IELTS reading practice test
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Based on the text
The early years of Bob Dylan
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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.
- Robert Zimmermann initially left Hibbing, Minnesota, to study English at the University of Minnesota.
- . Bob Dylan adopted his stage name from a popular radical local poet ..
- When Dylan arrived in New York, he already had a career plan and good financial resources. .
- Bob Dylan's second album was a commercial success.
- The "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" album included several love songs.
- President Kennedy welcomed Bob Dylan to the White House.
- After his motorcycle accident in 1967, Bob Dylan stopped recording music for sevel years.
Questions 8-11
Multiple Choice QuestionsChoose
the correct answer,
A, B, C or D.
8. What was Robert Zimmermann's main motivation for leaving Hibbing?
A. To explore the cultural scene in Minneapolis.B To escape the limitations of small-town life.
C To pursue his passion for folk music
D To follow in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas..
9. Why did Robert Zimmermann change his name to Bob Dylan?
A. He disliked his original name.B. His manager suggested the change
C. Because his original name was too difficult to pronounce..
D. To create a stage name more fitting for a folk singer.
10. What was the primary factor that contributed to Bob Dylan's early success in New York?
A His connections in the music industry.B. He won a local talent competition.
C. A positive review in a major newspaper.
D. The fact that he came from Minnesota.
11. Which album is considered to have truly revealed Bob Dylan's genius as a songwriter?
A Bob DylanB. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.
C. The Times They Are a-Changin' .
D. Bringing It All Back Home.
Questions 12 - 17
Complete
the summary below.
Choose
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for
each answer.
Bob
Dylan, originally known as Robert Zimmermann, left his
hometown of (12)
to study in Minneapolis. However,
his true passion lay in (13)
music, and he quickly
became a popular figure in the folk scene. After changing his name to
Bob Dylan, he moved to the cultural hub of the USA (14)
where he gained a
following and critical acclaim. His second album, "The
Freewheelin' Bob Dylan," included songs that became anthems for
the (15)
movement and the growing discontent over the
Vietnam War. Despite the initial shock and backlash from
traditionalists, Dylan's decision to incorporate (16)
into his music at the Newport Folk Festival marked a pivotal moment
in his career. Critics tend to agree that his career peaked wit the
album
(17)
which contained some of his greatest songs and revealed him as arguably
the most influential cultural commentator on his age..
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