IELTS Reading Test

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1. In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider...

• abolishing pay schemes that are based on age.

• avoiding pay that is based on piece-rates.

• increasing pay for older workers.

• equipping older workers with new skills.

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2. Skill Team is an example of a company which ...

• offers older workers increases in salary.

• allows people to continue working for as long as they want.

• allows the expertise of older workers to be put to use.

• treats older and younger workers equally.

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3. According to the writer, ‘bridge’ jobs ...

• tend to attract people in middle-salary ranges

• are better paid than some full-time jobs.

• originated in the United States.

• appeal to distinct groups of older workers.

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4. David Storey’s study found that ...

• people demand more from their work as they get older.

• older people are good at running their own businesses.

• an increasing number of old people are self-employed.

• few young people have their own businesses.

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5. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

• True

• False

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6. Marie became interested in science when she was a child.

• True

• False

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7. Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.

• True

• False

• No Information