IELTS reading practice test
Aeroponics
Questions:
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1. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each question.
1. What is the main message of the first paragraph?
a) The world's
population is
increasing faster than ever.
b)
We need to use
resources more carefully.
c)
Traditional agriculture is damaging the
environment.
d) Aeroponics
offers a
solution to global food
production problems.
2. What is the primary cause of fruit and vegetable wastage in developed countries?
a) Crop diseases. b) Poor
distribution systems.
c) Consumer
behaviour d) Problems with packaging.
3. What proportion of fruit and vegetable waste is attributed to packaging and distribution?
a) 10%. b)
a
quarter. c) Half. d) Three
quarters.
4. What is the main argument against the long-distance transportation of fruit and vegetables?
a) It is too expensive. . b)
It
is damaging to the environment.
c)
It is
inefficient. d) It is unpopular
with consumers.
5. What is the key difference between hydroponics and aeroponics?
a) The type of plants they
grow. . b)
The use or non-use of water.
c) The
location of the growing area. d) The types of
nutrients use.
6.What is the main benefit of aeroponic agriculture compared to traditional farming?
a) Reduced
water usage. b)
Increased crop yields.
c) Lower
production costs.
d) Improved
crop quality.
2 True, false, or not given?
Read the statements below and decide whether each statement is True (T), False (F), or Not Given (0) according to the passage.
7. The FAO report highlights that fruit and vegetable wastage is a problem across all stages of the food chain.
8. Aeroponic farming generates less wastage than organic farming .
9. Aeroponics is a relatively inexpensive agricultural method.
10. Water tables in California have been rising due to increased agricultural activities.
11. In traditional agriculture, most of the nutrients used are wasted .
12. Aeroponic agriculture presents a risk of water pollution.
Questions 13-16: Matching
Match each of the following features with the correct type of agriculture mentioned in the passage. Some features may be related to more than one type of agriculture.
| Type of agriculture | Feature |
| 13. Uses a lot of water |
A. Traditional agriculture or B. Aeroponics |
| 14. Relies on added nutrients |
A. Traditional agriculture or B. Aeroponics |
| 15. May cause water pollution |
A. Traditional agriculture or B. Aeroponics |
| 16. Reduces waste significantly |
A. Traditional agriculture or B. Aeroponics |
4. Short Answer Questions
Write your answers in the box, using no more than three words in each answer: used inteactively, the box will expand to take whatever you write.17 What is the name of the major agricultural area in California?
18. What mineral resource has been impacted by California’s agricultural practices?
19. What pollution problem did nutrient run-off cause in Brittany?
20. What is the name of the airport where an aeroponic garden is located?
The IELTS reading test:
Note that a full IELTS reading test takes one hour and involves 40 questions, based on three texts.
Notes for teachers
This reading test includes a range of question types used in the IELTS reading test, and tests different reading skills notably skimming, scanning, identifying main ideas, and understanding detail. Since the actual IELTS test lasts one hour and includes 40 questions on three reading texts, this sample reading test should be done in 25 to 30 minutes.Classroom technique: The reading test should be done from a cold start, before any text study stage, as in test conditions.
To simulate IELTS test conditions, students should have 25-30 minutes to read the text, and answer the test. The rest of the class time can be spent going through the text, and doing the interactive exercise that goes with it. Do not confuse testing and teaching! Reading pactice tests are not teaching materials, they are testing materials, designed to see how much students can understand when presented with a text to read.
Students - do not check your answers until after you have done the test. Otherwise, doing the test is pointless
Multiple Choice: 1. B. 2 C. 3 B. 4. B. 5 B. 6. A
True/False/Not Given: 7. True 8. True 9. False 10. False 11. True 12. False
Matching: 13. A. 14. A and B. 15. A. 16. B
Short Answer Questions: 17. San Joaquim Valley 18. Water / the water table 19. Algal bloom. 20. (Chicago) O’Hare airport
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