IELTS reading practice test
English pubs and their signs
Questions:
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A. Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To explain the
history of pubs in Britain. B. To persuade readers
to visit English pubs.
C To
describe the different types of pub signs. D. To discuss the decline of
traditional pub signs.
2. Why were symbols and signs important for pubs in the past?
A.Because
most people could not read. B. Because they were
required by law.
C. To
make the pubs look more attractive.
D To
attract visitors from far
away
3. What does the text say about the oldest named pub in Britain?
A.It was
originally a castle..
B.
It is located in London.
C.It
is associated
with the Crusades.
D.It
has been in existence for over a thousand
years.
4. What common pub name is linked to the Wars of the Roses?
A. The Rose
and Crown. B.The Ship.
C. The
Duke of Wellington.
D. The
College Arms.
5. What is the main point made about pub names and local industries?
A.
They often reflect the work that people do in the area. B.They
are
rarely related to local activities. .
C. They
are mostly historical in
origin.
D. They
are usually chosen by the pub owners.
.Answer the following questions with True, False, or Ø (not given).
6. Barbers' shops were identified by blue and white striped poles.
7. The 'Trip to Jerusalem' pub is located beneath a castle.
8. Many old pubs were run by dukes and lords .
9. Many pubs were named after military victories in the 19th century
10. The 'Mermaid' pub in Rye is named after a historical event..
11. Pub signs are regarded as a valuable art collection.
12. All of Britain's pubs are now owned by large brewing companies..
C. Sentence Completion : use as few words as possible.
Write your answers in the box: used inteactively, the box will expand to take whatever you write.13. Before the majority of people in Britain could read, pubs used or to identify themselves.
14. The name 'Rose and Crown' became popular after the .
15. Pubs called the Norfolk Arms are named after a .
16. Pubs named 'The Ship' are found not only in but also in .
17. The Man in Space pub in Bristol was opened in the
D. Short Answer Questions
Write your answers in the box: used inteactively, the box will expand to take whatever you write.18. Give one example of a pub name that reflects a local activity.
19. What is the name of the artist who produced over 700 pub signs ?
20. What is one potential threat to the future of traditional pub signs?
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 20 to 25 minutes.Classroom technique: to simulate IELTS test conditions, students should have 20 - 25 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! Practice tests do not teach, they test.
Students - do not check your answers until after you have done the test. Otherwise, doing the test is pointless.
Answer Key
1. a) 2. a) 3. c) 4. a) 5. a) 6. False 7. True 8. False 9. True 10. Not Given 11. True 12. False
13. symbols, sign language 14. Wars of the Roses 15. duke 16. ports, inland towns 17. 1970s
18. The Plough / College Arms (either of these are acceptable)
19. Stanley Chew
20. Standardization by large breweries / replacement of traditional signs with standardised ones (accept any reasonable answer that reflects the text's final paragraph).
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