Match the correct headings with the paragraphs below.
1. The causes of stress among employers and employees
2. The increase in work-related stress
3. The increase in visits to physicians
4. Stress has wide-ranging effects on the body and on behaviour
A) The number of stress-related disability claims by American employees has doubled according to the Employee Assistance Professionals Association in Arlington, Virginia. Seventy-five to ninety percent of physician visits are related to stress and, according to the American Institute of Stress, the cost to industry has been estimated at $200 billion-$300 billion a year.
B) It is clear that problems caused by stress have become a major concern to both employers and employees. Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically. Persistent stress can result in cardiovascular disease, a weaker immune system and frequent headaches, stiff muscles, or backache. It can also result in poor coping skills, irritability, jumpiness, insecurity, exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating. Stress may also perpetuate or lead to binge eating, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
A) - 2
B) - 4
Posted by: Nouman | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:13
A) 2
B) 4
Posted by: laarni | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:20
A) 2
B) 4
Posted by: Abbas | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:21
A-2
B-4
Posted by: ahmed | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:49
3.A
4.B
Posted by: Tereza | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:07
A)-2
B)-4
Posted by: samah | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:21
A.-2
B.-4
Posted by: Vicky | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:28
2
4
Posted by: cika | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:55
A-2
B-4
By the way, someone help me find some good websites for the reading section??
To improve the vocabulary skills and get used to academic readings.
My weakest one is Reading and I need to get 6.5 in the next 2 months. (6.0 at the moment)
Thanks in advance!
Posted by: Ai | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 11:10
A. 2
B. 1
Posted by: Faisal | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 11:44
A.2
B.4
Posted by: amir.tava | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:19
A. 3 because it is not mentioned the tyoe of stress is work related or not
B. 4
Posted by: BP_hun | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:29
A.2
B.4
Posted by: musharaf | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:30
A.2
B.4
Posted by: monson malla | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:33
A:3
B:4
Posted by: Aminu Nass | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:47
A-3
B-4
Posted by: Hashem | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:47
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Hee | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:00
2
4
Posted by: Penny | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:22
3
4
Posted by: Hibba | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:28
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Aleksandra Bucholc | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:34
3
4
Posted by: Hibba | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:34
2-a
4-b
Posted by: hussain | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:35
sir, could you please explain how to write graph in present tense as you did not give any example of present tense graph, so this helps all the students,thank you.
Posted by: hussain | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 13:54
A.3
B.4
Posted by: jesrani | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 15:01
A 2
B 4
Posted by: Donna | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 16:05
A - 2
B - 4
Posted by: semenchu | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 16:42
A-3
B-1
Posted by: Kofo | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 16:47
TRUE ANSWERS FROM EMRE; A- 2 B- 1
Posted by: emre | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 17:32
A) 2
B) 4
Posted by: vivek | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 17:37
A.2
B.4
Posted by: chieh | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 18:11
A.3
B.4
Posted by: zeladea | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 19:40
monday reading answers:
A: 2
B: 4
Posted by: kiran | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 20:01
2
4
Posted by: raja | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 21:05
A.2
B.4
Posted by: tariq | Monday, July 16, 2012 at 22:10
2A
4B
Posted by: Thang Huynh | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 01:58
3A
4B
Posted by: thanh nguyen | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 02:43
A-2
B-4
Posted by: dilruk336 | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 05:20
a-2
b-4
Posted by: ayzo | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 07:31
a-2
b-4
Posted by: deng | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 08:01
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Ritu | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 08:02
a.3
b.4
Posted by: Seema | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:12
where is the correct answers?
Posted by: Hibba | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 13:22
CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
A = 2
(increase in work-related stress = stress related claims by employees has doubled)
B = 4
(This paragraph is about the effects/symptoms of stress, NOT the causes)
...
Hi Hussain,
Graphs usually show years in the past, so you will probably have to use the past tense. If there are no years on the graph, just put verbs in the present simple e.g. "the number of... increases" or "the number of... is".
Posted by: Simon | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 14:06
hi Simon
i've a question. what's the best solution to decrease mistakes in 'True, False, Not Given' questions? 50% of my mistakes are from that part in Reading section. i need min 7.0 band and i have a few days till exam.
i've read all your sections excluding Speaking here, all pages but i couldnt find a definite solution for that problem.
could you please tell me what's the best way to make less mistakes on T,F,NG part of Reading section?
thanks for all your help
(sorry for posting it on IELTS Listening)
Posted by: Zeki | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 18:01
Hi zeki,
we actually have the same problem in regards with T, f, NG type of questions... i think everybody does!
here's a link that will probably provide you a help with that..
http://ielts88.com/archives/121
im not pretty sure if it will work out for you... but who knows...
Posted by: martini | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 12:05
hi Martini, thank you
but it sounded a bit strange to me, could you please look at first one on that site?
***
1. If article sentence is repeated as a question directly (sentence in the article changed to question in the question section)
Ø NOT GIVEN
Example: In the paragraph there is this sentence,
Children are particularly at risk as the thick hollow stems and broad fan-like leaves lend themselves to a variety of games.
In Question there is sentence,
Are children particularly at risk as the thick hollow stems and broad fan-like leaves lent themselves to a variety of games?
Ø (Note: If you think its TRUE for a moment, do not even think about it; most of the students get it wrong. Most of the times these kinds of Paraphrase questions will be asked in IELTS to trap students. Remember when you see this type it is Not Given!)
***
why should it be NG? if a part from article is repeated in the question like that, isnt it True?
Posted by: Zeki | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 16:39
and sorry, i have one more question.
does it matter if article says a kind of possibility like 'may be', but question is about 'definitely', or 'is'? for example:
* 'There MAY BEe little room...' (article)
* 'There IS little room...' (question)
i mean one of them is possibility another one is certainty. is it False?
thanks a lot..
Posted by: Zeki | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 19:44
simon my answers is 2 and 4
Posted by: Liberty | Friday, July 20, 2012 at 16:59
2,4
Posted by: Sizhong Wang | Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 09:39
2 and 4
Posted by: Bimal | Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 18:57
2-4
Posted by: Cem Diler | Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:52
A:3
B:4
Posted by: tarisa | Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 09:03
a-2
b-4
Posted by: rima | Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 09:54
Dear Simon,
My answer is:
A-2
B_4
Posted by: Giang | Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 15:55
hi Zeki
Thank you for asking those questions because it is really tricky for almost all students included me. I think it is a big problem that inhibit students reach scores if they cannot rationalise those questions. But I am still trapped in it without solution!!!!
Thanks Martini for your share.
Posted by: Lilly | Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 02:23
2 -4
Posted by: rambod | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 21:16