How many types of questions are there in IELTS academic reading?

The total number of question types in IELTS academic reading is 14. There are as follows:

1. Matching headings

2. Locating information

3. True false not given

4. Multiple choice questions

5. Summary completion

6. Diagram labelling

7. Matching sentence endings

8. Matching features

9. Sentence completion

10. Short answer questions

11. Flow chart Completion

12. Note completion

13. Yes no not given

14. Table completion

IELTS academic reading matching headings questions

IELTS academic reading matching headings is a question type that comes with a passage and a list of headings. You must read the paragraphs and choose the correct heading for each paragraph. This question type is frequently seen in the IELTS Academic Reading section.

Solving the matching headings question type is easy if you can understand the main idea, supporting ideas and how they vary from each other. You can note down the keywords from the paragraph and choose the correct heading. Make sure, you don't pick the wrong heading just because the heading contains exact words from the paragraph.

Skill tested by matching headings question type

'Matching headings' question tests your ability to understand the main theme of a paragraph and differentiate it from the supporting ideas.

Skills required for IELTS academic reading matching heading question type 

• Time-Management

• Comprehension Skill

• Knowledge of Synonyms and the Paraphrasing skill

• Attentiveness and Patience

Tips for answering matching heading questions 

• Read each heading carefully

• Note keywords based on headings

• Read the first and last sentence of the passage

• Any commonalities or differences, note it down

Example for matching headings 

Answer questions 1-4 which are based on the reading passage below.

Dance Forms

A. The word dance comes from the old German word “danson”, which means “to stretch”. All dance forms are built upon stretching and relaxing. Dance makes the whole body vibrant. Dance is broken down into five elements: Body, Action, Space, Time and Energy. These five elements work together in dance to bring life to the dance. Dance not only changes the dancer’s mood, also viewer psychology will as a result of connecting with a dancer, with its being. Even, there are different sorts of dance forms such as jazz, folk dance, ballet, Irish dance etc., related to different forms of mood and life. 

B. Dance can be even therapeutic, if we dance without caring about the way we dance, it releases the stress and anxiety embedded in the unconscious mind. We can also consciously construct the dance movements to tap the specific mood in the viewers. Indian classical dance is such. It is stated that there are two basic aspects of Indian classical dance - Tandava and Lasya. Tandava denotes movements and rhythm and Lasya denotes grace and bhava. It is further broken down into three components which are Natya, Nritta and Nritya. One of the great books about Indian dance is Natya Shastra written by Bharat Muni.

C. There are instances, where dance forms of minorities became popular in the world. For example, Jazz. Jazz has its roots in Africa. America bought several African as a slave. Those African slaves are performed their traditional dances such as Cakewalk during plantation. This progressively moved in the position of Jazz. Jazz dance became a popular feature in ballroom in the 1940s and 1950s. Jack Cole and Gus Giordano are some of the popular jazz dancers.

D. One can even use the dance as a resistance against domination. Dance symbolizing the resistance as such it connects the other people. Michael Jackson is one who uses his art for rebellion and protest. He is a big proponent of freedom. He claimed that one of his popular songs, “They Don’t Care About Us”, is a call for protest against oppressive forces. He even introduced and popularized some of the famous dance movements such as “Moonwalk”.

Questions 1 - 4 

The reading passage has four paragraphs, A-D.

Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.

Write the correct number, i-vii, as your answer to each question.

List of Headings

• i Indian Classical Dance

• ii Origin of Jazz Dance

• iii Hazards of Dance

• iv Michael Jackson as a Rebellion

• v Rudolf Nureyev

• vi Criticism on Dance

• vii Types of Dance

1. Paragraph A

2. Paragraph B

3. Paragraph C

4. Paragraph D

Answers: 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Paragraph A = vii 

Explanation: Even, there are different sorts of dance forms such as jazz, folk dance, ballet, irish dance etc., related to different forms of mood and life. 

2. Paragraph B = i 

Explanation: It is stated that there are two basic aspects of Indian classical dance - Tandava and Lasya. Tandava denotes movements and rhythm and Lasya denotes grace and bhava.

3. Paragraph C = ii 

Explanation: There are instances, where dance forms of minorities became popular in the world. For example, Jazz. Jazz has its roots in Africa. America bought several african as a slave. Those African slaves are performed their traditional dances such as Cakewalk during plantation. 

4. Paragraph D = iv 

Explanation: Michael Jackson is one who uses his art for rebellion and protest. He is a big proponent of freedom. He claimed that one of his popular songs, “They Don’t Care About Us”, is a call for protest against oppressive forces.

IELTS academic reading locating information questions 

In IELTS academic reading locating information questions you will be given a reading passage, followed by a list of statements (1,2,3, ...). Here, you will be reading all the paragraphs to identify the location of the given statement. To do this correctly, you need to skim through each paragraph, mark the key words, and locate the information.

For answering this question type you must be skilled in paraphrasing. As the answers are not in progressive order make sure to read the passages carefully before answering. At times, two answers will be given in a single paragraph and there will be paragraphs without any answers also.

Skill tested by locating information question type

Your skill for identifying specific information from the reading passage is tested in the locating information question. 

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading locating information question type 

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Identifying synonyms and paraphrasing words

Tips for answering locating information questions 

1. Look for specific information like bold characters, underlined, double quotes, etc.

2. Focus on the main ideas, not the words.

3. Follow the order of the questions and the text.

4. Practise different exam strategies.

Example for location information 

Answer questions 1-5 which are based on the reading passage below.

Surrealism

A. In 1924, a small group of writers and artists in Paris founded a Surrealism movement which is about tapping the unconscious mind to unlock the power of the imagination. It became an influential movement in the twentieth century. Salvador Dali and Man Ray are some of the popular surrealists who bring forth surrealism in commercial works. Andre Berton wrote in his Manifesto of Surrealism that artists and writers should access the unconscious mind to express psychic automatism in its pure state.

B. Surrealists disdained rationalism and realism, which they perceived as restrictors of imagination. They are powerfully influenced by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalyst, who stated that our repressed thoughts and feelings are embedded in our unconscious mind. Surrealists believed that the conscious mind represses the power of imagination. Also, influenced by Karl Marx, they thought that the unconscious mind reveals internal contradictions in everyday’s life which can seed the revolution. 

C. Surrealism has the shades of Dada, which characterizes anti-rationalism. Breton believed that artists can unite to protest war by actualizing the subconscious thoughts. They were interested in disclosing the inner worlds of sexuality and violence and the topic they’ve touched upon most is transgressive behaviour. Artworks in Surrealism are mostly in bizarre and weird fashion. They derived archetypal symbols from their unconscious mind. 

D. Most often, Surrealism is identified with a group of men and as this was envisioned women as a cultured. But, it is found that women were also part of the surrealist group in the 1930s. Some of the famous surrealists such as Salvador Dali depicted the female form as muses. Many female surrealists depicted themselves as animals or mythical creatures.

E. Max Ernst, a German Artist, quoted, “Creativity is that marvelous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from their juxtaposition”. He views that creativity has the ability to create new and unique realities and can derive inspiration by criss crossing those realities in our mind.

Questions 1- 5 

This reading passage has five paragraphs, A–E.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter, A - E, as your answer to each question.

Note: You may use any letter more than once. 

1. Mention of women participation in surrealism

2. Surrealists are influenced by Sigmund Freud

3. Max Ernst view on creativity

4. The style of surrealism is bizarre and weird

5. Salvador Dali popularized the surrealism by bringing it into commercial works

Answers: 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Paragraph D 

Explanation: But, it is found that women were also part of the surrealist group in the 1930s. Some of the famous surrealists such as Salvador Dali depicted the female form as muses. Many female surrealists depicted themselves as animals or mythical creatures.

2. Paragraph B 

Explanation: They are powerfully influenced by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalyst, who stated that our repressed thoughts and feelings are embedded in our unconscious mind. 

3. Paragraph E 

Explanation: Max Ernst, a German Artist, quoted, “Creativity is that marvelous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from their juxtaposition”

4. Paragraph C 

Explanation: They were interested in disclosing the inner worlds of sexuality and violence and the topic they’ve touched upon most is transgressive behaviour. Artworks in Surrealism are mostly in bizarre and weird fashion.

5.Paragraph A 

Explanation: Salvador Dali and Man Ray are some of the popular surrealists who bring forth surrealism in commercial works.

IELTS academic reading true false not given questions 

The IELTS academic reading true false not given question type will be given with a passage and a list of statements containing information. Here, you must find out whether each statement agrees with the information in the reading passage or not. If the statement agrees with the passage, then it’s ‘True’; if it does not agree, it’s ‘False’. If you are unable to find the statement, then it’s ‘Not Given’. As this is one of the challenging questions you must emphasise more on practising this question type. 

You may be confused between ‘False’ and ‘Not Given’. ‘False’ means that the given information is opposite or not correct or contradicts the original sentence in the passage. Whereas ‘Not Given’ means enough information is not given in the passage to conclude your answer. To master this question type you have to practice more.

Skill tested by true false not given question type 

True False Not Given question type tests your ability to recognise specific information (with more factual texts sometimes) and check whether it agrees with the given statement or not.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading true false not given question type 

• Scanning

• Synonyms and Paraphrasing

• Comprehension of the passage

Tips for answering true false not given questions 

1. Understanding the questions before going into the passage.

2. Don’t try to match the keywords, but try to match the meaning

3. Not Given means information related to the given statement is not given in the passage.

4. You can write T, F, or NG on the answer sheet, but make sure it is legible

Example for true false not given 

Answer questions 1-6 which are based on the reading passage below.

Artificial Intelligence

Computers are becoming part of our life, which improves our work efficiency. Computers have the ability of achieving tasks with less time and more productivity. Artificial Intelligence is one of the branches of Computer Science, which pursues to mimic the intelligence of humans. Father of Artificial Intelligence, John McCarthy stated that Artificial Intelligence is, “The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computers”. AI studies how humans think and decide to develop intelligent software systems. 

The prominent goals of Artificial Intelligence are to create expert systems and to apply human intelligence in machines. AI derived its systems from disciplines such as Biology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Sociology and Psychology. Applications of AI comprises fields such as Gaming, Natural Language Processing, Vision Systems, Speech Recognition and Intelligent Robots.

Artificial Intelligence is just an artifice of human intelligence. Intelligence has its characteristics such as ability to calculate, reason and perceive relationships between things and events. Intelligence is the composition of following elements: Reasoning, Learning, Problem Solving, Perception and Linguistic Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence incorporates these elements into itself to function as a human intelligence. 

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into our life can be beneficial to us. Automation, the result of Artificial Intelligence, is allowing us to reap higher productivity rates and being in superior safety. In Research, AI can be used to analyze the data efficiently and help to create predictive models and algorithms to process data. Automating regular business tasks using AI tools could reduce the errors. 

Questions 1-6 

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?

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 in the passage

1. Artificial Intelligence is a branch of astrophysics.

2. John McCarthy is the father of Artificial Intelligence.

3. Creating Expert Systems is one of the goals of Artificial Intelligence.

4. Artificial Intelligence reduced the value of human feelings and emotions.

5. Intelligence is the composition of six elements.

6. Automation is the cause of lower productivity rate.

Answers

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. False 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Artificial Intelligence is one of the branches of Computer Science, which pursues to mimic the intelligence of humans.

2. True 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Father of Artificial Intelligence, John McCarthy stated that Artificial Intelligence is, “The science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computers”.

3. True 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - The prominent goals of Artificial Intelligence are to create expert systems and to apply human intelligence in machines. 

4. Not Given 

Explanation:  The information in the statement is not mentioned in the passages. 

5. False 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - Intelligence is the composition of following elements: Reasoning, Learning, Problem Solving, Perception and Linguistic Intelligence.

Only five elements are mentioned. 

6. False 

Explanation: Paragraph 5 - Automation, the result of Artificial Intelligence, is allowing us to reap higher productivity rates and being in superior safety.

IELTS academic reading multiple choice questions 

In the IELTS academic reading multiple choice questions, you have to choose the correct answer for the question by referring to the reading passage. Here you have to understand the main idea of the paragraph and look for the specific details required to answer the given question. Skimming the passage may be found useful here.

As there will be four options given for each question, you must be cautious about choosing the correct answer. If you find it difficult to answer the question, try using the elimination method to reduce the options. Look for the whole context of the question rather than searching for the keyword.

Skill tested by multiple choice question type 

Multiple choice question type is meant to check your wide range of reading skills like skimming and scanning for information, understanding the main idea, and predicting the right answer.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading multiple choice question type 

• Rephrasing

• Scanning for specific information

• Prediction and elimination of wrong answers

Tips for answering multiple choice questions 

1. Underline the keywords in the question and look for its synonyms.

2. Avoid all distractions from the passage.

3. Predict the correct answer through continuous practice.

4. Don’t leave any questions unanswered/blank.

Example for multiple choice questions 

Answer questions 1-5 which are based on the reading passage below.

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology studies how a person acquires, processes, stores and retrieves information. Prior to this, Behaviourism was popular, it studies how people behave. But, after Cognitive psychology emerged as a school of thought, which studies internal processes of humans such as perception, memory, attention ,decision making and language processing. The major difference between cognitive psychology and psychoanalysis is that the former studies the mind scientifically while the latter is not. 

In cognitive psychology, attention is defined as an individual’s ability to process information specifically in his or her environment. Information amounts to a range of things such as sound, smell, sights and sensations. There are four types of attention: Focused Attention, Sustained Attention, Divided Attention and Selective Attention.

Focused attention extends for only eight seconds, it can be a sudden occurrence which attracts our attention. Sustained Attention, as the name implies, this type of attention sustains for some period of time to complete the tasks. Divided Attention is the ability to attend several things at a single point of time. Selective Attention emphasizes the ability to attend to specific things. 

In Memory, there are three main processes: Encoding, Storage and Retrieval. Encoding is about intaking the information, followed by storing the information which refers to storage and retrieval is about recalling the information. There are two types of memory - short term memory and long term memory. Short term memory is about recalling a small amount of information from recent memories and long term memory is about recalling information from a longer period of time, which refers to meaning and association.

Questions 1-5 

Choose the correct letter, a, b, c or d.

1. Which school of thought is popular before Cognitive Psychology ?

a. Psychoanalysis

B. Gestalt psychology

C. Behaviourism

D. None of the above

2. Which of the following that cognitive psychology focuses on

a. Perception

B. Memory

C. Decision Making

D. All of the above

3. How many types are there in attention ?

a. Four

B. Two

C. One

D. Seven

4. Which type of attention only extends for only eight seconds ?

a. Divided Attention

B. Selective Attention

C. Sustained Attention

D. Focused Attention

5. How many processes are there in Memory ?

a. Four

b. Three

C. Five

D. None of the above

Answers 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. c. Behaviourism

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Cognitive psychology studies how a person acquires, processes, stores and retrieves information. Prior to this, Behaviourism was popular, it studies how people behave.

2. d. All of the Above

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Cognitive psychology emerged as a school of thought, which studies internal processes of humans such as perception, memory, attention, decision making and language processing. 

3. a. Four 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - There are four types of attention: Focused Attention, Sustained Attention, Divided Attention and Selective Attention.

4. d. Focused Attention 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Focused attention extends for only eight seconds, it can be a sudden occurrence which attracts our attention. 

5. b. Three 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - In Memory, there are three main processes: Encoding, Storage and Retrieval.

IELTS academic reading summary completion

IELTS academic reading summary completion is a question type where you will be reading a passage, and with that information, you will be filling the gaps given in the subsequent paragraph. Since the reading passage contains information like names, dates, places, etc., you must note it and refer to it while answering. 

In IELTS Academic Reading, the smart way to answer this question is to look for the missing words, whether it's a noun, verb, adjective, etc., and fill in the gaps accordingly. In this question type, two variations are there - select words directly from the text and select words from the list of answers. So you must practice both.

Skill tested by summary completion question type 

This summary completion question type emphasises your reading skills, like how you understand detailed information within the text and the main idea that comes as one part of the text rather than the whole text.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading summary completion question type 

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Recognise synonyms and paraphrasing

• Use the right context to make predictions

Tips for answering summary completion questions 

1. Locate the keywords first.

2. Look for a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc., suitable for the question.

3. The answers may not come in the same order as in the text, so watch out!

Example for summary completion 

Answer questions 1- 6 which are based on the reading passages below.

Education

Knowledge, proper behaviour, and technical competency are all taught and learned through education. It thus emphasises the development of skills, trades, or professions, as well as mental, moral, and aesthetic growth. Professional instructors provide systematic instruction, teaching, and training in formal education. This entails the use of teaching as well as the creation of curricula. A fundamental human right is a right to education. Since 1952, all signing parties to the European Convention on Human Rights have been required to guarantee the right to education under Article 2 of the First Protocol. This right is guaranteed at the international level by Article 13 of the United Nations' International Covenant of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1966.

Educational systems are set up to give education and training to children and young people. A curriculum lays out what students should learn, comprehend, and be able to accomplish as a result of their education. A teaching profession provides instruction that allows students to learn, and a system of policies, regulations, examinations, procedures, and funding allows teachers to teach to their full potential. Social engineering is the practise of using educational systems to promote ideas or values as well as skills. This can lead to systemic political abuse, especially in authoritarian states and governments.

The initial years of formal, structured instruction are known as primary education. Primary education, in general, consists of six or seven years of instruction beginning at the age of five or six, however, this differs between and within nations. Around 70% of primary-age children worldwide are enrolled in primary school, and this number is growing. The second year of formal schooling, which occurs throughout puberty, is known as secondary education. Higher education, also known as tertiary education, third-stage education, or post-secondary education, is a non-compulsory educational level that follows the completion of a secondary school, such as a high school or secondary school.

Undergraduate and postgraduate education, and also vocational education and training, are usually considered to be part of tertiary education. The main institutions that provide tertiary education are colleges and universities. These are referred to as tertiary institutions collectively. Certificates, diplomas, and academic degrees are common outcomes of tertiary education.

Questions 1- 6 

Complete the summary below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

Since 1 __________, all signing parties to the European Convention on Human Rights have been required to guarantee the right to education under Article 2 of the First Protocol. Knowledge, proper behaviour, and 2 _________________ are all taught and learned through education. Around 3 __________ of primary-age children worldwide are enrolled in primary school, and this number is growing. A teaching profession provides instruction that allows students to learn, and a system of policies, 4 _____________, examinations, procedures, and funding allows teachers to teach to their full potential. The main institutions that provide 5 ___________ education are colleges and universities. Higher education, also known as tertiary education, 6 ________________ education, or post-secondary education, is a non-compulsory educational level that follows the completion of a secondary school, such as a high school or secondary school.

Answers 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. 1952 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Since 1952, all signing parties to the European Convention on Human Rights have been required to guarantee the right to education under Article 2 of the First Protocol. 

2. Technical competency 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Knowledge, proper behaviour, and technical competency are all taught and learned through education.

3. 70% 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Around 70% of primary-age children worldwide are enrolled in primary school, and this number is growing. 

4. Regulations 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - A teaching profession provides instruction that allows students to learn, and a system of policies, regulations, examinations, procedures, and funding allows teachers to teach to their full potential.

5. Tertiary 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - The main institutions that provide tertiary education are colleges and universities. 

6. Third-stage 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Higher education, also known as tertiary education, third-stage education, or post-secondary education, …

IELTS academic reading diagram labelling questions 

The IELTS academic reading diagram labelling question requires you to complete labels on a diagram by referring to the description from the passage. Here, you must read the paragraph, then look for the blank spaces in the diagram and fill them correctly by referring to the paragraph. 

Instructions are made clear about how many words or numbers you can use. For instance, ‘TWO WORDS ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS’ etc. If they ask for two numbers and you write three numbers, you will lose marks. And remember that answers need not come in order.

Skill tested by diagram labelling question type 

The diagram labelling test is to assess your ability to understand a description (technical or general), and relate it to the information given in the diagram.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading diagram labelling question type 

• Attention to details

• Ability to understand detailed descriptions

• Interpretation of a diagram

Tips for answering diagram labelling questions 

1. Don’t take too much time in reading the diagram.

2. Look for keywords in the title (if any) and on the labels.

3. Read the questions carefully.

4. Don’t panic if the diagram looks complicated.

Example for diagram labelling 

Answer 1 - 5 questions which are based on the following reading passage.

A Simple Chemical Experiment to produce hydrogen

Simple laboratory equipment can be used to produce hydrogen. A thistle funnel, cork, glass dish, graduated glass cylinder, test tube, glass pipe, zinc, tap water, and hydrochloric acid are all that are required. To begin, 5ml of tap water is combined with around 1gm of zinc in a 50ml graduated glass cylinder. A cork, a thistle funnel, and a glass pipe are placed on top of the glass cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a glass dish by a glass pipe. The dish is filled with enough tap water to cover the top of the pipe, which is then covered with a water-filled test tube. It's critical to check that the end of the funnel is below the tap water before pouring 5 mL of hydrochloric acid into it. When the hydrochloric acid is added, it soon comes into touch with the tap water, causing a chemical reaction to occur. The hydrogen gas is released and begins to flow into the test tube through the pipe. The hydrogen displaces the water, resulting in a pure hydrogen gas test tube. The acid solution is neutralized and can be thrown down the sink after adding baking soda to the cylinder.

Question 1-8

The diagram show hydrogen is made using a simple laboratory

Label the diagram

Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage to answer 

Answers: 

1. 5ml hydrochloric acid

2. Cork

3. 50 ml graduated cylinder/50ml glass cylinder

4. 1gm of zinc

5. Thistle funnel

6. Hydrogen gas

7. Test tube

8. Tap water

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IELTS academic reading matching sentence endings questions 

In the IELTS academic reading matching sentence endings question type, you will be given two lists along with the reading passage. One contains a list of incomplete sentences, and the other with a list of alternatives. You need to read the incomplete sentence first and choose the correct alternative that makes it complete according to the passage. In IELTS Academic Reading, this question type is frequently asked.

The questions and the information given are in the same order to avoid confusion. After choosing an option, always read the whole sentence to make sure it sounds grammatically correct. To excel in this question, you can practice subject-verb agreement, noun & pronoun, and all tenses (past/present/future).

Skill tested by matching sentence ending question type

Matching sentence endings are given to identify whether you can understand the main ideas within a sentence. 

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading matching sentence ending question type 

• Recognise grammatical structures.

• Identifying synonyms and paraphrasing.

• Understanding the main ideas within a sentence.

Tips for answering matching sentence ending questions 

1. Read and understand the question carefully.

2. Highlight keywords like names, dates, place, etc.

3. Predict the ending before looking at the options available.

4. Ensure the sentence makes sense while reading it.

Example for matching sentence endings 

Answer 1 - 4 questions which are based on the following reading passage.

Carbohydrates

The three main nutrients found in food and drinks are fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Carbohydrates are broken into glucose by our bodies. Glucose or blood sugar is the main basis of energy for your body's cells, tissues and organs. However, the glucose is stored in the liver and muscles.

Sugars:The most basic form of carbohydrates is sugars that can be added to candies, desserts, processed foods, and regular soda. sugar is found naturally in fruits and vegetables and milk.

Starches:

Complex carbohydrates made of lots of simple sugars strongly break the scratches down into sugar to utilize them as energy. Starches include bread, cereal, pasta and vegetables like potatoes, peas, and corn 

Fibre: it's a complex carbohydrate that our body can't break down fibres so eating food with fibre can help you full and make you less likely to fill. Fiber clears the stomach and intestinal problems such as constipation. Especially helping in lower cholesterol and blood sugar fibre found in many foods comes from plants, fruits vegetables nuts seeds beans and whole grains.

Question 1-4 

Complete each sentence with the correct ending

Write the correct letter a-e in boxes 1-4 on your sheet

1. Glucose or blood sugar

2. Glucose is mainly stored in 

3. Complex carbohydrates are made of 

4. Fibres clear

A     made of lots of simple sugars strongly break the scratches down into sugar to utilise them as energy.

B     the stomach and intestinal problems such as constipation.

C    the liver and muscles.

D    is the main basis of energy for your body's cells, tissues and organs.

E    found in food and drinks are fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Answers 

1. E. found in food and drinks are fats, carbohydrates and proteins

Explanation: Glucose or blood sugar found in food and drinks are fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

2. C.  the liver and muscles.

Explanation: Glucose is mainly stored in the liver and muscles.

3. A. made of lots of simple sugars strongly break the scratches down into sugar to utilise them as energy. 

Explanation: Complex carbohydrates made of lots of simple sugars strongly break the scratches down into sugar to utilize them as energy.

4. E the stomach and intestinal problems such as constipation.

Explanation: Fibre clears the stomach and intestinal problems such as constipation.

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IELTS academic reading matching features questions

Under the IELTS academic reading matching features question type, you need to read a passage and match a list of statements to a list of alternatives. For example - based on the passage, you may be asked to match different research findings to their respective researchers, historical events to their correct timeline, or people’s characteristics to age groups. Here, some options may be used twice, while others may not be used at all. 

In the IELTS Academic Reading test, the ‘matching features’ are not knowledge-based but assess your ability to understand the facts and connect between them. The test can be either factual or opinion-based discursive paragraphs, so you must give attention to both.

Skill tested by matching features question type

This matching features test is important to assess your ability to understand relationships between facts from the passage and ability to recognise ideas and opinions. 

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading matching features question type 

• Scanning for names and keywords

• Understanding the main idea of the passage

• Recognising synonyms and paraphrasing

Tips for matching features questions 

1. First, read the instructions carefully.

2. Do not read the entire paragraph.

3. Read the questions, circle or underline the keywords.

4. Do not expect the answers to come in order.

Example for matching features 

Printing Press

Johannes Gutenberg was born in the 14th century and died presumably on February 3rd 1468. The German craftsman indicated the method of movable printing types. Especially his feeling had a metal alloy that could melt readily and cool quickly to form durable reusable type an oil-based ink that could be developed thick sufficient to stick to metal type and disseminate well to vellum or paper, and a novel press for providing firm, even pressure to printing surfaces, most likely adopted from those used to make wine, oil, or paper. None of these characteristics was present in the European technique for stamping letters on diverse surfaces or in woodblock printing that had been utilised up to that point. Gutenberg's printing press was hailed as a watershed moment in history, as it made books widely available and ushered in the "information revolution."

Gutenberg was also associated with inventing the punch-matrix technology for casting metal type (in which an identity chiselled on one end of a hard metal rod, the punch, was used to strike an opinion into a safer metal plate, the matrix, into which molten metal was poured to form any number of nearly identical pieces of type). However, computer-assisted analysis of Gutenberg's printed work in the early 2000s revealed that there was far too much variance in characters of a particular type (for example, the letter I for his type to have been cast that manner. According to some experts, the punch-matrix system appeared several years after Gutenberg's death.

Questions 

Match the correct statement with the letter 

1. Johannes Gutenberg was the famous for

2. What Gutenberg thought to have in invention

3. Gutenberg thought to have also  invented the- 

4. What revolution did the printing press create

A    Oil-based ink

B    Information revolution

C    Inventing printing press

D     Metal alloy

E    Punch matrix system

Answers 

1. C-inventing printing press 

Explanation: johannes Gutenberg designed the first printing press in movable type 

2. D-metal alloy 

Explanation: in his element of invention he thought to have metal alloy.

3. E-punch matrix system 

Explanation: Gutenberg has long been thought to have also punched matrix systems of casting metal type.

4. B-information revolution 

Explanation: printing press the history-changing invention making books widely accessible is said to be an information revolution.

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IELTS academic reading sentence completion

In the IELTS academic reading sentence completion question type, a reading passage will be given along with a list of statements having unfilled blanks. You need to fill the gaps in each statement by referring to the passage. If it says ‘from the text’, you must write the words from the text without changing it. By learning paraphrasing and synonyms, you can easily score marks in this question type. 

In IELTS Academic Reading, contracted words are not allowed. Hyphenated words like ‘full-time’ ‘son-in-law’ counted as single words. Numbers can be written as figures or words. If the question has ‘NO MORE THAN 2 WORDS’ or ‘ONLY ONE WORD’ it should be followed strictly, otherwise you may lose marks.

Skill tested by sentence completion question type 

The sentence completion question is purely to assess your ability to look for specific information from a paragraph.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading sentence completion question type 

• Paraphrasing and Synonyms

• Scanning for specific information

• Enhance your English grammar

Tips for answering sentence completion questions 

1. Read the instructions carefully to know how many words are required.

2. Try to find words like but, rather, although, however, and, in spite of, while, etc.

3. If you can’t locate the answer for a question, move on to the next question immediately.

4. Check your spelling while writing the answers on the answer sheet.

Example for sentence completion 

Answer questions 1- 5 which are based on the reading passages below.

Women’s Rights

Rather than men's generosity, women earned their current status through struggle and sacrifice. Women and their supporters have struggled for equal rights to males, and in certain regions, they still do. Local customs that denigrated and suppressed women's rights were replaced by laws. Women have advanced in the world at all levels, including political, economic, and social.

Women have always been minors and subordinate to men, whether in Hindu, Greek, or Roman societies. The early changes were only carried out during the Islamic civilization, between 610 and 661. Women in pre-Islamic Arabia and medieval Europe had fewer privileges as a result of the reforms. Greater rights in marriage, divorce, and inheritance were among the improvements. Other societies did not grant women such legal status until decades later.

Women were enslaved and denied any rights in Europe during the Middle Ages. Women's standing, on the other hand, became a political issue in the late 18th century. Women began their fight for equal rights in the nineteenth century. They gained the ability to vote in numerous countries around the world in the late nineteenth century. During the years that followed, even more, massive measures were taken. Women have progressed economically, socially, and politically to varying degrees and in various countries. 

Despite their achievements, women continue to face discrimination on a variety of levels. Women, for example, work longer hours and earn less than males. Furthermore, women make up the bulk of the world's poor and illiterate. The path to true equality remains lengthy.

Questions 1 - 5 

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

1. Women earned their present status through their ___________ and sacrifice.

2. Local customs were replaced by laws which ______________ and suppressed women’s rights.

3. There were some improvements that happened like women got rights in marriage, _________, and inheritance.

 4. Women have always been minors and _____________ to men, whether in Hindu, Greek, or Roman societies.

5. Since women achieved more, women continue to face _________________ on a variety of levels.

Answers 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Struggle 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Rather than men's generosity, women earned their current status through struggle and sacrifice.

2. Denigrated 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Local customs that denigrated and suppressed women's rights were replaced by laws. 

3. Divorce 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 -  Greater rights in marriage, divorce, and inheritance were among the improvements. 

4. Subordinate 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - Women have always been minors and subordinate to men, whether in Hindu, Greek, or Roman societies. 

5. Discrimination 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - Despite their achievements, women continue to face discrimination on a variety of levels.

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IELTS academic reading short answer questions 

IELTS academic reading short answer questions in the IELTS Academic Reading test are similar to the English comprehension test. Here, you will get a paragraph followed by a set of questions. You need to read the paragraph and provide each question with a short answer that is taken from the paragraph. 

You must write their answers on the answer sheet in words or numbers. They must not use contracted words. Since questions and information in the paragraph follow the same order, you will find it easier.

Skill tested by short answer question type

Short answer questions evaluate your ability to identify and understand precise information while reading a passage. 

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading short answer question type 

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Attention to details

Tips for answering short answer questions 

1. Since answers follow the order as given in the passage, go with that order.

2. Read and understand what information is asked for.

3. Use the exact words from the text.

4. Pay attention to the question type words - who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Example for short answer questions 

Answer questions 1-4 which are based on the reading passage below.

Friedrich Nietzche

On October 15, 1844, Freidrich Nietzche was born in Germany. He became a great philosophical figure in Western Philosophy. Some of his popular works are Thus Spoke Zarathusthra and Human, All-Too-Human. He viewed as Nazi icon because some section of his is used to promote ideology. One of his famous statements is “God is dead”. It subtly indicates that values are dead and people are disoriented and devastated. 

One of his famous philosophical ideas is “The Will to Power”. He claims that there are two aspects to this idea. First, he believed that the world, matter, and knowledge is always in flux and he believed that the core of this change is the will to power. Second, it expresses dominance and independence, it could also be turned on oneself and will attain mastery. His philosophy is life-affirming, which embraces change and believes change is the only constant. 

Nietzche sequenced animals, humans and then the overman. If a man was able to control his instincts and impulses and achieved some significant things, then he stopped being animals. This indicates that our will to power is directed inwards rather than outwards. If it is directed outwards, it amounts to controlling others. On the contrary, if it is directed inwards, then he can become master to himself. He proclaimed that self mastery leads humans to become overman.

Questions 1-4 

Answer the questions below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

1. Where was Friedrich Nietzche born ?

2. What is Friedrich Nietzche’s famous statement ?

3. How many aspects are there in the Will to Power ?

4. How human will become if they practise self mastery ?

Answers 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Germany 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - On October 15, 1844, Freidrich Nietzche was born in Germany.

2. God is dead 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - One of his famous statements is “God is dead”. It subtly indicates that values are dead and people are disoriented and devastated. 

3. Two

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - One of his famous philosophical ideas is “The Will to Power”. He claims that there are two aspects to this idea. 

4. Overman (or) become overman 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - He proclaimed that self mastery leads humans to become overman.

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IELTS academic reading flow chart completion questions 

IELTS academic reading flow chart completion question type is allowing you to fill the gaps in a flow chart using correct words taken from the paragraph. To do this, first, you must read the given passage and look for the blank spaces in the flow chart. Then, you need to identify keywords from the paragraph and write it in the appropriate places. If you feel lost, use the arrow’s direction and boxes to understand the flow of the information.

In IELTS Academic Reading, flow chart completion question types restrict your word limits by giving ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS’ or ‘ONLY TWO WORDS’ from the passage. If you write beyond the given word limit, your answers will become incorrect.

Skill tested by flow chart completion questions type 

The flow chart completion question type focuses on your ability to understand details and/or the main theme of a paragraph that can rightly fit into the gap.

Skills Required for IELTS academic reading flow chart completion question type 

• Skimming and scanning to identify the main ideas

• Attention to keywords

• Ability to predict the right answer

• Time management

Tips for answering flow chart completion questions 

1. Plan before you write.

2. Look for linking words that ensure logic.

3. Count the number of stages given in the flow-chart.

4. Try to use complex sentences if necessary to describe the flowchart. 

Example for flow chart completion

Answer questions 1-6 which are based on the reading passage below.

Cryogenic Sleep For Space Travel And Future Cure 

Our bodies aren't designed for space travel. This piece of information comes as a jolt to fans of the science fiction genre, but we need to embrace the fact that our bodies require too much maintenance. Out there beyond the stars, it is impossible and even untenable to think about maintaining our needs for water, food and oxygen. The warmth we need to sustain ourselves will not be available in space. The temperature in outer space is somewhere around -455 degrees Fahrenheit. Even if we somehow manage to find resources to ensure our survival, we simply wouldn't have anything to do there! But, the air is rife with a possibility: Put yourself to sleep.

Back in the 1970s in a show called Time Slip, the characters were shown to be frozen in ice. Back then, it was just fantasy, and today we are close to achieving perfection in the field of Cryogenics- the science of producing very cold temperatures and studying its effects. Alcor, one the largest cryogenic companies in the world, believes that futurism is a valid school of thought .This company has chosen to opt for neuropreservation, which is freezing the  brain instead of preserving the entire body. Cryopreservation is considered to be the apple of the eye of the futurism community. The premise is indeed simple- the field of medicine is constantly growing. With this, the possibility of space travel for longer periods and futuristic cure is growing larger. Cryonics bridges the gap between today and the days to come in future. Before 50 years, if someone were to suffer from a heart attack and fall, the doctor would check for the pulse, and upon no response would declare the person dead. With the advent of cryonics, this has changed. Some of the premises of cryonics are what one could call ‘untestable' because no one has ever tried bringing a person back to life after cryogenic preservation. In spite of this, people with chronic diseases are being frozen in liquid nitrogen, with the hope of seeing a distant future.

Efforts to make the revival of the medically pronounced dead a possibility are being undertaken by companies such as Alcor. Once a person has been declared as dead, Alcor comes in and begins the process of preserving the body. This is very complex, with the first step being the transfer of the 'patient' from the hospital bed to a bed of ice and covering the cadaver with a slurry of ice. Then, they use what is known as a heart-lung resuscitator to get the blood pumping again. After this, the preservation of the cells begins. Alcor uses about 16 different medications to protect the cells from dying after body functions cease. Since the patients are deceased, Alcor has the permission to use methods which may not pertain with the conventions of medical use. Soon, these patients are moved for surgery.

This entire process is high-risk, with the reward being determined by meticulous work. There is no room to slip up. They are freezing a lot of bodies in liquid nitrogen without knowing the actual outcome. But, gradual changes are occurring in the field of tissue regeneration, though the changes are small, they are occurring at a steady pace. Taking into consideration the efforts of another company, SpaceWorks, based in Atlanta has been studying the possibility of sending humans into deeper space.

They received grants from NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) to pursue research in what is known as Phase 1 of their "Torpor Inducing Transfer Habitat for Human Stasis to SpaceWorks”. SpaceWorks believes that there is a medical procedure which is key to enabling deep space travel. "The nearest equivalent to hibernation currently experienced by humans is a medical condition called therapeutic hypothermia," says SpaceWorks researcher Doug Talk. This process is often used to treat patients who have gone into cardiac arrest or infants who are born with defects. The body temperature of the individual is reduced by 10 degrees centigrade using either ice packs or an intravascular catheter. SpaceWorks believes that they can use the same technique to put human beings into a torpor, which a bear enters into to endure long winters. This torpor is what will enable humans to be transported across vast stretches of space. A centrally positioned robotic arm will move over the travellers, ensuring that all the needs of the body are met.

Why freeze the bodies? Cold reduces the rate of metabolism, as a result of which the heart rate of an individual is reduced. This is beneficial as an unconscious person takes up less space as compared to a conscious one. With a team of dedicated scientists at SpaceWorks and Alcor working on the application of cryogenics in the fields of medical science and space travel, both the areas seem to be on the brink of metamorphosis.

Once the field of cryonics develops completely, humans will be able to conquer dimensions which were unheard of before. With research aimed at expanding knowledge and increasing longevity of the human species, there is very little that would be left to the imagination. These changes are beneficial and are a testimony to the evolution our minds are undergoing at a rapid rate.

Questions 1 - 6 

Complete the flow chart below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.,

METHOD USED BY ALCOR TO PRESERVE A CADAVER

Answers

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Dead 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Efforts to make the revival of the medically pronounced dead a possibility are being undertaken by companies such as Alcor. Once a person has been declared as dead, Alcor comes in and begins the process of preserving the body.

2. a slurry 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - …the first step being the transfer of the 'patient' from the hospital bed to a bed of ice and covering the cadaver with a slurry of ice.

3.heart-lung resuscitator 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - …they use what is known as a heart-lung resuscitator to get the blood pumping again. 

4, different medications 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Alcor uses about 16 different medications to protect the cells from dying after body functions cease.

5. Surgery 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - Soon, these patients are moved for surgery.

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IELTS academic reading note completion questions 

When it comes to the IELTS academic reading note completion question type, you will be given a passage and a set of statements with empty spaces. You need to read the entire passage and fill in the space using correct words. Since the question has descriptive-type paragraphs, the quickest way to answer is to take short notes from the paragraph, locate the keywords, and fill them in the apt place. 

In IELTS Academic Reading, you can easily score this question by understanding missing words in the statement, whether it is a noun, verb, adjective, etc., and fill it correctly.

Skill tested by note completion questions type 

The note completion questions assess your ability to read, identify details/main ideas and write them at the appropriate place.

Skills required for IELTS academic reading note completion question type 

• Ability to use new vocabulary

• Synonyms and Paraphrasing

• Scanning to identify keywords

• Understanding numbers and bullet points

Tips for answering note completion questions

1. Quickly read the title and the text.

2. Predict what kind of word(s) you need to fill the gap.

3. Read the sentence again to avoid grammatical errors.

4. Don’t go behind the distractors.

Example for note completion 

Answer Questions 1-7 which are based on the reading passage below.

The origins of coffee

Coffee as a drink or a plant dates back to the Sufi Muslim monasteries surrounding Mocha in Yemen around the mid-15th century. Coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in Arabia, in a similar manner to how it is today produced. It had spread throughout the Middle East, Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa by the 16th century.

When we consider the processing of coffee, coffee berries and seeds go through a number of steps, before becoming the typical roasted coffee. The fruit has traditionally been hand-picked for ripeness; this is a time-consuming process that involves selecting only the ripest berries. Strip picking is more usual, in which all berries are gathered at the same time, regardless of maturity, by a person or a machine. Following harvest, green coffee is processed using one of two methods: a dry process method, which is often simpler and less labor-intensive, or a wet process method, which combines batch fermentation, utilises more water in the process and often produces a milder coffee.

The one who transported the first coffee out of the Middle East to India in 1670 is Sufi Baba Budan of Yemen. Previously, every exported coffee had been boiled or sanitised in some way. Baba Budan is said to have smuggled seven coffee seeds by strapping them to his breast in portraits. The first plants that sprouted from these illicit seeds were planted in Mysore, Karnataka, India. After that, coffee expanded over Italy, the rest of Europe, Indonesia, and the Americas.

When coffee first arrived in North America during the Colonial period, it was not as well-received as it had been in Europe since alcoholic beverages were still more famous. The demand for coffee grew so quickly during the Revolutionary War that sellers were forced to hoard their limited supplies and hike prices considerably. Coffee was brought to Brazil in 1727, although it was not widely grown until 1822 when the country gained freedom. After that, vast swaths of rainforest were removed to make way for coffee plantations.

Questions 1- 7 

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

• Coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in 1 _________

• Green coffee is processed using one of two methods: 

     -     A dry process method, which is often simpler and less 2 ____________, or 

     -     A wet process method, which combines batch fermentation, utilises more water in the process and often produces a 3 _________ coffee.

• Coffee berries and 4 ____________ go through a number of steps, before becoming the typical roasted coffee.

• Sufi Baba Budan of Yemen transported the first coffee out of the 5  ____________ to India

• Coffee expanded over 

- Italy, 

- the rest of 6 ______________, 

- Indonesia, and 

- the Americas.

• Coffee was brought to Brazil in 7 _________

Answers 

(Note: The text in italics is from the reading passage and shows the location from where the answer is taken or inferred. The text in the regular font explains the answer in detail.)

1. Arabia 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in Arabia, in a similar manner to how it is today produced. 

2. Labor-intensive 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - Following harvest, green coffee is processed using one of two methods: a dry process method, which is often simpler and less labor-intensive, or a wet process method, which combines batch fermentation, utilises more water in the process and often produces a milder coffee.

3. Milder 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - Following harvest, green coffee is processed using one of two methods: a dry process method, which is often simpler and less labor-intensive, or a wet process method, which combines batch fermentation, utilises more water in the process and often produces a milder coffee.

4. Seeds 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - When we consider the processing of coffee, coffee berries, and seeds go through a number of steps, before becoming the typical roasted coffee.

5. Middle-east

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - The one who transported the first coffee out of the Middle East to India in 1670 is Sufi Baba Budan of Yemen. 

6. Europe 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 - After that, coffee expanded over Italy, the rest of Europe, Indonesia, and the Americas.

7. 1727 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - Coffee was brought to Brazil in 1727, although it was not widely grown until 1822 when the country gained freedom.

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IELTS academic reading yes no not given questions

In the IELTS academic reading yes no not given question type, you will get a passage and a set of statements with information. You must read the paragraph and find out whether the given statement is agreeing or disagreeing with the information from the paragraph. If the statement agrees with the information, it is 'Yes'; if it does not agree, it is 'No', and if the statement is not given in the entire reading paragraph, then it is 'Not Given'. 

In IELTS Academic Reading, the Yes, No, Not Given question type is similar to True, False, Not Given. The basic difference between them is that Yes/No/Not Given is based on a writer’s opinions, views, or beliefs, whereas, True/False/Not Given is based on factual information about a topic. To make your work easier, the answers and the statements are given in the same order.

Skill tested by yes no not given questions type

The Yes No Not Given question type assesses your ability to recognise specific information like opinions, ideas, or beliefs and know whether the information matches with the given statements or not.

Skills required for IELTS academic reading yes no not given question type 

• Synonyms and Paraphrasing

• Scanning for specific information

• Ability to understand the main idea

Tips for answering yes no not given questions 

1. Don’t need to read the whole text.

2. Double-check whether the question type is Yes/No/Not Given or True/False/Not Given and then answer.

3. Read and understand the meaning of each sentence.

4. If the statement is not similar or not found in the passage, then choose ‘Not Given’.

Example for yes no not given 

Answer questions 1- 6 which are based on the reading passage below.

Importance of higher education

Many people are questioning the worth of continuing education after high school because of the rising cost of higher education. Many people worry if the high expense of tuition, the opportunity cost of attending college instead of working full-time, and the resulting thousands of dollars in debt are worth it in the long term. The risk is particularly high for low-income families who are already struggling to make ends meet without the added expense of college tuition and fees. It is useful to analyze what is known about the benefit of higher education and the rates of return on investment to both the person and society in order to determine whether it is worth the expense.

Given the wages discrepancy between individuals who receive a bachelor's degree and those who do not, the cost of higher education is significant. However, the individual rate of return on investment in higher education is sufficiently high to justify the cost.     

Aside from increased salaries, college graduates have other advantages. Greater levels of saving, increased personal/professional mobility, improved quality of life for their offspring, improved customer decision making, and more hobbies and leisure activities are among the individual benefits that college graduates appreciate, according to a 1998 report published by the Institute for Higher Education Policy.

Completing a higher education has also been linked to better health, not only for oneself but also for one's offspring, according to research. Several studies have found a strong link between higher education and cultural and familial values, as well as economic prosperity. Higher tax revenues, greater workplace productivity, increased spending, increased workforce flexibility, and lower dependency on government financial assistance are all public benefits of going to college.

While it is evident that investing in a college education is a financial hardship, particularly for those in the lowest income groups, the long-term advantages to individuals and society as a whole tend to far surpass the expenses.

Questions 1-6 

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

Write

YES if the statement agrees with 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

1. Many people are interested in high studies even if it costs more.

2. The fact is that middle-class people have more financial risk in continuing their studies.

3. Even if the investment is high, higher education is beneficial for both individuals and society.

4. People without a degree can’t earn much. 

5. A college degree serves more earnings and it is worth the investment.

6. Degree holders have only the advantage of increased salaries.

Answers 

1. No 

Explanation: Paragraph 1 - Many people are questioning the worth of continuing education after high school because of the rising cost of higher education.

2. Yes 

Explanation: Paragraph 2 - The risk is particularly high for low-income families who are already struggling to make ends meet without the added expense of college tuition and fees.

3. Yes 

Explanation: Paragraph 3 -  It is useful to analyze what is known about the benefit of higher education and the rates of return on investment to both the person and society in order to determine whether it is worth the expense

4. Not Given 

Explanation: The particular information is not found in the passage.

5. Yes 

Explanation: Paragraph 4 - Given the wages discrepancy between individuals who receive a bachelor's degree and those who do not, the cost of higher education is significant. However, the individual rate of return on investment in higher education is sufficiently high to justify the cost.     

6. No 

Explanation: Paragraph 5 - Aside from increased salaries, college graduates have other advantages. 

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IELTS academic reading table completion questions 

In the IELTS academic reading table completion question type, you will be given a passage and a table with content gaps, where you need to fill the gaps with right words, referring from the passage. If the question contains ‘ONE WORD ONLY or NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’ answer exactly the same otherwise marks will be reduced. 

Once you are able to locate the answer for one gap, you can fill the rest easily. A quick tip is when you study the table, you must understand what type of word is missing, whether a noun, a verb, or an adjective, and fill the gap accordingly. Table completion and flowchart completion are commonly seen in the IELTS Academic Reading test.

Skill tested by table completion questions type

The table completion questions type is to assess your ability to understand specific details or ideas from a passage. 

Skills required for IELTS academic reading table completion question type 

• Interpretation of data

• Skimming for keywords

• Ability to understand the table with gaps

Tips for answering table completion questions 

1. Spend at least one minute reading the table and the content.

2. Read the instructions carefully.

3. Write answers from the text, not on your own.

4. Look out for grammatical errors in the end.

Example for table completion 

ENDANGERED SPECIES -The Elephant

China brought the historic move of banning the business in elephant ivory two years before this month. The last day to acquire or sell ivory in the country was December 31, 2017.

The ban was celebrated as a game-changer for elephant populations around the world, notably in Africa, which is remembered destroyed by a poaching plague in recent years. The rising need for ivory statues and jewellery fueled a poaching plague across Africa as Asia's middle class grew. Every year, almost 20,000 elephants are killed for their tusks.

China's policy shift appears to be having an effect two years later.

Following the ban, the WWF completed annual surveys of Chinese consumers and saw a considerable decrease in elephant ivory purchases. Nearly 80% of those surveyed say they acknowledge the ban. In addition to the study, we regulated jet market activities and found out that wholesale ivory taxes in the country have decreased. Unfortunately, we found out that one consumer category, those who cross often outside of mainland China, has increased their attention in buying ivory.

That indicates that consumers who have the financial means to travel have the biggest intention to purchase elephant ivory. Their travel also enables them tickets to ivory, as elephant ivory is yet usable in some of the most popular Chinese tourist destinations, such as Thailand, Laos, Hong Kong, Japan, and Vietnam. Travellers however carry ivory out of one nation and into another without special licences, even though it is illegal.

By 2020, Chinese outbound travel is expected to reach 200 million trips each year. We must limit ivory purchases outside of China if we are to achieve the ban's ultimate goal of protecting Africa's few remaining elephants.

That is why WWF is attempting to inform travellers on the valid and environmental dangers of purchasing ivory, as nicely as to reach out to them with news that resounds with their importance and to make ivory socially unpopular. The World Travel & Tourism Council, China Customs, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are among the organisations that united our Travel Ivory Free campaign. Online influencers, bloggers, and celebrities are also assembling the issue to motivate people to travel without ivory.

The technique is founded on a collective and interactive policy that commits Chinese travellers at every phase of their journey, from scheduling vacations online to walking through well-known ivory marketplaces in Southeast Asia. We're being sure of behaviour differences and social scientific research, containing the largely detailed ivory consumer study, ever conducted. We're also employing some of the tactics that retail firms have ground to impact consumers, such as social media exactitude marketing.

Because it's been performed before, we know it's practical to change positions in public belief and affect social standards. Consider the drop in drunk driving that arose in the United States during the 1980s and early 1990s: evidence suggests that public beliefs changed during this time, aided in part by organisations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Questions 1-6

Complete the table below 

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer

1___________ Last date to sell ivory

Which country is remembered, destroyed by a 

poaching plague in recent years 2_______________________

What made the need for ivory 3_______________________

consumers who have the financial means to 

travel have the biggest intention to purchase 4______________________

Which country has outbound travel is 

expected to reach 200 million trips each year 5______________

6______________________ Chinese travellers scheduling vacations online to walking through well-known ivory marketplaces in

Answers 

1. December 31, 2017 

Explanation: China brought the historic move of banning the business in elephant ivory two years before this month. The last day to acquire or sell ivory in the country was December 31, 2017

2. Africa 

Explanation: Africa, is remembered destroyed by a poaching plague in recent years

3. statues and jewellery 

Explanation:The rising need for ivory statues and jewellery fueled a poaching plague across Africa as Asia's middle class grew. Every year, almost 20,000 elephants are killed for their tusks

4. Elephant ivory

Explanation: That indicates that consumers who have the financial means to travel have the biggest intention to purchase elephant ivory

5. Chinese 

Explanation: Chinese outbound travel is expected to reach 200 million trips each year.

6. Southeast Asia 

Explanation:  Chinese travellers scheduling vacations online to walk through well-known ivory marketplaces in southeast-Asia.