IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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7 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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mplete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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te the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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he table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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able below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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Questions 1-7 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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B mainly for adults C suitable for people of all ages Plays 8. The Mystery of Muldoon 9. Fire and Flood 10. Silly Sailor Part 2:

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able for people of all ages Plays 8. The Mystery of Muldoon 9. Fire and Flood 10. Silly Sailor Part 2:

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Questions 8-10 Who is each play suitable for? Write the correct letter A, B or C. A mainly for children B mainly for adult

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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ountry G has had some of its contents relocated Collections 11. 20th-and 21st-century paintings 12. 19th-century paintings 13. Sculptures 14. ‘Around the world’ exhibitio

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s relocated Collections 11. 20th-and 21st-century paintings 12. 19th-century paintings 13. Sculptures 14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition 15. Coins 16. Porcelain and glass

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20th-and 21st-century paintings 12. 19th-century paintings 13. Sculptures 14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition 15. Coins 16. Porcelain and glass

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century paintings 12. 19th-century paintings 13. Sculptures 14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition 15. Coins 16. Porcelain and glass

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paintings 13. Sculptures 14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition 15. Coins 16. Porcelain and glass

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Questions 11-16 What does the speaker say about each of the following collections? Choose SIX answers from the box and writ

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Question 17

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Question 18

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Question 19

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Questions 17-20 Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-H, next to

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

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Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology

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Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?

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Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews? A

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Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews? A It mean

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her researc

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research? A re

27. -30 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. 27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because

A women are more influenced by fashionB women’s dress has led to more controversyC women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s

28. Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by

A their wish to be taken seriouslyB their tendency to copy each otherC their reaction to the masculine nature of the music

29. What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?

A The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audienceB The clothing should not distract the audience from the musicC The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately

30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about

A the importance of clothing for physical freedomB the part played by clothing in improving performanceC the way clothing may protect against physical injury

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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agricultural soils • Erosion is more likely in soil that is (31) • Lai found soil in Africa that was very (32) • It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the a

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soil that is (31) • Lai found soil in Africa that was very (32) • It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the atmosphere Soil and Carbon: • Plants turn CO2 f

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s turn CO2 from the air into carbon based substance such as (33) • Some CO2 moves from the (34) of plants to microbes in soil • Carbon was lost from the soil when agricul

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rbon based substance such as (33) • Some CO2 moves from the (34) of plants to microbes in soil • Carbon was lost from the soil when agriculture was invented Regenerative

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established practices to make sure soil remains fertile and (35) • e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the (36) of plants that are grown California study: • t

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(35) • e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the (36) of plants that are grown California study: • taking place on a big (37) farm • uses compost made from was

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ts that are grown California study: • taking place on a big (37) farm • uses compost made from waste from agriculture and (38) Australia study: • aims to increase soil ca

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7) farm • uses compost made from waste from agriculture and (38) Australia study: • aims to increase soil carbon by using (39) that are always green Future developments m

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8) Australia study: • aims to increase soil carbon by using (39) that are always green Future developments may include: • reducing the amount of fertilizer used in farmin

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosp