IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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Part 2 — Questions 11–20

Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Traffic Changes in Granford

11. Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?

A The number of traffic accidents has risen.B The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.C The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.

12. In a survey, local residents particularly complained about

A dangerous driving by parents.B pollution from trucks and lorries.C inconvenience from parked cars.

13. According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be

A raising money to pay for them.B finding a way to make people follow them.C getting the support of the police.

Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 14-20.

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New traffic lights

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Pedestrian crossing

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Parking allowed

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New ‘no parking’ sign

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New disabled parking spaces

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Widened pavement

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Lorry loading/ unloading restrictions

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

A He may do a module on a related topic later onB He wants to have a career in plant scienceC He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation

22. Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be

A described very easilyB carried out inside the laboratoryC completed in the time available

23. What do they decide to check with their tutor?

A whether their aim is appropriateB whether anyone else has chosen this topicC whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24. They agree that Grave’s book on seed germination is disappointing because

A it fails to cover recent advances in seed scienceB the content is irrelevant for themC its focus is very theoretical

25. What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

A the diagrams of plant development are usefulB the analysis of seed germination statistics is thoroughC the findings on seed germination after fires are surprising

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Part 4 — Questions 31–40

. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Effects of urban environment on animals Introduction Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life e.g. • The

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massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life e.g. • The ____

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Because of its general adaptability • The pigeon – because walls of city buildings are similar to ____

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In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual ____

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research • Emilie Snell-Rood studied urbanized mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota o She found the size of their ____

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had increased o She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of ____

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and to deal with new dangers • Catarina Miranda focused on the ____

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of urban and rural blackbirds. o She found urban birds were often braver but were afraid of situations that were ____

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• Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments o He found that some animals respond to ____

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by producing lower levels of hormones. • Sarah Partan’s team found urban squirrels use their ____

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Long- term possibilities Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be ____