[2026] PTE Academic Reading - Re-order paragraphs

By redesigning the nose of the train to mimic the beak of a kingfisher, engineers were able to eliminate the noise and improve energy efficiency.

A classic example of this approach is the development of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train, which initially suffered from a loud sonic boom when exiting tunnels.

Engineers often look toward the biological world to find efficient designs that have evolved over millions of years.

Biomimicry is an innovative discipline that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies.

This successful application demonstrates how studying evolutionary adaptations can lead to superior engineering breakthroughs in modern technology.