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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 28-40.

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Section 3 Read the text below and answer Questions 28-40.White storks back in Glenmore after hundreds of yearsSection AThe most recent certain evidence of white storks breeding successfully in Glenmore dates from 1419, when a pair nested on St Giles Cathedral in Oakbridge. Their disappearance is sti...
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Questions 28-33
The reading passage has six sections, A-F.

Choose the correct heading for sections A-F from the list of headings below.

Write the correct number i-viii in boxes 28-33 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings
  1. An enterprise arising from success in other countries
  2. The hope that storks will inspire a range of emotions and actions
  3. Support from some organisations but not from others
  4. Finding new types of habitat
  5. Opposition from the general public
  6. A sign of hope in difficult times
  7. Creatures which represent both joy and opposition
  8. Storks causing delight and the revival of public events

28. Section A

29. Section B

30. Section C

31. Section D

32. Section E

33. Section F

Choose heading vii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "That link with rebirth also gave them a rebellious meaning.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
That link with rebirth also gave them a rebellious meaning.

Choose heading i because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Following successful reintroductions in Westford countries.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Following successful reintroductions in Westford countries.

Choose heading vi because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Signs that nature can recover are valuable.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Signs that nature can recover are valuable.

Choose heading iii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Conservation bodies did not always provide support.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Conservation bodies did not always provide support.

Choose heading viii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "They have brought great happiness, and some old stork festivals have been revived.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
They have brought great happiness, and some old stork festivals have been revived.

Choose heading ii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Make townspeople feel empathy and affection for storks.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Make townspeople feel empathy and affection for storks.

Questions 34-37
Complete the summary below.

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

Write your answers in 34-37 on your answer sheet.

Project to reintroduce white storks at Redhill

Last spring, two white storks were seen building a high nest at Redhill, using (34).. in a large oak tree. The female laid three eggs, which unfortunately proved to be (35) However, this was not unexpected for birds so young. Naturalists believe they are likely to breed successfully in the future.

These two storks were first brought from (36). and, after reaching Canada, spent several years with some adult storks that could not fly and other young birds before release at Hillcrest. It appears that other storks are developing an attachment, or sense of (37) to their new home. One left Hillcrest for a year, only to fly back to be with the group again.

Use "Sticks" because the storks made a nest of sticks.

Associated Text:
Two white storks made a messy nest of sticks.

Use "Infertile" because the eggs were infertile and did not hatch.

Associated Text:
The eggs were infertile and failed to hatch.

Use "Bayview" because the birds were imported from Bayview.

Associated Text:
They were imported from Bayview.

Use "Loyalty" because other birds are showing loyalty to the site.

Associated Text:
Other birds are already showing loyalty to the site.

Questions 38-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write your answers in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet.

38. In Section A, we learn that in the past people thought white storks

39. The Sussex Wildlife Trust committee was unwilling to support the storks because

40. What has been one effect of stork reintroductions in Europe?

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "symbolised the deep snow and cold days of winter.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Soon after King Charles II was restored in 1663, when a few storks still survived, parliament discussed destroying them more thoroughly in case they encouraged republican ideas.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "had the ability to ensure that babies were born safely.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Soon after King Charles II was restored in 1663, when a few storks still survived, parliament discussed destroying them more thoroughly in case they encouraged republican ideas.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "were a delicacy that only the very rich were allowed to eat.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Soon after King Charles II was restored in 1663, when a few storks still survived, parliament discussed destroying them more thoroughly in case they encouraged republican ideas.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "might be used to urge people to get rid of the monarchy." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Soon after King Charles II was restored in 1663, when a few storks still survived, parliament discussed destroying them more thoroughly in case they encouraged republican ideas.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

Associated Text:
Soon after King Charles II was restored in 1663, when a few storks still survived, parliament discussed destroying them more thoroughly in case they encouraged republican ideas.

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "it believed there might not be any safe breeding places locally.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Questioned whether the stork had ever truly been a British species.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "it was concerned whether they would survive in Glenmore long enough.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Questioned whether the stork had ever truly been a British species.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "it was uncertain that they were actually a native species." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Questioned whether the stork had ever truly been a British species.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "it had too many other worthwhile projects to support.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Questioned whether the stork had ever truly been a British species.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

Associated Text:
Questioned whether the stork had ever truly been a British species.

(A) is correct. Choice A matches the question because "A range of measures have been taken to create nesting sites." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "In Spain, poles are put up beside motorways to support nests, while householders in Bayview fix cartwheels on roofs for storks to use.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Alterations have been made to the routes of some major roads.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "In Spain, poles are put up beside motorways to support nests, while householders in Bayview fix cartwheels on roofs for storks to use.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "Special shelters have been built to protect the birds in bad weather.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "In Spain, poles are put up beside motorways to support nests, while householders in Bayview fix cartwheels on roofs for storks to use.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "Some people have reinforced their roofs to support the birds' weight.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "In Spain, poles are put up beside motorways to support nests, while householders in Bayview fix cartwheels on roofs for storks to use.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

Associated Text:
In Spain, poles are put up beside motorways to support nests, while householders in Bayview fix cartwheels on roofs for storks to use.

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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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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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