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Are you preparing for the IELTS Reading section? One of the most challenging question types is True / False / Not Given. At Leeds, we help students master this skill with proven techniques and real practice. Try this free IELTS reading practice test with answers and explanations prepared by our expert trainers.
🌍 Passage: The History of Coffee
Coffee, beloved worldwide, began its journey in ancient Ethiopia. Kaldi, a curious goat herder, noticed his goats became energetic after eating vivid berries. The story took him to a local monastery, where monks brewed a beverage that helped them stay alert during long prayers.
From Ethiopia, coffee traveled to the Arabian Peninsula, gaining traction in Yemen and being traded through Mocha. It later captivated Europe, sparking coffee houses in London, Paris, Vienna. Finally, in the 18th century, coffee reached the Americas, planting the roots of today’s coffee giants: Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam.
📝 IELTS Practice – True / False / Not Given
🔍 Instructions:
• TRUE = statement matches the passage
• FALSE = statement contradicts the passage
• NOT GIVEN = no info in the passage
🧩 Statement ❓ Answer 💡 Explanation
1. Kaldi was a monk in Ethiopia. FALSE Kaldi was a goat herder, not a monk.
2. The first people to brew coffee lived in the Arabian Peninsula. FALSE Monks in Ethiopia brewed it before the Arabian adoption.
3. Coffee reached Europe before the Americas. TRUE Europe came first; the Americas got coffee in the early 18th century.
4. Coffee was discovered by accident. TRUE The energizing effect on goats was accidental.
5. European coffee houses were originally religious buildings. NOT GIVEN No info about the origins of their buildings.
✅ Why These Questions Matter
Bold keywords and structured formatting make this passage easy to digest & navigate. Practicing this format helps avoid assumptions, and boosts speed & accuracy in real IELTS tests.
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💡 IELTS Pro Tips 🎓
• Scan for keywords (e.g. goat herder, Araby, Mocha).
• Don’t infer info not present — be literal.
• Time strategy: spend ~1 2 minutes per True/False/Not Given question.
• Group same passage topics (like the “history of coffee”) in your themed vocabulary journal.
🎯 IELTS Tips from LEEDS ACADEMY
• Practice regularly with real IELTS-style questions.
• Always read the question carefully—don’t assume anything not in the passage.
• Use keywords and scanning techniques.
• Learn the difference between False and Not Given—this is critical!
📚 Why Choose LEEDS for IELTS Coaching?
• 💯 Expert trainers with 10+ years of experience
• 🧠 Personalized IELTS strategy sessions
• ✍️ Regular practice tests and mock exams
• 📈 Proven success rate with Band 7+ results
• 💻 Online + Offline classes available
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