IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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onal information Example: Name – Louise Taylor Nationality: (1) Date of birth: 14 December 1977 Occupation: interior designer Reason for visit: business (to buy antique (

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nterior designer Reason for visit: business (to buy antique (2) ) Length of stay: two months Current address: (3) Apartments (No 15) Details of theft Items stolen: – a wa

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y antique (2) ) Length of stay: two months Current address: (3) Apartments (No 15) Details of theft Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately (4) £ – a (5) Date o

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of theft Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately (4) £ – a (5) Date of theft: (6) Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the (7) at about 4 pm Deta

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Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately (4) £ – a (5) Date of theft: (6) Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the (7) at about 4 pm Details of sus

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allet containing approximately (4) £ – a (5) Date of theft: (6) Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the (7) at about 4 pm Details of suspect: – some boys a

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(6) Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the (7) at about 4 pm Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the (8) then ran off – one had a T-shirt with a pi

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at about 4 pm Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the (8) then ran off – one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger – he was about 12, slim build with (9) hair Cri

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ith a picture of a tiger – he was about 12, slim build with (9) hair Crime reference number allocated – (10) Part 2:

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Questions 1-10 Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. CRIME REPORT FORM Type of crime: t

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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Questions 11 – 20 Induction talk for new apprentices

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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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Questions 11 – 20 Induction talk for new apprentices

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

21. – 25 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

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Questions 26 – 30 What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIV

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Question 27

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Question 28

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Question 29

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Questions 26 – 30 What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIVE ans

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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Questions 31 – 40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

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n’t create pollution Wave energy Advantage: waves provide a (32) source of renewable energy Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems Onshore systems

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stems may use a reservoir Problems: • waves can move in any (33) • movement of sand, etc. on the (34) of the ocean may be affected Tidal energy Tides are more (35) than w

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waves can move in any (33) • movement of sand, etc. on the (34) of the ocean may be affected Tidal energy Tides are more (35) than waves Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: •

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4) of the ocean may be affected Tidal energy Tides are more (35) than waves Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: • will be created in a (36) at Swansea • breakwater (dam) conta

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waves Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: • will be created in a (36) at Swansea • breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines • rising tide forces water through turbines, generat

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, generating electricity • stored water is released through (37) , driving the turbines in the reverse direction Advantages: • not dependent on weather • no (38) is requi

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verse direction Advantages: • not dependent on weather • no (38) is required to make it work • likely to create a number of (39) Problem: • may harm fish and birds, e.g.

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is required to make it work • likely to create a number of (39) Problem: • may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting (40) and building up silt Ocean thermal energy conv

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Questions 31 – 40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Marine renewable energy (ocean energy) Intro