IELTS reading practice test
Based on the text Tea and the British
Questions:
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IELTS Reading Practice Questions
Time recommended: 20 to 30 minutes to read the text and answer the questions.Part
1.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to the passage, what proportion of drinks consumed in Britain, excluding water, is made up by tea ?
2. What event led to a significant increase in tea consumption in Britain in 2020?
c) The Covid lockdowns d) The popularity of afternoon tea.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for tea's popularity in Britain?
c) Its association with social events d) Its ability to cure illnesses
4. Which social group was the first to regularly consume tea outside of the workplace?
c) The royal family d) The Irish
Part 2. True / False / Not Given
Write: T (true) if the statement agrees with the information, F (false) if the statement contradicts the information, or Ø (Not given) if there is no information on this.
5. Adam Smith considered the British to be primarily tea consumers.
6. Coffee replaced tea as Britain's favourite drink in the late 20th century.
7. The 7th Duchess of Bedford is credited with popularising afternoon tea.
8. High tea is a tradition primarily associated with the north of England.
9. The cost of tea in 1700 was significantly lower than the cost of tea in 1985.
b) Afternoon tea becomes popular [___]
c) High tea becomes popular [___]
d) The tea break is introduced [___]
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i) 1800 ii) 1657 iii) 19th Century iv) 1700-1800
11. Match the following descriptions to the terms that they describe: write i, ii, iii or iv in each box, as appropriate.
a) A short pause in the working day for a cup of tea. [___]
b) An informal meal typically served in the evening. [___]
c) A light meal served in the late afternoon. [___]
d) Outdoor spaces where people enjoyed tea.[___]
i) Afternoon tea
ii) High tea
iii) Tea break
iv) Tea gardens
4. Short Answer Comprehension Questions
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13. How many cups of tea does the average Briton over the age of 10 drink per year?
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14. What was the price of a pound of tea in 1700?
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15. What is the primary reason why workers were given tea during their working hours?
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16. Besides the UK, which European country is a significant tea-drinking nation?
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17. Who popularised the idea of eating bread with fillings between thin slices?
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18. What was the traditional purpose of a "tea garden"?
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19. What is the main evening meal called in working-class households, where tea is served with it?
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20 What drink is sometimes preferred to tea during a mid-morning break in offices and factories?
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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 IELTS question types, 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.
1. C, 2. C, 3 D, 4. B, 5. Not given, 6. False, 7.True, 8. True, 9. false 10. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv. 11. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv. 12 Ireland and Turkey, 13. 900 cups, 14. 36 shillings, 15. (To provide a) cup of tea to their workers. 16. Russia, 17. The Earl of Sandwich. 18. To provide a place to enjoy tea outdoors. 19. High tea. 20. Coffee.
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