Beat IELTS Reading Practice Test 13.4-GT

Questions 1-8

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? 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 This is the first year that The Guardian has run a travel photography competition.

TRUE

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FALSE

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2 Any photograph for the competition must have been taken on an overseas trip.

TRUE

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FALSE

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3 The end-of-year exhibition in London is free for the public to attend.

TRUE

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4 The judging panel is made up of a group of journalists and a professional photographer.

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5 The trip to Swedish Lapland will only be offered to one winner.

TRUE

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FALSE

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6 Every activity on the trip is focused on improving photography techniques.

TRUE

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7 Anyone going on the trip may take some of the cold weather clothing home at the end of the trip.

TRUE

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FALSE

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8 Articles written about the trip may be changed before being published.

TRUE

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Questions 9-14

Look at the seven reviews of headphones, A-G.

For which headphones are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter, A- G, in boxes 9-14.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

9 These headphones would suit someone who doesn’t mind spending a lot to get good quality. Fill in the blank 1 of 6

10 The battery on these headphones has a surprisingly long life. Fill in the blank 2 of 6

11 It is possible to keep in contact with other people while using these headphones. Fill in the blank 3 of 6

12 Although these headphones are cheaper than most, music sounds quite good through them. Fill in the blank 4 of 6

13 These headphones are very strong and do not require gentle handling. Fill in the blank 5 of 6

14 These headphones allow users to move around their playlist of music easily while they are exercising. Fill in the blank 6 of 6

Questions 15-21

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-21.

Stages followed by manager in carrying out risk assessment

He visited the offices to be cleaned and noted potential risks.

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He talked to health and safety 15 Fill in the blank 1 of 7 about the risks.

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At a meeting, he talked to the client company about

• the policy of the company regarding 16 Fill in the blank 2 of 7 (e.g. clear walkways)

• procedures to be followed in case of a 17 Fill in the blank 3 of 7

• facilities available to cleaners (e.g. space available for 18 Fill in the blank 4 of 7 )

• a way of 19 Fill in the blank 5 of 7 risks and hazards.

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He created a risk assessment document identifying existing controls of risks and hazards.

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He compared these to information that the HSE provided on its 20 Fill in the blank 6 of 7 .

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He displayed a copy of the risk assessment inside a 21 Fill in the blank 7 of 7 available to all cleaning staff.

Questions 22-27

Complete the sentences below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 22-27.

22 Some companies prefer to interview job applicants digitally because of lowerFill in the blank 1 of 6 .

23 As with the standard recruitment process, virtual recruitment opens withFill in the blank 2 of 6 .

24 Applicants should read any details about the advertised post carefully and pick out importantFill in the blank 3 of 6 which they can discuss if necessary.

25 It is a good idea for applicants to check if they can be clearly understood when they use aFill in the blank 4 of 6 .

26 Applicants may not be familiar with theFill in the blank 5 of 6 that the person conducting the interview will use, so they should try it out.

27 It is very useful to go through aFill in the blank 6 of 6 of the interview, with someone playing the part of the interviewer.

Questions 28-33

The text has five sections, A- E.

Which section contains the following?

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 28-33.

NB You may choose any letter more than once.

28 a summary of the different aspects of leadership that are covered in the study Fill in the blank 1 of 6

29 a description of how band leaders sometimes passed on their leadership skills to others Fill in the blank 2 of 6

30 a summary of the backgrounds of the band leaders chosen for the study Fill in the blank 3 of 6

31 examples of ways in which one band leader encouraged his musicians to be more creative Fill in the blank 4 of 6

32 an overview of the main similarities between the work of business people and jazz musicians Fill in the blank 5 of 6

33 a description of two contrasting ways of leading a team Fill in the blank 6 of 6

Questions 34-36

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

34 The study by Ucbasaran and Lockett was the first to compare the worlds of music and business.

TRUE

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35 One reason why jazz musicians were chosen for the research is because the setting in which they work is unpredictable.

TRUE

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36 The researchers decided to cover only certain aspects of leadership.

TRUE

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Questions 37-40

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

Write the correct letter in boxes 37-40.

37 When assembling their teams, the band leaders all prioritised players

A. who had special technical skill.

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B. who were used to working independently.

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C. who had an individual style of their own.

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D. who would get on well with other band members.

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38 What obstacle might jazz leaders face in reducing destructive conflict among team members?

A. They may also reduce productive conflict in the process.

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B. Their team members tend to have especially strong personalities.

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C. They are unaware of the theory concerning different types of conflict.

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D. Their team members may be unwilling to cooperate in reducing this.

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39 What approach to group coordination was shared by Ellington, Davis and Blakey?

A. They allowed musicians to be creative within certain agreed limits.

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B. They increased opportunities for success and reduced chances of failure.

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C. They provided a structure within which musicians could express themselves.

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D. They coordinated the work of their teams so each member contributed equally.

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40 Ucbasaran and her colleagues found that the high turnover of members in jazz bands

A. was eventually reduced by the policies of the band leaders.

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B. was welcomed by band leaders for the benefits it brought.

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C. was due to a shortage of effective band leaders.

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D. was a feature of the growing popularity of jazz.

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