IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test 03 with Answers

In this post you can improve your IELTS Reading skills for IELTS general training module with 3 passages: “Discover Hidden Island”; “Diving: Take the Plunge”; and “Slow Food”. 

Section 1 

Questions 1-5
Which accommodation would you choose for each of the requirements below? Choose the correct letter (A-E) from the list above.

(1) You want accommodation close to the ferry boat terminal………………………..
(2) You are looking for the least expensive place to stay…………………………
(3) You have heard that the best spots are on the south coast…………………………
(4) You want to be sure to have a good view from your room…………………………
(5) You like the idea of a big breakfast…………………………

[6] Part B ……..                                  [9] Part E………….
[7] Part C ……….                                [10] Part F…………
[8] Part D ………..

Questions 11-13
Look at the travel insurance notice on the following page.
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE answer each of these questions.

[11] What item is covered in addition to health and medical expenses?————————
[12] In what situation is accidental injury not covered? ___________________
[13] What is special about the coverage for the United States? _________________

Section 2:

Questions 14-19
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE answer the following questions.

[14] what THREE pieces of personal equipment do you need to buy before starting the course?
[15] Why should you buy your equipment from a dive store?
[16] Name ONE topic studied in the classroom.
(17] Where do you do youi first dives?
[18] What must you show before being allowed to buy scuba diving equipment?
[19] Under what conditions can you dive, once you are certified?

Question 20 -23 

The passage Tear No More’ on the next page has 5 paragraphs (A-E). Choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs B to E from the list (i-ix) below.

List of Headings

(i) HI panic
(ii) FU get lost
(iii) ni be trapped
(iv) I won’t be able to swim
(v) III get the bends
(vi) I won’t be able to see
(vil) HI get eaten
(viii) HI run out of air

(ix) Diving statistics EXAMPLE

[20] Paragraph B………………………..
[22] Paragraph D………………………..
[21] Paragraph C………………………..
[23] Paragraph E………………………..

Questions 24 -2 7
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE for each answer.

Dive with a buddy.
Check your gauges so you don’t run out of air.
Dive no deeper than [24]————-until you feel comfortable.
Don’t asMnd [25]……………. Make a 3-minute safety stop at 15 feet.
If you see a shark [26]………….. Avoid splashing, kicking or poking at fish.
Visualise emergencies and [27] ……….— your responses. Experience gives you confidence.

Section 3:

Questions 28-31
The passage “Slew Food’ has 8 paragraphs (A-H). In which paragraph can the information below be found?

28. a catalogue of domestic animal* at risk of disappearing
29. statistics on the loss of variety in agricultural species
30. initiatives to ensure the financial survival of the organisation
31. information on the food budget of an average family
Question 32
Which of the following does the Slow Food Movement NOT promote? The first one has been done for you. Indicate the letters of the remaining TWO.

[32] ……………………..                          …………………………

A old-fashioned cooking methods
B genetically modified foods
C endangered species of edible plants
D junk food culture
E the enjoyment of good food and drink
P high yield industrial fanning
G rare local domestic animals
H organic methods of production

Questions 33-38
Choose ONE phrase from the list (A-H) that matches each of the expressions below. There are more phrases than expressions so you will not use all of them. The first one has been done for you as an example.

[33] slow travel _______________ [36] Salon de Gusto_____________________
[34] Ark of Taste _______________ [37] agri-business_____________________
[35] virtuous globalisation ——————— [38] SLOW_______________________

List of Phrases

A a resource for agricultural biodiversity
B a showcase for Italian food products
C a database of Slow Food members
D ‘ helping local producers compete in the international market
E published four times a year
P operates in Europe, Asia and Australia
G promotes protection of the environment and good eating
H produces food using industrial methods

Questions 39 and 40
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE PASSAGE.

[39] Following which crisis did the Slow Food movement become a political force?…………………………….
[40] This movement was started as a reaction against what?…………………………….

 

ANSWER KEY FOR IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST 03

Section 1
1. B
2. A
3. E
4. D
5. C
S. x
7. v
8. i
9. iü
10. iv
11. lost/stolen luggage
12. lue of alcohol/illegal drugs
13. transit (onty)/5 days transit

Section 2
14. mask, snorkel, fins (all required
for 1 mark)
15. (for)safety /(and) comfort
16. safety practices/dive
environment/physics
17. swimming pool
18. C card/certification
19. with your instructor/experienced
divers/(under) supervision
20. viii
21. V
22. vii
23. i
24.. 6o feet
25. too quickly
26. remain calm
27. practise

Section 3
28. G
29. C
30. F
31. D
32. B, F (both required
for 1 marie)
33. F
34. A
35. D
36 B
37. H
38. E
39. mad cow disease
40. fast food