Cambridge 16 IELTS General Reading Test 3

SECTION 1 : Questions 1-14

Questions 1-5

Read the text below and answer questions 1-5.

The text has five paragraphs, A-E.

Which paragraph mentions the following?

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1. The chance to go into caves

A B C D E

2. The chance to spend time beside a lake

A B C D E

3. Some unusual architecture

A B C D E

4. Unsuitability for young children

A B C D E

5. The length of the walk depending on the weather

A B C D E

Questions 6-14

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

In boxes 6-14 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

6. Traditionally, most scarecrows were the same size as a human being.

TRUE FALSE NG

7. The competition in September was the first one in Maplehampton.

TRUE FALSE NG

8. The farmers who provided materials could take part in the competition.

TRUE FALSE NG

9. Old clothes were supplied to the people who made the scarecrows.

TRUE FALSE NG

10. The venue for the competition was changed because of the weather.

TRUE FALSE NG

11. Competitors could get advice on making their scarecrows.

TRUE FALSE NG

12. In the judges’ opinion, the scarecrow dressed as an alien was better than the giant bird.

TRUE FALSE NG

13. The competition organisers supplied a picnic for the competitors and spectators.

TRUE FALSE NG

14. Alice Cameron bought a scarecrow to frighten birds away from her crops.

TRUE FALSE NG

SECTION 2 : Questions 15-27

Questions 15-22

Read the text below and answer Questions 15-22.

Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Notes on being a great barista

Serving the customer

- Be sure you make drinks that are 15. for the customer

- Ignore any 16. around you

Using the equipment

- Clean the machine 17. regularly

- Grinding always use ground coffee that is 18.
remember that air causes the smell to fade

Making the coffee

- Know when to stop making the espresso
too early reduces the 19.

- Too late makes the coffee 20.

Giving good customer service

- Talk to your customers ask about the customers’ 21.

- Know something about the important 22. in the area

SECTION 2

Questions 23-27.

Complete the flow chart below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer.

Tips on running a meeting

Arrange seats according to the types of meeting and participants

- In small meetings, ask people from some 23.
as they introduce themselves

- Make sure the 24.
is available to everyone.

- Involve people in the discussion and solve
any 25. quickly if they arise

- Note action points and who is responsible for them

- Avoid 26. by involving a range of
people in tasks

- Thanks people for coming, and possibly have some kind of
27. afterwards

SECTION 3 : Questions 28-40

Questions 28-33

Read the text below and answer questions 28-40.

The text has six sections, A-F.

Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.

Write the correct number, i-viii, in boxes 28-33 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings

i. The link between feathers and a wider international awareness

ii. An unsuitable decoration for military purposes

iii. A significant rise in the popularity of feathers

iv. Growing disapproval of the trapping of birds for their feathers

v. A new approach to researching the past

vi. Feathers as protection and as a symbol of sophistication

vii. An interesting relationship between the wearing of feathers and gender

viii. A reason for the continued use of feathers by soldiers

28. Section A

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

29. Section B

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

30. Section C

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

31. Section D

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

32. Section E

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

33. Section F

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii

Questions 34-36

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

34. In Section B, what information is given about the use of feathers in the 16th century?

A. Some were not real feathers, but imitations.

B. They were sometimes coloured artificially.

C. Birds were specially bred for their feathers.

D. There was some disapproval of their use for decoration.

35. Rublack suggests the feather costume worn by Duke Frederick in 1599 represented

A. a lack of sensitivity to American traditions.

B. a rejection of the beliefs held by those around him.

C. a positive attitude towards the culture of the Americas.

D. a wish to follow a fashion of the time.

36. According to Rublack, one reason why feathers survived in European military costume was because

A. birds were seen as having religious significance.

B. feathers suggested certain qualities about military activities.

C. the power of feathers was feared by other cultures.

D. soldiers came to associate particular birds with warlike qualities.

Questions 37-40

Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-G, below.

A. lost popularity in the 16th century.

B. were used as protection from bad weather.

C. are worn today by some soldiers.

D. could only be worn by men of noble birth.

E. were used to create an outfit worn by a person of high status.

F. were once awarded for military achievements.

G. became popular decorations for urban dwellers in the 16th century

37. Hats decorated with long black feathers

A B C D E F G

38. Feathers from cranes and swallows

A B C D E F G

39. Feathers from exotic birds

A B C D E F G

40. Peacock feathers

A B C D E F G

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