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This reading practice simulates one part of the IELTS General Reading test. You should spend about twenty minutes on it. Read the passage and answer questions 1-13.

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Why we need to protect polar bearsClimate change is increasingly endangering polar bears, and their loss would have consequences beyond the Arctic. The species is highly adapted to the severe conditions of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can fall to -40 C. One adaptation is a layer of fat unde...
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Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, 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. Polar bears are harmed by various health problems due to the build-up of fat under their skin.

2. The study carried out by Liu and his colleagues compared different groups of polar bears.

3. Liu and colleagues were the earliest researchers to compare polar bears and brown bears genetically.

4. Polar bears are able to regulate their levels of 'bad' cholesterol by genetic means.

5. Female polar bears are able to live for about six months without food.

6. It was discovered that the bones of female polar bears were very weak when they came out of their dens in spring.

7. The polar bear's mechanism for increasing bone density could also be used by individuals one day.

The answer is FALSE because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "Yet polar bears show none of these effects.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.

Associated Text:
Yet polar bears show none of these effects.

The answer is FALSE because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "They compared the genetic structure of polar bears with that of brown bears, their closest relatives from a warmer climate.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.

Associated Text:
They compared the genetic structure of polar bears with that of brown bears, their closest relatives from a warmer climate.

The answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage does not give enough information to confirm the statement. The closest relevant evidence is: "They compared the genetic structure of polar bears with that of brown bears, their closest relatives from a warmer climate.". This may discuss a related idea, but it does not prove the statement in the question.

Associated Text:
They compared the genetic structure of polar bears with that of brown bears, their closest relatives from a warmer climate.

The answer is TRUE because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "Liu and his colleagues found that polar bears possess APoB, a gene that reduces low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.

Associated Text:
Liu and his colleagues found that polar bears possess APoB, a gene that reduces low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol.

The answer is TRUE because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "This denning period creates roughly six months of fasting, during which the mothers keep themselves and their cubs alive while using calcium and calorie reserves.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.

Associated Text:
This denning period creates roughly six months of fasting, during which the mothers keep themselves and their cubs alive while using calcium and calorie reserves.

The answer is FALSE because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "Six months later, when the mothers emerged with their cubs, there was no evidence of significant loss of bone density.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.

Associated Text:
Six months later, when the mothers emerged with their cubs, there was no evidence of significant loss of bone density.

The answer is TRUE because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "If the mechanism of bone remodelling in polar bears can be understood, bedridden people and even astronauts could potentially benefit.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.

Associated Text:
If the mechanism of bone remodelling in polar bears can be understood, bedridden people and even astronauts could potentially benefit.

Questions 8-13
Complete the table below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in 8-13 on your answer sheet.
Evidence about polar bears
Common perception of bears Many people wrongly regard bears as unintelligent and, at times, (8).
GoGo in Tennoji Zoo GoGo solved a feeding problem by using a (9) to get some (10).
Wild polar bear behaviour In one wild example, a male bear used barrels to get closer to a (11).
Alison Ames' observations Ames saw bears arranging objects, then toppling them as if involved in a (12).
Possible emotion After failing to catch prey, some bears hit the frozen surface, apparently showing (13).
The answer is Violent because the passage states: Bears, however, are often perceived as stupid and in many cases violent.

Associated Text:
Bears, however, are often perceived as stupid and in many cases violent.

The answer is Tool because the passage states: A male called GoGo at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has been seen using a tool to alter his surroundings.

Associated Text:
A male called GoGo at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has been seen using a tool to alter his surroundings.

The answer is Meat because the passage states: GoGo used a branch several times to dislodge a piece of meat hanging beyond his reach.

Associated Text:
GoGo used a branch several times to dislodge a piece of meat hanging beyond his reach.

The answer is Photographer because the passage states: a male bear was seen running and jumping onto barrels to reach a photographer standing on a platform four metres high.

Associated Text:
In the wild, problem-solving is harder to observe, but a male bear was seen running and jumping onto barrels to reach a photographer standing on a platform four metres high.

The answer is Game because the passage states: Ames watched bears place objects in piles and then knock them over in what looked like a game.

Associated Text:
Ames watched bears place objects in piles and then knock them over in what looked like a game.

The answer is Frustration because the passage states: Many bears have been observed striking ice and snow, apparently from frustration, after missing a kill.

Associated Text:
Many bears have been observed striking ice and snow, apparently from frustration, after missing a kill.

Answer Sheet
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Resumen de puntuaciones
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Multiple Choice
Matching Sentence Endings
Note Completion
Table Completion
Flow Chart Completion
Summary Completion
Multiple Selection
Short Answer
Matching Headings
Matching Features
Matching Information
Identifying Information
Identifying Viewer Claims
Sentence Completion
Diagram Labelling
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Tips to improve your reading speed
To get a high score on the IELTS reading section, you need to have a fast reading speed. To have a fast reading speed, you need to improve your vocabulary and practice dissecting sentences. One strategy to dissect a sentence is to look for the subject and verb of the sentence. Finding the subject and verb will help you better understand the main idea of said sentence. Keep in mind, a common feature of a IELTS reading passage is to join strings of ideas to form long compound sentences. This produces large chunks that students have a hard time absorbing. Do not get overwhelmed by its length, just look for the subject and verb, the rest of the ideas will flow.

Keep in mind, having a slow reading speed makes skimming or scanning a reading passage more difficult. The process of quickly skimming through a reading passage for specific keywords or main ideas is a requirement for you to employ successful reading strategies to improve your IELTS reading score. In other words, skimming and scanning are critical skills to ensure you complete all questions in the allotted time frame.
IELTS Reading Strategies
Once you can read and comprehend a passage with a rate of, at least, 220 words per minute, you'll be ready to start implementing our strategies. All too often, students spend too much time reading the passages and not enough time answering the questions. Here is a step by step guide for tackling the reading section.

  1. Step 1: Read questions first

    One of the most common mistakes that candidates make when approaching the reading exam is reading every single word of the passages. Although you can practice for the exam by reading for pleasure, "reading blindly" (reading without any sense of what the questions will ask) will not do you any favors in the exam. Instead, it will hurt your chances for effectively managing your time and getting the best score.

    The main reason to read the questions first is because the type of question may determine what you read in the passage or how you read it. For example, some question types will call for the "skimming" technique, while others may call for the "scanning" technique.

    It is important to answer a set of questions that are of the same question type. You'll need to determine which question type you want to tackle first. A good strategy would be to start with the easier question type and move on to more difficult question types later. The Easiest question types are the ones where you spend less time reading. For example, the Matching Heading question type is an easier one because you only need to find the heading that best describes the main idea of a paragraph. An example of a difficult question type would be Identifying Information. For this question type, you'll need to read each paragraph to find out if each statement is TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN according to the passage.

    Here is a table that lists the difficulty levels for each question type. Use this table as a reference when choosing which question type you want to tackle first.

    Difficulty level Question Type
    Easy Sentence Completion
    Short answer
    Medium Matching Features
    Multiple choice
    Matching Headings
    Summary, Table, Flow-Chart Completion
    Difficult Matching Sentence Endings
    Matching Information
    Identifying Information (TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN)
    Identifying Viewer's claims (YES/NO/NOT GIVEN)

  2. Step 2: Read for an objective

    After you've read the questions for the passage, you will be able to read for an objective. What does this mean? For example, if you come across a question that includes the year "1896", you can make a note of when this year comes up in the text, using it to answer the question later on. There are two reading techniques that will help you stay on track with reading for an objective. The first one, skimming, is best defined as reading fast in order to get the "gist", or general idea, or a passage. With this technique, you are not stopping for any unfamiliar words or looking for specific details. The second technique, scanning, is best defined as reading for specific information. With this technique, you are not reading for the overall gist, but rather, specific information. Notice how each of these techniques has a specific objective in mind. This will help you find information more quickly.

  3. Step 3: Take notes

    As you're reading for an objective, you should also be making notes on the margins of the passage, placing stars next to key information, or underlining things that you believe will help you answer the various questions. This will make it easier for you to check back when you are asked certain things in the questions. Choose whichever note-taking system is right for you - just make sure you do it!

  4. Step 4: Answer wisely

    After you've read the questions, read the passage, and have taken any appropriate notes, you you should have located the part of the text where you where you need to read carefully. Then just read carefully and think critically to determine the correct answer.

IELTS Reading Question Types

The IELTS reading test contains many different question types:

Matching HeadingsIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Headings
Matching InformationIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Information
Matching FeaturesIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Features
Summary CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Summary Completion
Identifying InformationIELTS Reading Lesson: Identifying Information
Identifying Writer's claimsIELTS Reading Lesson: Identifying Writer's claims
Multiple ChoiceIELTS Reading Lesson: Multiple Choice
Short AnswerIELTS Reading Lesson: Short Answer
Match Sentence EndingIELTS Reading Lesson: Match Sentence Ending
Sentence CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Sentence Completion
Table CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Table Completion
 
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