IELTS reading practice test
Based on the text
Agatha
Christie, the world's best-selling writer
Questions:
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Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading text?
Write: TRUE if the statement agrees with the information, FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.
- Agatha Christie’s writing has achieved greater commercial success than Shakespeare's.
- J.K. Rowling has sold more books than Barbara Cartland.
- Agatha Christie’s books have been translated into at least 100 languages.
- Agatha Christie’s father was British.
- Agatha Christie’s novels often feature characters who are wealthy and enjoy a life of leisure.
- The majority of Agatha Christie's novels are set in exotic locations.
- Ian Rankin believes Agatha Christie’s work had a profound influence on the crime fiction genre.
Questions 8-13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the reading text for each answer.
- Agatha Christie was born in the town of
- Agatha Christie’s most famous detective is a
- The detective novel genre is often excluded from discussions of
- The play “The Mousetrap” is a
- The play has been running for over years.
- “The Mousetrap” has been seen by more than ten
Questions 14-17
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
14. What is the main point of the first paragraph?
A. To compare Agatha Christie's writing to Shakespeare's.B . To demonstrate the popularity of Agatha Christie's novels.
C To show that Agatha Christie is more popular than contemporary writers.
D To highlight the enduring success of detective fiction.
15. Why does Agatha Christie remain so popular ?
A. Her novels are consistently well-written.B. She is a highly skilled writer with a unique style.
C. Her books are widely translated and continue to sell well.
D. Her characters are relatable to a wide audience.
16 What is a common theme in many of Agatha Christie's novels?
A The investigation of crimes in isolated settings.B. The struggle of ordinary people against injustice.
C. The exploration of complex psychological themes.
D. The depiction of social inequality in English society.
17. What is the significance of “The Mousetrap” play?
A It is the most successful play in the history of English theatre.B. It demonstrates Agatha Christie's versatility as a writer.
C. It shows the lasting popularity of detective thrillers.
D. It represents a significant moment in Agatha Christie’s career.
Notes for teachers
This reading test includes a range of IELTS question types, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion, and multiple choice, and tests different reading skills notably skimming, scanning, identifying main ideas, and understanding detail.Answers:
Students - do not check your answers until after you have done the test. Otherwise, doing the test is pointless
- False 2. Not given 3.True. 4 False. 5. True 6 Not given. 7. True 8. Torquay. 9. Belgian. 10. Literature. 11. Detective Thriller. 12. 65. 13. Million. 14. B. 15. C. 16. A. 17. A
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