Need more practice? Look for Cambridge IELTS 15, Test 3, Reading Passage 2. Read the original source text by Dan Ariely ("The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty").
Common facts: Humans are generally no better than chance at spotting lies; young children (even two-year-olds) are capable of lying; and successful liars often have high emotional intelligence. Summary Table: Comparing Liars vs. Truth-Tellers Truth-Tellers Usually much lower Detailed and lengthy Self-References Few mentions of "I" or "my" Frequent personal references Movement Often remain still/controlled Natural, unselfconscious movements Structure Chronological and rehearsed Often include revisions or repetitions g., Mini-IELTS or Cambridge)? the truth about lying ielts reading answers