IELTS General Training Reading #01

 

Section 1: Social Survival

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Community Fitness Classes Schedule

Welcome to our Community Fitness Classes! We offer a range of classes suitable for all fitness levels. Below is the schedule for the upcoming month:

• Monday: Yoga - 7:00 AM
• Tuesday: Cardio Blast - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: Pilates - 5:30 PM
• Thursday: Strength Training - 6:00 AM
• Friday: Zumba - 7:00 PM
• Saturday: Restorative Yoga - 8:00 AM
• Sunday: Open Gym - All day

For more details, visit our website or contact the Community Center.

Questions:

1-4: Matching Information 

Match the class with the correct day it is held.

1. Cardio Blast
2. Restorative Yoga
3. Strength Training
4. Pilates

5-7: Multiple Choice 

5. What time does the Zumba class start on Friday?
A. 6:00 PM
B. 7:00 PM
C. 8:00 AM
D. 5:30 PM

6. Which class is available on Sunday?
A. Yoga
B. Open Gym
C. Cardio Blast
D. Strength Training

7. How can you get more details about the classes?
A. Call a fitness instructor
B. Visit the community park
C. Visit the website or contact the Community Center
D. Attend a class to ask in person

8-13: True/False/Not Given 

8. Pilates classes are held in the evening.
9. Yoga classes are available every day of the week.
10. There is no class on Tuesday.
11. Open Gym is only available in the mornings.
12. The Community Center offers personal training sessions.
13. Cardio Blast is held before 7:00 PM.

Answers:

Matching Information:

1. Tuesday
2. Saturday
3. Thursday
4. Wednesday

Multiple Choice: 

5. B. 7:00 PM
6. B. Open Gym
7. C. Visit the website or contact the Community Center

True/False/Not Given: 

8. True
9. Not Given
10. False
11. False
12. Not Given
13. True

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Section 2: Workplace Survival

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Employee Leave Policy

Employees are entitled to annual leave of 20 working days per year. Leave must be approved by the manager and should be requested at least two weeks in advance. In case of medical emergencies, sick leave can be availed by submitting a medical certificate. The company also provides maternity and paternity leave as per statutory guidelines. Unused annual leave can be carried over to the next year, up to a maximum of 10 days.

Questions:

14-16: Short-Answer Questions 

14. How many working days of annual leave are employees entitled to per year?
15. What is required to avail sick leave?
16. How long in advance should leave be requested?

17-20: True/False/Not Given 

17. Employees can carry over all unused annual leave to the next year.
18. Maternity leave is available according to statutory guidelines.
19. Employees must submit a medical certificate for annual leave.
20. Leave must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

21-25: Matching Information 

Match the type of leave with the corresponding detail.

21. Annual Leave
22. Sick Leave
23.Maternity Leave
24. Paternity Leave
25. Carried Over Leave

Details:

• a. Up to 10 days can be carried over
• b. Requires a medical certificate
• c. Statutory guidelines
• d. 20 working days per year
• e. Two weeks' notice required

Answers:

Short-Answer Questions: 

14. 20 working days
15. A medical certificate
16. At least two weeks

True/False/Not Given: 17. False
18. True
19. False
20. True

Matching Information: 

21. d. 20 working days per year
22. b. Requires a medical certificate
23. c. Statutory guidelines
24. c. Statutory guidelines
25. a. Up to 10 days can be carried over

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Section 3: General Reading

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The Benefits of Reading

Reading is a powerful tool for personal growth and development. It not only improves language skills but also enhances cognitive abilities. Regular reading can reduce stress, improve focus, and increase empathy. Studies have shown that people who read regularly are more likely to have better mental health and greater knowledge about various subjects.

Questions:

26-29: Summary Completion

Complete the summary using words from the box below.

Box: [cognitive, health, empathy, growth, stress, knowledge, skills, focus]

Reading is beneficial for personal (26). It helps improve language (27) and enhances cognitive abilities. Regular reading reduces (28) and increases (29).

30-32: Multiple Choice 

30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of reading? 

A. Reduces stress B. Improves language skills C. Enhances social skills D. Increases empathy

31. What is the correlation between regular reading and mental health? 

A. No correlation B. Negative correlation C. Positive correlation D. Uncertain correlation

32. According to the article, what effect does regular reading have on stress levels? 

A. Increases stress B. Reduces stress C. No effect D. Makes stress manageable

33-38: Yes/No/Not Given 

33. Reading can improve physical health.
34. Reading frequently can improve focus.
35. Empathy is a skill that can be developed through reading.
36. People who read are more likely to have higher IQs.
37. Reading every day can lead to better mental health.
38. Reading improves language skills and vocabulary.

39-40: Short-Answer Questions 

39. What cognitive ability is enhanced by reading? 

40. What happens to stress levels when someone reads regularly?

Answers:

Summary Completion: 

26. growth
27. skills
28. stress
29. empathy

Multiple Choice: 

30. C. Enhances social skills
31. C. Positive correlation
32. B. Reduces stress

Yes/No/Not Given: 

33. Not Given
34. Yes
35. Yes
36. Not Given
37. Yes
38. Yes

Short-Answer Questions: 

39. Focus
40. Reduces