IELTS Reading Practice(Academic) Test -5

IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 1: Questions 1–13
Based on the Excerpt from “Changing Family Dynamics in the 21st Century”

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. Cohabitation without marriage has become more common in the 21st century.

2. Blended families are defined by biological ties between all members.

3. Single-parent families are no longer stigmatized due to advancements in reproductive technologies.

4. Workplace policies like paternity leave support the traditional model of a stay-at-home mother.

5. Digital communication tools have improved interactions in long-distance family relationships.

6. Economic pressures have no impact on decisions about family size.

Questions 7–10: 

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

Questions 11–13: 

Choose the correct answer.

11. What is described as a challenge for modern families regarding technology?

12. What is mentioned as a reason for delayed marriage and parenthood?

13. Which factor has contributed to reshaping parental roles?

IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 2: Questions 14–26
Based on the passage “The Emergence of Behavioral Economics: Transforming Financial Models and Decision-Making”

Questions 14–16

Choose the correct answer. 

14. What primary assumption of traditional economics does behavioral economics challenge?

15. The concept of “bounded rationality” refers to:

16. Prospect theory suggests that people:

17. How has behavioral economics influenced public policy?

18. The “framing effect” demonstrates that:

Questions 19–22

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS  from the passage.

Questions 23–26

Complete the summary using the list of words, A–G, below.

IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40)
Based on A Journey Through Astronomical Phenomena: Exploring the Mysteries of the Cosmos

Questions 27–31

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

Questions 32–36
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the passage?
Indicate:

• YES if the statement agrees with the claims

• NO if the statement contradicts the claims

• NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

32. Black holes can form through the accumulation of matter in dense regions.

33. Cosmic rays originate exclusively from the Sun.

34. The radial velocity method is not used to detect exoplanets.

35. Solar flares have no effect on Earth’s telecommunications.

36. The Milky Way is classified as an elliptical galaxy.

Questions 37–40
Choose the correct answer.

37. What event signifies the birth of a star?

38. What is a key outcome of galactic collisions?

39. Which is a confirmed source of cosmic rays?

40. The study of the universe’s expansion helps scientists understand: