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IELTS Reading Exercise 3: True, False or Not Given

For True, False or Not Given, compare the statement with the writer’s information. Do not answer from general knowledge or from what seems likely.

Passage and statements

A school introduced a weekly gardening period for two year groups. Teachers observed that many pupils became more willing to ask questions about food and insects. The school has not yet compared examination results before and after the programme, and participation is currently limited by the number of available garden beds.

1. Every pupil in the school takes part. 2. Teachers noticed greater curiosity about selected topics. 3. The programme has improved examination scores. 4. Space limits current participation.

Answers

1. False: only two year groups are named. 2. True: teachers observed more questions about food and insects. 3. Not Given: results have not been compared. 4. True: available garden beds limit participation.

When reviewing, underline the words that create the test: every, improved and limits. Small qualifiers often decide the answer.

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