IELTS READING – The Cork Oak Tree (Quercus suber) S22ACT1

IELTS READING  S22ACT1

The Cork Oak Tree (Quercus suber)

Q1 Cork – the thick bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber) – is a remarkable material. It is tough, elastic, buoyant, and fire-resistant, and suitable for a wide range of purposes. It has also been used for millennia: the ancient Egyptians sealed their sarcophagi (stone coffins) with cork, while the ancient Greeks and Romans used it for anything from beehives to sandals.

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