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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Stadiums: past, present and future
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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## Stadiums: past, present and future **A** Stadiums are among the oldest forms of urban architecture: vast stadiums where the public could watch sporting events were at the centre of western city life as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires, well before the construction of the great me...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (4 questions)
- summary-completion (5 questions)
- multiple-choice-with-multiple-answer (4 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 13
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–4: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–G, in boxes 1–4.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. A mention of negative attitudes towards stadium building projects | |||||||
| 2. figures demonstrating the environmental benefits of a certain stadium | |||||||
| 3. Examples of the wide range of facilities available at some new stadiums | |||||||
| 4. Reference to the disadvantages of the stadiums built during a certain era |
Questions 5–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
Roman amphitheatres
The Roman stadium of Europe have proved very versatile. The amphitheatre of Arles, for example, was converted first into a 5. , then into a residential area and finally into an arena where spectators could watch 6. Meanwhile, the arena in Verona, one of the oldest Roman amphitheatres, is famous today as a venue where 7. is performed. The site of Lucca’s amphitheatre has also been used for many purposes over the centuries, including the storage of 8. It is now a market square with 9. and homes incorporated into the remains of the Roman amphitheatre.
Questions 10–13: Multiple Choice
10–11: When comparing twentieth-century stadiums to ancient amphitheatres in Section D, Which TWO negative features does the writer mention?
12–13: Which TWO advantages of modern stadium design does the writer mention?
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Stadiums: past, present and future
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–4: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–G, in boxes 1–4.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. A mention of negative attitudes towards stadium building projects | |||||||
| 2. figures demonstrating the environmental benefits of a certain stadium | |||||||
| 3. Examples of the wide range of facilities available at some new stadiums | |||||||
| 4. Reference to the disadvantages of the stadiums built during a certain era |
Questions 5–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
Roman amphitheatres
The Roman stadium of Europe have proved very versatile. The amphitheatre of Arles, for example, was converted first into a 5. , then into a residential area and finally into an arena where spectators could watch 6. Meanwhile, the arena in Verona, one of the oldest Roman amphitheatres, is famous today as a venue where 7. is performed. The site of Lucca’s amphitheatre has also been used for many purposes over the centuries, including the storage of 8. It is now a market square with 9. and homes incorporated into the remains of the Roman amphitheatre.
Questions 10–13: Multiple Choice
10–11: When comparing twentieth-century stadiums to ancient amphitheatres in Section D, Which TWO negative features does the writer mention?
12–13: Which TWO advantages of modern stadium design does the writer mention?
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