IELTS Reading drill · Multiple choice + Yes / No / Not Given

Should dogs come to work?

Timeabout 15 minutesQuestions10, real-test style
Reading

Some passages are opinion articles. Then the questions ask what the writer thinks: multiple choice, and Yes / No / Not Given. The big trap is mixing up the writer's view with what other people in the article believe.

1Quick tip

YESThe statement agrees with the writer's view.
NOThe statement goes against the writer's view.
NOT GIVENWe can't tell what the writer thinks about this.

💡 TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN is about facts. YES / NO / NOT GIVEN is about the writer's opinions. The way you check them is the same.

Find the writer's voice

  1. Writer's opinion signals: I would argue, I am not convinced, in my view, of course, should, my conclusion is.
  2. Other people's views: supporters say, some managers claim, a study found. These are not the writer's opinion, unless the writer agrees.
  3. Multiple choice: all four options often use words from the passage. Find the right part, read the whole sentence, and cross out the options that say too much or say something different.

2Read and answer

In the real test you have about 20 minutes for each passage and its 13 or 14 questions. This passage is shorter, with 10 questions. Use the clock if you want real-test pace.

Optional. The clock never stops you.

Questions 1–4 · Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

1How did the writer feel when the first dog came into the office?
2What does the writer say about the American study?
3According to the writer, the main benefit of dogs at work is that they
4What is the writer doing in paragraph E?
↑ Back to the passage

Questions 5–10 · Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer? Choose YES, NO or NOT GIVEN.

5The writer now fully supports having dogs at work.
6People who bring dogs to work are probably fond of dogs already.
7Companies that allow dogs find it easier to hire new staff.
8A company should allow dogs only if no employee strongly objects.
9Dogs at work help employees get their work done faster.
10Small dogs are better suited to offices than large dogs.
↑ Back to the passage

4Talk about it Speaking Part 3 practice

The passage gave you ideas and words. Use them! Give an opinion, a reason, an example and a final view. About 1 minute each.

  1. What makes a workplace a good place to work?
  2. Do you think more people will work from home in the future? Why?
  3. Should companies be allowed to decide what employees wear or bring to work?
a pleasant atmospherea good feeling in a place
productivegetting a lot of work done
I'm not entirely convinceda polite way to disagree
on balanceafter thinking about both sides

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