IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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ey Travelled to town today: by bus Name: Lusia (1) Address: (2) White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: (3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5)

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(1) Address: (2) White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: (3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have mo

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White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: (3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths Mor

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(3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths More frequent (7) Things that would encourage

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town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths More frequent (7) Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having (8) parking pl

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r improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths More frequent (7) Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having (8) parking places for bicycles • Being able to use

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t (7) Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having (8) parking places for bicycles • Being able to use a (9) at work • The opportunity to have cycling (10) on bu

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aving (8) parking places for bicycles • Being able to use a (9) at work • The opportunity to have cycling (10) on busy roads Part 2:

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Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. Transport Survey Travelled to town today: by bus Name

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

11. -14 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. New city developments 11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from

A local peopleB the City CouncilC the SWRDC

12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?

A its architectural styleB its heating systemC its method of water treatment

13. Local newspapers have raised worries about

A the late opening dateB the post of the projectC the size of the facilities

14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?

A whose statue will be at the doorB the exact opening timesC who will open it

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Questions 15-20 Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground? Choose

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

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Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth? A campi

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Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth? A camping B cl

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Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on

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Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an isl

25. -30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. The later life of Thor Heyerdahl 25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to

A the fact that Eastern countries were far awayB the lack of materials for boat buildingC the direction of the winds and currents

26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?

A to overcome a research setbackB to demonstrate a personal qualityC to test a new theory

27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?

A the fact that he was the first person to do itB the speed of crossing the PacificC the use of authentic construction methods

28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?

A to build a stone statueB to sail a reed boatC to learn the local language

29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on

A theories about Polynesian originsB the development of archaeological methodologyC establishing archaeology as an academic subject

30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?

A Its style is out of dateB Its content is over-simplifiedC Its methodology is flawed

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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D ONLY. THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater (31) among companies • increase in power of large (32) companies • rising (33) in certain countries External i

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• greater (31) among companies • increase in power of large (32) companies • rising (33) in certain countries External influences on businesses • more discussion with (34

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panies • increase in power of large (32) companies • rising (33) in certain countries External influences on businesses • more discussion with (34) before making business

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es External influences on businesses • more discussion with (34) before making business decisions • environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) Business structures

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s decisions • environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) Business structures • more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) • businesses may need to off

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uctures • more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) • businesses may need to offer hours that are (37) , or the chance to work remotely Management styles • i

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rticular (36) • businesses may need to offer hours that are (37) , or the chance to work remotely Management styles • increasing need for managers to provide good (38) •

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ement styles • increasing need for managers to provide good (38) • changes influenced by (39) taking senior roles Changes in the economy • service sector continues to be

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d for managers to provide good (38) • changes influenced by (39) taking senior roles Changes in the economy • service sector continues to be important • increasing value

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater (31) amo