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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Helping pupils to choose optional subjects when they’re aged 14-15: what some pupils say
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 14-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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Section 1 **Read the text below and answer questions 1-6.** ### Helping pupils to choose optional subjects when they’re aged 14-15: what some pupils say **A Krishnan** I’m studying Spanish, because it’s important to learn foreign languages – and I’m very pleased when I can watch a video in class a...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (6 questions)
- true-false-not-given (8 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 14
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–6: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–E, in boxes 1–6. NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. This pupil is interested in the subject despite the way it is taught. | |||||
| 2. This pupil is hoping to have a career that makes use of the subject. | |||||
| 3. This pupil finds the subject harder than they expected. | |||||
| 4. This pupil finds the lessons very entertaining. | |||||
| 5. This pupil appreciates the benefit of doing challenging work. | |||||
| 6. This pupil has realised the connection between two things. |
Questions 7–14: True/False/Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
Write FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
Write NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
7 The festival is held every year.
8 This year’s festival focuses on the town’s history.
9 Goods displayed in the craft fair are unlike ones found in shops.
10 The barbecue will be cancelled if it rains.
11 Adults can attend the barbecue at any time without charge.
12 Amateur musicians will perform during the whole of the barbecue.
13 Seating is available for watching the boat races.
14 People attending the festival will be asked to donate some money.
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
14 questions
Helping pupils to choose optional subjects when they’re aged 14-15: what some pupils say
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–6: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–E, in boxes 1–6. NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. This pupil is interested in the subject despite the way it is taught. | |||||
| 2. This pupil is hoping to have a career that makes use of the subject. | |||||
| 3. This pupil finds the subject harder than they expected. | |||||
| 4. This pupil finds the lessons very entertaining. | |||||
| 5. This pupil appreciates the benefit of doing challenging work. | |||||
| 6. This pupil has realised the connection between two things. |
Questions 7–14: True/False/Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
Write FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
Write NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
7 The festival is held every year.
8 This year’s festival focuses on the town’s history.
9 Goods displayed in the craft fair are unlike ones found in shops.
10 The barbecue will be cancelled if it rains.
11 Adults can attend the barbecue at any time without charge.
12 Amateur musicians will perform during the whole of the barbecue.
13 Seating is available for watching the boat races.
14 People attending the festival will be asked to donate some money.
Ready to Start?
Customize your exam settings and begin your reading test
Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
14 questions