IELTS GENERAL BOOK 13 TEST 3 READING QUESTIONS

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IELTS GENERAL BOOK 13 TEST 3 READING QUESTIONS

MOCK TEST 4

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Questions 1-7

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

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 The idea behind NYLSO was based on another orchestra.

1 point

TRUE

False

NOT GIVEN

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2 An ability to read music is essential.

1 point

TRUE

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

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3 The NYLSO might be unsuitable for very advanced level musicians.

1 point

TRUE

False

NOT GIVEN

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4 NYLSO concerts are free to members’ families and friends.

1 point

TRUE

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

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5 Rehearsals always involve the full orchestra playing together.

1 point

TRUE

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

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6 The conductor provides her services free to NYLSO.

1 point

TRUE

False

NOT GIVEN

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7 The NYLSO gives advice on what instrument to purchase.

1 point

TRUE

False

NOT GIVEN

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Questions 8-14

Look at the seven advertisements for running watches, A-G.

For which running watch are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

8 This would be a suitable and not too expensive first watch for a runner.

1 point

9 Care has been taken to make this watch very attractive to look at.

1 point

10 This watch can be programmed to let the runner know when it is time to get some refreshment

1 point

11 This watch will need recharging at frequent intervals.

1 point

12 Both experienced and inexperienced runners will find this watch useful.

1 point

13 Runners will find all the features on this watch are useful.

1 point

14 People who do most of their running in cities may find this watch is not appropriate for them.

1 point

Questions 15-22

Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-22 on your answer sheet.

Health and Safety at Work

Employees’ rights

• are established by 15….……………. and include the following:

1 point

– employers should manage any potential dangers to their staff’s health and safety

– any 16….……………. needed for employees to work safely should be free

1 point

– employees may inform management of any 17….……………. they have

relating to health and safety

1 point

– employees are entitled to some 18….……………. while they are working

1 point

Employees’ responsibilities

– to take off jewellery and dress appropriately for their particular work

– to avoid putting colleagues and others at 19….…………….

1 point

– to do any 20….……………. that the employer offers

1 point

– to inform the employer of any 21….……………. received while working

1 point

– to make sure the employer knows of any 22….……………. you are taking that might affect performance.

1 point

Questions 23-27

Look at the seven notices for a company’s staff, A-G.

For which company notice are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 23-27 on your answer sheet.

23 Staff are needed to work on internal communications.

1 point

24 People are needed to help improve an internal system.

1 point

25 Staff are asked if they want to take part in an internal competition.

1 point

26 Volunteers are asked to work overtime for a limited period.

1 point

27 Staff will be told where to work temporarily.

1 point

Questions 28-31

Look at the following statements (Questions 28-31) and the list of countries below.

Match each statement with the correct country, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, in boxes 28-31 on your answer sheet.

28 The vanilla that is grown here was created from more than one type of vanilla plant.

List of Countries

A Mexico

B Madagascar

C Tahiti

D Indonesia

1 point

29 This vanilla is often mixed with other types of vanilla.

List of Countries

A Mexico

B Madagascar

C Tahiti

D Indonesia

1 point

30 Some people claim that this country produces the finest vanilla.

List of Countries

A Mexico

B Madagascar

C Tahiti

D Indonesia

1 point

31 This vanilla goes well with both sweet and savoury ingredients.

List of Countries

A Mexico

B Madagascar

C Tahiti

D Indonesia

1 point

Questions 32-34

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 32-34 on your answer sheet.

32 What prevented countries, apart from Mexico, from growing vanilla in the 17th and 18th centuries?

1 point

A the Aztecs’ refusal to let the pods be exported

B the lack of the most suitable pollinating insect

C the widespread ignorance of the existence of the plant

D the poor condition of the vanilla pods that Cortez collected

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33 What does the writer suggest was the main reason for the success of vanilla cultivation on Madagascar?

1 point

A the adoption of a particular agricultural technique

B the type of vanilla orchid that was selected

C the unique quality of the soil on the island

D the rapidly increasing number of growers

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34 The writer believes that Madagascan vanilla is so popular because

1 point

A it works well in a variety of main courses and puddings.

B its pod is less likely than others to break up when it is cooked.

C its taste is widely considered to be the standard taste of vanilla.

D it is the one that is used in a number of commercial frozen desserts.

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Questions 35-40

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 35-40 on your answer sheet.

How vanilla pods are cured in Tahiti

Tahitian farmers start by leaving the pods to turn 35…………………… all over. They then wash them quickly before the main stage of the curing process begins.

1 point

They place the pods in the 36…………………… during the early part of the day. Cloths are then wrapped round them and they are left in boxes overnight.

1 point

This procedure encourages 37…………………… . Gradually,

1 point

the 38…………………… of the individual pods starts to decrease.

1 point

While this is happening, the farmers continue to work on the pods. They use their 39…………………… to flatten them out.

1 point

For the last stage in the curing process, the pods are kept in a cool place which is open to the air, so that the amount of 40…………………… within them is reduced.

1 point

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