Sight Into Butterfly Farm IELTS Reading Answers with Explanation

“Sight Into Butterfly Farm” is Part 1 of IELTS Reading Test 14. This page gives the answers for Questions 1-13, with a short explanation wherever the reasoning is clear, so you can check your work and learn from every mistake. The task types are: Matching Information, True / False / Not Given, Summary Completion.

Quick answers: Questions 1-13

Question	Answer
1	D
2	B
3	C
4	B
5	TRUE
6	FALSE
7	TRUE
8	FALSE
9	NOT GIVEN
10	bacterial infections
11	bacteria
12	gently
13	paintbrush

Questions 1–4: Matching Information

Choose the paragraph (A–E) that contains each piece of information. Letters may be used more than once.

Q	Statement	Answer	Explanation
1	Removing dead caterpillars from the cage	D	Dead caterpillars should be removed quickly to stop infection spreading.
2	Factors to consider when searching for caterpillars	B	This paragraph lists season, location, time, and host plants as search factors.
3	Caterpillars eating only specific plants until death	C	Caterpillars accept only their specific food and will starve rather than eat anything else.
4	Suitable containers for raising caterpillars	B	The paragraph names suitable containers, such as plastic aquariums or a one-gallon jar.

Questions 5–9: True / False / Not Given

Decide whether each statement is True, False, or Not Given based on the passage.

Q	Statement	Answer	Explanation
5	Butterfly colours have no rival among wildlife	TRUE	The passage says no other wildlife matches butterflies' colourful displays.
6	Only one way exists to find and prepare caterpillars	FALSE	The passage gives at least two ways to obtain caterpillars.
7	Providing specific fresh food is the hardest task	TRUE	The passage calls supplying the correct fresh food the most difficult part.
8	A live potted plant is always the easiest feeding method	FALSE	The text says a potted plant is easiest but is not always feasible.
9	Most pupae turn dark when about to emerge	NOT GIVEN	The passage gives no proportion, only that some turn dark and others turn clear.

Questions 10–13: Summary Completion

Complete the summary of paragraph D using no more than two words from paragraph D.

Q	Statement	Answer	Explanation
10	Caterpillars are liable to the influence of ___	bacterial infections	The passage says caterpillars are highly vulnerable to bacterial infections.
11	…unconscious carry-on ___	bacteria	Humans unknowingly carry bacteria on their hands, which is why washing matters.
12	Caterpillars should only be ___ touched	gently	Because caterpillars are fragile, they must be handled softly.
13	___ can help move caterpillars around	paintbrush	A small paintbrush can gently transfer caterpillars between plants.

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 1 have? Part 1 of this test covers Questions 1-13, which is 13 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 (you are here)  |  Part 2: Computer Programs Pass Judgment on Students' Writing  |  Part 3: Mending Broken Hearts

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