IELTS Beat Reading Test 3-AC

Part 1 Questions

Question 1-6

Reading Passage 1 has six paragraphs, A—F.

Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.

List of Headings

i. A business-model approach to education

ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

iii. Educational challenges of the future

iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

vi. An approach that helped a young learner

vii. Statistical proof of education success

viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

1 Paragraph A

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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2 Paragraph B

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

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3 Paragraph C

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

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4 Paragraph D

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

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5 Paragraph E

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

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6 Paragraph F

i. A business-model approach to education

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ii. The reforms that improved education in Finland

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iii. Educational challenges of the future

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iv. Ways in which equality is maintained in the Finnish education system

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v. The benefits of the introduction of testing

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vi. An approach that helped a young learner

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vii. Statistical proof of education success

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viii. Support for families working and living in Finland

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ix. The impact of the education system on Finland’s economy

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Questions 7—13

Complete the notes below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

The school system in Finland

PISA tests

In the most recent tests, Finland’s top subject was 7 Fill in the blank 1 of 7

History
1963:

A new school system was needed to improve Finland’s 8 Fill in the blank 2 of 7 .
Schools followed 9 Fill in the blank 3 of 7 that were created partly by teachers.
Young pupils had to study an additional 10 Fill in the blank 4 of 7 .
All teachers were given the same 11Fill in the blank 5 of 7 to use.

1979:

Teachers had to get a 12 Fill in the blank 6 of 7 but they did not have to pay for this.
Applicants were attracted to the 13 Fill in the blank 7 of 7 that teaching received.

Part 2 Questions

Questions 14—18

Reading Passage 2 has six paragraphs, A—F.

Which paragraphs contain the following information?

Write the correct letter, A—F, in boxes 14—18.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

14 descriptions of naturally occurring events that make the past hard to trace Fill in the blank 1 of 5
15 an account of the discovery of a particular animal which had died out Fill in the blank 2 of 5
16 the reason why a variety of animals all died in the same small area Fill in the blank 3 of 5
17 the suggestion that a procedure to uncover fossilised secrets was inappropriate Fill in the blank 4 of 5
18 examples of the kinds of animals that did not die out as a result of hunting Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

Which TWO of these possible reasons for Australian megafauna extinction are mentioned in the text?

A. human activity

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B. disease

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C. loss of habitat

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D. a drop in temperature

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E. the introduction of new animal species

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Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

The list below shows possible forms of proof for humans having contact with Australian mega fauna.

Which TWO possible forms of proof does the writer say have been found in Australia?

A. bone injury caused by a man-made object

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B. bones near to early types of weapon

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C. man-made holes designed for trapping animals

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D. preserved images of megafauna species

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E. animal remains at camp fires

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Questions 23—26
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2? Choose
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

23. Extinct megafauna should receive more attention than the extinction of the dinosaurs.

YES

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NO

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NOT GIVEN

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24. There are problems with Paul Martin’s ‘blitzkrieg’ hypothesis for the Americas.

YES

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NO

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NOT GIVEN

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25. The Aborigines should have found a more effective way to protest about Flannery’s book.

YES

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NO

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26. There is sufficient evidence to support Tim Flannery’s ideas about megafauna extinction.

YES

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NO

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NOT GIVEN

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Part 3 Questions

Questions 27—30

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

27. What are we told about the product called a ‘Swiffer’?

A. Its designers had little experience working with household objects.

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B. Once the idea for it was conceived, it did not take long to develop.

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C. It achieved profits beyond the manufacturer’s expectations.

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D. Its design was inspired by a common housework habit.

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28.When Jonah Lehrer began writing his book,

A. he had not intended to focus on creativity.

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B. he ended up revising his plans for the content.

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C. he was working in a highly creative environment.

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D. he was driven by his own experience of the ‘eureka’ moment.

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29. Lehrer refers to the singer Bob Dylan in order to

A. illustrate how ideas seem spontaneous.

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B. exemplify ways in which we might limit our inventiveness.

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C. contrast different approaches to stimulating the imagination.

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D. propose particular approaches to regaining lost creativity

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30. What did neuroscientists discover from the word puzzle experiment?

A. Memories are easier to retrieve when they are more meaningful.

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B. An analytical approach to problem-solving is not necessarily effective.

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C. One part of the brain only becomes active when a connection is made suddenly.

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D. Creative people tend to take a more instinctive approach to solving language problems.

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Questions 31—34

Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A—G, below.

Write the correct letter, A—G, in boxes 31—34.

A when people are not too familiar with one another.
B because there is greater activity in the right side of the brain.
C if people are concentrating on the specifics of a problem.
D so they can increase the possibility of finding answers.
E when people lack the experience required for problem-solving.
F when the brain shows strong signs of distraction.
G when both hemispheres of the brain show activity.

31 Scientists know a moment of insight is coming Fill in the blank 1 of 4
32 Mental connections are much harder to make Fill in the blank 2 of 4
33 Some companies require their employees to stop working Fill in the blank 3 of 4
34 A team will function more successfully Fill in the blank 4 of 4

Questions 35—39

Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

How other people influence our creativity

• Steve Jobs
– made changes to the 35 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 to encourage interaction at Pixar.

• Lehrer
-company owners must have a wide range of 36 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 to do well.
-it’s important to start 37 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 with new people
-the 38 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 has not replaced the need for physical contact.

• Geoffrey West
-living in 39 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 encourages creativity.

Question 40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

40.Which of the following is the most suitable title for Reading Passage 3?

A. Understanding what drives our moments of inspiration

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B. Challenging traditional theories of human creativity

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C. Creative solutions for enhancing professional relationships

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D. How the future is shaped by innovative ideas and inspired people

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