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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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An inquiry into the existence of the gifted childConsider the modern genius Maryam Mirzakhani, who died when she was only 40. She remains unique in mathematics as the only woman to have received the Fields Medal, a prize often compared with the Nobel. Such distinction might make it tempting to label...
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Questions 27-32
Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in 27-32 on your answer sheet.

Maryann Mirzakhani

Maryam Mirzakhani is regarded as (27) in the field of mathematics because she was the only female holder of the prestigious Fields Medal - a record that she retained at the time of her death. However, maths held little (28) for her as a child and in fact her performance was below average until she was (29) by a difficult puzzle that one of her siblings showed her. Later, as a professional mathematician, she had an inquiring mind and proved herself to be (30) when things did not go smoothly. She said she got the greatest (31) from making ground-breaking discoveries and in fact she was responsible for some extremely (32) mathematical studies.

A appeal B determined C intrigued D single E achievement F devoted G involved H unique I innovative J satisfaction K intent

Use H ("unique") because the passage says Mirzakhani remains unique in mathematics as the only woman to have received the Fields Medal.

Associated Text:
She remains unique in mathematics as the only woman to have received the Fields Medal, a prize often compared with the Nobel.

Use A ("appeal") because the passage says books had far more appeal for Mirzakhani than maths.

Associated Text:
Mirzakhani grew up in Tehran and attended a highly selective girls' school, but books had far more appeal for her than maths.

Use C ("intrigued") because the passage says she became intrigued after her brother introduced her to a challenging problem.

Associated Text:
Her interest changed only after an older brother showed her what he was studying and introduced her to a challenging problem from a magazine; she was immediately intrigued.

Use B ("determined") because the passage says Mirzakhani remained determined when progress was slow.

Associated Text:
Her interest changed only after an older brother showed her what he was studying and introduced her to a challenging problem from a magazine; she was immediately intrigued.

Use J ("satisfaction") because the passage says the greatest satisfaction came from the "Aha" moment of discovery.

Associated Text:
She once explained that the greatest satisfaction came from the "Aha" moment: the pleasure of discovery and of understanding something new.

Use I ("innovative") because the passage says her work led to highly innovative mathematical research.

Associated Text:
That difficult trail eventually led her to highly innovative mathematical research.

Questions 33-37
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? In boxes 33-37 on your answer sheet, write

YES   if the statement reflects the claims of the writer
NO   if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN   if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

33. Many people who eventually won prestigious intellectual prizes only reached an average standard when young,

34. Einstein's failures as a young man resulted from his lack of confidence.

35. It is difficult to agree on whether some children are actually born gifted.

36. Einstein was distressed by the public's view of his life's work.

37. Einstein attributed his success to the speed at which he dealt with scientific questions.

The answer is YES because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "Many Nobel prize winners were ordinary rather than remarkable as children.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.

Associated Text:
Many Nobel prize winners were ordinary rather than remarkable as children.

The answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage does not give enough information to confirm the statement. The closest relevant evidence is: "Yet her early life complicates that assumption.". This may discuss a related idea, but it does not prove the statement in the question.

Associated Text:
Yet her early life complicates that assumption.

The answer is YES because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "A child who can read long novels at five, for instance, will not necessarily stay ahead of the same-age group in adolescence.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.

Associated Text:
A child who can read long novels at five, for instance, will not necessarily stay ahead of the same-age group in adolescence.

The answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage does not give enough information to confirm the statement. The closest relevant evidence is: "Einstein, often treated as the model genius, is a useful final example.". This may discuss a related idea, but it does not prove the statement in the question.

Associated Text:
Einstein, often treated as the model genius, is a useful final example.

The answer is NO because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "He once wrote that he was not especially smart; rather, he stayed with problems longer.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.

Associated Text:
He once wrote that he was not especially smart; rather, he stayed with problems longer.

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

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

38. What does Eyre believe is needed for children to equal 'gifted' standards?

39. What is the result of Ericsson's research?

40. In the penultimate paragraph, it is stated the key to some deprived children's success is

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "firm discipline from the teaching staff", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "They need to learn suitable attitudes and approaches, including curiosity, persistence and hard work, in what Eyre calls high performance learning.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "support from their peers in the classroom", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "They need to learn suitable attitudes and approaches, including curiosity, persistence and hard work, in what Eyre calls high performance learning.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "the growth of a spirit of inquiry towards their studies" is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "They need to learn suitable attitudes and approaches, including curiosity, persistence and hard work, in what Eyre calls high performance learning.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "the determination to exceed everyone else's achievements", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "They need to learn suitable attitudes and approaches, including curiosity, persistence and hard work, in what Eyre calls high performance learning.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

Associated Text:
They need to learn suitable attitudes and approaches, including curiosity, persistence and hard work, in what Eyre calls high performance learning.

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "Highly gifted students do not need to work on improving memory skills.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Crucially, children require support for these habits at home as well as in school.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "Being born with a special talent is not the key factor in becoming expert." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Crucially, children require support for these habits at home as well as in school.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "Including time for physical activity is crucial in raising performance.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Crucially, children require support for these habits at home as well as in school.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "10,000 hours of relevant and demanding work will produce a genius.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Crucially, children require support for these habits at home as well as in school.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

Associated Text:
Crucially, children require support for these habits at home as well as in school.

(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "a consistent and nourishing diet at home.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Interviews found strong evidence that an adult in the family, extended family or wider community valued education and actively supported it.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "the caring support of more than one parent.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Interviews found strong evidence that an adult in the family, extended family or wider community valued education and actively supported it.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "a community which has well-funded learning facilities.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Interviews found strong evidence that an adult in the family, extended family or wider community valued education and actively supported it.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.

(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "the guidance of someone who understands the benefits of learning." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Interviews found strong evidence that an adult in the family, extended family or wider community valued education and actively supported it.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.

Associated Text:
Interviews found strong evidence that an adult in the family, extended family or wider community valued education and actively supported it.

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Flow Chart Completion
Summary Completion
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Identifying Viewer Claims
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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.
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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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