IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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w. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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rite NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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Questions 1-6 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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e ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Kangaroo lodge Address: on (7) Lane General information about hostel accommodation • Sheets are provided • Can hire a (8) • (9) is includ

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out hostel accommodation • Sheets are provided • Can hire a (8) • (9) is included • A shared (10) is available Part 2:

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stel accommodation • Sheets are provided • Can hire a (8) • (9) is included • A shared (10) is available Part 2:

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Questions 7-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Kangaroo lodge Address: on (7) Lane General

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

11. -16 Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D. Anglia Sculpture Park 11. The land where the Sculpture Park is located was previously

A completely covered by forest.B the site of a private house.C occupied by a factory.

12. What is unusual about the Anglia Sculpture Park?

A Artists have made sculptures especially for it.B Some of its sculptures were donated by the artists.C It only shows contemporary sculptures.

13. What is the theme of Joe Tremain’s ‘burnt’ sculptures?

A the contrast between nature and urban lifeB the effect of man on the environmentC the violence of nature

14. The path by the Lower Lake

A is rather wet in some places.B has recently been repaired.C is difficult to walk on.

15. What does the speaker say about the Visitor Centre?

A It is being enlarged at present.B It has received an international award.C It was designed by a Canadian architect.

16. Today, visitors can buy snacks and sandwiches

A at the kiosk.B in the Terrace Room.C at the Lower Lake Cafe.

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Questions 17-20 Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-F next to

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

21. -26 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Marketing report 21. Why did Leo choose instant coffee as the topic for his marketing report?

A He found plenty of material on the topic.B He had some practical experience in the area.C He had an idea of a brand he wanted to target.

22. Leo discovered that in Australia, recent technological developments

A are producing less healthy types of instant coffee.B are reducing the demand for instant coffee.C are improving the quality of instant coffee.

23. What do the speakers agree about Leo’s table of coffee products?

A It needs more explanation in the text.B It is factually inaccurate in some places.C It would be best to put this in the appendix.

24. What do they decide about the description of Shaffers coffee as a market follower?

A Leo needs to define his terms.B Leo needs to provide more evidence.C Leo needs to put it in a different section.

25. What does Anna say about originality in someone’s first marketing report?

A Clear analysis of data can be considered original.B Graphs and diagrams should be original, not copied.C Reports should contain some original data collected by the student.

26. What difference between his school assignments and this report has surprised Leo?

A not knowing the criteria for getting a good markB being required to produce work without assistanceC having to do a great deal of research

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ort Executive summary • Give a brief overview including the (27) Problems • Link each problem to a (28) which explains it Implementation • Practical solutions to problems

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erview including the (27) Problems • Link each problem to a (28) which explains it Implementation • Practical solutions to problems • Include details such as participants

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lutions to problems • Include details such as participants, (29) and sequence • Section is often poorly done because of lack of (30) Conclusion • Don’t use new material h

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Questions 27-30 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Notes on specific sections of marketing repo

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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duced from China • Their use was mainly to do with: o War o (31) (in plays and festivals) 17th century • Various features of (32) were shown in fireworks displays • Scien

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(in plays and festivals) 17th century • Various features of (32) were shown in fireworks displays • Scientists were interested in using ideas from fireworks displays: o T

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ted in using ideas from fireworks displays: o To make human (33) possible o To show the formation of (34) • London: o Scientists were distrustful at first o Later they in

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s: o To make human (33) possible o To show the formation of (34) • London: o Scientists were distrustful at first o Later they investigated (35) uses of fireworks • St Pe

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entists were distrustful at first o Later they investigated (35) uses of fireworks • St Petersburg: o Fireworks were seen as a work of (36) for people • Paris: o Displays

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reworks • St Petersburg: o Fireworks were seen as a work of (36) for people • Paris: o Displays emphasized the power of the (37) o Scientists aimed to provide (38) 18th c

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for people • Paris: o Displays emphasized the power of the (37) o Scientists aimed to provide (38) 18th century • Italian fireworks specialists became influential • Serv

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hasized the power of the (37) o Scientists aimed to provide (38) 18th century • Italian fireworks specialists became influential • Servandoni’s fireworks display followed

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vandoni’s fireworks display followed the same pattern as an (39) • The appeal of fireworks extended to the middle classes • Some displays demonstrated new scientific disc

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. History of fireworks in Europe 13th-16th cen