IELTS Beat Reading Test 1-GT

Reading Passage 1: Questions 1-14

Questions 1- 8

Look at the following statements and the list of houses below.

Match each statement with the correct house, A-F.

Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 1-8.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

List of Houses

A Ardress House

B The Argory

C Castle Coole

D Castle Ward

E Hezlett House

F Springhill

1. This house contains furniture of the period when it was built. Fill in the blank 1 of 8

2. This building is described as having an unusual appearance. Fill in the blank 2 of 8

3. Clothes from the past can be seen here. Fill in the blank 3 of 8

4. Children are permitted to play games here. Fill in the blank 4 of 8

5. A musical instrument exhibited here can sometimes be heard. Fill in the blank 5 of 8

6. Parents can take part in the same activities as their children. Fill in the blank 6 of 8

7. Accommodation is available in the grounds of the house. Fill in the blank 7 of 8

8. Visibility indoors depends on the weather conditions. Fill in the blank 8 of 8

Questions 9 – 14

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

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

9. Customers can request leaflets on certain topics without paying for postage.

TRUE

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FALSE

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10. Phone calls to ask about service are free.

TRUE

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FALSE

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11. Appointments can be arranged for an exact time.

TRUE

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FALSE

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12. Anglian Water has deadlines for replying to some categories of letters.

TRUE

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FALSE

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13. Customers will receive payment if Anglian Water doesn’t fulfil its service commitments

TRUE

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FALSE

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14. Anglian Water provides help for customers with physical disabilities.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 15-20

Complete the notes below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-20.

WorkWise scheme

Introduction

staff can save time and money by choosing the option of 15Fill in the blank 1 of 6
WorkWIse will reduce the company’s expenditure on office accommodation
the company will build on its 16 Fill in the blank 2 of 6 to allow staff to work in a variety of locations

Team workspace

where staff can meet any visitors
staff without own desk will be given a storage container for their possessions, which is 17Fill in the blank 3 of 6

Booking training

complete booking form
get authorisation and a 18Fill in the blank 4 of 6
send form to the 19Fill in the blank 5 of 6
take the email giving 20Fill in the blank 6 of 6 to the training session

Questions 21-27

Complete the sentences below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

21. An indirect interest may occur when an employee’s actions affect a company in which he/she ownsFill in the blank 1 of 7 .

22. Personal benefits arising from a conflict of interest are usually, though not always,Fill in the blank 2 of 7 ones.

23. Fill in the blank 3 of 7 action may be taken against an employee acting in a way that creates a conflict of interest.

24. Employees are not allowed to buy Fill in the blank 4 of 7 of any kind from the City, even at public auction.

25. When choosing suppliers, employees must follow the Fill in the blank 5 of 7 and standard procedure of the City.

26. Employees must report any Fill in the blank 6 of 7 of the Code.

27. Employees must not take improper advantage of their past Fill in the blank 7 of 7 with the City when they have left.

Questions 28-32

The text has seven sections, A-G.

Which section contains the following information?

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

NB You may use any letter more than once.

28. the two parts of the body which we use to taste food Fill in the blank 1 of 5

29. different kinds of drink that Organoleptics taste Fill in the blank 2 of 5

30. the basic tastes which everyone can recognise Fill in the blank 3 of 5

31. the qualities of a certain beverage Fill in the blank 4 of 5

32. the components combined to make a new product Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Questions 33 – 37

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

33. Oiliness is considered a good flavour in coffee.

TRUE

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FALSE

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34. The average person can name thousands of smells.

TRUE

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FALSE

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35. Participants in smell tests at Hill Top Research are required to avoid using certain products.

TRUE

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FALSE

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36. Most perfumes are made from natural materials.

TRUE

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FALSE

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37. Perfume designers must be able to write clear descriptions of fragrances.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 38-40

Look at the following views expressed in the text (Questions 38-40) and the list of people below.

Match each view with the correct person, A-E.

Write the correct letter, A-E in the blanks.

List of People

A James Bell

B Peter Goggi

C John Monsell

D Jack Wild

E Paul Fisher

38. Both natural ability and training are important. Fill in the blank 1 of 3

39. Being able to describe a difference is not important. Fill in the blank 2 of 3

40. It is important to keep your method exactly the same. Fill in the blank 3 of 3

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