TEST 101Cambridge IELTS 10 · Questions 25–30The Later Life of Thor HeyerdahlChoose the correct letter, A, B or C.The later life of Thor Heyerdahl25According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due toAthe fact that Eastern countries were far away.Bthe lack of materials for boat building.Cthe direction of the winds and currents.26Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl's raft journey?Ato overcome a research setbackBto demonstrate a personal qualityCto test a new theory27What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?Athe fact that he was the first person to do itBthe speed of crossing the PacificCthe use of authentic construction methods28Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?Ato build a stone statueBto sail a reed boatCto learn the local language29In Olivia's opinion, Heyerdahl's greatest influence was onAtheories about Polynesian origins.Bthe development of archaeological methodology.Cestablishing archaeology as an academic subject.30Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver's textbook?AIts style is out of date.BIts content is over-simplified.CIts methodology is flawed.