General Training Reading 2025-02 Test 5 — IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test with Answers

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School Rules

A. Pupils are required to be in their classrooms by 8.30 a.m. each morning for registration. Pupils coming late will be punished accordingly. Pupils may not leave the school grounds during the normal working day without permission. During study periods and recreation, students in the sixth form may leave the school grounds provided that parents have given written authorization at the beginning of the year.

B. Students must come to school in proper attire. If this basic rule is not observed, the school reserves the right to refuse entry to any student.

C. The school strongly disapproves of pupils taking paid employment. It should certainly never interfere with school activities, and will not be accepted as an excuse for missing any school commitment.

D. In the case of a pupil being absent from school, please telephone on the first day in all instances. Messages can be left on the answering machine before 7.30 a.m. or you can email the school address to reach us by 8.30 a.m. at the latest.

E. Except in the case of illness, students are expected to be present for the entire school year. Routine medical and dental appointments should be arranged so as not to conflict with school commitments, as should family travel.

F. The school regards the completion of careful and regular work at home as an indispensable part of the curriculum. Every pupil has a study plan outlining his/her evening obligations day by day, and parents are asked to ensure that their child has a suitable place and time in which to do the work prescribed. If a pupil appears to be doing too little work, parents should contact the form teacher at once.

G. Homework can be excused only after the receipt and approval by the teacher concerned of a letter from a parent setting out the reasons. Social engagements are not acceptable as an excuse. Pupils must endeavor to catch up on any missed work as soon as possible.

H. During the holidays, the school and its grounds are out-of-bounds for all pupils, unless accompanied by a teacher. Pupils visiting the school's sports hall or any of the school's grounds or taking part in a school visit of any kind, whether in term or the holidays, are subject to school rules.

I. No pupil may drive a car or motorbike within the school grounds without permission from the headmaster. Permission to come by bicycle should be obtained from the form teacher. Bikes must be walked onto the school grounds. Cycle helmets must be worn and lights used after dark. Rollerblades, roller skates, and skateboards are not permitted within the school grounds at any time.

J. Bicycles must not be chained to the school railings. Any bicycles brought onto school grounds should be clearly labeled with the owner's name and must be left locked in the bicycle sheds provided.

K. Parents are strongly advised to put name tags on their children's belongings. The school cannot be held responsible for any loss or theft of students' property. Students must keep track of their belongings and not leave them lying around unattended.

Questions 1–7: Matching information to rules

Which rule contains the following information? Write the correct letter A-K. NB You may use any letter more than once.

1
Information about what to do if your child cannot attend school
2
The person to contact about how much homework your child should be doing
3
Advice about how students can keep their bicycles secure
4
The school's opinion about schoolchildren working to earn money
5
Details of what parents should do if their child cannot complete their homework
6
Rules about visiting the school property outside of school time
7
Routine medical appointments should be arranged.

School of Independent Study

The University's Independent Study online and correspondence courses offer you the flexibility to reach your educational goals without giving up your life. The study materials you use in your course have been developed by the university faculty, so the material you cover is the same as in the courses offered on campus. The only difference is that you can study and take tests when it's convenient for you.

Tuition and fees: The Independent Study tuition fee is $115 per course. Students may take as many courses as they want. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each course. All Independent Study students must purchase a Study Guide for $30. The university also charges a connectivity fee of $12 per course. Students enrolling for the first time will be charged a $9 per course Academic Excellence fee; for returning students, this fee is just $3 per course. A $15 Academic Records fee is charged once each term, regardless of the number of courses taken. This fee entitles a student to free replacement copies of end-of-course documentation for life. Tuition and fees for out-of-state students are the same as those of residents.

Time limits: Each module can be completed in a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks. For example, if your course has three modules, you must remain in it for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of twelve weeks. If you need to meet a deadline, you should take these minimum and maximum periods into account. These periods are calculated from the date on which you receive your first lesson from the Independent Study office. Modules cannot always be completed in the minimum amount of time. You need to make sure that you know whether your instructors are on vacation at any stage during your enrollment, as this could affect the return of assignments, exams, and final grades. Your enrollment is valid for nine months, which begins on the day we post your enrollment application.

Questions 8–14: True/False/Not Given

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? 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

8
The course content offered through the School of Independent Study is different from the other courses the university offers.
9
Students will receive all course materials by post.
10
The Study Guide is optional for Independent Study students.
11
Students will need to pay for extra copies if they lose their final certificate.
12
Students can complete each module in less than two weeks.
13
Students may take four weeks to complete a module if necessary.
14
Some modules take longer than two weeks to complete.

Schools Fair

Next month, on Saturday 15th May, and Sunday 16th May, the annual Town Schools Fair will take place. Whether you have a child of primary or secondary school age or whether you live in the area or are thinking of moving here, you'll find everything you need to know about the schools in our area.

State primary schools are often referred to as public primary schools, and they are all co-educational. At primary schools, children start with four terms of pre-school. When they're ready, they join the regular year groups and go through to year 7. Children attending public schools usually attend a school near their home. Parents can send their children to another school if the school is not under enrollment pressure and has vacancies available to accommodate the request. Some primary schools need to restrict the number of students they can take, so this means giving priority to children living in a particular area. Parents should contact primary schools directly for any enrollment criteria. For high schools, parents can register their interest in their child attending a public high school of their choice during the transition process. This generally runs from April to May of the year before your child starts high school. All public primary school students will have the correct forms and information distributed to them by their primary school.

As well as having stations for every primary and high school, the fair will have various other stations and presentations of interest. Firstly, just after the opening of the fair, there is a presentation about choosing the right school for your child. There are many factors to consider when selecting a school, and what may be a great school for your neighbor's child may not be the best fit for yours. Gain insider information on how to assess your child's learning style against your family's 'wants' and 'needs,' and get advice on where to start, research tips, and must-ask questions. Another useful presentation will be on the choice between a single-sex school and a coed school. This choice depends on your child and how well you feel he or she will fit into the school that you are considering. There's a widespread belief that single-sex schools help to defy gender preconceptions and labels and broaden the aspirations of both girls and boys. Single-sex schools enable girls and boys to feel free to learn and discover any subject, with girls pursuing interests in male-dominated subjects, such as math and science, and boys exploring music and the arts. This presentation explores some of these issues.

The final presentation is on trends in education. There are several reasons to acquaint yourself with the key issues in education. Firstly, you'll be able to better decipher what is being talked about by both schools and the media. Secondly, you'll be able to identify the reasons your child struggles or thrives under different systems and methods. Thirdly, you'll be better able to find the right fit for your child. The schools in our town offer a wide array of pedagogies; understanding them is a necessary step to capitalizing on this wide selection. Finally, you'll be able to ask intelligent and probing questions during discussions, making them a lot more productive. Just as every student has unique needs, every school has unique strengths. We hope that at our town's Schools Fair, you'll find the time to speak with a variety of schools to find out which one will be the most suitable for your child. Equally, we hope you'll be able to attend the presentations so that you'll be more informed about the issues that affect your choice of the right school. The Town Schools Fair is free, but, as the fair is always extremely well attended, pre-registration is mandatory. Apply on our website for tickets, and they will be sent to you within 3 working days.

Questions 15–21: Sentence completion

Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS ONLY from the text for each answer.

15
State primary schools begin with ________ before Year 7.
16
Children usually attend a local school, but if there is no ________, children can attend other schools.
17
Because of number of restrictions, some schools give ________ to local families.
18
When the ________ starts, parents should register with high schools.
19
Although this depends on your child, single-sex schools can challenge stereotypes and develop the ________ of both genders.
20
Understand how the differing schools' ________ may be suitable for your child.
21
Book early as it's popular, and ________ is required.

A Day in the Life of a Care Worker

Care workers in Britain provide elderly and disabled people with the opportunity to remain independent at home, rather than moving into a care home. For those interested in the work, here is what a typical day could be like for a trained care worker. Care workers often start early, as the first client of the day may need help getting out of bed and putting on their clothes; they may suffer from a condition that prevents them from doing this easily. Providing these services helps clients to look and feel as good as possible when beginning their day. The care worker may then help to cook breakfast for the client, and this is often a good time to enjoy a conversation and catch up on how they are feeling. Many clients appreciate being able to chat to someone regularly, as some may have no family members or friends living nearby. Next, the care worker may take the opportunity to do some basic housework for the client.

Housework is often something that elderly people or people with disabilities may not be able to do themselves. Even something as simple as hoovering the living room can make a huge difference to a client's day. Of course, there may be the breakfast dishes to do as well. Later in the morning, the care worker may move on to another client in order to help them prepare their midday meal. Care workers try to ensure this is healthy because it is so important to keep clients fit and well. When that's finished, the care worker may help the client to do their shopping by going with them to the local supermarket.

During the afternoon, a care worker may help a third client with an outdoor activity, which could involve going for a short walk in the local area or taking the laundry to the launderette. Elderly people may not feel confident going for a walk on their own, so having company can be a great help. Later they may participate in cooking dinner with their last client and, before going home, they may also get out their client's medication. This ensures the client remembers to take it before going to bed.

Questions 22–27: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

It's an early start for the first client. You may have to help the client get up and dressed if they have a 22. ________ that makes this challenging.

The next task may be cooking breakfast and it's nice to have some 23. ________ at this time.

It may be a good idea to do some housework after this such as 24. ________ and washing up.

You may then visit a second client and help them get a 25. ________ lunch ready.

Lunch may be followed by some 26. ________.

Afterwards a third client may need help with an activity that involves going out of their home such as doing their 27. ________.

22
You may have to help the client get up and dressed if they have a 22. ________ that makes this challenging.
23
The next task may be cooking breakfast and it's nice to have some 23. ________ at this time.
24
It may be a good idea to do some housework after this such as 24. ________ and washing up.
25
You may then visit a second client and help them get a 25. ________ lunch ready.
26
Lunch may be followed by some 26. ________.
27
Afterwards a third client may need help with an activity that involves going out of their home such as doing their 27. ________.

Conscious and Unconscious Thought

Great scientists and artists have long known about the unconscious mind. The founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, argued that most of our real motivation lies below conscious awareness and that we require the services of a psychoanalyst to explain ourselves to ourselves. Even those celebrated scientists who believe Freud exaggerated the importance of the unconscious argue that it is a part of the inner mind that we should learn to control and take advantage of.

The great mathematician Alfred North Whitehead seemed to be a supporter of unconscious mental processing when he said: "It is a profoundly erroneous truism, repeated by all copybooks and by eminent people making speeches, that we should cultivate the habit of thinking about what we are doing. The opposite is the case." What Whitehead meant by this is that some of the greatest breakthroughs in creativity occur when a problem is consciously shelved for a while – "don't think about it, just sleep on it" – after which the unconscious mind offers a solution. This is a process which psychoanalysts call "incubation."

Now the latest psychological research confirms that we can all incubate a concern to our advantage. Ap Dijksterhuis, a psychologist at the University of Amsterdam, has recently published a series of experiments in which students were presented with complex everyday concerns to solve. In one experiment, they were allowed to think carefully about a decision; in another experiment, they were distracted by an irrelevant task while making a decision. The surprising result, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, was that 'unconscious' thinkers made better decisions.

Timothy Wilson and colleagues from the University of Virginia's psychology department conducted another experiment. Participants were presented with five posters and asked to choose one to take home. A little later, they telephoned and asked how satisfied they were with their choice – a measure of whether they made the right decision from a subjective point of view. Some participants picked their posters straight away, whereas others were asked to analyze carefully the pros and cons of each poster. It turned out that people who had analyzed and weighed the various attributes had made relatively poor decisions.

The conclusion that has to be drawn from current research suggests the somewhat counter-intuitive idea that the more complex a problem is, the less likely it becomes that conscious thought could contribute much. If a dilemma is particularly difficult, a lot of information has to be taken into account, and it appears that conscious thought is not good at this. The message is that when it comes to intricate problems with many variables, you should let the unconscious deal with them.

Using dreaming is one way of doing this. Dreams are the part of sleep most strongly correlated with rapid eye movement (REM) and have been associated with enhanced creativity and novel solutions. The latest research suggests that, if you want to enhance unconscious problem-solving, you should try to think about your concerns immediately after dreaming. In a recent experiment, psychiatrist Matthew Walker and colleagues from the Laboratory of Neurophysiology at Harvard Medical School woke half of their experimental subjects immediately after REM sleep, and the other half just after sleep with no dreams, and then asked them to solve crossword puzzles. REM awakenings led to a 32 percent advantage in the number of puzzles solved compared with non-REM awakenings. But you don't have to be asleep to use your unconscious mind when you are not thinking of anything in particular, which is why daydreams are so useful in the quest for solutions. Daniel Goleman, the famous psychologist who proposed the theory of emotional intelligence, urges us to be more aware of, and discount, a key obstacle that the conscious mind often encounters: that of self-censorship. This is the fear of what others will say or think about our ideas, keeping you imprisoned within the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable. Howard Gardner, a professor of cognition and education at Harvard University, suggests that we deserve a break from the restriction of always doing things the same way. By seeking to go beyond routine and convention, you will gain confidence in trusting your unconscious, he says.

Questions 28–31: Matching statements to people

Look at the following statements and the list of people below. Write the correct letter, A-F. Match each statement with the correct person. LIST OF PEOPLE A Alfred North Whitehead B Ap Dijksterhuis C Timothy Wilson D Matthew Walker E Daniel Goleman F Howard Gardner

28
People find it easier to solve problems at a particular point in the sleep cycle.
- A. Alfred North Whitehead
- B. Ap Dijksterhuis
- C. Timothy Wilson
- D. Matthew Walker
- E. Daniel Goleman
- F. Howard Gardner
29
People should change their general behavior patterns to benefit more from the unconscious.
30
When solving problems, people should try to ignore negative thoughts.
31
People can come up with ideas that are more innovative if they temporarily put a concern aside.

Questions 32–36: Summary completion

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Alfred North Whitehead, for example, gave support for the idea of 32. ________, a term for people deliberately ignoring a problem over a while. Experiments in Amsterdam that required students to consider a tricky situation found them making good 33. ________ while carrying out an unconnected 34. ________. Similarly, an experiment in Virginia that required subjects to make a selection from several 35. ________ found people feeling happier with their decisions if they had made them quickly. REM awakenings led to a 32% advantage in the number of 36. ________ solved compared with non-REM awakenings.

32
Alfred North Whitehead, for example, gave support for the idea of 32. ________, a term for people deliberately ignoring a problem over a while.
33
Experiments in Amsterdam that required students to consider a tricky situation found them making good 33. ________ while carrying out an unconnected 34. ________.
34
Experiments in Amsterdam that required students to consider a tricky situation found them making good decisions while carrying out an unconnected 34. ________.
35
Similarly, an experiment in Virginia that required subjects to make a selection from several 35. ________ found people feeling happier with their decisions if they had made them quickly.
36
REM awakenings led to a 32% advantage in the number of 36. ________ solved compared with non-REM awakenings.

Questions 37–40: True/False/Not Given

37
Our unconscious mind helps us more than our conscious mind with complex problems.
38
Resting before going to sleep can result in improved solutions to issues.
39
Matthew Walker's team assessed their subjects using a memory test.
40
People often create their own barriers to problem-solving.

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1. D
Passage D says if a pupil is absent, parents should call or email the school, giving clear instructions on what to do if a child cannot attend.
2. F
Passage F explains that if a pupil seems to be doing too little work, parents should contact the form teacher, showing who to ask about homework amounts.
3. J
Passage J gives advice that bicycles must be locked in the sheds and labeled, helping students keep their bikes secure.
4. C
Passage C states the school strongly disapproves of pupils taking paid employment and will not accept it as an excuse for missing school, showing a negative opinion.
5. G
Passage G says homework can only be excused after a parent's letter is approved by the teacher, giving details on what parents should do if homework can't be done.
6. H
Passage H explains that during holidays, the school and grounds are out-of-bounds unless with a teacher, giving rules about visiting outside school time.
7. E
Passage E says routine medical and dental appointments should be arranged so they do not conflict with school commitments, showing when these should be scheduled.
8. FALSE
The passage says the material covered is the same as in on-campus courses, so the answer is FALSE.
9. NOT GIVEN
The passage does not say how all course materials are sent, so the answer is NOT GIVEN.
10. FALSE
The passage says all Independent Study students must purchase a Study Guide, so it is not optional.
11. FALSE
The Academic Records fee entitles students to free replacement copies of end-of-course documentation for life, so extra copies are free.
12. FALSE
Each module can be completed in a minimum of two weeks, so less than two weeks is not allowed.
13. TRUE
The passage says the maximum time for a module is four weeks, so students can take up to four weeks if needed.
14. TRUE
The passage says modules cannot always be completed in the minimum time, so some take longer than two weeks.
15. pre-school
The passage says children start with four terms of pre-school before joining regular year groups up to year 7.
16. enrollment pressure
The passage says parents can send children to another school if the school is not under enrollment pressure.
17. priority
The passage says some schools give priority to children living in a particular area when there are restrictions.
18. transition process
The passage says parents can register with high schools during the transition process, which runs from April to May.
19. aspirations
The passage says single-sex schools can broaden the aspirations of both girls and boys.
20. pedagogies
The passage says understanding the wide array of pedagogies helps find a suitable school for your child.
21. pre-registration
The passage says pre-registration is mandatory because the fair is popular.
22. condition
The passage says clients may have a condition that makes getting up and dressed difficult.
23. conversation
The passage says breakfast is a good time to enjoy a conversation with the client.
24. hoovering
The passage gives hoovering and washing up as examples of housework after breakfast.
25. healthy
The passage says care workers help clients prepare a healthy midday meal.
26. shopping
The passage says after lunch, the care worker may help the client with shopping.
27. laundry
The passage says a third client may need help with an outdoor activity like taking laundry to the launderette.
28. D
Matthew Walker (D) studied REM sleep and found people solved more puzzles after being woken from REM, showing a link to problem-solving at a certain sleep stage. Option B (Dijksterhuis) is tempting but his research is about unconscious thought, not sleep cycles.
29. F
Howard Gardner (F) suggests going beyond routine and convention to trust your unconscious, meaning people should change their behavior patterns. Option E (Goleman) is tempting but he talks about self-censorship, not changing routines.
30. E
Daniel Goleman (E) says people should discount self-censorship, which means ignoring negative thoughts. Option F (Gardner) is tempting but he talks about breaking routines, not negative thoughts.
31. A
Alfred North Whitehead (A) said breakthroughs happen when a problem is shelved for a while, meaning putting it aside can help. Option B (Dijksterhuis) is tempting but his research is about unconscious decision-making, not specifically about putting problems aside.
32. incubation
The passage says Whitehead supported the idea of 'incubation,' which is deliberately ignoring a problem for a while.
33. decisions
The passage says Dijksterhuis's experiments found students made better decisions while distracted by an unconnected task.
34. task
The passage says students made good decisions while carrying out an unconnected task.
35. posters
The passage says Wilson's experiment involved choosing from five posters, and people were happier with their choice if they decided quickly.
36. puzzles
The passage says REM awakenings led to a 32% advantage in the number of puzzles solved.
37. TRUE
The passage concludes that with complex problems, the unconscious mind helps more than the conscious mind.
38. NOT GIVEN
The passage does not mention resting before sleep improving solutions, so the answer is NOT GIVEN.
39. FALSE
The passage says Walker's team used crossword puzzles, not a memory test, so the answer is FALSE.
40. TRUE
The passage says self-censorship is a barrier created by the conscious mind, so people often create their own barriers to problem-solving.

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