IELTS CB Mock Tests

Listening — Test 0037 (audio playing)

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Part 1 — Questions 1–10

1. -3 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. 1. What is Martin’s occupation?

A he works in a car factoryB he works in a bankC he is a college student

2. The friends would prefer somewhere with

A 4 bedroomsB 3 bedroomsC 2 bathrooms

3. Phil would rather live in

A the east suburbsB the city centreC the west suburbs

NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

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WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

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Questions 4-10 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. (4) (5) (6) (7)

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. The British Library 11. The reading rooms are only open for group visits on 12. The library was officially opened in 13. All the l

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ary 11. The reading rooms are only open for group visits on 12. The library was officially opened in 13. All the library rooms together cover meter square. 14. The librar

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or group visits on 12. The library was officially opened in 13. All the library rooms together cover meter square. 14. The library is financed by the 15. The main functio

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d in 13. All the library rooms together cover meter square. 14. The library is financed by the 15. The main function of the library is to provide resources for people doi

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Questions 11-15 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. The British Library 11. The r

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plan below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Part 3:

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below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Part 3:

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. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Part 3:

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te NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Part 3:

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Questions 16-20 Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Part 3:

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

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oose the correct answer A. B or C Project on work placement 21. The main aim of Dave’s project is to A describe a policy. B investigate an assumption. C identify a proble

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policy. B investigate an assumption. C identify a problem. 22. Dave’s project is based on schemes in A schools. B colleges. C universities. 23. How many academic organis

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based on schemes in A schools. B colleges. C universities. 23. How many academic organisations returned Dave’s questionnaire? A 15 B 50 C 150 24. Dave wanted his questio

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rganisations returned Dave’s questionnaire? A 15 B 50 C 150 24. Dave wanted his questionnaires to be completed by company A Human Resources Managers. B Line Managers. C o

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Questions 21-25 Choose the correct answer A. B or C Project on work placement 21. The main aim of Dave’s project is to A de

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or each answer. Notes on project Introduction – improve the (26) of ideas – include a (27) of ‘Work Placement’ – have separate sections for literature survey and research

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roject Introduction – improve the (26) of ideas – include a (27) of ‘Work Placement’ – have separate sections for literature survey and research (28) and methods Findings

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– have separate sections for literature survey and research (28) and methods Findings Preparation stage – add summary (29) development – good Constraints on learning – pr

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h (28) and methods Findings Preparation stage – add summary (29) development – good Constraints on learning – provide better links to the (30) from research Part 4:

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Questions 26-30 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Notes on project Introduction – imp

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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sm can be defined as having an equal level of communicative (31) in two or more languages. Early research suggested that bilingualism caused problems with (32) and mental

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y research suggested that bilingualism caused problems with (32) and mental development. Early research into bilingualism is now rejected because it did not consider the

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ilingualism is now rejected because it did not consider the (33) backgrounds of the children It is now thought that there is a (34) bilingualism and cognitive skills in c

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ckgrounds of the children It is now thought that there is a (34) bilingualism and cognitive skills in children. Research done by Ellen Bialystok in Canada now suggests th

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Questions 31-35 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Bilingualism can be defined a

36. -40 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. 36 In Dr Bialystok’s experiment, the subjects had to react according to

A the colour of the square on the screen.B the location of the square on the screen.C the location of the shift key on the keyboard. 37 The experiment demonstrated the ‘Simon effect’ because it involved a conflict between A seeing something and reacting to it. B producing fast and slow reactions. C demonstrating awareness of shape and colour. 38 The experiment shows that, compared with the monolingual subjects, the bilingual subjects A were more intelligent. B had faster reaction times overall. C had more problems with the ‘Simon effect’ 39 The results of the experiment indicate that bilingual people may be better at A doing different types of tasks at the same time. B thinking about several things at once. C focusing only on what is needed to do a task. 40 Dr Bialystok’s first and second experiments both suggest that bilingualism may A slow down the effects of old age on the brain. B lead to mental confusion among old people. C help old people to stay in better physical condition

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