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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Australia’s Platypus
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
Reading Passage Content Summary
## AUSTRALIA’S PLATYPUS Of all the creatures on the earth, the Australian platypus, Omithorbynchusparadoxus, is perhaps one of the most mysterious and reclusive. Derived from the Latin platys meaning ‘flat and broad’ and pous meaning ‘foot’, the platypus has long been an iconic symbol of Australia....
Question Types Included
- yes-no-not-given (5 questions)
- summary-completion (4 questions)
- sentence-completion (4 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 13
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the information
Write NO if the statement contradicts the information
Write NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1. The appearance of the platypus caused experts to doubt it was real.
2. The amount of venom in a male platypus changes during the year.
3. Most platypus live in Eastern Australia.
4. Snake venom and platypus venom are very similar.
5. Because their environment is specialised, platypus cannot be kept as pets.
Questions 6–9
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
Platypus are unique Australian animals. Although all platypus share many similarities, the male and female are somewhat different from each other. For example, on the hind feet, the male has a 6. while the young female has 7.. In the 8. the mother keeps her eggs warm and, once born, supplies her 9.. On the other hand, the male platypus does not help raise the young at all.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 10–13.
10. Even though the platypus is not endangered, it is considered .
11. Platypus numbers in areas have declined in many catchments.
12. Platypus numbers are low which is probably due to a lack of .
13. Platypus captivity for research and study purposes requires a .
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Australia’s Platypus
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the information
Write NO if the statement contradicts the information
Write NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1. The appearance of the platypus caused experts to doubt it was real.
2. The amount of venom in a male platypus changes during the year.
3. Most platypus live in Eastern Australia.
4. Snake venom and platypus venom are very similar.
5. Because their environment is specialised, platypus cannot be kept as pets.
Questions 6–9
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
Platypus are unique Australian animals. Although all platypus share many similarities, the male and female are somewhat different from each other. For example, on the hind feet, the male has a 6. while the young female has 7.. In the 8. the mother keeps her eggs warm and, once born, supplies her 9.. On the other hand, the male platypus does not help raise the young at all.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 10–13.
10. Even though the platypus is not endangered, it is considered .
11. Platypus numbers in areas have declined in many catchments.
12. Platypus numbers are low which is probably due to a lack of .
13. Platypus captivity for research and study purposes requires a .
Ready to Start?
Customize your exam settings and begin your reading test
Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions