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This reading practice simulates one part of the IELTS General Reading test. You should spend about twenty minutes on it. Read the passage and answer questions 14-26.

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A Bamboo is an essential provider of shelter as well as income for over a billion people. Meanwhile, several endangered species also depend on bamboo to survive. Although bamboo seems plentiful today, information from a new report suggests that the bamboo species could be in trouble.B Mountain ...
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Questions 14-18
The reading passage has eight paragraphs labelled A-H.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter A-H in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

14. Comparison of bamboo with other plant species.

15. How people have very confined knowledge of bamboo.

16. A description of how destroying bamboo could jeopardize wildlife.

17. The reason why bamboo has loads of commercial potentials.

18. The methods used to study bamboo.

The answer is F. Paragraph F compares bamboo with other plant species by discussing how bamboo is often not perceived as being endangered due to its invasive nature in some areas and how this contrasts with plants that are threatened because they "can’t survive in the habitat." It mentions the dual nature of bamboo—being invasive in some contexts yet endangered due to habitat loss—and this distinguishes bamboo from other plant species.

Associated Text:
“Some plants are threatened because they can’t survive in the habitat – they aren’t strong enough, or there aren’t enough of them, perhaps. But bamboo can take care of itself – it is strong enough to survive if left alone. What is under threat is its habitat.”

The answer is C. Paragraph C states, "However, in spite of bamboo’s significance, our knowledge of the plant appears limited." and describes a report noting "a complete lack of understanding of global bamboo resources, especially concerning the plant’s conservation." This statement clearly shows people have very confined knowledge about bamboo.

Associated Text:
our knowledge of the plant appears limited. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) published a report recently demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of global bamboo resources, especially concerning the plant’s conservation.

The answer is B. Paragraph B describes how mountain gorillas rely on bamboo for survival and how loss of bamboo creates a threat for these endangered animals. It mentions that "without bamboo, there won’t be much hope for the gorillas’ continued survival," linking the destruction of bamboo directly to jeopardizing wildlife.

Associated Text:
Dan Redmond, chairman of the Ape Alliance, claims that without bamboo, there won’t be much hope for the gorillas’ continued survival.

The answer is E. Paragraph E states, "bamboo’s economic value may be of greatest importance. Modern ways of processing the plant allow it to be used versatilely," followed by specific examples such as for flooring, laminates, and paper production. This explains why bamboo has loads of commercial potential.

Associated Text:
bamboo’s economic value may be of greatest importance. Modern ways of processing the plant allow it to be used versatilely, such as for flooring and laminates. The demand for bamboo to produce paper is growing the fastest, with 25 percent of paper produced in India currently made from bamboo fiber.

The answer is C. Paragraph C discusses the UNEP and INBAR report focused on "nearly 1,600 known species of bamboo," but notes that "the report only concentrated on approximately 1,200 woody varieties." It also discusses that "science intended to examine the conservation status of plants is still relatively new compared to similar work done with animals," and that only "those noted for having commercial value" are "the only current subjects of scientific research." This shows the methods currently used to study bamboo.

Associated Text:
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) published a report recently demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of global bamboo resources, especially concerning the plant’s conservation. With nearly 1,600 known species of bamboo, the report only concentrated on approximately 1,200 woody varieties identified by their strong stems, or culms, commonly associated with bamboo. Those noted for having commercial value, a mere 38 “priority species,” are the only current subjects of scientific research. The research itself is mostly geared towards protecting the plant for commercial use only, a problem that goes far beyond just bamboo. Science intended to examine the conservation status of plants is still relatively new compared to similar work done with animals.

Questions 19-24
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? In boxes 19-24 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.

19. Bamboo is the gorilla’s primary food source throughout the entire year.

20. Compared to the work carried out on animals, the science of assessing the conservation status of plants is still in its infancy.

21. Priority species of bamboo are selected primarily by their importance in relation to entire ecosystems.

22. Erosion of the soil has made it difficult for groups of bamboo roots, or rhizome, to thrive.

23. Bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood, and a specific tensile strength that rivals steel.

24. There is next to nothing that protects bamboo in the wild for its own sake.

The answer is FALSE. In Paragraph B, it says, "Bamboo is the primary food source for about 650 gorillas that remain in the wild today... bamboo represents about 90 percent of what these gorillas eat during the rainy season." This clearly shows bamboo is not their main food source all year, only during the rainy season.

Associated Text:
bamboo represents about 90 percent of what these gorillas eat during the rainy season.

The answer is TRUE. Paragraph C states, "Science intended to examine the conservation status of plants is still relatively new compared to similar work done with animals." This establishes that the field is still in its infancy.

Associated Text:
Science intended to examine the conservation status of plants is still relatively new compared to similar work done with animals.

The answer is FALSE. Paragraph C states that "Those noted for having commercial value, a mere 38 'priority species,' are the only current subjects of scientific research." They are chosen for commercial reasons, not because of their importance to entire ecosystems.

Associated Text:
Those noted for having commercial value, a mere 38 “priority species,” are the only current subjects of scientific research.

The answer is NOT GIVEN. There is no mention in the passage of soil erosion making it difficult for rhizomes to thrive.

Associated Text:

The answer is NOT GIVEN. The passage states bamboo's tensile strength is as good as some steel, but it does not mention compressive strength or compare it directly to wood.

Associated Text:
its tensile strength is as good as some steel

The answer is TRUE. Paragraph G states, "there are nearly no policies in place to protect wild bamboo," directly showing the lack of protection for bamboo in the wild for its own sake.

Associated Text:
there are nearly no policies in place to protect wild bamboo

Questions 25-26
Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in 25-26 on your answer sheet.

Bamboo’s main function has always been in applications, and as a locally traded commodity it’s worth about $4.5billion annually.

Given bamboo’s value in terms, the picture painted by the UNEP report is all the more worrying.

The answer is domestic. Paragraph E says, "Domestic uses have traditionally been bamboo’s biggest purpose, making it worth about US$ 4.5 billion annually as a traded good." This shows its main function has always been in domestic applications.

Associated Text:
Domestic uses have traditionally been bamboo’s biggest purpose, making it worth about US$ 4.5 billion annually as a traded good.

The answer is ecological. Paragraph F opens with the sentence, "Taking bamboo’s value in ecological terms into account, it seems that the UNEP report is increasingly concerning." This shows the correct word is 'ecological.'

Associated Text:
Taking bamboo’s value in ecological terms into account, it seems that the UNEP report is increasingly concerning.

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Multiple Choice
Matching Sentence Endings
Note Completion
Table Completion
Flow Chart Completion
Summary Completion
Multiple Selection
Short Answer
Matching Headings
Matching Features
Matching Information
Identifying Information
Identifying Viewer Claims
Sentence Completion
Diagram Labelling
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To get a high score on the IELTS reading section, you need to have a fast reading speed. To have a fast reading speed, you need to improve your vocabulary and practice dissecting sentences. One strategy to dissect a sentence is to look for the subject and verb of the sentence. Finding the subject and verb will help you better understand the main idea of said sentence. Keep in mind, a common feature of a IELTS reading passage is to join strings of ideas to form long compound sentences. This produces large chunks that students have a hard time absorbing. Do not get overwhelmed by its length, just look for the subject and verb, the rest of the ideas will flow.

Keep in mind, having a slow reading speed makes skimming or scanning a reading passage more difficult. The process of quickly skimming through a reading passage for specific keywords or main ideas is a requirement for you to employ successful reading strategies to improve your IELTS reading score. In other words, skimming and scanning are critical skills to ensure you complete all questions in the allotted time frame.
IELTS Reading Strategies
Once you can read and comprehend a passage with a rate of, at least, 220 words per minute, you'll be ready to start implementing our strategies. All too often, students spend too much time reading the passages and not enough time answering the questions. Here is a step by step guide for tackling the reading section.

  1. Step 1: Read questions first

    One of the most common mistakes that candidates make when approaching the reading exam is reading every single word of the passages. Although you can practice for the exam by reading for pleasure, "reading blindly" (reading without any sense of what the questions will ask) will not do you any favors in the exam. Instead, it will hurt your chances for effectively managing your time and getting the best score.

    The main reason to read the questions first is because the type of question may determine what you read in the passage or how you read it. For example, some question types will call for the "skimming" technique, while others may call for the "scanning" technique.

    It is important to answer a set of questions that are of the same question type. You'll need to determine which question type you want to tackle first. A good strategy would be to start with the easier question type and move on to more difficult question types later. The Easiest question types are the ones where you spend less time reading. For example, the Matching Heading question type is an easier one because you only need to find the heading that best describes the main idea of a paragraph. An example of a difficult question type would be Identifying Information. For this question type, you'll need to read each paragraph to find out if each statement is TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN according to the passage.

    Here is a table that lists the difficulty levels for each question type. Use this table as a reference when choosing which question type you want to tackle first.

    Difficulty level Question Type
    Easy Sentence Completion
    Short answer
    Medium Matching Features
    Multiple choice
    Matching Headings
    Summary, Table, Flow-Chart Completion
    Difficult Matching Sentence Endings
    Matching Information
    Identifying Information (TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN)
    Identifying Viewer's claims (YES/NO/NOT GIVEN)

  2. Step 2: Read for an objective

    After you've read the questions for the passage, you will be able to read for an objective. What does this mean? For example, if you come across a question that includes the year "1896", you can make a note of when this year comes up in the text, using it to answer the question later on. There are two reading techniques that will help you stay on track with reading for an objective. The first one, skimming, is best defined as reading fast in order to get the "gist", or general idea, or a passage. With this technique, you are not stopping for any unfamiliar words or looking for specific details. The second technique, scanning, is best defined as reading for specific information. With this technique, you are not reading for the overall gist, but rather, specific information. Notice how each of these techniques has a specific objective in mind. This will help you find information more quickly.

  3. Step 3: Take notes

    As you're reading for an objective, you should also be making notes on the margins of the passage, placing stars next to key information, or underlining things that you believe will help you answer the various questions. This will make it easier for you to check back when you are asked certain things in the questions. Choose whichever note-taking system is right for you - just make sure you do it!

  4. Step 4: Answer wisely

    After you've read the questions, read the passage, and have taken any appropriate notes, you you should have located the part of the text where you where you need to read carefully. Then just read carefully and think critically to determine the correct answer.

IELTS Reading Question Types

The IELTS reading test contains many different question types:

Matching HeadingsIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Headings
Matching InformationIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Information
Matching FeaturesIELTS Reading Lesson: Matching Features
Summary CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Summary Completion
Identifying InformationIELTS Reading Lesson: Identifying Information
Identifying Writer's claimsIELTS Reading Lesson: Identifying Writer's claims
Multiple ChoiceIELTS Reading Lesson: Multiple Choice
Short AnswerIELTS Reading Lesson: Short Answer
Match Sentence EndingIELTS Reading Lesson: Match Sentence Ending
Sentence CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Sentence Completion
Table CompletionIELTS Reading Lesson: Table Completion
 
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