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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 27-40.

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A new role for livestock guard dogsLivestock guard dogs have long been used to defend farm animals against predators, but they are now also helping to protect the predators themselves.A For millennia, shepherds relied on livestock guard dogs to keep sheep, goats and cattle safe from animals such as ...
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Questions 27-31
The reading passage has seven paragraphs labelled A-G.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter A-G in boxes 27-31 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

27. One example of how one predator has been protected by the introduction of livestock guard dogs

28. An optimistic suggestion about the possible positive developments in the employ of livestock guard dogs

29. An account of how the methods used by livestock guard dogs help to keep predators away

30. Claims by different academics that the employ of livestock guard dogs is a successful way of protecting farmers' herds

31. A mention of how livestock guard dogs gain their skills

Choose paragraph D because this paragraph contains the information requested in "One example of how one predator has been protected by the introduction of livestock guard dogs". The supporting sentence is: "After guard dogs were introduced, more than 90 per cent of farmers reported a major fall in livestock losses and said they were therefore less likely to kill predators.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph D is the best location.

Associated Text:
After guard dogs were introduced, more than 90 per cent of farmers reported a major fall in livestock losses and said they were therefore less likely to kill predators.

Choose paragraph G because this paragraph contains the information requested in "An optimistic suggestion about the possible positive developments in the employ of livestock guard dogs". The supporting sentence is: "If this can be done well, there may be a bright future for guard dogs in encouraging peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph G is the best location.

Associated Text:
If this can be done well, there may be a bright future for guard dogs in encouraging peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Choose paragraph B because this paragraph contains the information requested in "An account of how the methods used by livestock guard dogs help to keep predators away". The supporting sentence is: "The dogs stand between the livestock and any danger and bark loudly; if required, they chase predators away, although their presence alone is often enough.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph B is the best location.

Associated Text:
The dogs stand between the livestock and any danger and bark loudly; if required, they chase predators away, although their presence alone is often enough.

Choose paragraph C because this paragraph contains the information requested in "Claims by different academics that the employ of livestock guard dogs is a successful way of protecting farmers' herds". The supporting sentence is: "A fluffy white puppy may be enjoyable company, he explains, but too much human affection produces a good front-porch guard rather than a good livestock guard dog.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph C is the best location.

Associated Text:
A fluffy white puppy may be enjoyable company, he explains, but too much human affection produces a good front-porch guard rather than a good livestock guard dog.

Choose paragraph B because this paragraph contains the information requested in "A mention of how livestock guard dogs gain their skills". The supporting sentence is: "From puppyhood, the dogs are raised with the animals they will later guard, so those animals eventually become the dog's family.". This sentence matches the meaning of the prompt, so paragraph B is the best location.

Associated Text:
From puppyhood, the dogs are raised with the animals they will later guard, so those animals eventually become the dog's family.

Questions 32-36
Look at the following Statements (Questions 32-36) and List of people below below.

Look at the following statements and the list of people below.

Write the correct number A-E in boxes Questions 32-36 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of people below
  1. Dan Macon
  2. Silvia Ribeiro
  3. Linda van Bommel
  4. Julie Young
  5. Bethany Smith

32. The employ of guard dogs may save the lives of both livestock and wild animals.

33. Assertions of a change in behaviour from those using livestock guard dogs may not be totally accurate.

34. There may be negative results if the employ of livestock guard dogs is not sufficiently widespread.

35. Livestock guard dogs are the best method of protecting farm animals, as long as the dogs are appropriately handled.

36. Teaching a livestock guard dog how to do its work needs a different focus from teaching a hoemploy guard dog.

Choose D because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "She says there is common ground from the livestock perspective and from the conservation perspective: if ranchers do not have a dead cow, they will not request permission to kill a wolf.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
She says there is common ground from the livestock perspective and from the conservation perspective: if ranchers do not have a dead cow, they will not request permission to kill a wolf.

Choose E because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "However, she warns that such self-reported results must be taken with a pinch of salt.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
However, she warns that such self-reported results must be taken with a pinch of salt.

Choose B because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "If we are not working with everybody, we are shifting the pressure from wolves onto the neighbour's herd, and that neighbour may use poison and kill an entire wolf pack.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
If we are not working with everybody, we are shifting the pressure from wolves onto the neighbour's herd, and that neighbour may use poison and kill an entire wolf pack.

Choose C because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "Van Bommel says that if they are managed and used properly, livestock guard dogs are the most efficient control method available in terms of the livestock they save from predation.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
Van Bommel says that if they are managed and used properly, livestock guard dogs are the most efficient control method available in terms of the livestock they save from predation.

Choose A because the passage connects this feature or person with the information in the question. The supporting evidence is: "A fluffy white puppy may be enjoyable company, he explains, but too much human affection produces a good front-porch guard rather than a good livestock guard dog.". This evidence identifies the correct match and rules out choices that are not linked to this detail.

Associated Text:
A fluffy white puppy may be enjoyable company, he explains, but too much human affection produces a good front-porch guard rather than a good livestock guard dog.

Questions 37-40
Complete the summary below.

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

Write your answers in 37-40 on your answer sheet.

Unintended ecological effects of using guard dogs

In Namibia, livestock guard dogs have been used to protect domestic animals from attacks by cheetahs. This has led to a rise in the deaths of other predators, particularly (37). In addition, it has been suggested that the dogs could have (38) which may affect other species, and that they may reduce the amount of (39) available to certain wild animals. On the other hand, these dogs may help birds by protecting their nests. These might otherwise be threatened by predators such as (40)

Use "Jackals" because the passage says the number of jackals killed by dogs and people increased.

Associated Text:
In 2015, researchers reported that although farmers with guard dogs affected cheetahs positively, the number of jackals killed by dogs and people actually increased.

Use "Diseases" because the passage says guard dogs have been found to spread diseases to wild animals.

Associated Text:
They have been found to spread diseases to wild animals, including endangered Ethiopian wolves.

Use "Food" because the passage says guard dogs may compete with other carnivores for food.

Associated Text:
They may also compete with other carnivores for food.

Use "Foxes" because the passage says foxes would normally raid the nests of ground-nesting birds.

Associated Text:
For instance, their presence has been found to protect ground-nesting birds in fields, where foxes would normally raid the nests.

Answer Sheet
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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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