence of graffiti shows social tension in cities.
Accompanied	To exist or appear together with	Graffiti is often accompanied by hip-hop culture.
Linguistic	Related to language	Some graffiti includes linguistic codes only insiders understand.
Extensively	In a wide or detailed way	Graffiti has been extensively studied by sociologists.
Depict	To represent visually or in words	The mural depicts the struggles of local residents.
Pivotal	Extremely important; crucial	Graffiti was pivotal in shaping urban youth culture.
Snapshot	A brief image or description of a moment	Graffiti acts as a snapshot of political opinion.
Anonymous	Done without revealing identity	Many graffiti artists remain anonymous.
Distinctive	Unique; having special characteristics	The artist’s distinctive style made his graffiti recognizable.
Subculture	A cultural group within a larger culture	Graffiti is closely linked to the hip-hop subculture.
Perceive	To become aware of or interpret	Some perceive graffiti as art, others as crime.
Prosecute	To bring legal action against someone	Authorities often prosecute graffiti writers for vandalism.
Persist	To continue despite opposition	Graffiti persists even when governments try to remove it.
Legacy	Something handed down from the past	The legacy of graffiti is visible in today’s street art.

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