Copy of IELTS General Reading Mock Test 6

Question 1-8

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

In boxes 1-8 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. If you return unwanted shoes straightaway, with a receipt, the shop will probably give you a refund.

True

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False

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Not Given

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2. You are advised to accept a credit note if you are offered one.

True

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False

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3. The factory is responsible for replacing unwanted shoes.

True

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False

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4. You can ask any shoe shop to send shoes to the Footwear Testing Centre.

True

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False

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5. Shops prefer to give a credit note rather than change shoes.

True

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False

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6. The customer contributes to the cost of having faulty shoes tested.

True

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False

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7. The procedure for making a legal claim is easier in Scotland.

True

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False

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8. Legal advice and forms can be bought from certain shops.

True

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False

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Question 9-14

Chose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.

9. What should you do first if you lose a credit card?

A. contact your insurance company

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B. write a letter

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C. contact the police

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D. make a phone call

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10. Credit Card Shield is

A. an insurance company which deals with card theft.

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B. a system for registering people's card details.

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C. an emergency telephone answering service.

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D. an agency for finding lost or stolen cards.

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11. When contacted, the Card Protection System company will

A. inform the police about the loss of the card.

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B. get in touch with the relevant credit card companies.

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C. ensure that lost cards are replaced.

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D. give details about the loss of the card to shops.

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12. You are fully covered by both banks and shops if you lose

A. a cheque that is signed but not otherwise completed.

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B. a blank unsigned cheque.

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C. a Switch card

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D. a credit card

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13. If you have written your personal number on a stolen card, you may have to

A. join a different credit card protection scheme.

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B. pay up to £50 for any loss incurred.

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C. pay for anything the thief buys on it.

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D. change your account to a different bank.

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14. What happens if your cash card is stolen?

A. you arrange for the card to be returned.

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B. the bank stops you withdrawing money.

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C. you may have to pay up to £50 of any stolen money.

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D. you cannot use a cash card in future.

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Questions 15-21

The Reading Passage “Self-study Tips” has eight paragraphs, A-H.

Choose the correct heading for paragraphs, B-H, from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, 1-12, in boxes on your answer sheet.

List of Headings

1. Consult your teacher
2. Take a break
3. Make a timetable
4. Create a working space
5. Sit comfortably
6. Study at home
7. Talk about your work
8. Photocopy important material
9. Catalogue references
10. Use the library
11. Prioritise your work
12. Exercise regularly

Example: Section A Answer iii

15.  Section B Fill in the blank 1 of 7
16.  Section C Fill in the blank 2 of 7
17.  Section D Fill in the blank 3 of 7
18.  Section E Fill in the blank 4 of 7
19.  Section F Fill in the blank 5 of 7
20.  Section G Fill in the blank 6 of 7
21.  Section H Fill in the blank 7 of 7

Questions 22-27

Look at the twelve descriptions of courses, A-L, in the text above.
For which description are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-L, in boxes 22-27 on your answer sheet.

22. This course would be useful for dealing with letters of complaint. Fill in the blank 1 of 6
23. This course will help you use the libraries. Fill in the blank 2 of 6
24. This course will improve your performance at interviews. Fill in the blank 3 of 6
25. This course will help you with acknowledging your sources. Fill in the blank 4 of 6
26. This course will help you improve your reading skills. Fill in the blank 5 of 6
27. This course will help you improve your grammar. Fill in the blank 6 of 6

Questions 28-34

The text below has seven sections, A-G.

Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, 1-8, in boxes on your answer sheet.

List of Headings
1. Plans for more marine protected areas
2. A historical overview of one specific area
3. Why more has not been done to save marine creatures
4. What the press has missed
5. Where biodiversity has been shown to help
6. Who is currently being blamed
7. A reason for some optimism
8. Various factors other than fishing

28. Section A Fill in the blank 1 of 7
29. Section  B Fill in the blank 2 of 7
30. Section  C Fill in the blank 3 of 7
31. Section  D Fill in the blank 4 of 7
32. Section  E Fill in the blank 5 of 7
33. Section  F Fill in the blank 6 of 7
34. Section  G Fill in the blank 7 of 7

Questions 35-37

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 35-37 on your answer sheet.

35. Boris Worm’s main concern is that

A. marine ecosystems will completely break down.

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B. insufficient attention is being paid to fish numbers.

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C. there will no longer be enough seafood for people to eat.

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D. politicians will be unwilling to discuss marine resources.

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36. What point does John Shepherd make?

A. Marine conservation areas are not high on the list of visitor attractions.

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B. People know very little about how different species actually live.

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C. The public are much less likely to help unattractive creatures.

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D. The marine environment was better understood in the past.

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37. Which of the following best summarises the text as a whole?

A. Scientists disagree about the state of the world’s oceans.

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B. A radical review of marine resource management is needed.

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C. The fishing industry is mainly responsible for today’s problems.

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D. The natural systems of our seas will not be able to repair themselves.

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Questions 38-40

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet.

The Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea was created when the sea rose as a consequence of 38. Fill in the blank 1 of 3 slowly contracting. The waters were full of different species of marine creatures, and there were large numbers of 39. Fill in the blank 2 of 3 living on the wetlands along the shore. This continued until species began to decline 2,000 years ago. Overfishing was partly responsible for the changing circumstances, and so was pollution. At the same time, there has been an increase in some nutrients in the Wadden Sea which can also destroy marine creatures and vegetation by depriving them of 40. Fill in the blank 3 of 3 which is essential for their survival.

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