IELTSFever General Reading Practice test 3
Section 1 Questions 1-14
Read the text below and answer Question 1-8
LONDON UnderGround
The London Underground rail network or "the Tube" is a great way to travel to and from central London and will be an integral part of most people's stay in the UK capital.
Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Dockyards Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local train network. Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.
For more detailed traveler information on which stations to use and suggestions for the best route to reach your destination, use Transport for London's Journey Planner.
What are the London Underground zones?
London's public transport network, locally called the London Tube, is divided into nine travel zones. Zone 1 is in central London and zones 6 to 9 are on the outskirts of the city.
What are the London Tube prices?
Buy a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster Card, Travelcard or use a contactless payment card to get the best value as cash is the most expensive way to pay. Check out our guide to cheap travel for more money-saving tips when travelling in London.
An adult cash fare on the London metro for a single journey in zone 1 is £4.90. The same Tube fare with Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card is £2.40. For more details about London Tube prices, see the Transport for London website. For contactless payment cards issued outside the UK, please check for transaction fees or bank changes.
There are various discounts available for children, students, and elderly travellers on the London subway.
If you plan on travelling around London to do some sight-seeing and visit some of London's best attractions, why not get a London Pass and save even more money.
Questions 1 - 8
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above? Write:
TRUE If the statement agrees with the information
FALSE If the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN If there is no information on this
Question 1. There are 11 Tube Lines in all, including the DLR.
Question 2. Zones 2 to 5 of the London Tube are located between Zone 1 and Zones 6 to 9.
Question 3. An adult cash fare on the London metro for a single journey is £4.90.
Question 4. It is more economical to pay for travel using a card than paying cash.
Question 5. If you are studying in school, you can get a discount on the London subway.
Question 6. If you are buying a contactless payment card outside the UK, you may have to pay charges more than the cost of the card.
Question 7. The cheapest option to travel around London, including sight-seeing, is using a London pass.
Question 8. There are fewer trains on Sundays as compared to weekday.
