Beat IELTS Reading Practice Test 16.2-AC

Questions 1-8

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

In boxes 1-8, write

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 Most geoglyphs in England are located in a particular area of the country.

A. TRUE

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B. FALSE

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2 There are more geoglyphs in the shape of a horse than any other creature.

A. TRUE

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B. FALSE

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3 A recent dating of the Uffington White Horse indicates that people were mistaken about its age.

A. TRUE

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B. FALSE

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4 Historians have come to an agreement about the origins of the Long Man of Wilmington.

A. TRUE

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5 Geoglyphs were created by people placing white chalk on the hillside.

A. TRUE

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6 Many geoglyphs in England are no longer visible.

A. TRUE

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7 The shape of some geoglyphs has been altered over time.

A. TRUE

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8 The fame of the Uffington White Horse is due to its size.

A. TRUE

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Questions 9-13

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 9-13.

The Uffington White Horse

The location of the Uffington White Horse:

● a distance of 2.5 km from Uffington village

● near an ancient road known as the 9 Fill in the blank 1 of 5

● close to an ancient cemetery that has a number of burial mounds

Dating the Uffington White Horse:

● first reference to White Horse Hill appears in 10 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 from the 1070s

● horses shown on coins from the period 100 BCE – 1 BCE are similar in appearance

● according to analysis of the surrounding 11 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 , the Horse is Late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age

Possible reasons for creation of the Uffington White Horse:

● an emblem to indicate land ownership

● formed part of an ancient ritual

● was a representation of goddess Epona – associated with protection of horses and 12 Fill in the blank 4 of 5

● was a representation of a Welsh goddess called 13 Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Questions 14-16

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

Write the correct letter in boxes 14-16.

14 What point does the writer make about microbes in the first paragraph?

A. They adapt quickly to their environment.

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B. The risk they pose has been exaggerated.

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C. They are more plentiful in animal life than plant life.

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D. They will continue to exist for longer than the human race.

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15 In the second paragraph, the writer is impressed by the fact that

A. each species tends to have vastly different microbes.

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B. some parts of the body contain relatively few microbes.

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C. the average individual has more microbial cells than human ones.

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D. scientists have limited understanding of how microbial cells behave.

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16 What is the writer doing in the fifth paragraph?

A. explaining how a discovery was made

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B. comparing scientists’ theories about microbes

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C. describing confusion among scientists

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D. giving details of how microbes cause disease

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Questions 17-20

Complete the summary using the list of words, A-H, below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 17-20.

A solution B partnership C destruction

D exaggeration E cleanliness F regulations

G illness H nutrition

We should be more tolerant of microbes

Yong’s book argues that we should be more tolerant of microbes. Many have a beneficial effect, and only a relatively small number lead to 17 Fill in the blank 1 of 4 . And although it is misleading to think of microbes as ‘friendly’, we should also stop thinking of them as the enemy. In fact, we should accept that our relationship with microbes is one based on 18 Fill in the blank 2 of 4 .

New research shows that microbes have numerous benefits for humans. Amongst other things, they aid digestion, remove poisons, produce vitamins and may even help reduce obesity. However, there is a growing problem. Our poor 19 Fill in the blank 3 of 4 , our overuse of antibiotics, and our excessive focus on 20 Fill in the blank 4 of 4 are upsetting the bacterial balance and may be contributing to the huge increase in allergies and immune system problems.

Questions 21-26

Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2?

In boxes 21-26, write

YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer

NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer

NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

21 It is possible that using antibacterial products in the home fails to have the desired effect.

A. YES

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B. NO

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22 It is a good idea to ensure that children come into contact with as few bacteria as possible.

A. YES

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B. NO

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23 Yong’s book contains more cause studies than are necessary.

A. YES

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B. NO

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24 The case study about bacteria that prevent squid from being attacked may have limited appeal.

A, YES

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B. NO

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25 Efforts to control dengue fever have been surprisingly successful

A. YES

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B. NO

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26 Microbes that reduce the risk of infection have already been put inside the walls of some hospital wards.

A. YES

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B. NO

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Questions 27-30

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

Write the correct letter in boxes 27-30.

27 What point does the writer make in the first paragraph?

A. Wisdom appears to be unique to the human race.

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B. A basic assumption about wisdom may be wrong.

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C. Concepts of wisdom may depend on the society we belong to.

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D. There is still much to be discovered about the nature of wisdom.

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28 What does Igor Grossmann suggest about the ability to make wise decisions?

A. It can vary greatly from one person to another.

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B. Earlier research into it was based on unreliable data.

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C. The importance of certain influences on it was underestimated.

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D. Various branches of psychology define it according to their own criteria.

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29 According to the third paragraph, Grossmann claims that the level of wisdom an individual shows

A. can be greater than they think it is.

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B. will be different in different circumstances.

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C. may be determined by particular aspects of their personality.

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D. should develop over time as a result of their life experiences.

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30 What is described in the fifth paragraph?

A. a difficulty encountered when attempting to reason wisely

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B. an example of the type of person who is likely to reason wisely

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C. a controversial view about the benefits of reasoning wisely

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D. a recommended strategy that can help people to reason wisely

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Questions 31-35

Complete the summary using the list of words, A-J, below.

Write the correct letter A-J, in boxes 31-35.

A opinions B confidence C view

D modesty E problems F objectivity

G fairness H experiences I range

J reasons

The characteristics of wise reasoning

Igor Grossmann and colleagues have established four characteristics which enable us to make wise decisions. It is important to have a certain degree of 31 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 regarding the extent of our knowledge, and to take into account 32 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 which may not be the same as our own. We should also be able to take a broad 33 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 of any situation. Another key characteristic is being aware of the likelihood of alterations in the way that people relate to each other.

Grossmann also believes that it is better to regard scenarios with 34 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 . By avoiding the first-person perspective, we focus more on 35 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 and on other moral ideals, which in turn leads to wiser decision-making.

Questions 36-40

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 3?

In boxes 36-40, write

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

36 Students participating in the job prospects experiment could choose one of two perspectives to take.

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37 Participants in the couples experiment were aware that they were taking part in a study about wise reasoning.

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38 In the couples experiments, the length of the couples’ relationships had an impact on the results.

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39 In both experiments, the participants who looked at the situation from a more detached viewpoint tended to make wiser decisions.

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40 Grossmann believes that a person’s wisdom is determined by their intelligence to only a very limited extent.

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