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IELTS General Reading Test 13 – with Answers
GENERAL READING TEST 13 Reading Passage – 1 Read the text below and answer Questions 1– 6. Questions 1-6 Look at the seven job advertisements, A-G, and read the descriptions of people below. Which is the most suitable job for each person? Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet. 1. a person willing to move location for one year. Salary is low but ideal for someone interested in social work. 2. a high school student who loves exercise and animals with a few evenings free every week 3. an independent kind of person prepared to work at night or early mornings with transport 4. a high school graduate looking for their first job, must like talking to people 5. a cheerful person who loves working with young children who is able to sing and has his own transport 6. a person who loves working with young children in return for a basic allowance, accommodation, and time to study Read the text below and answer Questions 7-14. Mobile Phone Etiquette Questions 7-14 Complete the notes below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 7-14 on your answer sheet NOTES ON MOBILE PHONE ETIQUETTE Reading Passage – 2 Read …
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IELTS General Reading Test 12 – with Answers
Reading Passage 1 Read the text and answer the Questions 1-13. ENGLAND SUMMER HOLIDAY COACH TOURS Questions 1-4 Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? In spaces 1-4, write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this 1. The holiday will be similar to a beach holiday. ………………………………………………… 2. There will be no shortage of organized events. ………………………………………………… 3. These holidays would not appeal to more mature age groups. ………………………………………. 4. Those participating in activities will delight in getting to know new areas. ……………………….. Questions 5 and 6 Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers in spaces 5-6. 5. Which tour places an emphasis on aqua sports? ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. Which event in one of the three tours will help with relaxation? ……………………………………………………………………………… Question 7 Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. 7. England Summer Holiday Coach Tours organize A. only holidays that are very active. B. holidays for a wide age range. C. holidays in two different parts of England only. D. the same tours for all age …
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IELTS General Reading Test 11 – with Answers
READING PASSAGE – 1 Read the passage below and answer Question 1-14, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below. RENOVATING A HOUSE Questions 1-4 Complete the sentence below. Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage for each answer. 1. Renovation of house causes inconveniences due to the …………………….. created. 2. Changing wallpaper or texture painting is an example of ……………………. change. 3. Assign a budget, as you would not want to ……………………. . 4. You need to decide on your accommodation during the ……………………. process. Questions 5-7 Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? Write True – if the statement agrees with the information False – if the statement contradicts the information Not given – if there is no information on this 5. Cost of renovation must stay within your budget. 6. Do not rent another place unless you have undertaken only partial renovation. 7. You should spread out your expenditure. Read the text below and answer questions 8-14. MADAME TUSSAUDS LONDON Questions 8-10 Choose the appropriate options (A-D) to complete the following statements and write your answers next to questions 8-10. 8. A visitor who seeks to enter Madame Tussauds at 5.00 p.m. on weekdays A. Is not allowed B. Has …
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IELTS General Reading Test 10 – with Answers
Reading Passage – 1 Read the text below and answer Questions 1–7. Questions 1–7 Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above? In boxes 1–7 on your answer sheet, write: TRUE – if the statement agrees with the information FALSE – if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN – if there is no information on this 1. As a volunteer, you will be helping students individually. 2. You may smoke in the playground. 3. You cannot take any medicine while at school. 4. If you forget to sign the register, you won’t be insured for accidents. 5. The best way of communicating with teachers is in writing. 6. You can choose your own hours of work. 7. The coordinator keeps student attendance rolls. Read the text below and answer Questions 8-14 Questions 8–14 The passage refers to three ways in which campers should behave. Classify the following behaviors as something that campers A. must do B. may do C. must not do Write the correct letter A, B or C, in boxes 8–14 on your answer sheet. 8. Get the landowner’s consent before walking across his land…………………….. 9. Use a sleeping mat…………………………. 10. Make a campfire in the bush……………………….. 11. Feed the birds………………………. 12. Use a freestanding tent………………………….. 13. Dig a hole to bury …
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IELTS General Reading Test 9 – with Answers
Reading Passage – 1 Read the text below and answer Questions 1-6. Questions 1-6 Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet. 1. Cornwall has stunning coastal views including the most …………………… point in Great Britain. 2. Apart from the coastal views, the amazing landscapes have inspired an unexpected but thriving……………………. 3. Cornwall can now be compared to …………………… for its food and amazing chefs. 4. One thing that makes Cornwall different from the rest of England is its …………………… heritage. 5. The perfect place to discover insights into lifestyles from a bygone era is………………….. . 6. The perfect place to discover insights into Cornwall’s industrial past is a…………………… . Read the text below and answer Questions 7– 14. Bees Questions 7 – 10 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. 7. Apart from pollinating crops how else do bees help us? A. Economically B. culturally C. ecologically D. all of the above 8. Why has the variety of flowers available for bees to pollinate fallen? A. conservation measures B. less hedges C. fertilizers D. urban development 9. There are many reasons for the decline in bees …
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IELTS General Reading Test 8 – with Answers
READING PASSAGE – 1 Read the information below and answer the questions 1-7 QUESTIONS 1-5 Look at the description of online tutors (A-E). Write the appropriate letter A-E for each space. Which tutorial would you choose…….? Example: – …….if your first language was Spanish? Answer: – A 1. …to teach young children? 2. …to improve English for your business? 3. ….if you didn’t have much money? 4. …if you were bored with the usual language learning exercises? 5. …to do exam preparation? Questions 6 and 7 Choose two appropriate letters, A-E, for answers 6 and 7. Write two letters in boxes 6 and 7 on your answer sheet. Which two descriptions mentions….. 6. …language teaching qualifications? 7. ….more than 10 years’ teaching experience? Read the information about recycling and answer questions 8-14. QUESTIONS 8-10 Choose ONE item only from the list below to go in each recycling container. 8. in the blue box 9. in the yellow bag 10. in the blue bag LIST OF ITEMS FOR RECYCLING Telephone book ceramic cup old textbook Old clothing heavy cardboard aluminium drink wed pizza delivery box magazines light bulb packing box Questions 11-14 Look at the following statements. Write: YES – if the answer is ‘yes’ NO – if the answer is ‘no’ NOT GIVEN – if there is no information about this in the passage …
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IELTS General Reading Test 7 – with Answers
READING PASSAGE – 1 Read the text below and answer Questions 1-14. NEW MALDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL – JUNE 12TH TO JUNE 16TH BAND COMPETITION Questions 1-6 Read the information in the texts on the previous page and complete the summary using the words listed from A-P below. Write your answers in spaces 1-6. The Malden Music Festival will include performances of all different music types and will have people of different ages participating. Children from Burlington Primary School will entertain the audience with 1 ………………. of different songs from the musical ‘Grease’. Daily evening concerts will feature music from diverse countries such as Spain, Italy, 2……………….., Morocco and India. One of the most exciting parts of the festival is on June 14and it is the 3……………………between the bands. There will also be a day when you can purchase any kind of music you want at the 4…………………….. If you are looking to find some interesting things that once belonged to celebrated musicians go to the 5………………….held at the weekend. The festival will culminate in an entertaining 6…………………. with different artists performing. It’s an event not to be missed! A. instruments B. food C. competition D. rock E. workshops F. France G. South America H. auction I. bands J. genres K. renditions …
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IELTS General Reading Test 6 – with Answers
Reading Passage 1 Read the text below and answer Questions 1-8. Recipe for a Delicious Apple and Honey Cake Questions 1-8 Complete the sentence below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer. 1. The dessert is great for family functions and any…………………………..parties. 2. Once you place the cake mixture in the oven, make sure in no less than………………………..the top has reached the required color. 3. In order to make a cake, you’ll need three……………………………. . 4. The apples should be diced………………………….before they are added to the mix. 5. One should pour the………………………………..into the tin and then insert it into the oven. 6. The dish should be served to guests with cream or thick………………………….sauce. 7. To create the honey apple sauce use one cup………………………..or cider. 8. Use a spoon to cover the dessert with the…………………………over the top and sides. Read the text below and answer Questions 9-14. The Law of Karma Questions 9-14 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. 9. Surprisingly, you can predict someone’s political viewpoints by A. Interviewing a person at length about their voting history. B. Looking at how his or her parents voted along party lines. C. Drawing conclusions based on their moral attitudes. D. Determining whether they are immigrants in their country. 10. The …
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IELTS General Reading Test 5 – Best Test with Answers
Reading Passage 1 Question 1 to 14 Read the text below and answer question 1 to 7 Otzi the Iceman Question 1 to 7 Complete the summary below: Chose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer: Write your answers in boxes 1 – 7 on your answer sheet. Originally thought to be a climber that had 1………………………. not long ago, Otzi was then found to be an ancient mummy that had lived over 5,000 years ago. Scientists determined the location he had lived in because his body had a certain type of 2……………………. on it. Through 3……………………. we now know that he regularly ate a mixture of different foods including wheat, bread, and root vegetables. The season he died in was also worked out by the presence of 4…………………………….. . Otzi was not in the best of health and had infect been ill 5………………………. not so long ago as shown by marks on his nails. Different tattoos on his body might have been used for 6………………………. He was a very dressed man with the type of clothes that suggested he was a tribal. Charles Macintosh Questions 8-14 Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer. …
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IELTS General Reading Test 4 – Best Test with Answers
General IELTS Reading Test 4 – Best Test Reading Passage 1 Questions 1-14 Read the text below and answer questions 1-7 Dealing with Pest in the Home If you find evidence that your home is infested by pests such as ants, cockroaches, mice or rats, you may be able to take action by yourself, but often you may wish to call in a pest control service. It is important to choose a company that will provide you with an efficient service and will also be good value for money. Even if the problem seems urgent, it’s worth spending some time investigating two or three companies in order to choose the best one. It’s often best to start by asking friends or neighbors for recommendations. However, you should also check that the company’s employees are properly qualified and licensed, and find out how many years they’ve been in business. Find out whether the company offers free estimates and whether the work is guaranteed. Many companies will only guarantee the work done on your property if you agree to pay for a regular inspection fee, so you should check this. Ask them what products they will use and what action they will take …
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