IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test - Set 5
General Training reading practice with 40 questions based on notices, emails, work messages, and practical English situations.
How this practice matches real IELTS use
Use these sets to improve fast information retrieval, instruction-reading, and practical English accuracy in work and migration contexts.
How to use this practice set
1. Attempt seriously
Use realistic timing, avoid random guessing, and finish the set as one focused session.
2. Review by skill gap
Separate vocabulary gaps, concentration errors, weak task strategy, and careless mistakes instead of looking only at score.
3. Repeat with purpose
After review, move to the next related IELTS section or repeat weak-question types until your accuracy becomes stable.
Practice set details
IELTS General Training Reading Practice Test - Set 5: all 40 questions with answers
Try each question first, then open “Show answer” to check the correct option and explanation.
Q1.Notice: 'In this job advert, applicants must submit a CV and provide two references.' What must the reader do?
- A.two references
- B.submit a CV
- C.wait for a phone call only
- D.bring a family member
Show answer
Correct answer: B. submit a CV
The notice directly tells the reader to submit a CV.
Q2.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the HR desk. Staff are available every Monday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday morning
- B.Monday morning
- C.Monday afternoon
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Monday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Monday afternoon.
Q3.Notice: 'A fee of $35 applies, especially in cases involving closing date.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$30
- B.$40
- C.$45
- D.$35
Show answer
Correct answer: D. $35
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $35.
Q4.What is the main purpose of this job advert?
- A.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- B.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- C.To advertise entertainment options
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: A. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q5.Notice: 'In this tenant notice, applicants must report repairs online and provide include flat number.' What must the reader do?
- A.include flat number
- B.wait for a phone call only
- C.bring a family member
- D.report repairs online
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Correct answer: D. report repairs online
The notice directly tells the reader to report repairs online.
Q6.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the housing portal. Staff are available every Tuesday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Tuesday afternoon
- B.Monday morning
- C.Tuesday morning
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Tuesday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Tuesday afternoon.
Q7.Notice: 'A fee of $37 applies, especially in cases involving urgent issue.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$32
- B.$37
- C.$42
- D.$47
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Correct answer: B. $37
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $37.
Q8.What is the main purpose of this tenant notice?
- A.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- B.To advertise entertainment options
- C.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: C. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q9.Notice: 'In this staff memo, applicants must book leave early and provide manager approval.' What must the reader do?
- A.manager approval
- B.book leave early
- C.wait for a phone call only
- D.bring a family member
Show answer
Correct answer: B. book leave early
The notice directly tells the reader to book leave early.
Q10.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the internal system. Staff are available every Wednesday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday morning
- B.Wednesday morning
- C.Wednesday afternoon
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Wednesday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Wednesday afternoon.
Q11.Notice: 'A fee of $39 applies, especially in cases involving peak period.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$34
- B.$44
- C.$49
- D.$39
Show answer
Correct answer: D. $39
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $39.
Q12.What is the main purpose of this staff memo?
- A.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- B.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- C.To advertise entertainment options
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: A. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q13.Notice: 'In this community notice, applicants must register children in advance and provide bring proof of age.' What must the reader do?
- A.bring proof of age
- B.wait for a phone call only
- C.bring a family member
- D.register children in advance
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Correct answer: D. register children in advance
The notice directly tells the reader to register children in advance.
Q14.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the reception office. Staff are available every Thursday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Thursday afternoon
- B.Monday morning
- C.Thursday morning
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Thursday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Thursday afternoon.
Q15.Notice: 'A fee of $41 applies, especially in cases involving limited seats.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$36
- B.$41
- C.$46
- D.$51
Show answer
Correct answer: B. $41
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $41.
Q16.What is the main purpose of this community notice?
- A.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- B.To advertise entertainment options
- C.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: C. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q17.Notice: 'In this bank message, applicants must update address details and provide show photo ID.' What must the reader do?
- A.show photo ID
- B.update address details
- C.wait for a phone call only
- D.bring a family member
Show answer
Correct answer: B. update address details
The notice directly tells the reader to update address details.
Q18.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the local branch. Staff are available every Friday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday morning
- B.Friday morning
- C.Friday afternoon
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Friday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Friday afternoon.
Q19.Notice: 'A fee of $43 applies, especially in cases involving security check.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$38
- B.$48
- C.$53
- D.$43
Show answer
Correct answer: D. $43
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $43.
Q20.What is the main purpose of this bank message?
- A.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- B.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- C.To advertise entertainment options
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: A. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q21.Notice: 'In this travel leaflet, applicants must arrive before boarding and provide carry printed ticket.' What must the reader do?
- A.carry printed ticket
- B.wait for a phone call only
- C.bring a family member
- D.arrive before boarding
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Correct answer: D. arrive before boarding
The notice directly tells the reader to arrive before boarding.
Q22.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the platform gate. Staff are available every Monday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday afternoon
- B.Monday morning
- C.Monday morning
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Monday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Monday afternoon.
Q23.Notice: 'A fee of $45 applies, especially in cases involving late arrivals.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$40
- B.$45
- C.$50
- D.$55
Show answer
Correct answer: B. $45
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $45.
Q24.What is the main purpose of this travel leaflet?
- A.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- B.To advertise entertainment options
- C.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: C. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q25.Notice: 'In this training email, applicants must confirm attendance and provide reply by Friday.' What must the reader do?
- A.reply by Friday
- B.confirm attendance
- C.wait for a phone call only
- D.bring a family member
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Correct answer: B. confirm attendance
The notice directly tells the reader to confirm attendance.
Q26.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the course inbox. Staff are available every Tuesday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday morning
- B.Tuesday morning
- C.Tuesday afternoon
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Tuesday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Tuesday afternoon.
Q27.Notice: 'A fee of $47 applies, especially in cases involving waiting list.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$42
- B.$52
- C.$57
- D.$47
Show answer
Correct answer: D. $47
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $47.
Q28.What is the main purpose of this training email?
- A.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- B.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- C.To advertise entertainment options
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: A. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q29.Notice: 'In this college notice, applicants must renew ID card and provide pay the replacement fee.' What must the reader do?
- A.pay the replacement fee
- B.wait for a phone call only
- C.bring a family member
- D.renew ID card
Show answer
Correct answer: D. renew ID card
The notice directly tells the reader to renew ID card.
Q30.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the student office. Staff are available every Wednesday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Wednesday afternoon
- B.Monday morning
- C.Wednesday morning
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Wednesday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Wednesday afternoon.
Q31.Notice: 'A fee of $49 applies, especially in cases involving lost card.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$44
- B.$49
- C.$54
- D.$59
Show answer
Correct answer: B. $49
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $49.
Q32.What is the main purpose of this college notice?
- A.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- B.To advertise entertainment options
- C.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: C. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q33.Notice: 'In this clinic reminder, applicants must fast before the test and provide drink only water.' What must the reader do?
- A.drink only water
- B.fast before the test
- C.wait for a phone call only
- D.bring a family member
Show answer
Correct answer: B. fast before the test
The notice directly tells the reader to fast before the test.
Q34.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the test center. Staff are available every Thursday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Monday morning
- B.Thursday morning
- C.Thursday afternoon
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Thursday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Thursday afternoon.
Q35.Notice: 'A fee of $51 applies, especially in cases involving morning appointment.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$46
- B.$56
- C.$61
- D.$51
Show answer
Correct answer: D. $51
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $51.
Q36.What is the main purpose of this clinic reminder?
- A.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- B.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- C.To advertise entertainment options
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: A. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.
Q37.Notice: 'In this warehouse instruction, applicants must wear safety boots and provide sign the shift log.' What must the reader do?
- A.sign the shift log
- B.wait for a phone call only
- C.bring a family member
- D.wear safety boots
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Correct answer: D. wear safety boots
The notice directly tells the reader to wear safety boots.
Q38.Notice: 'If you need help, visit the entry station. Staff are available every Friday afternoon.' When are staff available?
- A.Friday afternoon
- B.Monday morning
- C.Friday morning
- D.Saturday afternoon
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Friday afternoon
The notice states that staff are available every Friday afternoon.
Q39.Notice: 'A fee of $53 applies, especially in cases involving site rules.' What fee is mentioned?
- A.$48
- B.$53
- C.$58
- D.$63
Show answer
Correct answer: B. $53
The notice clearly mentions a fee of $53.
Q40.What is the main purpose of this warehouse instruction?
- A.To tell readers to ignore deadlines
- B.To advertise entertainment options
- C.To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
- D.To compare several unrelated services
Show answer
Correct answer: C. To explain how readers should respond and what condition they must meet
The purpose is practical instruction: it explains the action required and the condition readers must meet.