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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.A reusable bottle designed to reduce plastic wasteSection ASpanish engineer and entrepreneur Carlos Ferrando was visiting a museum in 2021 when one exhibit unsettled him. The work, What Lies Under by Indonesian digital artist Ferdi Rizkiyanto,...
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Questions 28-34
The reading passage has seven sections, A-G.

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

Write the correct number i-viii in boxes 28-34 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings
  1. A time when opportunities were limited
  2. The reasons why Ferrando's product is needed
  3. A no-risk solution
  4. Two inventions and some physical details
  5. The contrasting views of different generations
  6. A disturbing experience
  7. The problems with replacing a consumer item
  8. Looking back at why water was bottled

28. Section A

29. Section B

30. Section C

31. Section D

32. Section E

33. Section F

34. Section G

Choose heading vi because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "The image made Ferrando angry, but it also gave him several commercial ideas.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
The image made Ferrando angry, but it also gave him several commercial ideas.

Choose heading iv because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "He has also developed an elegant glass water bottle.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
He has also developed an elegant glass water bottle.

Choose heading ii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "85 per cent of bottles are never recycled.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
85 per cent of bottles are never recycled.

Choose heading viii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Water, instead of being simply taken free from a tap, became another consumer product in a plastic bottle..". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Water, instead of being simply taken free from a tap, became another consumer product in a plastic bottle..

Choose heading v because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Stainless-steel vacuum-insulated bottles may look highly desirable to some teenagers.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Stainless-steel vacuum-insulated bottles may look highly desirable to some teenagers.

Choose heading i because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "A bank loan, money from a family member or a credit card.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
A bank loan, money from a family member or a credit card.

Choose heading iii because it gives the main idea of the paragraph. The supporting evidence is: "Supporters do not receive ownership of the idea and Ferrando avoids debt.". This sentence shows what the paragraph is mainly about, rather than just mentioning a small detail.

Associated Text:
Supporters do not receive ownership of the idea and Ferrando avoids debt.

Questions 35-37
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write your answers in boxes 35-37 on your answer sheet.

35. What does Ferrando say about his glass water bottle?

36. What does the writer find fascinating about Ferrando's story?

37. What does the writer suggest about Closca's bike helmet?

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "it goes with his bicycle helmet,", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He wants users to clip it to clothes or bags so others can see that they recycle and still look cool.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "it costs less than a plastic bottle.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He wants users to clip it to clothes or bags so others can see that they recycle and still look cool.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "He has created it to suit all ages.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He wants users to clip it to clothes or bags so others can see that they recycle and still look cool.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "He wants people to feel proud to show it." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "He wants users to clip it to clothes or bags so others can see that they recycle and still look cool.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

Associated Text:
He wants users to clip it to clothes or bags so others can see that they recycle and still look cool.

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "the youthful quality of his ideas", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Showy extravagance has lost some of its appeal. Recycling is fashionable.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "the traditional nature of his products", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Showy extravagance has lost some of its appeal. Recycling is fashionable.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "the choice it is offering consumers", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Showy extravagance has lost some of its appeal. Recycling is fashionable.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "the change it is showing in people's attitudes" is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Showy extravagance has lost some of its appeal. Recycling is fashionable.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

Associated Text:
Showy extravagance has lost some of its appeal. Recycling is fashionable.

(A) is correct. Choice A matches the question because "It has both practical and artistic value." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "It combines useful design with artistic appeal.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Its main attraction is to older people.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "It combines useful design with artistic appeal.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "It has achieved extraordinary success worldwide.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "It combines useful design with artistic appeal.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "It is a more interesting invention than the glass bottle.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "It combines useful design with artistic appeal.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

Associated Text:
It combines useful design with artistic appeal.

Questions 38-40
Complete the summary below.

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

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

Funding a smart invention

Thirty years ago, creators often funded their projects through a bank, a credit card, or someone in the (38).Banks today are still a useful source of finance, but investments may also be sought from 'corporate social responsibility' projects. To raise money quickly, Ferrando chose to advertise his product through a well-known (39)and request financial support. People who gave a certain figure or over were offered a free gift. In addition, Ferrando advised his donors that his company would create bottles in two colours, followed by a (40)bottle once contributions reached a higher target. In this way, Ferrando avoided debt and found out how many people might want his products before manufacturing them.

Use "Family" because inventors once sought money from a family member.

Associated Text:
A bank loan, money from a family member or a credit card.

Use "Platform" because Ferrando used a well-known platform for creative funding.

Associated Text:
A large, well-known platform for creative funding.

Use "Multi(-)colored/ multi(-)coloured" because a multicoloured bottle would be added at a higher funding level.

Associated Text:
It would add a multicoloured bottle.

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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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