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IELTS Reading Practice Test: The global importance of wetlands
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
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## The global importance of wetlands **A** Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil, for all or part of the year. These are complex ecosystems, rich in unique plant and animal life. But according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWFN)...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (4 questions)
- sentence-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–G, in boxes 1–4.
| 1. reference to the need to ensure that inhabitants of wetland regions continue to benefit from them | ||||||||
| 2. the proportion of wetlands which have already been lost | ||||||||
| 3. reference to the idea that people are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands | ||||||||
| 4. mention of the cultural significance of wetlands |
Questions 5–9: Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
5. Peatlands which have been drained begin to release instead of storing it.
6. Once peatland areas have been cleared, are more likely to occur.
7. Clearing peatland forests to make way for oil palm plantations destroys the of the local environment.
8. Water is drained out of peatlands through the which are created by logging companies.
9. Draining peatlands leads to : a serious problem which can eventually result in coastal flooding and land loss.
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, C OR D, in boxes 10–13.
List of Experts
- A. Matthew McCartney
- B. Pieter van Eijk
- C. Marcel Silvius
- D. Dave Tickner
| 10. Communities living in wetland regions must be included in discussions about the future of these areas | ||||
| 11. Official policies towards wetlands vary from one nation to the next. | ||||
| 12. People cause harm to wetlands without having any intention to do so. | ||||
| 13. Initiatives to reverse environmental damage need not be complex. |
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
The global importance of wetlands
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.
| 1. reference to the need to ensure that inhabitants of wetland regions continue to benefit from them | ||||||||
| 2. the proportion of wetlands which have already been lost | ||||||||
| 3. reference to the idea that people are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands | ||||||||
| 4. mention of the cultural significance of wetlands |
Questions 5–9: Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
5. Peatlands which have been drained begin to release instead of storing it.
6. Once peatland areas have been cleared, are more likely to occur.
7. Clearing peatland forests to make way for oil palm plantations destroys the of the local environment.
8. Water is drained out of peatlands through the which are created by logging companies.
9. Draining peatlands leads to : a serious problem which can eventually result in coastal flooding and land loss.
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, C OR D, in boxes 10–13.
List of Experts
- A. Matthew McCartney
- B. Pieter van Eijk
- C. Marcel Silvius
- D. Dave Tickner
| 10. Communities living in wetland regions must be included in discussions about the future of these areas | ||||
| 11. Official policies towards wetlands vary from one nation to the next. | ||||
| 12. People cause harm to wetlands without having any intention to do so. | ||||
| 13. Initiatives to reverse environmental damage need not be complex. |
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