Copy of IELTS Academic Reading Mock Test 2

Questions 1–5

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the Reading Passage?
In boxes 1–5 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1. Examples of ancient stepwells can be found all over the world.

True

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2. Stepwells had a range of functions, in addition to those related to water collection.

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3. The few existing stepwells in Delhi are more attractive than those found elsewhere.

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4. It took workers many years to build the stone steps characteristic of stepwells.

True

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5. The number of steps above the water level in a stepwell altered during the course of a year.

True

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Questions 6–8

Answer the questions below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 6–8 on your answer sheet.

6. Which part of some stepwells provided shade for people? Fill in the blank 1 of 3
7. What type of serious climatic event, which took place in southern Rajasthan, is mentioned in the article? Fill in the blank 2 of 3
8. Who are frequent visitors to stepwells nowadays? Fill in the blank 3 of 3

Question 9-13

Complete the table below.
Choose ONE WORD AND /OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 9-13 on your answer sheet.

Stepwells	DATES	FEATURES	Other Notes
Rani Ki Vav	Late 11th century	As many as 500 sculptures decorate the monument	Restored in the 1990s Excellent condition, despite the 9. Fill in the blank 1 of 5 of 2001.
Surya Kund	1026	Steps on the 10. Fill in the blank 2 of 5 sides produce a geometric pattern Carved shrines.	Looks more like a 11. Fill in the blank 3 of 5 than a well.
Raniji Ki Baori	1699	Intricately carved monument	One of 21 baoris in the area commissioned by Queen Nathavatji
Chand Baori	850 AD	Steps take you down 11 storeys to the bottom	Old, deep and very dramatic Has 12. Fill in the blank 4 of 5 which provide a view to the steps.
Neemrana Ki Baori	1700	Has two 13. Fill in the blank 5 of 5 levels.	Used by public today

Questions 14-18

Choose FIVE letters, A-K.

Write the correct letters in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet.
NB Your answers maybe given in any order.

Below are listed some popular beliefs about genius and giftedness.

Which FIVE of these beliefs are reported by the writer of the text?

A. Truly gifted people are talented in all areas.

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B. The talents of geniuses are soon exhausted.

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C. Gifted people should use their gifts.

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D. A genius appears once in every generation.

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E. Genius can be easily destroyed by discouragement.

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F. Genius is inherited.

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G. Gifted people are very hard to live with.

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H. People never appreciate true genius.

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I. Geniuses are natural leaders.

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J. Gifted people develop their greatness through difficulties.

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K. Genius will always reveal itself.

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Questions 19-26

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 2?

In boxes 19-26 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE               if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE               if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN      if there is no information on this

19. Nineteenth-century studies of the nature of genius failed to take into account the uniqueness of the person’s upbringing.

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20. Nineteenth-century studies of genius lacked both objectivity and a proper scientific approach.

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21. A true genius has general powers capable of excellence in any area.

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22. The skills of ordinary individuals are in essence the same as the skills of prodigies.

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23. The ease with which truly great ideas are accepted and taken for granted fails to lessen their significance.

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24. Giftedness and genius deserve proper scientific research into their true nature so that all talent may be retained for the human race.

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25. Geniuses often pay a high price to achieve greatness.

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26. To be a genius is worth the high personal cost.

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Questions 27-32

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 75?

In boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet, write:
YES   if the statement agrees with the writer’s claims
NO   if the statement contradicts the writer’s claims
NOT GIVEN   if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

27. Environmentalists take a pessimistic view of the world for a number of reasons.

Yes

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No

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28. Data on the Earth’s natural resources has only been collected since 1972.

Yes

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No

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29. The number of starving people in the world has increased in recent years.

Yes

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No

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30. Extinct species are being replaced by new species.

Yes

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No

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31. Some pollution problems have been correctly linked to industrialisation.

Yes

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No

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32. It would be best to attempt to slow down economic growth.

Yes

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No

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Questions 33-37

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write your answers in boxes 33-37 on your answer sheet.

33. What aspect of scientific research does the writer express concern about in paragraph 4?

A. the need to produce results

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B. the lack of financial support

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C. the selection of areas to research

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D. the desire to solve every research problem

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34. The writer quotes from the Worldwide Fund for Nature to illustrate how

A. influential the mass media can be.

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B. effective environmental groups can be.

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C. the mass media can help groups raise funds.

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D. environmental groups can exaggerate their claims.

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35. What is the writer’s main point about lobby groups in paragraph 6?

A. Some are more active than others.

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B. Some are better organised than others.

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C. Some receive more criticism than others.

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D. Some support more important issues than others.

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36. The writer suggests that newspapers print items that are intended to

A. educate readers.

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B. meet their readers' expectations.

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C. encourage feedback from readers.

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D. mislead readers.

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37. What does the writer say about America’s waste problem?

A. It will increase in line with population growth.

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B. It is not as important as we have been led to believe.

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C. It has been reduced through public awareness of the issues.

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D. It is only significant in certain areas of the country.

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Questions 38-40

Complete the summary with the list of words A-I below.
Write the correct letter A-I in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet.

A. Unrealistic	B. agreed	C. expensive
D. right	E. long-term	F. usual
G. surprising	H. personal	I. urgent

GLOBAL WARMING
The writer admits that global warming is a 38. Fill in the blank 1 of 3 challenge, but says that it will not have a catastrophic impact on our future if we deal with it in the 39. Fill in the blank 2 of 3 way. If we try to reduce the levels of greenhouse gases, he believes that it would only have a minimal impact on rising temperatures. He feels it would be better to spend money on the more 40. Fill in the blank 3 of 3 health problem of providing the world’s population with clean drinking water.

Copy of IELTS Academic Reading Mock Test 2

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