IELTS Preparation: Reading exercise

Hello dear Chaibuddies! For those preparing for IELTS, here is a reading passage for you to try. If you want to learn more about IELTS exam and how to handle reading passage in particular, read my previous blogs here.

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In real test the reading section contains 40 questions, spread over 3 passages. And the time limit for this section is 1 hour. These questions and tests will help you in your prep specially in speeding you up.

 This passage is followed by 9 questions. The types covered here include multiple choice, True/False/Not given, and stating short answers.

You will take no more than 15 minutes to complete the exam. 

Step - 1: Skim the questions to know what answers you are meant to find in the passage. (2-3 minute)

Step - 2: Now read the passage and mark the answers.(5 minutes)

Step - 3: Note down your final answers on your practice paper / journal / wherever you choose to note while practicing! (5-7 minutes)

Step - 4: Take a deep breathe! Look at your answers quickly (1-2 last minute) And times up.

Step - 5: Now, check your answers against the answer key.

Hope you enjoy this. Check around for more. 

(*Please ignore factual inaccuracies if any as this is just meant to make you practice reading passages and not add to your GK)

The History and Future of Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 19th century. The first electric carriage was developed by Robert Anderson of Scotland around 1832-1839. However, it wasn't until the 1870s and 1880s that electric vehicles became practical. Thomas Parker, a British inventor, built the first practical electric car in London in 1884. By the turn of the 20th century, electric cars were quite popular and even outnumbered gasoline-powered vehicles in some regions.

One of the primary reasons for the early popularity of electric cars was their ease of operation. They were quiet, clean, and started instantly, whereas gasoline cars required manual cranking and produced considerable noise and pollution. However, the advent of mass production techniques, most notably by Henry Ford, significantly reduced the cost of gasoline vehicles. The discovery of large oil reserves also made gasoline cheaper and more accessible. Consequently, by the 1920s, electric cars had almost disappeared from the roads.

In the latter part of the 20th century, interest in electric vehicles resurged due to growing environmental concerns and advancements in technology. The 1970s oil crisis highlighted the need for alternative fuels, and the development of better batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, greatly enhanced the viability of EVs. Companies like Tesla Motors, founded in 2003, played a crucial role in revolutionizing the electric vehicle market with high-performance, long-range electric cars.

Today, EVs are seen as a key component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Governments around the world are implementing policies to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, such as tax incentives, subsidies, and the development of charging infrastructure. Despite these efforts, several challenges remain, including the high cost of EVs, limited range, and the availability of charging stations.

However, with continuous technological advancements and increasing investment in the EV industry, the future of electric vehicles looks promising. Researchers are working on developing more efficient batteries, faster charging technologies, and even wireless charging systems. It is anticipated that within the next few decades, electric vehicles will become the norm, significantly reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Questions:

Multiple Choice

1) When was the first electric carriage developed?

a) 1832-1839

b) 1870-1880

c) 1884

d) 1920s

2) Who built the first practical electric car?

a) Robert Anderson

b) Henry Ford

c) Thomas Parker

d) Tesla Motors

3) What was a primary reason for the early popularity of electric cars?

a) They were cheaper than gasoline cars.

b) They had a longer range.

c) They were easy to operate.

d) They could be charged quickly.

State True/False/Not Given

4) Henry Ford invented the first gasoline-powered vehicle.

5) The 1970s oil crisis played a role in the resurgence of interest in electric vehicles.

6) Electric vehicles completely replaced gasoline-powered vehicles by the 1920s.

Short Answer

7) Name two major challenges currently facing the adoption of electric vehicles.

8) What role do governments play in promoting electric vehicle adoption?

9) What advancements are researchers focusing on to improve electric vehicles?

Answers:

1) a) 1832-1839

2) c) Thomas Parker

3) c) They were easy to operate.

4) Not Given

5) True

6) False

7) Two major challenges for the adoption of EVs are: (*any two of the following - High cost of EVs, limited range, availability of charging stations).

8) Governments around the world are implementing policies such as tax incentives, subsidies, and develop charging infrastructure to encourage EV adoption.

9) Researchers are focusing on developing more efficient batteries, faster charging technologies, and wireless charging systems for EVs.

Hope you got all the answers correctly. What was your score? Leave a comment to encourage others.

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