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BEST IELTS General Reading Practice Test 155
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 155 – PASSAGE – 1
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 155
READING PASSAGE – 1
Read the text below and answer Questions 1-7.
Questions 1-7
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. How many people live on Great Barrier Island?
2. When does the first ferry leave Great Barrier Island for Auckland on a weekday?
3. How much does a return ticket to Great Barrier cost for a family?
4. Which animals are not allowed on Great Barrier?
5. How long does a normal ferry trip to Great Barrier take?
6. What is one reason, connected to weather, that ferries do not run?
7. How much does it cost to hire a 4-wheel drive for one day on Great Barrier?
Read the text below and answer Questions 8-14.
Questions 8-14
Choose the correct letter A, B, C, or D.
8. Walks along easy tracks on Great Barrier take about
A. 15 minutes.
B. half an hour.
C. 45 minutes.
D. one hour.
9. The views on Great Barrier are
A. extraordinary.
B. pleasant.
C. famous.
D. passable.
10. Walkers and bikers
A. take great photos.
B. have to wear helmets.
C. use some of the same tracks.
D. use different tracks.
11. One disadvantage of swimming in New Zealand is
A. sharks.
B. dangerous waves.
C. dangerous sun.
D. cold water.
12. It is better to kayak on the ____ side of the island.
A. northern
B. southern
C. eastern
D. western
13. The Mussel Festival takes place each year in
A. January.
B. February.
C. March.
D. April.
14. In the past, Great Barrier was noted for
A. tourism.
B. photography.
C. fishing.
D. logging.
ANSWERS ARE BELOW
ANSWERS
1. 850
2. 0800
3. $300
4. CATS
5. 21/2 HOURS
6. THICK FOG / SEVERE STORMS
7. $100
8. B
9. A
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. D