IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER. CAR INSURANCE Name: Patrick Jones Address:

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CAR INSURANCE Name: Patrick Jones Address: ____

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Greendale Contact number: ____

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Size of car engine: 1200cc Type of car: Manufacturer: Hewton Model: ____

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Year: 1997 Previous insurance company: ____

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Any insurance claims in the last five year? Yes If yes, give brief details: Car was ____

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in 1999 Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon ____

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Relationship to main driver: ____

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Uses of car: Social and ____

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Start date: 31st January Recommended insurance arrangement: Name of company: ____

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Annual Cost: ____

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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20 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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How often do the Top Bus Company tours run?

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Where can you catch a Number One Sightseeing Tour from?

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. The Antarctic Centre was established in Christchurch because

A New Zealand is a member of the Antarctic TreatyB Christchurch is geographically well positionedC the climate of Christchurch is suitable

22. One role of the Antarctic Centre is to

A provide expeditions with suitable equipmentB provide researchers with financial assistanceC ensure that research is internationally relevant

23. The purpose of the Visitors’ Centre is to

A provide accommodationB run training sessionsC show people what Antarctica is like

24. Dr Merrywhether says that Antarctica is

A unlike any other countryB extremely beautifulC too cold for tourists

25. According to Dr Merrywhether, Antarctica is very cold because

A of the shape of the continentB it is surrounded by a frozen seaC it is an extremely dry continent

26. Dr Merrywhether thinks Antarctica was part of another continent because

A he has done his own research in the areaB there is geological evidence of thisC it is very close to South America

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30 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO achievements of the Antarctic Treaty are mentioned by the speakers?

Ano military use
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Chistoric sites reserved
Dno nuclear testing
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Part 4 — Questions 31–40

Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Left and Right Handedness in Sport

31. Anita first felt the Matthews article was of value when she realised

A how it would help her difficulties with left-handednessB the relevance of connections he made with musicC the impressive size of his research project

32. Anita feels that the findings on handedness will be of value in

A helping sportspeople identify their weaknessesB aiding sportspeople as they plan tactics for each gameC developing suitable training programmes for sportspeople

33. Anita feels that most sports coaches

A know nothing about the influence of handednessB focus on the wrong aspects of performanceC underestimate what science has to offer sport

34. Question 34

A German study showed there was greater ‘mixed handedness’ in musicians who A started playing instruments in early youthB play a string instrument such as the violinC practise a great deal on their instrument

35. Studies on ape behaviour show that

A apes which always use the same hand to get food are most successfulB apes have the same proportion of left- and right-handers as humansC more apes are left-handed than right-handed

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