IELTS Reading Practice(Academic) Test -6

IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 1: Questions 1–13
Based on the Excerpt “The Impact of Digital Media on Cultural Trends”

Questions 1–4:
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. Traditional media like television and radio have been entirely replaced by digital platforms.

TRUE

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FALSE

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2. Netflix’s algorithm recommends content tailored to users’ viewing habits.

TRUE

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FALSE

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3. TikTok challenges are created exclusively by professional artists.

TRUE

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FALSE

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4. The #MeToo movement originated on social media.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 5–8:

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

5. Digital platforms provide Fill in the blank 1 of 4 to diverse cultural products, including films and music.

6. Fill in the blank 2 of 4 like Spotify and YouTube enable exploration of global music genres.

7. Social media fosters a culture of Fill in the blank 3 of 4 due to fast-paced online content.

8. Museums use digital media to offer Fill in the blank 4 of 4 for cultural education.

Questions 9–11:

Match the digital platforms/technologies (A–E) to their cultural impacts (9–11).
Note: Some options may not be used.

Platforms/Technologies	Cultural Impacts
A. TikTok	9. BLANK 1 of 3
B. Netflix algorithm	10. BLANK 2 of 3
C. Virtual tours	11. BLANK 3 of 3
D. Spotify
E. Instagram

Options for Cultural Impacts:

Globalization of music
User-generated viral trends
Cultural preservation
Introduction to foreign content

Platforms/Technologies	Cultural Impacts
A. TikTok	9. Fill in the blank 1 of 3
B. Netflix algorithm	10. Fill in the blank 2 of 3
C. Virtual tours	11. Fill in the blank 3 of 3
D. Spotify
E. Instagram

Options for Cultural Impacts:

Globalization of music
User-generated viral trends
Cultural preservation
Introduction to foreign content

Questions 12–13

Choose the correct answer.

12. What is a major concern related to cultural homogenization?

Loss of traditional languages

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Increased digital divide

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Decline in social media usage

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Reduced access to museums

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13. How has digital media impacted fashion trends?

Revived traditional attires globally

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Reduced interest in online shopping

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Limited creativity in design

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Promoted rapid global dissemination of styles

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IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 2: Questions 14–26
Based on the passage The Evolution of Management Theories: From Classical to Contemporary Approaches.

Questions 14–18

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.

14. Frederick Taylor’s scientific management prioritized worker satisfaction over efficiency.

TRUE

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FALSE

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15. Henri Fayol’s administrative management theory emphasized five key managerial functions.

TRUE

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16. The Hawthorne Studies concluded that financial incentives were the primary driver of productivity.

TRUE

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17. The contingency approach suggests that management practices should vary based on the organization’s size and environment.

TRUE

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FALSE

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18. Lean management focuses on increasing employee social interactions to improve performance.

TRUE

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FALSE

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Questions 19–21

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

19. Classical management theory was based on the idea of a Fill in the blank 1 of 3 to perform tasks.

20. Douglas McGregor’s theories are referred to as Theory Fill in the blank 2 of 3 .

21. The systems approach views an organization as a collection of Fill in the blank 3 of 3 parts.

Questions 22–23

Choose the correct answer.

22. What was a key finding of the Hawthorne Studies?

Financial incentives alone boost productivity.

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Standardized tasks reduce workplace errors.

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Social relations affect employee performance.

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23. Which management theory emphasizes “continuous improvement”?

Total quality management (TQM)

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Contingency approach

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Scientific management

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Questions 24–26

Complete the summary using the list of words below. Write the correct letter, A–E, next to each question.

Contemporary management theories emphasize (24)Fill in the blank 1 of 3 leadership, which inspires employees, and prioritize (25)Fill in the blank 2 of 3 in business operations. Additionally, modern approaches stress the need for organizations to be (26)Fill in the blank 3 of 3 to external changes.

Words:
A) rigid
B) ethical practices
C) transactional
D) adaptable
E) transformational

IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40)
Based on “Delving into Geological Formations: Earth’s Dynamic and Diverse Geology”

Questions 27–31

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

Geological formations are shaped by various processes. Mountains arise from 27 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 or volcanic activity. Ocean basins form through the divergence of 28 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 , creating new crust. Sedimentary rocks preserve 29 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 , offering clues to past environments. The Earth’s internal heat drives 30 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 , influencing plate movements. The 31 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 illustrates how rocks transform over time through geological processes.

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. Plate tectonics explains the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

YES

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NO

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33. All minerals possess identical physical properties such as hardness.

YES

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NO

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34. Amber preservation is the only fossilization method mentioned in the passage.

YES

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NO

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35. Erosion involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles.

YES

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NO

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36. The rock cycle includes the transformation of sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

YES

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Questions 37–40
Choose the correct answer.

37. What process creates mid-ocean ridges?

Plate divergence

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Plate convergence

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Transform boundaries

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Volcanic eruptions

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38. What do sedimentary rocks help reconstruct?

Future tectonic movements

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Current mineral composition

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Volcanic eruption patterns

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Past climate changes

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39. What drives mantle convection?

Solar energy

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Ocean currents

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Earth’s internal heat

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Wind patterns

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40. Which landform is caused by glaciers?

Mid-ocean ridges

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Volcanoes

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Sedimentary basins

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Moraines

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IELTS Reading Practice(Academic) Test -6

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IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40) Based on “Delving into Geological Formations: Earth’s Dynamic and Diverse Geology”

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IELTS Academic Reading Test Section 1: Questions 1–13
Based on the Excerpt “The Impact of Digital Media on Cultural Trends”

IELTS Academic Reading Test – Section 3 (Questions 27–40)
Based on “Delving into Geological Formations: Earth’s Dynamic and Diverse Geology”