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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 14-26.

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Should we try to bring extinct species back to life?A The passenger pigeon once had an almost mythical status. It crossed North America in immense flocks, sometimes containing many millions of birds, and its migrations were among the great natural spectacles. Its story ended sadly on 1 September 191...
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Questions 14-17
The reading passage has six paragraphs labelled A-F.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter A-F in boxes 14-17 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

14. a reference to how additional disappearance of multiple species could be avoided

15. explanation of a method of reproducing an extinct animal using the DNA of only that species

16. mention of a habitat which has suffered following the extinction of a species

17. reference to the exact point at which a particular species became extinct

Choose paragraph F because this paragraph contains the information requested in "a reference to how additional disappearance of multiple species could be avoided". The supporting sentence is: "She would prefer the debate to focus on how these emerging tools can help scientists understand why different species disappeared in the first place, and therefore how genetic modifications might prevent mass extinctions in the future.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph F is the best location.

Associated Text:
She would prefer the debate to focus on how these emerging tools can help scientists understand why different species disappeared in the first place, and therefore how genetic modifications might prevent mass extinctions in the future.

Choose paragraph A because this paragraph contains the information requested in "explanation of a method of reproducing an extinct animal using the DNA of only that species". The supporting sentence is: "In principle, cloning technology would be used to turn the DNA of extinct animals into a fertilised embryo, which would then be carried by the closest surviving relative, in this case the common band-tailed pigeon, until a living animal was born.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph A is the best location.

Associated Text:
In principle, cloning technology would be used to turn the DNA of extinct animals into a fertilised embryo, which would then be carried by the closest surviving relative, in this case the common band-tailed pigeon, until a living animal was born.

Choose paragraph D because this paragraph contains the information requested in "mention of a habitat which has suffered following the extinction of a species". The supporting sentence is: "Since this key species disappeared, ecosystems in the eastern US have suffered.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph D is the best location.

Associated Text:
Since this key species disappeared, ecosystems in the eastern US have suffered.

Choose paragraph A because this paragraph contains the information requested in "reference to the exact point at which a particular species became extinct". The supporting sentence is: "Its story ended sadly on 1 September 1914, when the final living individual died in Cincinnati Zoo.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph A is the best location.

Associated Text:
Its story ended sadly on 1 September 1914, when the final living individual died in Cincinnati Zoo.

Questions 18-22
Complete the summary below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in 18-22 on your answer sheet.

Attempts to bring back mammoths

Professor George Church's team is trying to find the (18) that helped mammoths survive in tundra conditions. This research may also assist conservation of Asian elephants, their nearest surviving relatives. Church says elephants placed in the tundra would need changes that reduced (19) To cope there, they would require mammoth-like traits: thicker hair, smaller (20) and more (21). Restoring large animals to the tundra could help slow permafrost thaw by encouraging (22) to grow.

Use "Genetic traits" because the project identifies traits that let mammoths survive tundra conditions.

Associated Text:
By identifying which genetic traits allowed mammoths to survive the tundra's icy climate, the project hopes to return mammoths, or a mammoth-like species, to that environment.

Use "Heat loss" because the adaptations are intended to reduce heat loss.

Associated Text:
Necessary adaptations would include smaller ears, thicker hair and extra insulating fat, all intended to reduce heat loss in the tundra and all found in the extinct woolly mammoth.

Use "Ears" because smaller ears are listed as a mammoth-like adaptation.

Associated Text:
Necessary adaptations would include smaller ears, thicker hair and extra insulating fat, all intended to reduce heat loss in the tundra and all found in the extinct woolly mammoth.

Use "(insulating) fat" because extra insulating fat is listed among the required adaptations.

Associated Text:
Necessary adaptations would include smaller ears, thicker hair and extra insulating fat, all intended to reduce heat loss in the tundra and all found in the extinct woolly mammoth.

Use "(carbon) emissions" because large mammals could help reduce carbon emissions.

Associated Text:
Repopulating the tundra and boreal forests of Eurasia and North America with large mammals might also help reduce carbon emissions: elephants make holes in snow and knock down trees, encouraging grass growth, which could lower temperatures and reduce emissions from melting permafrost.

Questions 23-26
Look at the following Statements (Questions 23-26) and List of People below.

Match each statement with the correct option.

Write the correct number A-C in boxes Questions 23-26 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of People
  1. Ben Novak
  2. Michael Archer
  3. Beth Shapiro

23. Reintroducing an extinct species to its native habitat could improve the health of a particular species living there.

24. It is necessary to focus on the causes of an animal's extinction.

25. A species brought back from extinction could have an significant positive effect on the vegetation of its habitat.

26. Our present efforts at preserving biodiversity are insufficient.

Choose B because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Returning thylacines to Tasmania could help ensure that devils are never again exposed to such risks.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
Returning thylacines to Tasmania could help ensure that devils are never again exposed to such risks.

Choose C because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "She would prefer the debate to focus on how these emerging tools can help scientists understand why different species disappeared in the first place, and therefore how genetic modifications might prevent mass extinctions in the future.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
She would prefer the debate to focus on how these emerging tools can help scientists understand why different species disappeared in the first place, and therefore how genetic modifications might prevent mass extinctions in the future.

Choose A because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "In Novak's view, a hybrid band-tailed pigeon with passenger-pigeon nesting habits could theoretically restore that forest disturbance and create habitat needed by many other native species.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
In Novak's view, a hybrid band-tailed pigeon with passenger-pigeon nesting habits could theoretically restore that forest disturbance and create habitat needed by many other native species.

Choose C because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Current conservation efforts are not enough, she says, so society must be prepared to take calculated and measured risks.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
Current conservation efforts are not enough, she says, so society must be prepared to take calculated and measured risks.

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Résumé des scores
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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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