IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

1. -5 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 1. What does Peter want to drink?

A teaB coffeeC a cold drink

2. What caused Peter problems at the bank?

A The exchange rate was downB He was lateC The computers weren’t working

3. Who did Peter talk to at the bank?

A an old friendB an American manC a German man

4. Henry gave Peter a map of

A the cityB the bus routesC the train system

5. What do Peter and Sally decide to order?

A food and drinksB just foodC just drinks

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al Castle Gardens Markets Tourist attractions open all day: (6) and Gardens Tourist attractions NOT open on Mondays: (7) and Castle Tourist attractions which have free en

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y: (6) and Gardens Tourist attractions NOT open on Mondays: (7) and Castle Tourist attractions which have free entry: (8) and Markets

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Questions 6-8 Complete the notes below using words from the options given below. Art gallery Cathedral Castle Gardens Mark

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Questions 9 and 10 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. 9. The first place Pete

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Questions 9 and 10 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. 9. The first place Peter and

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

11. -20 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. 11. The Counselling Service may contact tutors if

A they are too slow in marking assignmentsB they give students a lot of workC they don’t inform students about their progress

12. Stress may be caused by

A new teachersB time pressureC unfamiliar subject matter

13. International students may find stress difficult to handle because

A they lack support from family and friendsB they don’t have time to make new friendsC they find it difficult to socialise

14. A personal crisis may be caused by

A studying for too long overseasB business problems in the student’s own countryC disruptions to personal relationships

15. Students may lose self-esteem if

A they have to change coursesB they don’t complete a courseC their family puts too much pressure on them

16. Students should consult Glenda Roberts if

A their general health is poorB their diet is too strictC they can’t eat the local food

17. Students in financial difficulties can receive

A assistance to buy booksB a loan to pay their course feesC a no-interest loan to cover study expenses

18. Loans are also available to students who

A can’t pay their rentB need to buy furnitureC can’t cover their living expenses

19. The number of students counselled by the service last year was

A 214B 240C 2,600

20. The speaker thinks the Counselling Service

A has been effective in spite of staff shortagesB in under used by studentsC has suffered badly because of staff cuts

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

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F ASSIGNMENT Part 1 Essay: Title ‘Assess the two methods of (21) in social science research Number of words: (22) Part 2 Small scale study: Choose one method Gather data

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methods of (21) in social science research Number of words: (22) Part 2 Small scale study: Choose one method Gather data from at least (23) subjects Part 3 Report on stud

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ll scale study: Choose one method Gather data from at least (23) subjects Part 3 Report on study: Number of words: (24)

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Questions 21-24 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENT P

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters A-E. What TWO disadvantages of the questionnaire form of data collection do the s

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters A-E. What TWO disadvantages of the questionnaire form of data collection do the students

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Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (27) (28) (29) (30) Part 4:

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e NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (27) (28) (29) (30) Part 4:

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MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (27) (28) (29) (30) Part 4:

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Questions 27-30 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (27) (28) (29) (30) Pa

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

31. and 32 Choose the correct letter A, B and C. 31. Corporate crime is generally committed

A against individualsB by groupsC for companies

32. Corporate crime does NOT include

A employees stealing from their companyB unintentional crime by employeesC fraud resulting from company policy

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for each answer. Corporate crime has been ignored by: • The (33) e.g. films • (34) Reasons: • Often more complex and needing (35) • Less human interest than conventional

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orporate crime has been ignored by: • The (33) e.g. films • (34) Reasons: • Often more complex and needing (35) • Less human interest than conventional crime • Victims of

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e.g. films • (34) Reasons: • Often more complex and needing (35) • Less human interest than conventional crime • Victims often (36) Effects: • Economic costs o May appear

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Less human interest than conventional crime • Victims often (36) Effects: • Economic costs o May appear unimportant to (37) o Can make large (38) for company

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(36) Effects: • Economic costs o May appear unimportant to (37) o Can make large (38) for company

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Questions 33-38 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. Corporate crime has be

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Questions 39 and 40 Choose TWO letters A-F. The oil tanker explosion was an example of a crime which A was no-one’s faul

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Questions 39 and 40 Choose TWO letters A-F. The oil tanker explosion was an example of a crime which A was no-one’s fault B was