IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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rship • Full membership costs $260; this covers cycling and (1) all over Australia • Recreational membership costs $108 • Cost of membership includes the club fee and (2)

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p costs $108 • Cost of membership includes the club fee and (2) • The club kit is made by a company called (3) Training rides • Chance to improve cycling skills and fitne

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club fee and (2) • The club kit is made by a company called (3) Training rides • Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness • Level B: speed about (4) kph • Weekly sess

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o improve cycling skills and fitness • Level B: speed about (4) kph • Weekly sessions o Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the (5) o Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance

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evel B: speed about (4) kph • Weekly sessions o Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the (5) o Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the (6) Further information • Rides a

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the (5) o Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the (6) Further information • Rides are about an hour and half • Members often have (7) together afterwards • Ther

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ion • Rides are about an hour and half • Members often have (7) together afterwards • There is not always a (8) with the group on these rides • Check and print the (9) on

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often have (7) together afterwards • There is not always a (8) with the group on these rides • Check and print the (9) on the website beforehand • Bikes must have (10) P

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s a (8) with the group on these rides • Check and print the (9) on the website beforehand • Bikes must have (10) Part 2:

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Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. South city cycling club Name of club secretary: Jim H

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

11. -16 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Information on company volunteering projects 11. How much time for volunteering does the company allow per employee?

A two hours per weekB one day per monthC 8 hours per year

12. In feedback almost all employees said that volunteering improved their

A chances of promotionB job satisfactionC relationships with colleagues

13. Last year some staff helped unemployed people with their

A literacy skillsB job applicationsC communication skills

14. This year the company will start a new volunteering project with a local

A schoolB parkC charity

15. Where will the Digital inclusion Day be held?

A at the company’s training facilityB at a collegeC in a community centre

16. What should staff do if they want to take part in the Digital Inclusion Day?

A fill in a formB attend a training workshopC get permission from their managers

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Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO things are mentioned about the participants on the last Digital In

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Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO things are mentioned about the participants on the last Digital Inclusion

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Questions 19 and 20 Choose TWO letters A-E. What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion Day did participants descr

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Questions 19 and 20 Choose TWO letters A-E. What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion Day did participants describe as

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

21. -25 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Planning a presentation on nanotechnology 21. Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to

A his lack of knowledge about the topic.B his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.C the short time that he has for preparation.

22. Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be

A to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.B to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.C to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.

23. In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to

A talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.B look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.C consider omitting slides altogether.

24. They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is

A to encourage the audience to talk.B to explain what Russ intends to do.C to provide an example.

25. What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?

A summarise the main point he wants to makeB read the notes he has already madeC list the topics he wants to cover

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Question 26

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Questions 26-30 What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ’s previous presentation? Cho

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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ic memory • The ability to recall details e.g. the time and (31) of past events • Different to semantic memory- the ability to remember general information about the (32)

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mory- the ability to remember general information about the (32) which does not involve recalling (33) information Forming episodic memories involves three steps: Encodin

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information about the (32) which does not involve recalling (33) information Forming episodic memories involves three steps: Encoding • Involves receiving and processing

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• Involves receiving and processing information • The more (34) given to an event the more successfully it can be encoded • To remember a (35) it is useful to have a str

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ent the more successfully it can be encoded • To remember a (35) it is useful to have a strategy for encoding such information Consolidation • How memories are strengthen

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and stored • Most effective when memories can be added to a (36) • The (37) of retrieval affects the strength of memories Retrieval • Memory retrieval often depends on us

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• Most effective when memories can be added to a (36) • The (37) of retrieval affects the strength of memories Retrieval • Memory retrieval often depends on using a promp

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• Memory retrieval often depends on using a prompt e.g. the (38) of an object near to the place where you left your car Episodic memory impairments • These affect people

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ide range of medical conditions • Games which stimulate the (39) have been found to help people with schizophrenia • Children with autism may have difficulty forming epis

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Episodic memory • The ability to recall deta