IELTS General Training: Practice
Questions with Answers and
Rationales
SECTION 1: READING (Questions 1-30)
The Reading section for General Training consists of three sections. Section 1 has short texts
(notices, advertisements, timetables). Section 2 has work-related texts. Section 3 has a longer,
more complex text.
Part 1: Section 1 (Short Texts / Notices)
Question 1
Text: "Library closing early at 5 PM on December 24th. Reopening at 9 AM on December 27th."
Question: The library is closed on December 25th.
Answer: True
Rationale: The text states it closes early on the 24th and reopens on the 27th. This implies it is
closed on the 25th and 26th.
,Question 2
Text: "Swimming pool: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult."
Question: A 10-year-old can swim alone.
Answer: False
Rationale: The rule explicitly says children under 12 must be accompanied, so a 10-year-old
cannot swim alone.
Question 3
Text: "Job applicants must have a valid driver's license and at least 3 years of experience."
Question: Having a driver's license is mandatory for this job.
Answer: True
Rationale: The word "must" indicates that a driver's license is a compulsory requirement.
Question 4
Text: "Parking is free for the first 2 hours. After that, $5 per hour."
Question: You must pay $10 if you park for 4 hours.
Answer: True
Rationale: First 2 hours are free. The remaining 2 hours cost $5 each, totaling $10.
Question 5
Text: "Please ensure all mobile phones are switched to silent mode during the performance."
Question: You are not allowed to bring mobile phones to the theater.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text only says to switch them to silent. It doesn't say you cannot bring them at
all.
Part 2: Section 2 (Workplace / Training)
,Question 6
Text: "All new employees must complete a 2-week induction program before starting their
regular duties."
Question: The induction program can be completed during working hours.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text states it must be completed but does not specify when (e.g., during work
hours or outside).
Question 7
Text: "To apply for the internal promotion, you must have been in your current role for at least
12 months."
Question: Employees with 18 months in their role are eligible to apply.
Answer: True
Rationale: 18 months is more than 12 months, satisfying the requirement.
Question 8
Text: "First-aid kits are located in the staff kitchen and the main office. In case of an emergency,
contact the floor manager."
Question: The floor manager is responsible for health and safety.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text says to contact the floor manager in an emergency, but it doesn't state they
are responsible for *all* health and safety issues.
Question 9
Text: "Staff are advised to avoid using the main elevator between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM."
Question: The elevator is out of order between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
, Answer: False
Rationale: "Advised to avoid" suggests a recommendation due to congestion, not that the
elevator is broken.
Question 10
Text: "Your company ID card grants you access to the building 24/7."
Question: You can enter the office at 11 PM on a Sunday.
Answer: True
Rationale: "24/7" means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So Sunday 11 PM is allowed.
Part 3: Section 3 (Longer Text / Comprehension)
Question 11
Text: "...despite the initial setbacks, the project ultimately succeeded due to the team's
unwavering commitment and innovative problem-solving."
Question: The project failed because of a lack of commitment.
Answer: False
Rationale: The text says it *succeeded* due to commitment.
Question 12
Text: "The new policy, which was implemented in 2022, has been met with mixed reactions
from the public."
Question: The policy was introduced before 2020.
Answer: False
Rationale: It was implemented in 2022, which is after 2020.
Question 13
Questions with Answers and
Rationales
SECTION 1: READING (Questions 1-30)
The Reading section for General Training consists of three sections. Section 1 has short texts
(notices, advertisements, timetables). Section 2 has work-related texts. Section 3 has a longer,
more complex text.
Part 1: Section 1 (Short Texts / Notices)
Question 1
Text: "Library closing early at 5 PM on December 24th. Reopening at 9 AM on December 27th."
Question: The library is closed on December 25th.
Answer: True
Rationale: The text states it closes early on the 24th and reopens on the 27th. This implies it is
closed on the 25th and 26th.
,Question 2
Text: "Swimming pool: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult."
Question: A 10-year-old can swim alone.
Answer: False
Rationale: The rule explicitly says children under 12 must be accompanied, so a 10-year-old
cannot swim alone.
Question 3
Text: "Job applicants must have a valid driver's license and at least 3 years of experience."
Question: Having a driver's license is mandatory for this job.
Answer: True
Rationale: The word "must" indicates that a driver's license is a compulsory requirement.
Question 4
Text: "Parking is free for the first 2 hours. After that, $5 per hour."
Question: You must pay $10 if you park for 4 hours.
Answer: True
Rationale: First 2 hours are free. The remaining 2 hours cost $5 each, totaling $10.
Question 5
Text: "Please ensure all mobile phones are switched to silent mode during the performance."
Question: You are not allowed to bring mobile phones to the theater.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text only says to switch them to silent. It doesn't say you cannot bring them at
all.
Part 2: Section 2 (Workplace / Training)
,Question 6
Text: "All new employees must complete a 2-week induction program before starting their
regular duties."
Question: The induction program can be completed during working hours.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text states it must be completed but does not specify when (e.g., during work
hours or outside).
Question 7
Text: "To apply for the internal promotion, you must have been in your current role for at least
12 months."
Question: Employees with 18 months in their role are eligible to apply.
Answer: True
Rationale: 18 months is more than 12 months, satisfying the requirement.
Question 8
Text: "First-aid kits are located in the staff kitchen and the main office. In case of an emergency,
contact the floor manager."
Question: The floor manager is responsible for health and safety.
Answer: Not Given
Rationale: The text says to contact the floor manager in an emergency, but it doesn't state they
are responsible for *all* health and safety issues.
Question 9
Text: "Staff are advised to avoid using the main elevator between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM."
Question: The elevator is out of order between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
, Answer: False
Rationale: "Advised to avoid" suggests a recommendation due to congestion, not that the
elevator is broken.
Question 10
Text: "Your company ID card grants you access to the building 24/7."
Question: You can enter the office at 11 PM on a Sunday.
Answer: True
Rationale: "24/7" means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So Sunday 11 PM is allowed.
Part 3: Section 3 (Longer Text / Comprehension)
Question 11
Text: "...despite the initial setbacks, the project ultimately succeeded due to the team's
unwavering commitment and innovative problem-solving."
Question: The project failed because of a lack of commitment.
Answer: False
Rationale: The text says it *succeeded* due to commitment.
Question 12
Text: "The new policy, which was implemented in 2022, has been met with mixed reactions
from the public."
Question: The policy was introduced before 2020.
Answer: False
Rationale: It was implemented in 2022, which is after 2020.
Question 13
