IELTS General Training Reading Practice

IELTS General Training Reading Practice

Practice passages with sentence completion, gap-fill, and note completion tasks. Answers are NO MORE THAN ONE WORD / TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

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Passage 1: Community Library Notice

Read the notice below and answer Questions 1–5.

Westside Community Library – New Opening Hours

From 1 March, Westside Community Library will change its opening hours.
The library will open at 9 a.m. from Monday to Friday and close at 7 p.m.
On Saturdays, it will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.
The library will remain closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Members may borrow up to six books at one time.
Books can be kept for three weeks.
If a book is returned late, a fine of 50 cents per day will be charged.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
A free story-telling session is held every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room.

Questions 1–5

Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1.      From 1 March, the library will open at __________ on weekdays.

2.      On Saturdays, the library closes at __________.

3.      Members can borrow a maximum of __________ books at one time.

4.      Books may be kept for __________.

5.      Children under 12 must be with __________.

Answers

1.      9 a.m.

2.      4 p.m.

3.      six

4.      three weeks

5.      an adult

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Passage 2: City Bus Service

Read the information below and answer Questions 6–10.

Greenline City Bus – Route 22

Route 22 travels between Central Station and Riverside Park.
Buses leave Central Station every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The journey takes about 35 minutes.

The bus stops at City Hall, Market Square, and Green College.
Passengers can buy tickets from the driver.
The fare is $2.50 for adults and $1.20 for students.
Children under five travel free.

Bicycles are not allowed on the bus.
Small dogs may travel if they are carried in a basket.
Lost property is kept at Central Station for one week.

Questions 6–10

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Greenline City Bus – Route 22

• Route: Central Station to __________ (6)
• Buses leave every __________ (7) minutes.
• Journey time: about __________ (8)
• Adult fare: $2.50
• Student fare: __________ (9)
• Lost property kept for __________ (10)

Answers

6.      Riverside Park

7.      20

8.      35 minutes

9.      $1.20

10. one week

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Passage 3: Workplace Safety Notice

Read the notice below and answer Questions 11–15.

Staff Safety Rules – Warehouse

All staff must wear a safety helmet when entering the warehouse.
Visitors must report to the main office before entering.
Gloves are required when handling boxes.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the building.

Emergency exits are located at the north and south ends of the warehouse.
Staff should keep these exits clear at all times.
Fire extinguishers are checked every month.

If an accident occurs, staff must inform the supervisor immediately.
A first-aid box is kept in the staff room.
The emergency phone number is displayed near the main door.

Questions 11–15

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

11. Staff must wear a __________ in the warehouse.

12. Visitors must first go to the __________.

13. Gloves are needed when __________ boxes.

14. Emergency exits must be kept __________.

15. Staff must tell the __________ after an accident.

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Passage 4: Community Event

Read the information below and answer Questions 16–20.

Riverdale Spring Festival

The Riverdale Spring Festival will be held on 12 April at Riverdale Park.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and finishes at 5 p.m.
Entry is free for children under 10.
Adults pay $5.

There will be food stalls, live music, and a flower show.
The flower show starts at 1 p.m. in the main hall.
Visitors can also join a guided walk at 3 p.m.
The walk begins near the park entrance.

Free parking is available behind the sports centre.
Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash.
Visitors should bring their own chairs.

Questions 16–20

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Riverdale Spring Festival

• Date: 12 April
• Place: Riverdale Park
• Time: 10 a.m. to __________ (16)
• Adult ticket: __________ (17)
• Flower show begins at __________ (18)
• Guided walk starts near the __________ (19)
• Dogs must be kept on a __________ (20)

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Passage 5: Hotel Information

Read the information below and answer Questions 21–25.

Sunview Hotel – Guest Information

Check-in time is 2 p.m.
Check-out time is 11 a.m.
Guests must show a passport or ID card at reception.

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Wi-Fi is free in all rooms.
The password is available at reception.

The hotel has a small gym on the first floor.
It is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Guests must wear sports shoes in the gym.

Laundry service is available Monday to Friday.
Guests should leave clothes in the laundry bag before 9 a.m.
Room service is not available after 10 p.m.

Questions 21–25

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

21. Guests can check in at __________.

22. Breakfast finishes at __________.

23. The gym is on the __________ floor.

24. Guests must wear __________ in the gym.

25. Laundry service is available from Monday to __________.

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Passage 6: Training Course

Read the notice below and answer Questions 26–30.

Computer Skills Course

A beginners’ computer course will start on 5 May at Northside Learning Centre.
The course runs for six weeks.
Classes are held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The course covers email, internet browsing, and word processing.
The teacher is Ms. Clara Evans.
Students do not need any previous experience.

The course fee is $60.
Students must bring their own notebook and pen.
Computers are provided in the classroom.
To register, call 555-0198 or visit the centre office.

Questions 26–30

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Computer Skills Course

• Start date: 5 May
• Duration: __________ (26)
• Class day: Tuesday
• Class time: 6 p.m. to __________ (27)
• Teacher: __________ (28)
• Course fee: __________ (29)
• To register: call 555-0198 or visit the __________ (30)

 

 

Answers Passage 1

6.      9 a.m.

7.      4 p.m.

8.      six

9.      three weeks

10. an adult

Answers Passage 2

11. Riverside Park

12. 20

13. 35 minutes

14. $1.20

15. one week

Answers Passage 3

11. safety helmet

12. main office

13. handling

14. clear

15. supervisor

Answers Passage 4

16. 5 p.m.

17. $5

18. 1 p.m.

19. park entrance

20. leash

Answers Passage 5

21. 2 p.m.

22. 9:30 a.m.

23. first

24. sports shoes

25. Friday

Answers Passage 6

26. six weeks

27. 8 p.m.

28. Ms. Clara Evans

29. $60

30. centre office