IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test 02 with Answers

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Questions 1-3
Match each rice cooker feature with the accurate description from the list (A-G).

EXAMPLE
Steamer tray                                          Answer B

[1] Non-stick interior surface                  ………………………….
[2] Detachable power lead and plug      ………………………….
[3] Indicators for measuring                   ………………………….

List of Descriptions
A. to show how much rice to add                           E. to help to release pressure
B. to hold vegetables for cooking                           F. to look inside without opening lid
C. to make storage more convenient                     G. to show the amount of water
D. to make cleaning easier required

Read the reviews and answer the question 4-8

Questions 4-8
Which the letter of the rice cooker (A-D) which matches each description below.
4. Has a glass cover without a vent in the middle……………………….
5. Has a cord that is fixed to the cooker……………………….
6. Doesn’t have a glass top……………………….
7. Has a steamer located beneath the rice cooker……………………….
8. Has the most space for steaming vegetables……………………….

Read the text below and answer question 9-14.

A             All water evaporates from cooker.
B             Temperature increases beyond the boiling point,
C              Temperature in cooker remains constant.
D             Thermostat shuts off heat.
E             Rice and water added to cooker. EXAMPLE
F             Temperature in cooker rises to boiling point.

Question 14
Answer the question using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE.

14.  Name one appliance that works in a similar way to the rice cooker. ———

Questions 15-17
Choose ONE phrase from the list below (A-F) to complete each of the following. There are more phrases than questions so you will not use all of them.

(15) Demand for jobs in the film industry…
(16) Most film-making professionals…
(17) Many film schools…

List of Phrases
A …are not permanent employment.
B …work in major production centres.
C …exceeds the amount of work available.
D …provides government financial assistance.
E …work on a freelance basis.
F …offer scholarships to deserving students.

Questions 18-21
Choose the correct answer (A-D).

(18) The majority of people employed in the film industry…

A work in the set up and filming stages.
B are involved in the development phase.
C work in post production, creating the final product.
D work in all three key sectors.

(19) If you want a job in the film industry, be prepared to…

A work part-time.
B join a trade union.
C work anywhere.
D accept temporary employment.

(20) In film school, the most effective way to learn is…

A by studying all the areas of production.
B by imitating successful film-makers.
C by making films.
D by storytelling.

(21) Which of the following is NOT given as a recommendation, when choosing a
film school?

A Find out about the school from students attending.
B Select a school with a practical focus.
C Look at the homework assigned for the courses.
D Check into schools offering courses in fast-growing, film technology.

Read the application information below and answer questions 22-28.

Questions 22-28
Look at the following statements.
Write:

YES                                if the answer is yes’ according to the passage
NO                                  if the answer is ‘no’ according to the passage
NOT GIVEN                if the information is not given in the passage

22. Do I have to be a high school graduate to apply?
23. Should the resume mention unpaid work?
24. Can I send colour photos?
25. Should I include letters of reference?
26. Can I use professional actors for the audition video?
27. Is English language support provided in the program?
28. Will I have to attend an interview if I live in another city?

Questions 29-34

The passage The Elephant Orchestra’ has paragraphs labelled (A-G).
In which paragraph can the following information be found? Use only ONE letter for each answer.

Note: You may use each letter more than once.
[29] Description of the type of music produced by the elephants…………………..
[30] Details of how the income generated is used…………………..
[31] Description of the musical instruments…………………..
[32] Forthcoming projects for the orchestra…………………..
[33] Situation of elephants in Thailand…………………..
[34] How the orchestra got started…………………..

Questions 35 – 39
Complete the summary. Choose your answers from the list below.
Note: There are more words than spaces so you will not use them all. You may use any word more than once.

In order to raise funds for the Thai Elephant Centre a number of creative [35]___________________have been developed, including the first Elephant Orchestra. The elephants play a variety of instruments and their [36]———————–are being sold to [37]________________income. These intelligent animals also produce paintings, which have been sold at international auctions. The [38]——————support an orphanage, hospital and [39]————— facility.

List of Words
painting projected
music initiatives
occupation proceeds
production generate
recordings training

Question 40
Choose the correct letter A-D.

[40] What is the main idea of this passage?

A Elephants can be trained to do unusual tricks.
B Creative projects can help to save endangered species.
C Elephants have large brains.
D Intelligent animals should not be forced to work.

ANSWER KEY FOR IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST 02

Section 1
1. D
2. C
3. G
4. D
5. A
5. B
7. D
8. A
9. F
10. C
U. A
12. B
13. D
14. (drip) coffee maker/
(automatic) egg boiler(s)

Section 2
15. C
16. E
17. F
18. A
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. No
23. Yes
24. Yes
25. No
26. No
27. Not Given
28. No

Section 3
29. E
30. F
31. C
32. E
33. A
34. B
35. initiatives
36. recordings
37. generate
38. proceeds
39. training
40. B