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This practice test is designed to help you prepare for the Academic version of the IELTS Reading examination.
The IELTS Academic Reading test is structured to assess your ability to understand complex, university-level texts across various scientific and technological domains.
Test Format:
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Number of Sections: 1 comprehensive passage
- Question Types: Multiple skills assessment
Important Note: This test simulates the Academic Reading component. Always refer to official IELTS guidelines for comprehensive preparation.
The 5G Revolution
Paragraph 1: The fifth-generation wireless technology, commonly known as 5G, represents a monumental leap in telecommunications infrastructure. Unlike its predecessors, 5G is not merely an incremental improvement but a transformative technology poised to reshape multiple sectors of global society. Its unprecedented speed, minimal latency, and massive connectivity potential promise to unlock innovations that were previously considered science fiction.
Paragraph 2: At the core of 5G’s revolutionary capabilities are three fundamental technological advances. First, its ability to transmit data at speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G enables near-instantaneous communication. Second, its dramatically reduced latency—potentially as low as 1 millisecond—allows for real-time interactions in critical applications like remote surgery and autonomous vehicle navigation. Third, its capacity to connect up to one million devices per square kilometer creates unprecedented network density.
Paragraph 3: The potential applications of 5G extend far beyond faster smartphone downloads. In healthcare, 5G could enable remote surgeries where specialists can operate on patients thousands of miles away with robotic precision. Smart cities might leverage 5G to create intricate networks of sensors monitoring environmental conditions, traffic flows, and public infrastructure in real-time. Industrial sectors like manufacturing could implement comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) systems that optimize production processes and predictive maintenance.
Paragraph 4: However, the 5G revolution is not without significant challenges. The technology requires extensive infrastructure investment, including the deployment of numerous small cell towers in urban and rural environments. Moreover, there are ongoing debates about potential health concerns related to increased electromagnetic radiation, though current scientific consensus suggests no substantial risks from approved 5G technologies.
Paragraph 5: Geopolitically, 5G has emerged as a critical technological battleground. Nations are racing to develop and control 5G infrastructure, viewing it as a strategic asset that could determine economic and technological leadership in the coming decades. Countries like China, the United States, and South Korea are investing billions in research and infrastructure development, recognizing that 5G could be as transformative as electricity was in the early 20th century.
Paragraph 6: Despite these challenges, the global momentum behind 5G continues to accelerate. Major telecommunications companies worldwide are rapidly expanding their 5G networks, and device manufacturers are developing increasingly sophisticated 5G-compatible technologies. The economic projections are staggering, with estimates suggesting that 5G could generate up to $13.2 trillion in global economic output by 2035.
Questions
Answer the following questions based on the reading passage.
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information, FALSE if it contradicts the information, or NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage.
- 5G technology offers communication speeds marginally faster than previous wireless generations.
- The new wireless network can potentially connect over one hundred thousand devices in a single square kilometer.
- Remote surgical procedures are considered an impractical application of 5G technology.
- The deployment of 5G infrastructure requires substantial financial investment across multiple regions.
- Scientific research has conclusively proven significant health risks associated with 5G electromagnetic radiation.
- Global economic predictions suggest 5G might generate more than $10 trillion in economic output by 2035.
- Only a few countries are actively investing in 5G research and infrastructure development.
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