Mock Test # 9 Reading passage 2 Leave a Comment / By Ali / December 7, 2025 Questions 14–20 Reading Passage 2 has seven paragraphs, A-G. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct number, i-ix, in boxes 14-20. List of Headings i The areas and artefacts within the pyramid itself ii A difficult task for those involved iii A king who saved his people iv A single certainty among other less definite facts v An overview of the external buildings and areas vi A pyramid design that others copied vii An idea for changing the design of burial structures viii An incredible experience despite the few remains ix The answers to some unexpected questions 14 Paragraph A 15 Paragraph B 16 Paragraph C 17 Paragraph D 18 Paragraph E 19 Paragraph F 20 Paragraph G Questions 21–24 Complete the notes below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 21-24. The Step Pyramid of Djoser The complex that includes the Step Pyramid and its surroundings is considered to be as big as an Egyptian 21 ........... of the past. The area outside the pyramid included accommodation that was occupied by 22 ........., along with many other buildings and features. A wall ran around the outside of the complex and a number of false entrances were built into this. In addition, a long 23 ........... encircled the wall. As a result, any visitors who had not been invited were cleverly prevented from entering the pyramid grounds unless they knew the 24 ........... of the real entrance.Q 21. Q 22. Q 23. Q 24. Questions 25–26 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO of the following points does the writer make about King Djoser? A Initially he had to be persuaded to build in stone rather than clay. B There is disagreement concerning the length of his reign. C He failed to appreciate Imhotep’s part in the design of the Step Pyramid. D A few of his possessions were still in his tomb when archaeologists found it. E He criticized the design and construction of other pyramids in Egypt. Time's up
