Reading Practice Test # 1.10 Passage 1

Questions 1–5

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

1 Examples of ancient stepwells can be found all over the world.

2 Stepwells had a range of functions, in addition to those related to water collection.

3 The few existing stepwells in Delhi are more attractive than those found elsewhere.

4 It took workers many years to build the stone steps characteristic of stepwells.

5 The number of steps above the water level in a stepwell altered during the course of a year.

Questions 6-8

Answer the questions below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 6–8.

6 Which part of some stepwells provided shade for people?

7 What type of serious climatic event, which took place in southern Rajasthan, is mentioned in the article?

8 Who are frequent visitors to stepwells nowadays?

Questions 9-13

Complete the table below

Choose ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 9-13.

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