IELTS Reading Practice(Academic) Test -3

IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 1: Questions 1–13
Based on the Excerpt from “The Impact of Social Media on Modern Communication”

Questions 1–6:
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?

Indicate:

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information.
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information.
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

1. Social media has made international communication more expensive.

TRUE

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2. Platforms like YouTube are used by educators to replace traditional teaching methods.

TRUE

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FALSE

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3. Social media has contributed to the homogenization of culture.

TRUE

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FALSE

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4. Businesses use social media solely for marketing purposes.

TRUE

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FALSE

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5. The digital divide refers to unequal access to technology and digital literacy.

TRUE

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FALSE

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6. Fake news is mentioned as a challenge in political discourse on social media.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 7–10:

Complete the sentences below using no more than three words from the text for each answer.

7. Social media allows users to express themselves through emojis, memes to video and Fill in the blank 1 of 4 .

8. The spread of information on social media has led to the rise of global Fill in the blank 2 of 4 .

9. Educational institutions use social media to Fill in the blank 3 of 4 access to learning resources.

10. Companies use social media to build a Fill in the blank 4 of 4 customer base.

Questions 11–13:

Choose the correct answer.

11. What is a major challenge for education mentioned in the text?

High cost of digital tools

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Lack of interest in online learning

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Over-reliance on traditional methods

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Spread of misinformation

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12. Which issue is linked to the psychological impact of social media?

Increased global connectivity

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Loss of local cultural identity

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Cyberbullying and addiction

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Improved digital literacy

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13. What is described as a tool for political campaigning and activism?

Social media

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Traditional media

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Educational blogs

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Long-distance calls

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IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 2: Questions 14–26
Based on the passage Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Modern Medicine.

Questions 14–16

Choose the correct answer.

14. What is mentioned as a key advantage of AI in diagnostics?

Reducing costs

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Eliminating the need for human practitioners

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Focusing solely on imaging techniques

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Speeding up and increasing accuracy

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15. How does AI contribute to drug development?

By replacing clinical trials

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By increasing financial investment

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By analyzing molecular data quickly

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By lengthening the research phase

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16. What is a major concern regarding AI in healthcare?

Data privacy and security

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High costs of implementation

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Lack of patient engagement

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Inadequate diagnostic tools

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Questions 17–21

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

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information.
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information.
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

17. AI can completely replace human doctors in diagnosing medical images.

TRUE

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FALSE

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18. Personalized medicine using AI can reduce the occurrence of side effects.

TRUE

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FALSE

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19. AI-driven tools in mental health can detect PTSD through speech analysis.

TRUE

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FALSE

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20. Developing countries use AI primarily for surgical procedures.

TRUE

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FALSE

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21. Regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare are already well-established.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 22–26

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.

22. AI applications in telemedicine are particularly useful in Fill in the blank 1 of 5 areas.

23. Predictive analytics in AI can forecast potential Fill in the blank 2 of 5 using data from wearable devices.

24. In drug development, AI reduces reliance on costly Fill in the blank 3 of 5 and clinical trials.

25. AI helps create treatment plans based on a patient’s Fill in the blank 4 of 5 and lifestyle.

26. Ethical issues in AI include algorithmic Fill in the blank 5 of 5 and lack of transparency.

IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40)
Based on Unraveling Evolutionary Theories: Tracing the Path of Life’s Development

Questions 27–31

Complete the summary below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.

Evolutionary theories explain the diversity of life through mechanisms like 27 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 , which favors traits that enhance survival and reproduction. Genetic variation, driven largely by 28 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 , provides the raw material for evolution. Speciation can occur due to 29 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 or reproductive isolation. The fossil record reveals 30 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 forms that bridge gaps between species. Lastly, 31 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 , the study of species distribution, supports evolutionary theory by linking geographic patterns to shared ancestry.

32. Natural selection primarily acts on harmful mutations.

YES

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NO

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33. Transitional fossils are absent from the fossil record

YES

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NO

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34. Biogeography explains species distribution through shared ancestry.

YES

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NO

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35. Homologous structures in different species indicate unrelated evolutionary origins.

YES

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NO

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36. Human activities have accelerated observable evolutionary changes in species.

YES

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NO

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Questions 37–40
Choose the correct answer.

37. What is the primary mechanism driving evolutionary change according to Darwin?

Genetic drift

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Natural selection

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Mutation rates

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Coevolution

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38. Which factor is NOT listed as a source of genetic variation?

Mutations

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Sexual reproduction

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Gene flow

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Predator behavior

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39. The relationship between flowering plants and pollinators is an example of:

Geographic isolation

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Homologous structures

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Coevolution

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Reproductive isolation

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40. What does “evolutionary fitness” measure?

Survival and reproduction success

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Physical strength

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Lifespan duration

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Genetic mutation frequency

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IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 1: Questions 1–13
Based on the Excerpt from “The Impact of Social Media on Modern Communication”

IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40)
Based on Unraveling Evolutionary Theories: Tracing the Path of Life’s Development