Book 13 IELTS General Reading Test 3 Leave a Comment / By Nouman / 29.06.2025 1. Questions 1-7 In boxes on your answer sheet, writeTRUE if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN if there is no information on this 1 The idea behind NYLSO was based on another orchestra. True False NG None 2. 2 An ability to read music is essential. True False NG None 3. 3 The NYLSO might be unsuitable for very advanced level musicians. True False NG None 4. 4 NYLSO concerts are free to members’ families and friends. True False NG None 5. 5 Rehearsals always involve the full orchestra playing together. True False NG None 6. 6 The conductor provides her services free to NYLSO. True False NG None 7. 7 The NYLSO gives advice on what instrument to purchase. True False NG None 8. Questions 8-14 For which running watch are the following statements true?Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes on your answer sheet NB You may use any letter more than once. 8 This would be a suitable and not too expensive first watch for a runner. 9 Care has been taken to make this watch very attractive to look at. 10 This watch can be programmed to let the runner know when it is time to get some refreshment. 11 This watch will need recharging at frequent intervals. 12 Both experienced and inexperienced runners will find this watch useful. 13 Runners will find all the features on this watch are useful. 14 People who do most of their running in cities may find this watch is not appropriate for them. 9. Questions 15-22 Complete the notes below.Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.Write your answers in boxes on your answer sheet. Health and Safety at WorkEmployees’ rights• are established by 15 and include the following:employers should manage any potential dangers to their staff’s health and safety– any 16 needed for employees to work safely should be free– employees may inform management of any 17 they have relating to health and safetyemployees are entitled to some 18 while they are workingEmployees’ responsibilitiesto take off jewellery and dress appropriately for their particular work– to avoid putting colleagues and others at 19 – to do any 20 that the employer offersto inform the employer of any 21 received while working– to make sure the employer knows of any 22 you are taking that might affect performance 10. Questions 23-27 For which company notice are the following statements true?Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes on your answer sheet 23 Staff are needed to work on internal communications. 24 People are needed to help improve an internal system. 25 Staff are asked if they want to take part in an internal competition. 26 Volunteers are asked to work overtime for a limited period. 27 Staff will be told where to work temporarily. 11. Questions 28-31 Look at the following statements and the list of countries below. Match each statement with the correct country, A, B, C or D.Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, in boxes on your answer sheet. List of CountriesA MexicoB MadagascarC TahitiD Indonesia 28 The vanilla that is grown here was created from more than one type of vanilla plant. 29 This vanilla is often mixed with other types of vanilla. 30 Some people claim that this country produces the finest vanilla. 31 This vanilla goes well with both sweet and savoury ingredients. 12. Questions 32-34 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.Write the correct letter in boxes on your answer sheet. 32 What prevented countries, apart from Mexico, from growing vanilla in the 17th and 18th centuries? A. the Aztecs’ refusal to let the pods be exported B. the lack of the most suitable pollinating insect C. the widespread ignorance of the existence of the plant D. the poor condition of the vanilla pods that Cortez collected None 13. 33 What does the writer suggest was the main reason for the success of vanilla cultivation on Madagascar? A. the adoption of a particular agricultural technique B. the type of vanilla orchid that was selected C. the unique quality of the soil on the islan D. the rapidly increasing number of growers None 14. 34 The writer believes that Madagascan vanilla is so popular because A. it works well in a variety of main courses and puddings. B. its pod is less likely than others to break up when it is cooked. C. its taste is widely considered to be the standard taste of vanilla. D. it is the one that is used in a number of commercial frozen desserts. None 15. Questions 35-40 Complete the summary below.Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.Write your answers in boxes on your answer sheet. How vanilla pods are cured in TahitiTahitian farmers start by leaving the pods to turn 35 all over. They then wash them quickly before the main stage of the curing process begins. They place the pods in the 36 during the early part of the day. Cloths are then wrapped round them and they are left in boxes overnight. This procedure encourages 37 . Gradually, the 38 of the individual pods starts to decrease. While this is happening, the farmers continue to work on the pods. They use their 39 to flatten them out. For the last stage in the curing process, the pods are kept in a cool place which is open to the air, so that the amount of 40 within them is reduced. Time's up
