This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Reading – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Reading Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If you are struggling to find the writer's opinion it's probably because ..... A) The writer isn't real, we live in the matrix. B) The writer's views don't make sense. C) The correct answer is 'No'. D) The correct answer is 'Not Given'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The correct answer is 'Not Given'. 2. I believe ..... him-he is such a talented and hard-working artist.(a) with (b) in A) On. B) At. C) In. D) With. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In. 3. What does 'congestion' mean in the context of road conditions? A) Smooth traffic flow. B) Heavy traffic. C) Road construction. D) AccidentsTagsUnderstanding word meanings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heavy traffic. 4. The landlord is responsible for the ..... of the property. A) Masts. B) Suburbs. C) Upkeep. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Upkeep. 5. What is the writer's attitude towards the use of pesticides in agriculture? A) Not provided. B) The writer is in favor of using pesticides in agriculture. C) The writer is against using pesticides in agriculture. D) The writer is indifferent towards the use of pesticides in agriculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not provided. 6. How can students improve their skimming and scanning skills? A) Practice with different types of texts and use techniques such as previewing headings and subheadings, looking for keywords, and using finger or pen to guide eyes while reading. B) Avoiding practicing with different types of texts. C) Closing eyes while reading. D) Watching TV instead of reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Practice with different types of texts and use techniques such as previewing headings and subheadings, looking for keywords, and using finger or pen to guide eyes while reading. 7. You write a ..... on the answer sheet. A) Letter. B) Numeral. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Letter. 8. Communication technology has ..... A) Improved working conditions in the office. B) Eliminated the need for business meetings. C) Expanded the boundaries of the workplace. D) Increased the cost of business trips. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expanded the boundaries of the workplace. 9. Which of the following question types assessed a test taker's ability to understand the main idea of a passage? A) Main Idea or Comprehension. B) True/False. C) Multiple Choice. D) Fill in the Blank. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Main Idea or Comprehension. 10. After the IELTS Reading test, the candidate will be given 10 minutes to transfer answers to the answer sheet. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 11. He had always ..... his parents without question. A) Obeyed. B) Registered. C) Borrowed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obeyed. 12. Which one is the most effective strategy to start on the IELTS Reading test? A) Read the questions first, then read the passage. B) Speed read the passage, then check the questions. C) Read the passage carefully, then go to the questions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speed read the passage, then check the questions. 13. If you are not sure about the answer, don't write it; you will get a penalty. A) True. B) False. C) Partially Accurate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. What is the main idea behind chaos theory? A) Predictable variations in complex systems. B) Unpredictable variations in complex systems. C) Stable variations in complex systems. D) Linear variations in complex systemsTagsUnderstanding word meanings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unpredictable variations in complex systems. 15. Healing in Hydractinia produces new body part. A) True. B) False. C) Not given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. The passage emphasizes the importance of: A) Focusing solely on emissions reduction as the solution to climate change. B) Looking at the facts to make the best possible decisions for the future. C) Relying on intuition rather than facts when making decisions. D) Being overly optimistic about the costs of climate action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Looking at the facts to make the best possible decisions for the future. 17. People from a wide range of careers have come to ..... with the economic crisis and social distancing due to the outrageous pandemic. A) Terms. B) Account. C) Fortunes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Terms. 18. "Everyone we encounter views the world through his or her own unique lens."What is the meaning of "encounter" ? A) Determine. B) Rely on. C) Meet. D) Trust. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meet. 19. The high ..... is due to the easy availability of guns. A) Crime rate. B) Close proximity. C) Landlord. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Crime rate. 20. What did theoretical physicists discover when they applied gas movement equations to simulate traffic flow? A) Increased fuel efficiency. B) Faster travel timesTagsComprehending a text. C) Decreased traffic congestion. D) Spontaneous congestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spontaneous congestion. 21. In the IELTS essay, an effective body paragraph needs to have A) Topic sentenceThesis statement ArgumentationConstrast. B) Topic sentenceExplanationConclusion. C) Topic sentenceExampleExplanation. D) Topic sentenceExplanationExampleConclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic sentenceExplanationExampleConclusion. 22. Matching information answers are in order. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. How can skimming and scanning techniques benefit students in understanding complex texts? A) By taking extensive notes while reading. B) By ignoring important details in a text. C) By reading every word in a text. D) By quickly identifying key information in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By quickly identifying key information in a text. 24. According to a recent survey, 65% of young people would like to study in a foreign country. A) Opinion. B) Fact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact. 25. "One of the reasons for this is the presence of a unique evolutionary adaptation in birds, feathers"What is the meaning of "unique" ? A) Objective. B) Inaccurate. C) Being the only existing one of its type. D) Subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Being the only existing one of its type. 26. Amnesty fights for both individuals and groups involved in human rights violations. A) True. B) False. C) Not given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not given. 27. What is the purpose of skimming and scanning in IELTS Reading? A) To read the text slowly and carefully. B) To skip the text entirely and guess the answers. C) To memorize every detail of the text. D) To quickly locate specific information or get a general understanding of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To quickly locate specific information or get a general understanding of the text. 28. How did LEGO's new CEO contribute to the company's recovery from near bankruptcy in 2004? A) By focusing solely on breakthrough innovations. B) Through a combination of incremental and breakthrough innovations. C) Primarily by cutting costs and reducing product lines. D) By investing in entirely new product categories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Through a combination of incremental and breakthrough innovations. 29. What skills are assessed in the IELTS Reading test? A) Grammar, listening, and speaking. B) Writing, pronunciation, and spelling. C) Math, science, and history. D) Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and understanding of the structure and organization of written texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and understanding of the structure and organization of written texts. 30. You can see electricity ..... in the distance. A) Pylons. B) Steady. C) Upkeep. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pylons. 31. "The participants thought that purchasing luxury items would help them forget their failures."What is the synonym for "purchase" ? A) Demonstrate. B) Miss out on. C) Substantiate. D) Buy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Buy. 32. What is the (near) antonym of the word "accidental" ? A) Commemorated. B) Future. C) Deliberate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deliberate. 33. "Wind power has been used by humans for almost two millennia."What is the meaning of "millennia" ? A) 100 years. B) 10 years. C) 1, 000, 000 years. D) 1, 000 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1, 000 years. 34. In a normal electrical system, A) Voltage differences are usually quite small. B) Overcurrent protection is mainly provided by circuit breakers and fuses. C) Different amounts of electricity are generated at different times of the day. D) Some circuits constantly experience a certain level of overcurrent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voltage differences are usually quite small. 35. "Delivering this versatile energy source to consumers is a complex and multi-faceted process."What is the meaning of "complex" ? A) Simple. B) Complicated. C) Appropriate. D) Principal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complicated. 36. What does cover mean in the sentence: "Cover your mouth when you cough" ? A) Open. B) Ignore. C) Wash. D) Hide or protect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hide or protect. 37. Having or showing little knowledge of something A) Well advised. B) Ill-advised. C) Well informed. D) Ill-informed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ill-informed. 38. "Most people would say they know what stress is. But for scientists who study stress, it has been surprisingly hard to define. This is because there are so many ways of looking at stress."Is this statement TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN?Knowing our feelings about stress can explain what causes the stress. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) NOT GIVEN. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 39. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the IELTS Reading questions? A) For Matching Headings, you need to get the main idea of each paragraph. B) True/False/Not Given questions require you to summarise some information in the passage. C) Yes/No/Not Given questions give you statements related to the author's opinion in the passage. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True/False/Not Given questions require you to summarise some information in the passage. 40. Helium is a very cold substance. A) Yes. B) No. C) Not given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not given. 41. What is the (near) synonym of the word "substance" ? A) Investigation. B) Material. C) Substitute. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Material. 42. What is the meaning of the word part "bio" ? A) Life. B) Self. C) Water. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life. 43. Mortgage, what does it mean? A) Capital loan. B) Money loan. C) Start-up loan. D) Property loan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Property loan. 44. What is the (near) antonym of the word "remote" ? A) Far. B) Analogue. C) Nearby. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nearby. 45. "Kristen Kuckelman believes this occurred after persistent droughts made farming on plateau lands impossible."What is the synonym for "impossible" ? A) Impractical. B) Easy. C) Possible. D) Attainable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Impractical. 46. Identify the main idea in the given passage:'The passage discusses the impact of climate change on marine life and the measures that can be taken to mitigate its effects.' A) The impact of climate change on marine life and measures to mitigate its effects. B) The impact of climate change on land animals. C) The history of climate change research. D) The benefits of climate change on marine life. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The impact of climate change on marine life and measures to mitigate its effects. 47. "Deforestation is dramatically reducing this percentage each year."What is the synonym for "dramatically" ? A) Significantly. B) Annually. C) Approximately. D) On a yearly basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Significantly. 48. Choose ONE phrase to complete each of the following sentence:Science ..... A) Does not make moral judgements. B) Was responsible for helping to develop basic trades and skills. C) Become involved in hazardous research. D) Work in groups in an unethical way. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Does not make moral judgements. 49. There are 4 (four) passages to read in the IELTS Reading section. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 50. What is a synonym for 'assist their learning'? A) Ignore their learning. B) Hinder their learning. C) Improve their learning efficiency. D) Complicate their learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Improve their learning efficiency. 51. What does the writer state is the most basic requirement of overcurrent protection equipment? A) Speed. B) Reliability. C) Selectivity. D) Sensitivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reliability. 52. Text:'Vitamin C is essential for the repair of all body tissues. It is involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen and absorption of iron.'Statement:It is impossible to absorb iron without Vitamin C. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) NOT GIVEN. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NOT GIVEN. 53. "The process of isolating methane and disposing of the other parts involves multiple steps."What is the synonym for "dispose of" A) Employ. B) Remove. C) Pump. D) Drill. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remove. 54. Text:'The Blue Whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed. It can grow up to 30 meters in length and weigh as much as 190 tonnes.'Statement:The Blue Whale is larger than any dinosaur that lived in the past. A) NOT GIVEN. B) FALSE. C) TRUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TRUE. 55. Made something seem true when it was not A) Conducted. B) Landscapes. C) Pretended. D) Consumes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pretended. 56. To pause before you do or say something A) Hesitation. B) Hesitative. C) Hesitate. D) Hesitasion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hesitate. 57. What are some effective strategies for tackling True/False/Not Given questions in the IELTS reading test? A) Skimming through the passage quickly without paying attention to details. B) Guessing the answers without reading the passage. C) Ignoring the key words and details in the text. D) Carefully reading the passage, identifying key words, and paying attention to the details in the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carefully reading the passage, identifying key words, and paying attention to the details in the text. 58. Make an inference based on the given passage:'The author suggests that implementing sustainable fishing practices can help preserve marine ecosystems.' True or False? A) Not mentioned. B) Maybe. C) False. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) True. 59. Choose the correct definition of 'amateur' (noun). A) A person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job. B) Taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job. C) A person who has the type of job that needs a high level of education and training. D) Relating to work that needs special training or education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job. 60. Reading score is calculated by the number of correct answers. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← 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