This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Reading – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Reading Quiz 14 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete with one word:With keen powers of ..... , she captured subtle changes in colour, shape, and light. A) Observation. B) Promoted. C) Independent. D) Remaining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Observation. 2. Our library has just updated a lot of books ..... physics ..... teenagers. A) For, to. B) On, to. C) On, for. D) To, for. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On, for. 3. "Empires rich in cultural splendour, complete with magnificent architecture, art, laws, and infrastructure, were built by civilizations with non-alphabetic scripts."What is the meaning of "magnificent" ? A) Making someone or something physically weak. B) Very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired. C) Causing trouble. D) Connected with thinking or conscious mental processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired. 4. How much time do I have for the Ielts Reading Test? A) 40 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 50 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 60 minutes. 5. Which is not the synonym of ready-meal? A) Easy meal. B) Heat and eat meal. C) Made-from-scratch meal. D) No-cook meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Made-from-scratch meal. 6. There are only two types of questions which will require a more detailed understand of the whole passage-matching headings and choosing a title. A) True. B) False. C) Partially Accurate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. In the reading test, how much time do you have to transfer your answers from the test papers to your answer sheet? A) 15 minutes. B) 10 minutes. C) 5 minutes. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None. 8. In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. A) Influenced by personal feelings. B) Far on in development. C) Particular. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Far on in development. 9. The new drug may ..... the aches and pains patients experience. A) Burden. B) Alleviate. C) Decline. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alleviate. 10. What is the main focus of the physicists' challenge regarding proposals for highway capacity? A) To increase the maximum capacity for vehicles on highways. B) To maintain the current maximum capacity for vehicles on highways. C) To decrease the maximum capacity for vehicles on highways. D) To question the idea of setting a maximum capacity for vehicles on highwaysTagsMain ideas and supporting details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To question the idea of setting a maximum capacity for vehicles on highwaysTagsMain ideas and supporting details. 11. How many passages are there in the Academic Reading test? A) Two. B) Three. C) Five. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three. 12. It is the study of distribution, conservation, use, etc. of the water of the Earth and its atmosphere. A) Hydrology. B) Hydrography. C) Gepgraphy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hydrology. 13. How many passages do you need to read in IELTS Reading? A) 4. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 14. We would like to check if we can use the interviewees' name. = We need to know whether the interviewees want to be ..... A) Anonymous. B) Anxious. C) Unanimous. D) Asymestrical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anonymous. 15. In matching features, you just need to read the sentence in the paragraph that contains the feature. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. Alice abandoned her snacks in favor of the new toys. A) Left. B) Bought. C) Destroyed. D) Welcomed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Left. 17. The amount of time given to complete the IELTS Reading test is ..... minutes A) 50. B) 45. C) 55. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 60. 18. 22 The need for transport is growing, despite technological developments. A) True. B) False. C) Not given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. What does 'assume' mean? A) To confirm with certainty. B) To ignore completely. C) To take something for granted or suppose it to be the case without proof. D) To prove beyond doubt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To take something for granted or suppose it to be the case without proof. 20. You have to understand everything in the paragraph to know which heading is correct. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. What are some effective skimming and scanning techniques? A) Skimming and scanning involve quickly reading through the text to get the main idea and looking for specific information such as keywords or dates. B) Skipping the text and not reading it at all. C) Memorizing every detail in the text. D) Reading the entire text word by word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Skimming and scanning involve quickly reading through the text to get the main idea and looking for specific information such as keywords or dates. 22. Which word does not mean "construct" ? A) Build. B) Erect. C) Demolish. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Demolish. 23. What, of the featuring body parts, mollusc DOESN'T have? A) Serrated suckers. B) Two tentacles. C) Smooth suckers. D) Beak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smooth suckers. 24. Words used in questions are often exactly the same as in the text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. How much minutes does it take to do an IELTS Reading? A) 60 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 60 minutes. 26. How long does the Reading test last? A) 40 minutes. B) 70 minutes. C) 50 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 60 minutes. 27. The job requires candidates to specialize in teaching introductory and management accounting at postgraduate levels. A) University levels. B) Levels before university. C) Graduated students. D) Levels after university. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Levels after university. 28. Make a conclusion based on the information provided:'Based on the passage, it can be concluded that human activities are the primary cause of coral reef degradation.' True or False? A) Not enough information to conclude. B) Partly true. C) False. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 29. I live in a two-room flat ..... the outskirts ofthe city. A) In. B) On. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On. 30. When you have taken more money out of your bank account than you had in it A) Loan. B) Overdraft. C) Debt. D) Deposit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overdraft. 31. How many sections are there in the IELTS Reading paper? A) Three. B) Two. C) Five. D) Four. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Three. 32. What are some effective strategies for improving skimming and scanning skills? A) Reading every word in the text. B) Practicing with different types of texts and using techniques such as previewing headings and subheadings, looking for keywords, and using finger or pen to guide eyes while reading. C) Avoiding practicing with different types of texts. D) Watching TV instead of reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Practicing with different types of texts and using techniques such as previewing headings and subheadings, looking for keywords, and using finger or pen to guide eyes while reading. 33. "Depending on how deep beneath the ocean's surface the gas deposit is located, the appropriate extraction technique is employed."What is the synonym for "technique" ? A) Raw. B) Shallow. C) Method. D) Principal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Method. 34. Does the following statement agree with the views of the writer? Playing in jazz clubs in New York was the best way to become famous.Much of his early training took place in the form of jam sessions and performances in the clubs of 52nd Street, where he played alongside both up-and-coming and established members of the jazz pantheon such as Coleman Hawkins, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, and Thelonious Monk. A) Yes. B) No. C) Not Given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not Given. 35. Synonym of "exclusively" A) Greatly. B) Usually. C) Only. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only. 36. The northern of ..... of Paris are great place to live. A) Crime rate. B) Suburbs. C) Commute. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suburbs. 37. You are given a list of ..... (more than the number of paragraphs) and you must choose a suitable heading for each paragraph A) Sentences. B) Words. C) Letters. D) Headings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Headings. 38. According to the second paragraph, Canadian English is pretty similar to British, with some minor differences. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) NOT GIVEN. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 39. Age doesn't seem to ..... ants' brain functions. A) Affect. B) Effect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Affect. 40. The first thing to do on the Ielts reading is: A) To scan the text. B) To highlight keywords in the questions-statements. C) To skim the text. D) To read the complete text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To highlight keywords in the questions-statements. 41. Your location is your: A) Favorite color. B) Time of day. C) Place where you are. D) Family name. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Place where you are. 42. Playtime is considered a non-essential activity in many educational systems. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) NOT GIVEN. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 43. Synonym of "situation" A) Appriase. B) Evaluate. C) Threaten. D) Circumstance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Circumstance. 44. Astronauts on extended space missions are ..... long-term isolation from friends, family, and society, which can be challenging for their mental health. A) Endure. B) Experience. C) Suffered from. D) Subjected to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subjected to. 45. Remember to make reasonable inferences. Look for clues in the passage that suggest your interpretation of an idea is correct and appropriate given the topic and context of a passage. A) Yes. B) No. C) ALWAYS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ALWAYS. 46. Why was mauve popular in England? A) Because Queen Perking wore it. B) Because Empress Eugenie was flattered by it. C) Because Queen victoria used it in public. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because Queen victoria used it in public. 47. The followings are the aims of the IELTS Reading section, except ..... A) Read for the general sense of a passage,. B) Understand inferences and implied meaning. C) Read for detail. D) Organise your ideas coherently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Organise your ideas coherently. 48. What is the main focus of the passage:'The article discusses the impact of deforestation on local ecosystems and the potential solutions to address this issue.' A) The impact of deforestation on local ecosystems and potential solutions. B) The impact of deforestation on global warming. C) The benefits of deforestation on local ecosystems. D) The history of deforestation research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The impact of deforestation on local ecosystems and potential solutions. 49. Academics who have library resources must A) Re-borrow them on Friday, 15 December. B) Return them on Friday, 15 December. C) Return them on or before Friday, 15 December. D) Return them before Friday, 15 December. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Return them on or before Friday, 15 December. 50. The architect had to ..... their vision for the building ..... detailed construction plans. A) Translate-into. B) Delegate-to. C) Assess-through. D) Emerge-from. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Translate-into. 51. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:Pour the water into the ..... and close the lid. A) Vent. B) Towel. C) Container. D) Personnel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Container. 52. True / False / Not Given 11 ..... O'Keeffe was the subject of Stieglitz's photographic work for many years. A) True. B) False. C) Not Given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not Given. 53. "The talks between the USA and the USSR were very significant for the relationship between the two countries."What is the synonym for "significant" ? A) Irrelevant. B) Trivial. C) Important. D) Unnecessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Important. 54. I need to know every single word in the text A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 55. Complete with one word:She studied the techniques of ..... painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. A) Observation. B) Traditional. C) Independent. D) Promoted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traditional. 56. What does staff mean in the sentence "The staff helped with the evacuation" ? A) Employees or workers. B) Security cameras. C) Equipment. D) Visitors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Employees or workers. 57. According to the text, what is more prevalent in innovation, particularly in online businesses? A) Breakthrough innovations leading to dramatic changes. B) A constant flow of small, incremental changes. C) Sudden transformative changes. D) Major technological advancements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A constant flow of small, incremental changes. 58. "When they enter the terminal phase of their lives, the young female parrotfish morph into more colorful males."What is the meaning of "terminal" ? A) Final. B) Unwanted. C) First. D) Following a particular order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Final. 59. Choose ONE phrase to complete each of the following sentence:Rarely do scientists ..... A) Does not make moral judgements. B) Does not help us to understand how the world works. C) Become involved in hazardous research. D) Work in groups in an unethical way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Work in groups in an unethical way. 60. He's getting good at ..... his mother's signature A) Forging. B) Copying. C) Writing. D) Collecting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Forging. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesIelts Reading Quiz 1Ielts Reading Quiz 2Ielts Reading Quiz 3Ielts Reading Quiz 4Ielts Reading Quiz 5Ielts Reading Quiz 6Ielts Reading Quiz 7Ielts Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books