Word bank: [RFID, interoperability, congestion, privacy, variable, satellites]
Answer: To reduce traffic congestion at toll booths.
Paragraph B (or the paragraph discussing RFID / transponder mechanics).
If you have recently taken the IELTS Academic or General Training Reading test, you may have encountered a passage titled “EZPass Was Just the Beginning.” For many candidates, this text proves challenging due to its dense technical vocabulary, chronological structure, and abstract conclusions about the future of transportation technology.
While the passage mentions that privacy advocates raise concerns about tracking, it does not provide statistics or data regarding whether the "majority of drivers" object to it. Part 3: Summary Completion
Examples of law enforcement utilizing transit data.
The text explores the evolution of automated toll collection systems, specifically focusing on the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system known as E-ZPass in the United States. It uses the success of E-ZPass as a launching pad to discuss the broader future of smart transportation, urban planning, and digital surveillance.
In the True/False/Not Given section, students often choose "True" for Question 4 because it sounds logical that smart cities grew out of E-ZPass. However, if the text does not explicitly claim that modern cities depend entirely on that specific infrastructure, you must choose . Separate your general knowledge from the text. Scan for Acronyms and Capital Letters
The passage explicitly uses the term "dynamic pricing" when describing variable fees adjusted to combat peak-hour rush traffic.
Key concerns include system reliability and the privacy of collected data. Key Strategies for Answers
| Word/Phrase | Meaning | |-------------|---------| | Transponder | A device that receives and sends signals automatically | | All-electronic tolling (AET) | Toll collection without any staff or booths | | Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) | Communication between cars and road systems | | Congestion pricing | Charging higher tolls during peak hours to reduce traffic | | Interoperability | Ability of different systems to work together |
Q1: In which year did EZPass first become operational? 1993
Explanation: While the text argues E-ZPass was a conceptual and technological pioneer ("just the beginning"), it does not state that modern smart cities rely entirely on the physical E-ZPass network itself. Part 2: Matching Information to Paragraphs
The highway in question is heavily used by __________. Answer: trucks . Strategies for Handling this Passage If you encounter this passage, keep these tips in mind:
He reached the section. Question 14: The original inventors of E-ZPass intended for it to be used for surveillance. Mark scanned the text. It mentioned the inventors focused on "logistical throughput" and "reducing idle emissions." There was no mention of their private intentions regarding surveillance. He scribbled NOT GIVEN .