IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Enquiry about booking hotel room for event Andrew is the Events Manager Rooms Adelphi Room – number of people who can sit down to eat:

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hotel room for event Andrew is the Events Manager Rooms Adelphi Room – number of people who can sit down to eat: ____

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– has a gallery suitable for musicians – can go out and see the ____

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in pots on the terrace – terrace has a view of a group of ____

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Carlton Room – number of people who can sit down to eat: 110 – has a ____

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– view of the lake Options Master of Ceremonies: – can give a ____

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while people are eating – will provide ____

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if there are any problems Accommodation: in hotel rooms or ____

What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities? Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to

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Question 8

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Question 9

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Question 10

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to

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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

18 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?

AYou pay extra for drinks.
BYou must book it in advance.
CYou get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
DYou can meet the performers.
EYou can take part in the show.

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Question 17

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Question 18

20 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?

AVisitors can dance after the meal.
BThere is a choice of food.
CVisitors wear historical costume.
DKnives and forks are not used.
EThe entertainment includes horse races. Part 3:

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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.

21. What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?

A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teachingB the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same timeC the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22. Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him

A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.B wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.C decide to start writing some children’s stories.

23. Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because

A she intends to become an illustrator.B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.C she believes illustrations are more important than words.

24. Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics

A are inferior to books.B have the potential for being useful.C discourage children from using their imagination.

25. With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised

A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

What comment is made about each of these stories? 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. The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks ATLIT-YAM • was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean • thrived until about 7,000 BC • stone homes had a courtyard • had a semicircle of large stones round a

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Mediterranean • thrived until about 7,000 BC • stone homes had a courtyard • had a semicircle of large stones round a ____

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the sea • biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed • research carried out into structures, ____

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and human remains TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs) • used in the oil industry, e.g. to make ____

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• problems: they were expensive and ____

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cheap, sophisticated Tests: • Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of ____

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Underwater internet: • ____

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distance • plans for communication with researchers by satellite • AUV can send data to another AUV that has better ____

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Planned research in Gulf of Baratti: • to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including – one carrying ____

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supplies; tablets may have been used for cleaning the ____

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– others carrying containers of olive oil or ____