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IELTS Reading Practice Test: The Step Pyramid of Djoser
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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## The Step Pyramid of Djoser **A** The pyramids are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and still hold enormous interest for people in the present day. These grand, impressive tributes to the memory of the Egyptian kings have become linked with the country even though other cultures, such ...
Question Types Included
- matching-headings (7 questions)
- summary-completion (4 questions)
- multiple-choice-with-multiple-answer (2 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 13
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–7: Matching Headings
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number i–ix in boxes 1–7.
List of Headings
- i. The areas and artefacts within the pyramid itself
- ii. A difficult task for those involved
- iii. A king who saved his people
- iv. A single certainty among other less definite facts
- v. An overview of the external buildings and areas
- vi. A pyramid design that others copied
- vii. An idea for changing the design of burial structures
- viii. An incredible experience despite the few remains
- ix. The answers to some unexpected questions
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| 7. Paragraph G |
Questions 8–11: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 8–11.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
The complex that includes the Step Pyramid and its surroundings is considered to be as big as an Egyptian 8. of the past. The area outside the pyramid included accommodation that was occupied by 9. , along with many other buildings and features. A wall ran around the outside of the complex and a number of false entrances were built into this. In addition, a long 10. encircled the wall. As a result, any visitors who had not been invited were cleverly prevented from entering the pyramid grounds unless they knew the 11. of the real entrance.
Questions 12–13: Multiple Choice
12–13: Which TWO of the following points does the writer make about King Djoser?
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–7: Matching Headings
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number i–ix in boxes 1–7.
List of Headings
- i. The areas and artefacts within the pyramid itself
- ii. A difficult task for those involved
- iii. A king who saved his people
- iv. A single certainty among other less definite facts
- v. An overview of the external buildings and areas
- vi. A pyramid design that others copied
- vii. An idea for changing the design of burial structures
- viii. An incredible experience despite the few remains
- ix. The answers to some unexpected questions
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| 2. Paragraph B | |||||||||
| 3. Paragraph C | |||||||||
| 4. Paragraph D | |||||||||
| 5. Paragraph E | |||||||||
| 6. Paragraph F | |||||||||
| 7. Paragraph G |
Questions 8–11: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 8–11.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser
The complex that includes the Step Pyramid and its surroundings is considered to be as big as an Egyptian 8. of the past. The area outside the pyramid included accommodation that was occupied by 9. , along with many other buildings and features. A wall ran around the outside of the complex and a number of false entrances were built into this. In addition, a long 10. encircled the wall. As a result, any visitors who had not been invited were cleverly prevented from entering the pyramid grounds unless they knew the 11. of the real entrance.
Questions 12–13: Multiple Choice
12–13: Which TWO of the following points does the writer make about King Djoser?
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