Reading practice test # 1.17 passage 2 Leave a Comment / By Mujahid Ali / November 18, 2025 Questions 14–17 Reading Passage 2 has seven sections, A–G.Which section contains the following information?Write the correct letter, A–G, in boxes 14–17NB You may use any letter more than once. 14 a mention of negative attitudes towards stadium building projects 15 figures demonstrating the environmental benefits of a certain stadium 16 examples of the wide range of facilities available at some new stadiums 17 reference to the disadvantages of the stadiums built during a certain era Questions 18–22 Complete the summary below.Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 18–22Roman amphitheatresThe Roman stadiums of Europe have proved very versatile. The amphitheatre ofArles, for example, was converted first into a 18 , then intoa residential area and finally into an arena where spectators could watch19 . Meanwhile, the arena in Verona, one of the oldestRoman amphitheatres, is famous today as a venue where 20 is performed. The site of Lucca’s amphitheatre has also been used for manypurposes over the centuries, including the storage of 21 . Itis now a market square with 22 and homes incorporated intothe remains of the Roman amphitheatre. Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A–E.Write the correct letters in boxes 23 and 24.When comparing twentieth-century stadiums to ancient amphitheatres in Section D,which TWO negative features does the writer mention? A They are less imaginatively designed. B They are less spacious. C They are in less convenient locations. D They are less versatile. E They are made of less durable materials. Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters, A–E.Write the correct letters in boxes 25 and 26 Which TWO advantages of modern stadium design does the writer mention? A offering improved amenities for the enjoyment of sports events B bringing community life back into the city environment C facilitating research into solar and wind energy solutions D enabling local residents to reduce their consumption of electricity E providing a suitable site for the installation of renewable power generators Time's up
