IELTS General Training Reading Test 2

Test Instructions

Time: 60 minutes
Questions: 40
Section 1: Everyday texts
Section 2: Workplace texts
Section 3: Longer passage

Section 1: Questions 1-14

Text A: Workplace Email

From: HR Department

Subject: Updated Remote Working Policy

Eligibility: Permanent staff who completed 6-month probation
Schedule: Up to 3 days/week from home (manager approval needed)
Core days: Tuesdays and Thursdays in office
Equipment: £300 one-off allowance for home setup
Internet: £25/month broadband contribution
Security: Company VPN required; no public WiFi

Text B: Water Filter Quick Start Guide

AquaPure X200

Contents: 1x filter, 2x cartridges, 1x bracket, 1x manual
Connect to cold water tap; hand-tighten only
First use: run water 5 minutes before drinking
Replace cartridges every 3 months or 1,500 litres
Indicator light turns red when replacement due
Warranty: 2 years (void with non-genuine cartridges)
Support: 0800 555 1234 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Questions 1-7: Short Answer

NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

1. Max days working from home per week? __________

2. Which days must staff be in office? __________

3. Home office equipment allowance? __________

4. What must be used for remote data security? __________

5. How many replacement cartridges included? __________

6. How long to run water before first use? __________

7. How often replace cartridges? __________

Questions 8-14: True / False / Not Given

8. New employees can work from home immediately. __________

9. The company pays £25/month for broadband. __________

10. Public WiFi can be used for work. __________

11. The filter connects to hot water. __________

12. Chemical cleaners should be used on the filter. __________

13. The warranty lasts 2 years. __________

14. Support is available on weekends. __________

Section 2: Questions 15-27

Performance reviews quarterly. Self-assessment 5 days before meeting. 5-point scale. Rating 4+ eligible for 10% bonus. Rating 2 or below: 3-month improvement plan.

Questions 15-20: Short Answer

15. How often are performance reviews? __________

16. Self-assessment due how many days before meeting? __________

17. Rating scale points? __________

18. Maximum bonus percentage? __________

19. Improvement plan duration? __________

20. Minimum rating for bonus eligibility? __________

Questions 21-27: Multiple Choice

21. Improvement plans are for ratings of

A. 1 or 2

B. 3

C. 4 or 5

22. Maximum bonus is

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 15%

23. Reviews are

A. monthly

B. quarterly

C. annual

24. Self-assessments are done by

A. the manager

B. the employee

C. HR

25. Rating 3 means

A. needs improvement

B. meets expectations

C. outstanding

26. The scale has how many points?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

27. Who conducts the review?

A. HR

B. Line manager

C. Director

Section 3: Questions 28-40

The Future of Public Libraries

Over 800 UK libraries closed since 2010. Helsinki's Oodi Library (2018) had 3.1M visitors in year one (city pop: 650,000). Includes studios, 3D printers, cinema. London's Idea Stores combined libraries with adult education - usage up 40%. Libraries provide free internet for the 7% of UK adults who've never been online. Arts Council: every £1 invested returns £7 to society.

Questions 28-33: T/F/NG

28. Over 800 UK libraries closed since 2010. __________

29. Oodi opened in 2020. __________

30. Oodi had 3.1M visitors in year one. __________

31. 7% of UK adults never used internet. __________

32. Every £1 invested returns £5 to society. __________

33. Idea Stores increased usage by 40%. __________

Questions 34-40: Summary + MC

34. Idea Stores combined libraries with __________.

35. Oodi includes 3D printers and a __________.

36. Libraries help with digital __________.

37. Oodi is in

A. Oslo

B. Helsinki

C. Stockholm

38. Every £1 returns approximately

A. £3

B. £5

C. £7

39. Usage at Idea Stores increased by

A. 20%

B. 40%

C. 60%

40. Modern libraries are best described as

A. book warehouses

B. community hubs

C. internet cafes

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