IELTS READING TEST 5

Question 1

Circle the correct answer A-D.

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is supported by recent research?

• A. Napping is an indicator of laziness. 

• B.Two thirds of Americans sleep too much. 

• C. Napping in the workplace is a current trend. 

• D. Short naps at work increase productivity. 

Questions 2-6

Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Passage 1?

Write:

YES. if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO. if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN. if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

2. The number one cause of car accidents is fatigue.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Questions 2-6

Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Passage 1?

Write:

YES. if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO. if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN. if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

3. 3. People who nap in the afternoon are lazy.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Questions 2-6

Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Passage 1?

Write:

YES. if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO. if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN. if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

4.  A nap in the middle of the day can improve your mood.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Questions 2-6

Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Passage 1?

Write:

YES. if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO. if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN. if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

5. People who nap regularly live longer.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Questions 2-6

Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Passage 1?

Write:

YES. if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO. if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN. if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

6. The majority of Americans sleep at least eight hours a night.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Questions 7-9

Choose one phrase from the list in the box (A-F) to complete each of the following sentences.

7. Humans are biologically programmed to ...

A. drink coffee to stay awake during the afternoon

B. have a nap during breaks

C. fall asleep when they are bored

D. sneak naps without permission

E. resist the trend toward napping

F. fall asleep in the afternoon

• B. have a nap during breaks

• C. fall asleep when they are bored

• D. sneak naps without permission

• E. resist the trend toward napping

• F. fall asleep in the afternoon

Questions 7-9

Choose one phrase from the list in the box (A-F) to complete each of the following sentences.

8. Employees of some progressive companies are encouraged to ...

A. drink coffee to stay awake during the afternoon

B. have a nap during breaks

C. fall asleep when they are bored

D. sneak naps without permission

E. resist the trend toward napping

F. fall asleep in the afternoon

• A. drink coffee to stay awake during the afternoon

• B. have a nap during breaks

• C. fall asleep when they are bored

• D. sneak naps without permission

• E. resist the trend toward napping

Questions 7-9

Choose one phrase from the list in the box (A-F) to complete each of the following sentences.

9.  Traditional employers are likely to ...

A. drink coffee to stay awake during the afternoon

B. have a nap during breaks

C. fall asleep when they are bored

D. sneak naps without permission

E. resist the trend toward napping

F. fall asleep in the afternoon

• B. have a nap during breaks

• C. fall asleep when they are bored

• D. sneak naps without permission

• E. resist the trend toward napping

• F. fall asleep in the afternoon

Questions 10-11

Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDSfrom the passage.

In the transportation, industry napping is a matter of 10. (a)