Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer · Part 2: Reading

Civilization is not inimical to health and long…

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Civilization is not inimical to health and long life. In fact, the contrary is true, for as the people advance they learn to master the forces of nature and with these forces under control they are able to lead better, healthier lives; but if they become too soft and luxurious, there is decay of moral and physical fiber. Civilization is favorable to long life so long as the people are moderate and live simply, but when it degenerates to sensuous softness, individual and racial deterioration ensue. Too generous a supply of food, too little physical activity and packed food are some of the luxuries which are generally introduced with civilization

Which of the following most accurately summarizes the opinion of the author in the text?

  1. APeople should live in comfort and health beyond what is now considered old age.
  2. BCivilization must suffer the consequences of self-control and self-denial
  3. CUnnecessary waste of life is the natural consequence of civilization.
  4. DLife of immoderation is neither natural nor desirable.
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Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Multiple Choice, Single Answer

PromptText up to 110 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • Scored as either correct or incorrect.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.