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IELTS General Reading Practice Test

Practice test for IELTS General Training Reading module with a passage about the history and varieties of sandwiches

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Answer the following question with the appropriate information given in the passage. Choose the correct option 1 - 4 from the given options.

The writer uses the words “as old as meat and bread” to show that the sandwich is

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. a new way of eating
  2. actually very ancient
  3. eaten only by the upper classes
  4. eaten by the poor as well as the rich
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the list by choosing the appropriate option A-C.

Simplicity

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. Complex formulas
  2. Preparation
  3. Black bread
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

The sandwich was named after John Montagu because

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. it was new
  2. he was famous
  3. it was easy
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the list by choosing the appropriate option A-C.

Russian Dressing

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. Complex formulas
  2. Preparation
  3. Black bread
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Answer the following question with the appropriate information given in the passage. Choose the correct option 1 - 4 from the given options.

Which of the following is true about the sandwich?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. The sandwich was made for the first time in the 18th century.
  2. John Montagu designed the sandwich.
  3. It was convenient to use the name of a famous person for this form of food.
  4. The sandwich took a long time to become popular.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete the following sentence with the appropriate information given in the passage. Choose the correct option 1 - 4 from the given options.
The favourite food of the American school children is

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. hamburger with cheese and Russian dressing
  2. the Reuben
  3. club sandwich
  4. peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the list by choosing the appropriate option A-C.

Unites States

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. Complex formulas
  2. Preparation
  3. Black bread
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Answer the following question with the appropriate information given in the passage. Choose the correct option 1 - 4 from the given options.

We understand from the passage that the name “Sandwich” became a favorite in Europe

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. after the 18th century
  2. before the 18th century
  3. even during the stone age
  4. in the 18th century
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Answer the following question with the appropriate information given in the passage. Choose the correct option 1 - 4 from the given options.
Which of the following is true about sandwich?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

Time for Snacks

A sandwich is, in its basic form, slices of meat, cheese, or other food placed between two slices of bread. This way of eating must be as old as meat and bread. But the name was used only in the 18th century for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who had sliced meat and bread brought to him at the gaming table so that he could continue to play as he ate. He was a gambler who did not want to be disturbed even for eating. His famous name was easy to remember and it was given to the slices of bread with a stuffing in between.
Soon it was fashionable to serve sandwiches in the European continent, and the word was introduced into the French language. Since that time the sandwich has been included in every cuisine of the West because of its simplicity of preparation, endless variety, and the ease with which it could be taken anywhere.
Any type of roll or bread and any type of food that can be conveniently so eaten can go into a sandwich, hot or cold. British tea sandwiches are made with thin-cut bread filled with fish paste, cucumber, watercress, or tomato. Scandinavian smorrebrod are served open-faced, with skillfully prepared toppings of fish, sliced meats, and salads. In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

The United States made complex sandwich formulas, two of the most successful being the club sandwich of sliced chicken or turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and the Reuben of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served grilled on black bread. Hot sandwiches, notably the hamburger on a bun, now found everywhere, are a very important food of the American diet, and with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the mainstay of the American schoolchild.
  1. It is eaten hot.
  2. It is convenient to make and carry.
  3. It is always a roll.
  4. It can be shapeless at times.
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