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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Green roofs
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
Reading Passage Content Summary
## Green roofs **A** Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing in green roofs, drawn to their wide-ranging benefits. Among the benefits are saving on ene...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (5 questions)
- summary-completion (4 questions)
- multiple-choice-with-multiple-answer (2 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 1–4: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–E, in boxes 1–4.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. mention of several challenges to be overcome before a green roof can be installed | |||||
| 2. reference to a city where green roofs have been promoted for many years | |||||
| 3. a belief that existing green roofs should be used as a model for new ones | |||||
| 4. examples of how green roofs can work in combination with other green urban initiatives | |||||
| 5. the need to make a persuasive argument for the financial benefits of green roofs |
Questions 6–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
City rooftops covered with greenery have many advantages. These include lessening the likelihood that floods will occur, reducing how much money is spent on 6. and creating environments that are suitable for wildlife. In many cases, they can also be used for producing 7.. There are also social benefits of green roofs. For example, the medical profession recommends 8. as an activity to help people cope with mental health issues. Studies have also shown that the availability of green spaces can prevent physical problems such as 9.
Questions 10–11: Multiple Choice
Which TWO advantages of using newer buildings for green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph C of the passage?
Questions 12–13: Multiple Choice
Which TWO aims of new variations on the concept of green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph E of the passage?
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Green roofs
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–E, in boxes 1–4.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. mention of several challenges to be overcome before a green roof can be installed | |||||
| 2. reference to a city where green roofs have been promoted for many years | |||||
| 3. a belief that existing green roofs should be used as a model for new ones | |||||
| 4. examples of how green roofs can work in combination with other green urban initiatives | |||||
| 5. the need to make a persuasive argument for the financial benefits of green roofs |
Questions 6–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
City rooftops covered with greenery have many advantages. These include lessening the likelihood that floods will occur, reducing how much money is spent on 6. and creating environments that are suitable for wildlife. In many cases, they can also be used for producing 7.. There are also social benefits of green roofs. For example, the medical profession recommends 8. as an activity to help people cope with mental health issues. Studies have also shown that the availability of green spaces can prevent physical problems such as 9.
Questions 10–11: Multiple Choice
Which TWO advantages of using newer buildings for green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph C of the passage?
Questions 12–13: Multiple Choice
Which TWO aims of new variations on the concept of green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph E of the passage?
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