IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35: Gourmet Restaurants

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 34 Gourmet Restaurants, GREGGS Bakery, The London Pass, The Body Shop, Ecotourism,  with answers, click on the following links for Question PDF and Answers

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SECTION 1

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 1– 14 

Read the text below and answer Questions 1– 6.  

Gourmet Restaurants  

 

 

 

 

Questions 1 – 6  

Look at the following statements and the list of gourmet restaurants below.  Match each statement with the correct restaurant, A-E.  

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.  NB You may use any letter more than once.  

{1} Excellent food but not a good view from the restaurant. 

{2} Spoilt a birthday celebration and food was far too expensive.

{3} Complimentary drinks and wonderful food.  

{4} Inspired by the owner and encouraged to go by word-of-mouth. 

{5} The waiters were very attentive.  

{6} Spoilt a birthday celebration and the food was terrible. 

Read the text below and answer Questions 7-14.

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 7 – 14  

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?  In boxes 7-14 on your answer sheet, write  

 TRUE if the statement agrees with the information  

 FALSE if the statement contradicts the information  

 NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this  

{7} They have the largest bakery shops in the United Kingdom.  

{8} They only sell pasties, sausage rolls, in their savoury product range. 

{9} Lots of people complain because the cafe prices are more than the shop prices.

{10} Vegetarians can’t eat doughnuts as they have animal derivatives or rennet in them.

{11} Food could cause an allergic reaction because they like to mix baked food together.

{12} They can always prepare made-to-order sandwiches by asking at the counter. 

{13} Greggs pay for the postage when delivering e-gifts. 

{14} If you have forgotten to bring some money you could pay by mobile phone. 

SECTION 2

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 15– 27

Read the text below and answer Questions 15 – 21. 

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 15– 21  

Complete the sentences below.  

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for  each answer.  

Write your answers in boxes 15-21 on your answer sheet.  

{15} The London Pass is the best way to save time and money when …………………….. . 

{16} You save time because there is no longer a need to …………………….. .  

{17} You won’t have to calculate how much money you have left because the London   Pass is …………………….. .  

{18} If you are planning to see as much of London as possible you could consider   a …………………….. .  

{19} If you are not happy with the various attractions and special offers we provide you   can take advantage of our …………………….. . 

{20} If a leisurely few hours on a boat sounds good then try our …………………….. . 

{21} You save exactly …………………….. when you visit the London Bridge Experience. 

Read the text below and answer Questions 22– 27. 

The Body Shop

The Body Shop International PLC, known as The Body Shop, has a range consisting  of 1,200 products, including cosmetics and make-up in its 2,500 franchised stores in 611  countries.  

The company, which has its international headquarters in Littlehampton,West Sussex,  England, was founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick and is now part owned by parent  company L’Oréal corporate group.  

In 1970 Anita visited “The Body Shop” in California. It was part of a car repair shop and  they sold naturally-scented soaps and lotions. In 1976, Anita opened a similar shop in the  UK, using the same business name.  

From its first launch in the UK in 1976, The Body Shop experienced rapid growth,  expanding at a rate of 50 percent annually.  

The opening of Roddick’s first modest shop received early attention when the Brighton  newspaper, The Evening Argus, carried an article about an undertaker with a nearby store  who complained about the use of the name “The Body Shop.”  

 In March 2006, The Body Shop agreed to a £652.3 million takeover by L’Oréal. It was  reported that Anita and Gordon Roddick, who set up The Body Shop 30 years previously,  made £130 million from the sale.  

The Body Shop turned increasingly toward social and environmental campaigns to  promote its business in the late 1980s. In 1997, Roddick launched a global campaign to  raise self-esteem in women and against the media stereotyping of women. It focused on  unreasonably skinny models in the context of rising numbers suffering from bulimia and  anorexia.  

Following her death in 2007, Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid tribute to Dame Anita,  calling her “one of the country’s true pioneers” and an “inspiration” to businesswomen.  He said: “She campaigned for green issues for many years before it became fashionable to  do so and inspired millions to the cause by bringing sustainable products to a mass  market. She will be remembered not only as a great campaigner but also as a great  entrepreneur.”  

 In October 2009, The Body Shop was awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by  the RSPCA in Britain, in recognition of its uncompromised policy which ensures  ingredients are not tested on animals by its suppliers.  

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 22- 27  

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.  

Write the correct letter in boxes 22-27 on your answer sheet.  

{22} Who owns the company now? 

 [A] Anita Roddick and her parents.  

 [B] Body Shop and L’Oréal. 

 [C] L’Oréal. 

{23} How did Anita Roddick decide on the name “The Body Shop”? 

 [A] The name came to her in a dream.  

[B] She copied the name from an undertaker. 

[C] She took the name from a store in America. 

{24} What happened three decades after launching “The Body Shop”? 

 [A] They retired. 

 [B] They bought L’Oréal. 

[C] They accepted a takeover bid by L’Oréal. 

{25} How did “The Body Shop” promote itself? 

 [A] by stereotyping women 

 [B] socially 

 [C] through environmental and social issues 

{26} What did Anita do about very skinny models?  

[A] She gave them some food. 

[B] She tried to empower women around the world. 

[C] They started to work for her. 

{27} What did Gordon Brown say about Anita Roddick? 

[A] She was a pioneer for environmental issues. 

[B] She was very fashionable. 

[C] She made the mass market sustainable.

SECTION 3

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 28– 40

Read the text below and answer Questions 28 – 40.  

Ecotourism  

Ecotourism Guidelines for Travelers  

There is a well known motto for all ecotourists:  

“Take only photographs, leave only footprints.” 

This is really the essence of being a tourist in an eco tour, but to be that perfect needs  time. To make sure you get the most out of your holiday before, during and after your  trip, and show the respect the people and places you go to deserve, follow the guidelines  shown here.  

A  

Educate yourself as much as possible about your destination. It can be useful to learn a  little about not only current events but also the culture, customs and history of the area.  Spend a little time learning some of their language even if it’s only hello, please, thank you  and numbers. People will appreciate the effort you have made to communicate with them.  What can you find out about their ecosystems? What animals are endangered and why?  

B  

One reason to find out something about where you are going and the people who live  there is so that you don’t start offending them as soon as you step off the plane. The old  saying, “When in Rome do as the Romans do” can be quite useful when thinking about  what to wear. Not everyone dresses the same and some people might be more  conservative than you are. Do not judge the people or their cultural habits by using your  own cultural values. The differences between you are just that – differences – and are not  a sign of one culture being wrong or inferior.  

C  

While we might think nothing of hanging a Nikon around our neck or walking around  with an iPad, in many places these are seen as signs of very rich people. In brief, be  sensitive to cultural status symbols as these can create barriers between you and the local  people. And remember, that ring in the nose that you are laughing at might just mean you  are making fun of the local chief!  

D  

It’s very common for tourists to want to give little gifts of friendship to people they meet.  Stop and think like an ecotourist. How many little children have greeted you on your  travels by holding out their hand and asking for money? Maybe they started to beg when they realised that tourists have more money than they do and have sweets or pencils in their bag. It is far better to donate money or supplies to a local organisation that can be found either by research or asking your tour operator.

E  

Expect the unexpected as eco holidays can be far more unpredictable than a package  holiday but can provide experiences of a lifetime. Take changes to your plans as an  opportunity to learn and a chance to become closer to the culture that you are now living  in. This is the time to be flexible and adapt to the situation. 

F  

A large luxury hotel in the middle of nowhere takes far more resources to build and  maintain than does a small family run inn. So, expect to stay in more basic settings; maybe  very basic. This is part of the learning experience and will help bring you closer to  understanding the lives of the people who actually live there. Resources might be a  problem and so the influx of tourists will only add to the problems. Be sensitive to this  especially when washing becomes a luxury and food is as far removed from fine dining as  it can be.  

G  

What you do when you are there can affect the lives of the people who live there after  you have left. With this in mind use makeshift bathrooms at least 70 metres from any  water source. Take all trash with you and if you find things left by other tourists then take  that too. Don’t take any souvenirs back with you especially if you have bought parts of  endangerd animals like feathers, claws and skin. You are only helping to create a little  business and the demise of another animal species.  

H  

Always consider how your visit can benefit the local economy. Are you adding to their  problems or in some way helping them? This is an integral part of true ecotourism. Think  local and start to use local transportation, guides, inns, restaurants and markets. This helps  create an economy that is based on positive alternatives to potentially destructive practices  and can involve the whole community. This is the true essence of ecotourism.  

I  

A true ecotourist is also an ambassador for his or her country. If we are honest, the image  of western travellers is not always a good one but you can change this. Take the  opportunity to talk to local people in a real exchange of cultural experiences. Never miss  an opportunity to get to know someone; it could be the person sitting next to you on a  local bus, or the person cooking your dinner. Take the chance when you can.  

J  

Once home, your journey should continue. Share your experiences with anyone who will  listen. Try to send money to one of the local organizations or write an article for one of  the papers in your town. As much as possible try to promote the place you have been to  and encourage other people to go to experience what you have. 

IELTS General Reading Practice Test 35 Questions 28 – 32

The text has ten paragraphs, A-J.  

Which paragraph contains the following information? 

Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 28-32 on your answer sheet.  

{28} be prepared to live simply 

{29} be a role model by mixing with the locals 

{30} respect cultural differences 

{31} your adventure never stops  

{32} be careful about how you show your friendship  

Questions 33 – 37  

Complete the summary below.  

Choose NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS from the passage for each answer.  Write your answers in boxes 33– 37 on your answer sheet.  

 It is important to remember that a Nikon camera in one culture might be like a  {33} _______ for another in terms of social position. Giving a small gift as a token of your  [34} _______ might encourage some children {35} _______ . Being an ecotourist guarantees  that your holidays won’t be like {36} _______ . So relax and learn to {37}_______ .  

Questions 38 – 40  

Answer the questions below.  

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.  Write your answers in boxes 38– 40 on your answer sheet.  

{38} What are you recommended to do before you start your travels?  

{39} What might other tourists leave behind?  

{40} What should a positive local economy try to avoid? 

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