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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Should we try to bring extinct species back to life?
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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## Should we try to bring extinct species back to life? **A** The passenger pigeon was a legendary species. Flying in vast numbers across North America, with potentially many millions within a single flock, their migration was once one of nature’s great spectacles. Sadly, the passenger pigeon’s ex...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (4 questions)
- summary-completion (5 questions)
- classification (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–F, in boxes 1–4.NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. a reference to how further disappearance of multiple species could be avoided. | ||||||
| 2. explanation of a way of reproducing an extinct animal using the DNA of only that species | ||||||
| 3. reference to a habitat which has suffered following the extinction of a species | ||||||
| 4. mention of the exact point at which a particular species became extinct |
Questions 5–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
The woolly mammoth revival project
Professor George Church and his team are trying to identify the 5. which enabled mammoths to live in the tundra. The findings could help preserve the mammoth’s close relative, the endangered Asian elephant. According to Church, introducing Asian elephants to the tundra would involve certain physical adaptations to minimise 6. To survive in the tundra, the species would need to have the mammoth-like features of thicker hair, 7. of a reduced size and more 8. . Repopulating the tundra with mammoths or Asian elephant/mammoth hybrids would also have an impact on the environment, which could help to reduce temperatures and decrease 9. .
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 10–13.NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of People
- A. Ben Novak
- B. Michael Archer
- C. Beth Shapiro
| 10. Reintroducing an extinct species to its original habitat could improve the health of a particular species living there. | |||
| 11. It is important to concentrate on the causes of an animal’s extinction. | |||
| 12. A species brought back from extinction could have an important beneficial impact on the vegetation of its habitat. | |||
| 13. Our current efforts at preserving biodiversity are insufficient. |
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Should we try to bring extinct species back to life?
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–F, in boxes 1–4.NB You may use any letter more than once.
| 1. a reference to how further disappearance of multiple species could be avoided. | ||||||
| 2. explanation of a way of reproducing an extinct animal using the DNA of only that species | ||||||
| 3. reference to a habitat which has suffered following the extinction of a species | ||||||
| 4. mention of the exact point at which a particular species became extinct |
Questions 5–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
The woolly mammoth revival project
Professor George Church and his team are trying to identify the 5. which enabled mammoths to live in the tundra. The findings could help preserve the mammoth’s close relative, the endangered Asian elephant. According to Church, introducing Asian elephants to the tundra would involve certain physical adaptations to minimise 6. To survive in the tundra, the species would need to have the mammoth-like features of thicker hair, 7. of a reduced size and more 8. . Repopulating the tundra with mammoths or Asian elephant/mammoth hybrids would also have an impact on the environment, which could help to reduce temperatures and decrease 9. .
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 10–13.NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of People
- A. Ben Novak
- B. Michael Archer
- C. Beth Shapiro
| 10. Reintroducing an extinct species to its original habitat could improve the health of a particular species living there. | |||
| 11. It is important to concentrate on the causes of an animal’s extinction. | |||
| 12. A species brought back from extinction could have an important beneficial impact on the vegetation of its habitat. | |||
| 13. Our current efforts at preserving biodiversity are insufficient. |
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