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IELTS Academic Preparation Course：Academic Reading

不限时专题测验：关于Academic Reading的18道题，每道题作答后都有解释。每次题目和选项都会重新打乱。

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  • 英国
  • 99道题
  • 核对于2026年10月13日
  • 事实核查：2026年10月13日
从课文开始IELTS Academic Preparation Course: Lessons：阅读时间约300分钟。测试中的每道题在课文中都有讲解。

专题测验3：Academic Reading

  1. 第1题，共18题

    Where do the texts in IELTS Academic Reading come from?
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    答案: D. Published sources such as books, journals and newspapers

    The official page says Academic Reading texts come from books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources, written for a non-specialist audience.

  2. 第2题，共18题

    A reading text contains a technical term. What does the test usually provide?
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    答案: A. A simple dictionary-style definition of the term

    If a text contains technical terms, a simple dictionary definition is given, so you do not need specialist knowledge.

  3. 第3题，共18题

    In a True/False/Not Given task, what does "False" mean?
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    答案: B. The text contradicts the statement

    "False" means the text says the opposite. If the text does not say anything about it, the answer is "Not Given".

  4. 第4题，共18题

    In IELTS Academic Reading, what does a Yes/No/Not Given task ask you to identify?
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    答案: A. The writer's views or claims

    Yes/No/Not Given tasks are about the writer's views or claims. True/False/Not Given tasks are about factual information in the text.

  5. 第5题，共18题

    In a matching headings task, which statement is correct?
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    答案: D. Some headings are not used, and none is used twice

    In matching headings there are more headings than paragraphs, so some headings are not used, and no heading is used twice.

  6. 第6题，共18题

    In a word-limit answer in Reading, how can you write a number?
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    答案: C. As figures or as words

    The official page says numbers can be written using figures or words. Hyphenated words count as one word.

  7. 第7题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the information in the text? Choose True, False or Not Given. Statement: Turf roofs were first used in the twentieth century.

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: B. False

    Paragraph A says people in parts of northern Europe used turf roofs "for centuries", so the statement contradicts the text.

  8. 第8题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the information in the text? Choose True, False or Not Given. Statement: Green roofs can reduce the amount of water that flows into drains during storms.

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: A. True

    Paragraph B says the plants and soil absorb rainwater, "so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms". The statement paraphrases this.

  9. 第9题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the information in the text? Choose True, False or Not Given. Statement: Green roofs are more common in Asia than in Europe.

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: C. Not Given

    The text mentions northern Europe in the past and cities in general, but it never compares Asia with Europe.

  10. 第10题，共18题

    Read the text. Which paragraph mentions a problem caused by the weight of a green roof?

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: D. Paragraph C

    Paragraph C says wet soil is heavy and older roofs may need to be strengthened. This is a matching information task.

  11. 第11题，共18题

    Read the text. Complete the sentence with ONE WORD ONLY from the text: Before planting, older roofs may need to be ________.

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: D. strengthened

    Paragraph C says older roofs "may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin". The other words are not used in that sentence.

  12. 第12题，共18题

    Read the text. In paragraph C, what does the word "hardy" mean?

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: C. Able to survive difficult conditions

    The sentence explains it: hardy plants "survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care". Use the words around a new word to work out its meaning.

  13. 第13题，共18题

    Read the text. Which heading best fits paragraph D?

    A. A green roof is a roof that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil or another growing material. The idea is often presented as new, but for centuries people in parts of northern Europe covered their houses with turf to help keep heat inside during long winters.

    B. Modern green roofs are mainly built in cities, where they can offer several benefits. The plants and soil absorb rainwater, so less water rushes into drains during heavy storms; much of it is held in the growing layer and released slowly. The plants also cool the air around them as water evaporates from their leaves, which can make the top floor of a building more comfortable in summer.

    C. However, green roofs are not suitable for every building. Wet soil is heavy, and older roofs may need to be strengthened before any planting can begin. Maintenance is another issue: many green roofs use hardy plants that survive heat, wind and dry spells with little care, but the roof still has to be checked regularly for weeds and blocked drains.

    D. Supporters argue that the higher cost of building a green roof is balanced by savings over time, because the plant layer protects the waterproof surface underneath from strong sunlight and extreme temperatures. Critics reply that these savings are difficult to measure and depend greatly on the local climate.

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    答案: C. A disagreement about long-term value

    Paragraph D gives the supporters' view (savings over time) and the critics' reply (savings are hard to measure). The main idea is a disagreement about value.

  14. 第14题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the views or claims of the writer? Choose Yes, No or Not Given. Statement: Recorded lectures are helpful for students who study in a second language.

    Many universities now record their lectures and put them online. In my view, this is a welcome change, but its benefits have been oversold.

    Recordings clearly help students who are ill, who work part-time or who are studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay difficult sections. What recordings cannot do is replace the experience of being in the room. Students who watch at home rarely ask questions, and many watch at double speed, which I believe reduces understanding.

    Some lecturers worry that empty lecture halls will lead universities to cut teaching staff. That fear may be exaggerated, but universities should state clearly that recordings are a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it.

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    答案: A. Yes

    The writer says recordings "clearly help" students studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay. This agrees with the writer's view.

  15. 第15题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the views or claims of the writer? Choose Yes, No or Not Given. Statement: Watching a recording is just as good as attending a lecture in person.

    Many universities now record their lectures and put them online. In my view, this is a welcome change, but its benefits have been oversold.

    Recordings clearly help students who are ill, who work part-time or who are studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay difficult sections. What recordings cannot do is replace the experience of being in the room. Students who watch at home rarely ask questions, and many watch at double speed, which I believe reduces understanding.

    Some lecturers worry that empty lecture halls will lead universities to cut teaching staff. That fear may be exaggerated, but universities should state clearly that recordings are a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it.

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    答案: B. No

    The writer says recordings "cannot" replace being in the room, so the statement contradicts the writer's view.

  16. 第16题，共18题

    Read the text. Does the statement agree with the views or claims of the writer? Choose Yes, No or Not Given. Statement: Most students prefer recorded lectures to live lectures.

    Many universities now record their lectures and put them online. In my view, this is a welcome change, but its benefits have been oversold.

    Recordings clearly help students who are ill, who work part-time or who are studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay difficult sections. What recordings cannot do is replace the experience of being in the room. Students who watch at home rarely ask questions, and many watch at double speed, which I believe reduces understanding.

    Some lecturers worry that empty lecture halls will lead universities to cut teaching staff. That fear may be exaggerated, but universities should state clearly that recordings are a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it.

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    答案: C. Not Given

    The writer describes how some students watch recordings, but never says what most students prefer.

  17. 第17题，共18题

    Read the text. What is the writer's attitude to the fear that universities will cut teaching staff?

    Many universities now record their lectures and put them online. In my view, this is a welcome change, but its benefits have been oversold.

    Recordings clearly help students who are ill, who work part-time or who are studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay difficult sections. What recordings cannot do is replace the experience of being in the room. Students who watch at home rarely ask questions, and many watch at double speed, which I believe reduces understanding.

    Some lecturers worry that empty lecture halls will lead universities to cut teaching staff. That fear may be exaggerated, but universities should state clearly that recordings are a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it.

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    答案: B. The fear may be exaggerated

    The writer says "That fear may be exaggerated". Words like "may" show the writer is cautious, not certain.

  18. 第18题，共18题

    Read the text. What is the writer's main purpose?

    Many universities now record their lectures and put them online. In my view, this is a welcome change, but its benefits have been oversold.

    Recordings clearly help students who are ill, who work part-time or who are studying in a second language, because they can pause and replay difficult sections. What recordings cannot do is replace the experience of being in the room. Students who watch at home rarely ask questions, and many watch at double speed, which I believe reduces understanding.

    Some lecturers worry that empty lecture halls will lead universities to cut teaching staff. That fear may be exaggerated, but universities should state clearly that recordings are a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it.

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    答案: D. To argue that recordings should support live teaching, not replace it

    The writer welcomes recordings but says their benefits are "oversold" and ends by saying they are "a support for live teaching, not a substitute for it".

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