Ielts Reading Answers [cracked] - The Growing Global Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance
Complete the summary below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Compounding the issue is a stagnant pharmaceutical pipeline. Major drug companies have largely abandoned the research and development of new antibiotics over the past three decades. The economic model for antibiotic development is fundamentally flawed; unlike chronic medications for hypertension or diabetes that patients take daily for life, antibiotics are curative drugs used for short durations. Furthermore, any newly discovered breakthrough antibiotic would be strictly rationed by doctors as a "last resort" defense to preserve its efficacy, severely limiting its market volume and profitability. Consequently, pharmaceutical giants prefer to allocate their R&D budgets to far more lucrative therapeutic areas.
Look for key terms like "agricultural," "livestock," and "pharmaceutical" to fill in gaps. Complete the summary below
According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of higher resistance in some regions? A. Lack of effective vaccines B. Weak health systems and limited diagnostics C. Higher rates of viral infections D. Greater use of alternative medicine
A description of how stopping medical treatment early strengthens bacteria. Major drug companies have largely abandoned the research
What is the projected number of deaths annually by 2050 if antibiotic resistance is left unchecked?
Governments have already successfully restricted antibiotic use in livestock worldwide. Answer Key and Explanations global response sections
– The passage says that resistant bacteria “become the dominant form”.
Mention of the specific year or era when the first antibiotic breakthrough occurred.
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