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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Power from the Earth
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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## POWER FROM THE EARTH **A.** Geothermal power refers to the generation of electrical power by making use of heat sources found well below the earth's surface. As is well-known, if a hole were to be drilled deep into the earth, extremely hot, molten rock would soon be encountered. At depths of 30...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (6 questions)
- yes-no-not-given (7 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 13
- 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–I, in boxes 1–6.
| 1. The history of the development of geothermal power | |||||||||
| 2. One country’s use of geothermal power | |||||||||
| 3. A comparison between various energy sources | |||||||||
| 4. How geothermal energy can produce electricity | |||||||||
| 5. Conditions which permit access to geothermal power | |||||||||
| 6. Problems of geothermal exploration |
Questions 7–13: Yes/No/Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
Write NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
Write NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
7. Accessing geothermal energy at depths greater than 3 km is currently not possible.
8. The generation of geothermal power produces a considerable amount of by-products that can be damaging to the environment.
9. The World Geothermal Congress has been able to raise money for research in this area.
10. Geothermal energy is still relatively expensive lo generate.
11. It can take a decade to develop a single geothermal power station.
12. Japan is capable of generating one quarter of its energy needs using geothermal energy.
13. The future of geothermal energy depends upon the decline of fossil fuel resources.
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Power from the Earth
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–I, in boxes 1–6.
| 1. The history of the development of geothermal power | |||||||||
| 2. One country’s use of geothermal power | |||||||||
| 3. A comparison between various energy sources | |||||||||
| 4. How geothermal energy can produce electricity | |||||||||
| 5. Conditions which permit access to geothermal power | |||||||||
| 6. Problems of geothermal exploration |
Questions 7–13: Yes/No/Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
Write NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
Write NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
7. Accessing geothermal energy at depths greater than 3 km is currently not possible.
8. The generation of geothermal power produces a considerable amount of by-products that can be damaging to the environment.
9. The World Geothermal Congress has been able to raise money for research in this area.
10. Geothermal energy is still relatively expensive lo generate.
11. It can take a decade to develop a single geothermal power station.
12. Japan is capable of generating one quarter of its energy needs using geothermal energy.
13. The future of geothermal energy depends upon the decline of fossil fuel resources.
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