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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 1-14.

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Read the information below and answer questions 1-7.A Watch Like No Other!A. Sauncer brings back its exclusive design based on an elegant timepiece built in 1936. Be a part of history and do not miss our special offer: the ability to buy a remake of this elegant timepiece at a discounted price for ...
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Questions 1-7

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1. design features of the watch available for purchase

2. where the original watch is from

3. how to try the watch before committing

4. how much the original watch is worth

5. how to receive a refund

6. what to do in the case of malfunction

7. how much the watch costs for those interested in buying

The answer is C. The detailed design features of the watch available for purchase are described in paragraph C: “Not only are the dial, hands, and face made from a vintage design, but we also used a 30-jewel automatic movement. Watch-lovers will know what this type of style means: elegance. This is the kind of engineering desired by fine watch collectors worldwide.” This information directly addresses the design features mentioned in the question.

Associated Text:
Not only are the dial, hands, and face made from a vintage design, but we also used a 30-jewel automatic movement. Watch-lovers will know what this type of style means: elegance. This is the kind of engineering desired by fine watch collectors worldwide.

The answer is A. The passage talks about where the original watch is from in paragraph A, which says: “Hailing from France, the design of this one-of-a-kind statement piece will awe anyone!” This specifies the origin country of the original watch design.

Associated Text:
Hailing from France, the design of this one-of-a-kind statement piece will awe anyone!

The answer is E. Paragraph E describes how to try the watch before committing: “For a limited time, we are allowing a risk-free 60 day trial period for this extraordinary watch. All you have to do is send in the attached postcard with your mailing address and a valid credit card number. Don't worry--you will not be charged if you send back the watch within 60 days.” This gives customers the option to try the watch and return it risk-free.

Associated Text:
For a limited time, we are allowing a risk-free 60 day trial period for this extraordinary watch. All you have to do is send in the attached postcard with your mailing address and a valid credit card number. Don't worry--you will not be charged if you send back the watch within 60 days.

The answer is B. How much the original watch is worth is told in paragraph B: “This watch has recently hit new heights at auction. Can you believe that the original one was sold for more than $5,000?” This makes the original watch’s high value clear.

Associated Text:
This watch has recently hit new heights at auction. Can you believe that the original one was sold for more than $5,000?

The answer is G. Paragraph G explains how to receive a refund: “Please keep in mind that we can refund watches only in the event that they are in working order and do not show signs of use.” This precisely addresses the conditions for receiving a refund.

Associated Text:
Please keep in mind that we can refund watches only in the event that they are in working order and do not show signs of use.

The answer is D. What to do in the case of malfunction is described in paragraph D: “Of course, if something were to go wrong, you can send your watch to a Sauncer manufacturing factory, at no cost to you!” This instruction informs the reader what steps to take if the watch is faulty.

Associated Text:
Of course, if something were to go wrong, you can send your watch to a Sauncer manufacturing factory, at no cost to you!

The answer is F. The cost of the watch and payment method is found in paragraph F: “All you have to do is send in three payments of $55.99 within the next six months. If you are interested in our auto-pay options, please call our telephone number located at the back of this flyer!” This makes the price and process for purchase clear.

Associated Text:
All you have to do is send in three payments of $55.99 within the next six months. If you are interested in our auto-pay options, please call our telephone number located at the back of this flyer!

Questions 8-14
Complete the summary below.

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

Write your answers in 8-14 on your answer sheet.

The College of Clinical Psychology at Mayvett University offers careers that offer students the opportunity to give to the community through psychological endeavors. If you need help choosing the best program, the school's  will help you decide on what is best for you during an initial meeting. The school's will help you branch out into the community to learn insightful aspects of psychology while also studying the information you need in the classroom. All programs have been granted from the proper psychology association and are held to high standards. If you are more interested in getting your  , choosing the Mayvett Campus A would likely be your best bet. If, rather, you are more interested in studying for a after you graduate, Mayvett Campus D would be perfect. Of course, there is also Mayvett Campus E, which features social work groups specific for the age range.

The answer is service. The summary asks for the opportunity given to students to 'give ___ to the community.' The passage states in paragraph 8: “At the College of Clinical Psychology at Mayvett University, we know how rewarding it can be to provide necessary service to your community.” Thus, 'service' is the word that fills the summary and matches the information from the text.

Associated Text:
At the College of Clinical Psychology at Mayvett University, we know how rewarding it can be to provide necessary service to your community.

The answer is Dean of Admissions. The summary asks who helps you choose the best program. As per paragraph 9: “Our Dean of Admissions will help you realize your life's purpose and help you select the best program when applying to Mayvett University.” Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dean of Admissions.'

Associated Text:
Our Dean of Admissions will help you realize your life's purpose and help you select the best program when applying to Mayvett University.

The answer is blended curriculum. The summary asks what will help students branch into the community and learn aspects of psychology. Paragraph 10 states: “We have a blended curriculum, which means you will have the opportunity to go beyond books and blackboards in order to receive a world-class clinical experience that will prepare you to meet the challenges of the diverse communities you can serve as a professional psychologist.” Hence, 'blended curriculum' is the correct fill.

Associated Text:
We have a blended curriculum, which means you will have the opportunity to go beyond books and blackboards in order to receive a world-class clinical experience that will prepare you to meet the challenges of the diverse communities you can serve as a professional psychologist.

The answer is accreditation. The summary refers to the award that all programs have received. Paragraph 11 states: “We are thrilled to announce that the Masters of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program at each of our locations has also recently received accreditation from the American Psychological Association.” Thus, the appropriate word is 'accreditation.'

Associated Text:
We are thrilled to announce that the Masters of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program at each of our locations has also recently received accreditation from the American Psychological Association.

The answer is doctorate degree. The summary directs those interested in a doctorate degree to choose Mayvett Campus A. Paragraph 12 reads: “American School of Clinical Psychology - Mayvett Campus A - This location features a two-year program for those interested in obtaining their doctorate degree.” Therefore, 'doctorate degree' is the answer.

Associated Text:
American School of Clinical Psychology - Mayvett Campus A - This location features a two-year program for those interested in obtaining their doctorate degree.

The answer is medical degree. The summary asks which degree can be studied for after graduation at Mayvett Campus D. Paragraph 13 provides: “Florida School of Professional Psychology - Mayvett Campus D - This location is perfect for those looking to obtain their medical degree after graduation as well.” The phrase 'medical degree' is the answer asked for in the summary.

Associated Text:
Florida School of Professional Psychology - Mayvett Campus D - This location is perfect for those looking to obtain their medical degree after graduation as well.

The answer is young adult. The summary requests the age group specific to Mayvett Campus E. Paragraph 14 says: “Hawai'i School of Professional Psychology - Mayvett Campus E - This location features specific curriculum with young adult social work groups.” Thus, 'young adult' is the right phrase to complete the summary based on the information provided.

Associated Text:
Hawai'i School of Professional Psychology - Mayvett Campus E - This location features specific curriculum with young adult social work groups.

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Score Summary
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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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