IELTS READING MULTIPLE CHOICE AND FLOW CHART COMPLETION

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.

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.

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.

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

5 – 6   The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers.       

Which TWO advantages are mentioned by the writer of the text?

• They can predict areas that may cause trouble in the future.

• They are more conscientious.

• They are more conscientious.

• They are more skilled in personal relationships.

• hey are prepared to work for lower salaries.

7 – 8   The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers.       

Which TWO disadvantages are mentioned by the writer of the text?

• They may injure themselves.

• Their training has been too theoretical.

• They do not stay with the same company for very long.

• They demand higher salaries.

• They are not as well educated as older workers.

Choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, or choose NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, or choose NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

Marie became interested in science when she was a child.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, or choose NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD from the text in each gap.

Marie Curie's research on radioactivity

When uranium was discovered to be radioactive, Marie Curie found that the element called___________ had the same property.