Mock Test # 19 Reading Passage 3 Leave a Comment / By Ali / December 27, 2025 Questions 27–30 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D for the statements, 27-30. 27 The writer describes the Romeo and Juliet lesson in order to demonstrate A how few students are interested in literature. B how a teacher handles a range of learning needs. C how unsuitable Shakespeare is for most teenagers. D how weaker students can disrupt their classmates’ learning. None 28 What does the writer say about streaming in the third paragraph? A It has a very broad appeal. B It favours cleverer students. C It is relatively simple to implement. D It works better in some schools than others. None 29 What idea is suggested by the reference to Mount Qomolangma in the fifth paragraph? A students following unsuitable paths B students attempting interesting tasks C students not achieving their full potential D students not being aware of their limitations None 30 What does the word ‘scaffolding’ in the sixth paragraph refer to? A the factors which prevent a student from learning effectively B the environment where most of a student’s learning takes place C the assistance given to a student in their initial stages of learning D the setting of appropriate learning targets for a student’s aptitude None Questions 31–35 Complete the summary using the list of phrases, A-l, below. Write the correct letter, A-l, in boxes 31-35 Is streaming effective? According to Professor John Hattie of the Melbourne Education Research Institute, there is very little indication that streaming leads to (31)…………………..He points out that, in schools which use streaming, the most significant impact is on those students placed in the (32)…………………, especially where a large proportion of them have (33)……………………Meanwhile, for the (34)…………………, there appears to be only minimal advantage. A further issue is that teachers tend to have (35)………………….of students in streamed groups. A wrong classes B lower expectations C average learnersD bottom sets E brightest pupils F disadvantaged backgroundsG weaker students H higher achievements I positive impressions Q 31. Q 32. Q 33. Q 34. Q 35. Questions 36–40 Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3? For Statements, 36-40, choose: YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this 36 The Vygotsky model of education supports the concept of a mixed-ability class. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 37 Some teachers are uncertain about allowing students to take on MKO roles in the classroom. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 38 It can be rewarding to teach knowledge which you have only recently acquired. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 39 The priority should be to ensure that the highest-achieving students attain their goals. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN 40 Taking part in collaborative outdoor activities with teachers and classmates can improve student outcomes in the classroom. Please select your answer YES NO NOT GIVEN Time's up
