IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test 06 With Answers

This article provides you with IELTS Reading Practice Test 06 including 3 sections:

Section 1: Adopt a wild dolphin
Section 2: Distance Learning
Section 3: Recipe for Long Life

Section 1: 

Questions 1-5
Which dolphin (A-H):

[1] seems to enjoy the company of horses ____________
[2] can be recognised by a distinctive fin shape____________
[3] carries the marks of an earty injury ____________

Which TWO dolphins (A-H):

[4] are mothers looking after babies .____________
[5] are often seen spending time together____________

Questions 6 and 7
Circle the correct answer A-D.

[6] Which of the following poses the most immediate threat to the Port River Dolphins?

A waste from boats
B environmental degradation
C fishing nets
D water pollution

[7] ‘Adoption’ in this article means…

A choosing one dolphin to look after
B making regular donations to the program
C giving money to support only one dolphin
D making a one-off donation to the program

Questions 8-14
Look at the information on companies specialising in removals. Which company (A-P) is the best choice for the following situations? You may use the same letter more than once.

[8] You have just bought a piano and need delivery to your second floor apartment.

…………………………………………………………..

[9] You are immigrating to England, with all your household goods plus a car.

…………………………………………………………..

[10] You got a job in another city. You want to rent a truck to move your household goods by yourself, one way only.

…………………………………………………………..

[11] You need fast service to deliver to your house a sofa you just bought.

…………………………………………………………..

112] You want am inexpensive service to help you move and store apartment furniture.

…………………………………………………………..

[13] You are moving house and need a truck for a few hours which you will load and drive.

…………………………………………………………..

[14] You need to get rid of some old things stored in a shed.

…………………………………………………………..
Section 2: 

Questions 15-20
Complete the following summary using ONE WORD FROM THE PASSAGE for each space.

The advantages of distance learning include the [15] …………………to study at a time and
place of your choosing and to work at your own pace.

Personal qualities essential for distance learning are a high degree of motivation and
[16]—————.

To succeed at distance learning, you need the assistance of friends, family and
[17] ———-.

Distance learning is [18] ___________than studying on campus but certainly not-easier.

Be careful of [19]…………..colleges which provide inadequate [20] …………….at great cost.

Questions 21-27
Complete the summary. Choose your answers from the list of words below. There are more words than you need so you will not use all of them.

The first sample assignment asks you to [21]—————– sales personnel in shops, to note
the types of [22]_______________they use and to assess their effectiveness.

The second task involves finding [23]—————————————of good advertising and [24]…………………….
why these particular ads work well.

Another activity requires you to [25]___________________________an advertising campaign for a product or
service. You need to establish a [26] …………. ….for the project then design different kinds of ads, within a [27]…………timeframe.

List of Words
develop                     reasoning                 experience                 communication
analysing                  budget                      examples                    effective
observe                     limited . *                 campaigns                 advertise
producing                company

 

Section 3: 

Questions 28-31
Choose the correct answer A-D.

[28] From the research project it was found that…
A all of Okinawa’s centenarians are still living independently.
B Okinawa has the lowest rate of cancer in the world.
C over 400 centenarians live in Okinawa.
D Okinawa has more centenarians than any other country.

[29] Which of the following does NOT contain flavanoids?

A yogurt
B green tea
C soy milk
D cranberries

[30] Fats that are good for you…

A come from meat and dairy products
B produce no cholesterol
C are not found in vegetable oils
D are found in avocados and almonds

[31] Okinawans believe that it is advisable to…

A eat less, 8 meals out of 10
B eat smaller, more frequent meals
C stop eating before you are full
D eat until you are full

Questions 32-35
How often should the following be eaten, according to the Okinawan diet? Choose your from the list (A-F) below. You may use any answer more than once.

[32J protein _____________

[33] saturated fats _____________

[34] unrefined carbohydrates __________________

[35J whole fat dairy _____________

List
A should be avoided
B once a week
C no more than 3 times a week
D once a day
E 2-4 servings per day
F 8-10 servings a day

Questions 36-38
Complete each of the sentences with one of the phrases from the list (A-G) below.

[36] Carbohydrates can help you lose weight…
[37] Soy products and tea contain flavanoids…
[38] To protect the immune system and brain function…

List of phrases

A ..drink red wine regularly.
B ..to help keep a youthful appearance.
C ..vegetarians can eat walnuts.
D . .because they move waste through the digestive system.
E ..as long as they are unrefined.
F ..to keep your arteries clear.
G ..which are antioxidants.

Question 39 and 40
Answer the following using ONE WORD FROM THE PASSAGE for each space.

In addition to diet and exercise, the connection to [39] ……………..and [40] ………………..contributes to the well-being and long lives of Okinawans.

 

ANSWER KEY FOR IELTS GENERAL READING PRACTICE TEST 06

Section 1
1. H
2. F
3. C
4. A,G (both required for 1 mark)
5. D.E (both required for 1 mark)
6. C
7. B
8. F
9. C
10. B
11. F
12. A
13. E
14 D

Section 2
15. flexibility
16. determination
17. colleagues/employers
18. cheaper
19. bogus
20. service
21. observe
22. communication
23. examples
24. analysing
25. develop
26. budget
27. limited

Sertira 3
28. C
29. A
30. D
31. C
32. D
33. A
34. F
35. A
36. E
37. G
38. C
39. nature/commuiuty
40. nature/community