IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. CRIME REPORT FORM Type of crime: theft Personal information Example: Name – Louise Taylor Nationality:

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CRIME REPORT FORM Type of crime: theft Personal information Example: Name – Louise Taylor Nationality: ____

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Date of birth: 14 December 1977 Occupation: interior designer Reason for visit: business (to buy antique ____

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Length of stay: two months Current address: ____

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Apartments (No 15) Details of theft Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately ____

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£ – a ____

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Date of theft: ____

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Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the ____

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at about 4 pm Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the ____

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then ran off – one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger – he was about 12, slim build with ____

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hair Crime reference number allocated – ____

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

Induction talk for new apprentices

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Question 11

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Question 12

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Question 13

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Question 14

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Question 15

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Question 16

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Question 17

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Question 18

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Question 19

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Question 20

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Cities built by the sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

A contain nearly half the world’s population.B include most of the world’s largest cities.C are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A may bring pollution to the cities.B may reduce the land available for agriculture.C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

A There were not enough of them.B They were made of unsuitable materials.C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

A take measures to restore ecosystemsB pay for a new flood prevention systemC stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

A greater coordination of activitiesB more sharing of informationC agreement on shared policies

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to

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Question 26

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Question 27

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Question 28

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Question 29

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Question 30

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Marine renewable energy (ocean energy) Introduction More energy required because of growth in population and

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Marine renewable energy (ocean energy) Introduction More energy required because of growth in population and ____

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What’s needed: • renewable energy sources • methods that won’t create pollution Wave energy Advantage: waves provide a ____

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be generated using offshore or onshore systems Onshore systems may use a reservoir Problems: • waves can move in any ____

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• movement of sand, etc. on the ____

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of the ocean may be affected Tidal energy Tides are more ____

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than waves Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: • will be created in a ____

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16 turbines • rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity • stored water is released through ____

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driving the turbines in the reverse direction Advantages: • not dependent on weather • no ____

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is required to make it work • likely to create a number of ____

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Problem: • may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting ____