BEST IELTS General Reading Test 510

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IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 510 – PASSAGE – 1

IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 510

READING PASSAGE – 1

PENGUINS

Penguins are aquatic, flightless birds that are highly adapted to life in the water. Here is a list of some types of penguins:

A. Emperor Penguins

Standing just over 4 feet tall and weighing up to 100 pounds, the stately Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin types and among the largest birds on the planet. This species is at home along the entire coastline of Antarctica.

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B. King Penguins

King Penguins are the second largest penguin species, inhabiting several island chains in the sub-Antarctic. As serial monogamists, these penguins form massive colonies every breeding season, several of which are composed of well over 100,000 pairs, each working in tandem to hatch just a single egg.

C. Chinstrap Penguin

With a distinctive band of black feathers across their necks to either side of their heads, Chinstrap Penguins look somewhat like they’re wearing a biker’s helmet. The species, which congregates on icebergs and small, barren islands in the sub-Antarctic region, are said to be the boldest and most aggressive of all penguin species.

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D. Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguins are the third largest of all penguins, standing around 35 inches tall. The penguins can be found in colonies on the continent of Antarctica as well as islands throughout the sub-Antarctic. Gentoos are listed as “near threatened,” with some populations having experienced declines of two-thirds in the last 25 years.

E. Little Blue Penguin

Growing just 13 inches tall, Little Blue Penguins certainly earn that name when compared to their larger counterparts. The species is found on the southern coasts of Australia and New Zealand, and like many flightless birds there, they are prone to attack by invasive predators.

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F. Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguins are native to South America. The species numbers in the millions, but are still considered under significant threat from climate change and oil spills along their migration routes, which is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of young penguins every year.

G. Galapagos Penguins

The only penguin species that lives entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, Galapagos Penguins take their name from the archipelago they inhabit. During the 1980s, the penguins’ numbers declined by around 70 percent, reducing the population to just around 1,500 by 2004. Conservation efforts are helping Galapagos Penguins to recover, though they are still listed as an endangered species.

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H. Snare Penguins

These take their name from the small group of islands they are found in, off the coast of New Zealand, The Snares. Snare Penguins are distinguished by black coloring on the base of their beaks. Though not directly under threat, because of their centralized population, they are particularly vulnerable to sudden environmental changes.

Questions 1 – 8

For which penguins are the following statements true? Write the correct letter, A-G.

1. You will not find this penguin south of the Equator.

2. These penguins are just over one foot tall.

3. Not only are they the largest penguins, they are also among the largest birds on the planet.

4. In some colonies of these penguins, only one in three have survived in the last quarter of a century

5. These penguins are very loyal to their mates and do not change partners.

6. These penguins are not afraid to pick up a fight if need be.

7. Although numbering more than a million, these penguins are still considered to be threatened.

8. They take their name from the small cluster of islands which they inhabit.

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Read the text below and answer Questions 9- 14.

RULES RELATED TO THE FREE WEIGHT AREA AND EXERCISE ROOM OF THE RECREATIONAL AREA OF A PARTICULAR US STATE UNIVERSITY ARE GIVEN BELOW.

• Users are responsible for sanitizing equipment. Each user may bring his or her own towel, or use the dry paper towel dispensers located in the workout area to remove sweat. Gym Wipes for sanitizing are located throughout each area to disinfect machines after each use. You are encouraged to clean each machine before and after use.

• Personal belongings are to be secured in a locker or cubby.

• Please report broken equipment to the Exercise Room desk.

• Exercise Room staff will provide orientation for general and cardio equipment only. See the Fitness Center staff for fitness assessment, exercise prescriptions, and personal training.

• Only Recreational Services staff, during their university employment, may provide personal training, sport instruction, fitness instruction, or coaching in any of our facilities (e.g. cueing and form correction).

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• Users must return all equipment to their proper storage location after use.

• Weight belts are not allowed on exercise equipment if the buckle contacts the upholstery.

• Users must allow others waiting for equipment to work into your rotation.

• Slamming weight stacks or dropping Olympic bars, weight plates, barbells or dumbbells is prohibited. Olympic bars, weight plates, barbells and dumbbells must be below the knee before placing down.

• Users are recommended to have a spotter when excessive weight is lifted.

• Spring collars should be used on all bars with plates added.

• Olympic lifting is prohibited (e.g. power clean, power clean and jerk, split jerk and power snatch).

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• Cell phone use whether talking or texting is prohibited while exercising. Patrons talking on their cell phones while in the Exercise Room or Free Weight Area will be asked to move to the lobby or stairwell area until their conversation is over. Please respect your fellow patrons.

• Patrons must use the equipment for its intended purpose or function. Improper use of any plate-loaded machines, selectorized machines, or cardiovascular equipment will not be tolerated.

• Be sure to check the Clothing policy specific to this area.

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Questions 9 14

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

9. Before and after each use, users should disinfect the equipment using towels they may have brought from home or using towels from dry paper towel dispensers located in the workout area.

10. Personal belongings are to be securely kept in the locker in the lobby.

11. If you wish to sign up for Personal Training, please go the Exercise Room Desk.

12. It is the responsibility of the user to place back any equipment removed from its place for us.

13. To show respect to your fellow patrons, please keep your cell phones on the silent mode at all times.

14. You must be aware of the proper attire for the area you are in.

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