TEST 20
READING
IELTS 5 Practice Tests, Academic Set 4
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Questions 33 – 37
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer of the text?
In boxes 33 - 37 on your answer sheet write:
YES
if the statement agrees with the writer’s views
NO
if the statement doesn’t agree with the writer’s views
NOT GIVEN
if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
33
The early itinerant Finns probably had a portable version of a sweat bath.
34
The earliest version of the sauna had rock walls.
35
Special trees were planted to supply the wood to burn for 18th century saunas.
36
One reason that saunas lost popularity in the 18th century was that it was accused of
causing sickness.
37
Saunas were used in World War 2 to clean soldiers of lice.
Questions 38 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 38 - 40 on your answer sheet.
Saunas well known for health benefits.
Saunas can:
stimulate the circulation
release (
38) _______________
relaxes muscles
dilate blood vessels
soothe aches and pains by breaking down lactic acid
detoxify the body through sweating
Saunas had spiritual meaning - birth and rites took place there
Saunas were very sterile because of the smoke’s (
39) _______________
Various medical procedures were performed there
Modern technology made saunas marketable; especially advances in stoves helped this
The (
40) _______________ has ensured high quality with its strict requirements for workers
and installers