IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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

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Transport Survey Travelled to town today: by bus Name: Lusia ____

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Address: ____

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White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: ____

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Occupation: ____

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Reason for visit to town: to go to the ____

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Suggestions for improvement: better ____

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Have more footpaths More frequent ____

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Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having ____

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parking places for bicycles • Being able to use a ____

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at work • The opportunity to have cycling ____

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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

Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-l, next to questions 15-20. Areas of the world

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Asia

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Antarctica

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South America

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North America

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Europe

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Africa

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

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

Acamping
Bclimbing
Ccollecting
Dhunting
Ereading

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Question 21

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Question 22

24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?

Ato examine ancient carvings
Bto experience an isolated place
Cto formulate a new theory
Dto learn survival skills
Eto study the impact of an extreme environment

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Question 23

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Question 24

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

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater

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THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater ____

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among companies • increase in power of large ____

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companies • rising ____

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in certain countries External influences on businesses • more discussion with ____

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before making business decisions • environmental concerns which may lead to more ____

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Business structures • more teams will be formed to work on a particular ____

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• businesses may need to offer hours that are ____

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or the chance to work remotely Management styles • increasing need for managers to provide good ____

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• changes influenced by ____

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in the economy • service sector continues to be important • increasing value of intellectual property • more and more ____