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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Conquering Earth’s space junk problem
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 14-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
Reading Passage Content Summary
## Conquering Earth’s space junk problem **Satellites, rocket shards and collision debris are creating major traffic risks in orbit around the planet. Researchers are working to reduce these threats** **A** Last year, commercial companies, military and civil departments and amateurs sent more than...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (5 questions)
- summary-completion (4 questions)
- classification (5 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 14
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–5: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 1–5.
| 1. a reference to the cooperation that takes place to try and minimise risk | ||||||
| 2. an explanation of a person’s aims | ||||||
| 3. a description of a major collision that occurred in space | ||||||
| 4. a comparison between tracking objects in space and the efficiency of a transportation system | ||||||
| 5. a reference to efforts to classify space junk |
Questions 6–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
The Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee
The committee gives advice on how the 6. of space can be achieved. The committee advises that when satellites are no longer active, any unused 7. or pressurised material that could cause 8. should be removed. Although operators of large satellite constellations accept that they have obligations as stewards of space, Holger Krag points out that the operators that become 9. are unlikely to prioritise removing their satellites from space.
Questions 10–14: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 10–14.
List of People
- A. Carolin Frueh
- B. Holger Krag
- C. Marlon Sorge
- D. Moriba Jah
| 10. Knowing the exact location of space junk would help prevent any possible danger. | ||||
| 11. Space should be available to everyone and should be preserved for the future. | ||||
| 12. A recommendation regarding satellites is widely ignored. | ||||
| 13. There is conflicting information about where some satellites are in space. | ||||
| 14. There is a risk we will not be able to undo the damage that occurs in space. |
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
14 questions
Conquering Earth’s space junk problem
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–5: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 1–5.
| 1. a reference to the cooperation that takes place to try and minimise risk | ||||||
| 2. an explanation of a person’s aims | ||||||
| 3. a description of a major collision that occurred in space | ||||||
| 4. a comparison between tracking objects in space and the efficiency of a transportation system | ||||||
| 5. a reference to efforts to classify space junk |
Questions 6–9: Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write the answer in ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9.
The Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee
The committee gives advice on how the 6. of space can be achieved. The committee advises that when satellites are no longer active, any unused 7. or pressurised material that could cause 8. should be removed. Although operators of large satellite constellations accept that they have obligations as stewards of space, Holger Krag points out that the operators that become 9. are unlikely to prioritise removing their satellites from space.
Questions 10–14: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 10–14.
List of People
- A. Carolin Frueh
- B. Holger Krag
- C. Marlon Sorge
- D. Moriba Jah
| 10. Knowing the exact location of space junk would help prevent any possible danger. | ||||
| 11. Space should be available to everyone and should be preserved for the future. | ||||
| 12. A recommendation regarding satellites is widely ignored. | ||||
| 13. There is conflicting information about where some satellites are in space. | ||||
| 14. There is a risk we will not be able to undo the damage that occurs in space. |
Ready to Start?
Customize your exam settings and begin your reading test
Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
14 questions