Beat IELTS Reading Practice Test 13.3-GT

Questions 1-7

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

In boxes 1-7, choose

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1 The idea behind NYLSO was based on another orchestra.

TRUE

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FALSE

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2 An ability to read music is essential.

TRUE

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FALSE

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3 The NYLSO might be unsuitable for very advanced level musicians.

TRUE

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FALSE

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4 NYLSO concerts are free to members’ families and friends.

TRUE

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FALSE

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5 Rehearsals always involve the full orchestra playing together.

TRUE

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FALSE

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6 The conductor provides her services free to NYLSO.

TRUE

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FALSE

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7 The NYLSO gives advice on what instrument to purchase.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 8-14

Look at the seven advertisements for running watches, A-G.

For which running watch are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 8-14.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

8 This would be a suitable and not too expensive first watch for a runner. Fill in the blank 1 of 7

9 Care has been taken to make this watch very attractive to look at. Fill in the blank 2 of 7

10 This watch can be programmed to let the runner know when it is time to get some refreshment. Fill in the blank 3 of 7

11 This watch will need recharging at frequent intervals. Fill in the blank 4 of 7

12 Both experienced and inexperienced runners will find this watch useful. Fill in the blank 5 of 7

13 Runners will find all the features on this watch are useful. Fill in the blank 6 of 7

14 People who do most of their running in cities may find this watch is not appropriate for them. Fill in the blank 7 of 7

Questions 15-22

Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-22.

Health and Safety at Work

Employees’ rights

• are established by 15 Fill in the blank 1 of 8 and include the following:

– employers should manage any potential dangers to their staff’s health and safety

– any 16 Fill in the blank 2 of 8 needed for employees to work safely should be free

– employees may inform management of any 17 Fill in the blank 3 of 8 they have relating to health and safety

– employees are entitled to some 18 Fill in the blank 4 of 8 while they are working

Employees’ responsibilities

– to take off jewellery and dress appropriately for their particular work

– to avoid putting colleagues and others at 19 Fill in the blank 5 of 8

– to do any 20 Fill in the blank 6 of 8 that the employer offers

– to inform the employer of any 21 Fill in the blank 7 of 8 received while working

– to make sure the employer knows of any 22 Fill in the blank 8 of 8 you are taking that might affect performance.

Questions 23-27

Look at the seven notices for a company’s staff, A-G.

For which company notice are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 23-27.

23 Staff are needed to work on internal communications. Fill in the blank 1 of 5

24 People are needed to help improve an internal system. Fill in the blank 2 of 5

25 Staff are asked if they want to take part in an internal competition. Fill in the blank 3 of 5

26 Volunteers are asked to work overtime for a limited period. Fill in the blank 4 of 5

27 Staff will be told where to work temporarily. Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Questions 28-31

Look at the following statements (Questions 28-31) and the list of countries below.

Match each statement with the correct country, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, in boxes 28-31.

List of Countries

A Mexico B Madagascar

C Tahiti D Indonesia

28 The vanilla that is grown here was created from more than one type of vanilla plant. Fill in the blank 1 of 4

29 This vanilla is often mixed with other types of vanilla. Fill in the blank 2 of 4

30 Some people claim that this country produces the finest vanilla. Fill in the blank 3 of 4

31 This vanilla goes well with both sweet and savoury ingredients. Fill in the blank 4 of 4

Questions 32-34

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 32-34.

32 What prevented countries, apart from Mexico, from growing vanilla in the 17th and 18th centuries?

A. the Aztecs’ refusal to let the pods be exported

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B. the lack of the most suitable pollinating insect

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C. the widespread ignorance of the existence of the plant

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D. the poor condition of the vanilla pods that Cortez collected

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33 What does the writer suggest was the main reason for the success of vanilla cultivation on Madagascar?

A. the adoption of a particular agricultural technique

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B. the type of vanilla orchid that was selected

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C. the unique quality of the soil on the island

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D. the rapidly increasing number of growers

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34 The writer believes that Madagascan vanilla is so popular because

A. it works well in a variety of main courses and puddings.

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B. its pod is less likely than others to break up when it is cooked.

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C. its taste is widely considered to be the standard taste of vanilla.

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D. it is the one that is used in a number of commercial frozen desserts.

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Questions 35-40

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 35-40.

How vanilla pods are cured in Tahiti

Tahitian farmers start by leaving the pods to turn 35 Fill in the blank 1 of 6 all over. They then wash them quickly before the main stage of the curing process begins. They place the pods in the 36 Fill in the blank 2 of 6 during the early part of the day. Cloths are then wrapped round them and they are left in boxes overnight. This procedure encourages 37 Fill in the blank 3 of 6 . Gradually, the 38 Fill in the blank 4 of 6 of the individual pods starts to decrease. While this is happening, the farmers continue to work on the pods. They use their 39 Fill in the blank 5 of 6 to flatten them out. For the last stage in the curing process, the pods are kept in a cool place which is open to the air, so that the amount of 40 Fill in the blank 6 of 6 within them is reduced.

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