Cambridge IELTS 15 Reading Test 4-GT

Questions 1-7

The text has six paragraphs, A-F.

Which paragraph mentions the following?

Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 1-7.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1 what still needs to be done Fill in the blank 1 of 7

2 the original suggestion for creating the path Fill in the blank 2 of 7

3 a reason why the path opened early Fill in the blank 3 of 7

4 people who no longer need to get to the park by car Fill in the blank 4 of 7

5 the route of the path Fill in the blank 5 of 7

6 the length of the path Fill in the blank 6 of 7

7 who paid for the path Fill in the blank 7 of 7

Questions 8-14

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

8 The college has introduced new courses since it opened.

TRUE

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FALSE

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9 The college provides training for work in the film industry.

TRUE

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FALSE

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10 Students have the chance to work with relevant professionals.

TRUE

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FALSE

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11 Many more people apply to study at the college than are accepted.

TRUE

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FALSE

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12 Theatre 500 was created by students.

TRUE

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FALSE

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13 The new building and the council building were designed by the same architects.

TRUE

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FALSE

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14 Local groups will be charged for using college premises.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 15-20

Complete the sentences below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-20.

15 Bringing a personalFill in the blank 1 of 6 to work will make the place feel more homely.

16 It is important to check the position of allFill in the blank 2 of 6 before use to avoid pulling any muscles.

17 Leaving the office in the middle of the day may help to raiseFill in the blank 3 of 6 later on.

18 It is advisable to avoid checking aFill in the blank 4 of 6 during breaks.

19 Getting involved inFill in the blank 5 of 6 at work may have negative results.

20 Having a fewFill in the blank 6 of 6 available can help people concentrate better at work.

Questions 21-27

Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 21-27.

Steps to take to achieve a promotion

● First step: examine past successes and any 21 Fill in the blank 1 of 7 that would help gain promotion

● Set up a meeting with your boss to talk about:

– how best to use your high level of 22 Fill in the blank 2 of 7 in future

– or how much extra 23 Fill in the blank 3 of 7 you already bring to the company

● Focus on the important people in the company:

– find out which ones will be members of the 24 Fill in the blank 4 of 7 who decide on the promotion

– consider how much they are aware of your 25 Fill in the blank 5 of 7 for the future

● Take steps to raise your profile by:

– offering to create a feature for a company publication

– participating in the 26 Fill in the blank 6 of 7
of events for customers

● Work on self-development:

– take any 27 Fill in the blank 7 of 7 that fill in gaps in knowledge

Questions 28-32

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 28-32.

Complex social behaviour in wolf packs

Wolves live in packs and it is clear that there are a number of 28 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 concerning their behaviour. Some observers believe they exhibit a sense of 29 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 . The stronger, more senior wolves seem to adopt the roles of the junior wolves when they are playing together. They act as if they are 30 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 to the juniors and even permit some gentle 31 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 . What is even more surprising is that when one of the juniors gets too forceful, it bends down begging for 32 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 . Only when that has been granted will the wolves continue playing.

Questions 33-37

Look at the following animals (Questions 33-37) and the list of descriptions below.

Match each animal with the correct description, A-G.

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 33-37.

List of Descriptions

A often attack peers who fail to follow the moral code

B appear to enjoy playing with members of a different species

C sometimes share treats with a peer

D may assist a peer who is failing to complete a task

E may be driven away by their peers if they do not obey the moral code

F seem unwilling to benefit from something that hurts their peers

G may help a different type of animal which is in difficulty

33 coyotes Fill in the blank 1 of 5 34 domestic dogs Fill in the blank 2 of 5 35 elephants Fill in the blank 3 of 5

36 Diana monkeys Fill in the blank 4 of 5 37 rats Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Questions 38-40

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

Write the correct letter in boxes 38-40.

38 What view is expressed by Professor de Waal?

A. Apes have advanced ideas about the difference between good and evil.

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B. The social manners of some animals prove that they are highly moral.

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C. Some human moral beliefs developed from our animal ancestors.

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D. The desire to live in peace with others is a purely human quality.

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39 Why does Professor Bekoff mention the experiment on Diana monkeys?

A. It shows that this species of monkey is not very easy to train.

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B. It confirms his view on the value of research into certain monkeys.

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C. It proves that female monkeys are generally less intelligent than males.

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D. It illustrates a point he wants to make about monkeys and other creatures.

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40 What does the writer find most surprising about chimpanzees?

A. They can suffer from some of the same illnesses as humans.

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B. They appear to treat disabled peers with consideration.

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C. They have sets of social conventions that they follow.

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D. The males can be quite destructive at times.

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