“Mending Broken Hearts” is Part 3 of IELTS Reading Test 14. This page gives the answers for Questions 27-40, with a short explanation wherever the reasoning is clear, so you can check your work and learn from every mistake.
Quick answers: Questions 27-40
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 27 | YES |
| 28 | NOT GIVEN |
| 29 | NO |
| 30 | YES |
| 31 | NOT GIVEN |
| 32 | NOT GIVEN |
| 33 | YES |
| 34 | NO |
| 35 | D (smooth the arteries) |
| 36 | G (help patients survive until a donor heart is available) |
| 37 | C (mineral deposits limiting water flow through a pipe) |
| 38 | F (block blood flow to the heart muscle, cutting oxygen and nutrients) |
| 39 | B |
| 40 | D |
Questions 27-40
| Q | Statement | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Coronary heart disease is the top US killer. | YES | The passage names it as the leading cause of death for both sexes. |
| 28 | Western lifestyle is the largest cause of rising disease. | NOT GIVEN | The passage links Western lifestyle to rising rates but never ranks it as the top cause. |
| 29 | Experts have answered the key questions about heart attacks. | NO | The author says current treatments do not answer who gets heart attacks and why. |
| 30 | Daily blood travel far exceeds the US coast-to-coast distance. | YES | The passage says the blood's daily route is 20 times that distance. |
| 31 | Arteries store cholesterol to provide the body with energy. | NOT GIVEN | The passage describes cholesterol entering artery walls but gives no energy-related purpose. |
| 32 | Most doctors and specialists accept the clogged pipes model. | NOT GIVEN | The passage says doctors have rejected the model but does not quantify how many. |
| 33 | Scientists have not yet settled the main factor behind heart attacks. | YES | Researchers are still working out which plaque type is most responsible. |
| 34 | Unhealthy diet does not always cause serious heart attacks (Steffensen case). | NO | The family and the author attribute their heart problems to diet, which contradicts the statement. |
| 35 | Cardiologists prescribe cholesterol- lowering drugs in order to… | D (smooth the arteries) | The drugs are meant to keep arteries open and clear. |
| 36 | Artificial hearts are introduced to… | G (help patients survive until a donor heart is available) | Artificial hearts sustain patients while they wait for a donor heart. |
| 37 | Heart diseases in arteries are compared to… | C (mineral deposits limiting water flow through a pipe) | Plaque is compared to mineral buildup that blocks water in a pipe. |
| 38 | The blood clot is a serious problem because it is likely to… | F (block blood flow to the heart muscle, cutting oxygen and nutrients) | A clot cuts off blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart muscle. |
| 39 | Which factor, besides the clogged pipes model, does heart attack risk depend on? | B | — |
| 40 | Which factor is most likely responsible for heart attacks in the Steffensen clan? | D | — |
Tips for these question types
- Read the question first. Underline keywords, then scan the passage for the same idea in different words.
- Check the instructions. Note the word limit and whether letters or words are needed before you write.
- Review every mistake. Find the sentence that proves the answer so you can spot the same trap next time.
FAQ
How many questions does Part 3 have? Part 3 of this test covers Questions 27-40, which is 14 questions.
Why do some answers have no explanation? We add an explanation only where the reasoning is clear. Always confirm doubtful answers against the passage.
IELTS Reading Test 14: all passages
Part 1: Sight Into Butterfly Farm | Part 2: Computer Programs Pass Judgment on Students' Writing | Part 3: Mending Broken Hearts (you are here)
Part 1: Sight Into Butterfly Farm | Part 2: Computer Programs Pass Judgment on Students' Writing | Part 3: Mending Broken Hearts (you are here)
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