IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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Y for each answer. Working at Milo’s Restaurants Benefits • (1) provided for all staff • (2) during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants • (3) provided after midnight Perso

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Milo’s Restaurants Benefits • (1) provided for all staff • (2) during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants • (3) provided after midnight Person specification • must be pre

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all staff • (2) during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants • (3) provided after midnight Person specification • must be prepared to work well in a team • must care about m

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in a team • must care about maintaining a high standard of (4) • must have a qualification in (5)

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Questions 1-5 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Working at Milo’s Restaurants Benefits • (1)

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ual salary £ 23,000 No work on a (10) ________ once a month (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

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ach answer. Checking portions, etc. are correct Making sure (7) ________ is clean Salary starting (8) £ ________ per hour Start work at 5.30 am Supporting senior chefs Ma

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e correct Making sure (7) ________ is clean Salary starting (8) £ ________ per hour Start work at 5.30 am Supporting senior chefs Maintaining stock and organising (9) ___

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am Supporting senior chefs Maintaining stock and organising (9) ________ Annual salary £ 23,000 No work on a (10) ________ once a month (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part 2:

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Question 6-10 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Checking portions, etc. are corr

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

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Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters, A-E. What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing

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Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters, A-E. What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing develo

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Questions 13 and 14 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given posi

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Questions 13 and 14 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given positive fe

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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 15-20 Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-l, next to

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

21. -24 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 21. Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?

A It was the most severe eruption in modern times.B It led to the formal study of volcanoes.C It had a profound effect on society.

22. What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?

A the number of places producing themB the contradictions in themC the lack of scientific data to support them

23. According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?

A People thought it was similar to ordinary fog.B It was associated with health issues.C It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.

24. Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin

A came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze.B was the first to identify the reason for the haze.C supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students? A how

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Questions 25 and 26 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students? A how widespr

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Question 27

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Question 28

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Question 29

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Questions 27-30 What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries? Choose

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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ach answer. Pockets Reason for choice of subject • They are (31) but can be overlooked by consumers and designers. Pockets in men’s clothes • Men started to wear (32) in

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d designers. Pockets in men’s clothes • Men started to wear (32) in the 18th century. • A (33) sewed pockets into the lining of the garments. • The wearer could use the p

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clothes • Men started to wear (32) in the 18th century. • A (33) sewed pockets into the lining of the garments. • The wearer could use the pockets for small items. • Bigg

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ets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of (34) Pockets in women’s clothes • Women’s pockets were less (35) than men’s. • Women were very concerned about

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(34) Pockets in women’s clothes • Women’s pockets were less (35) than men’s. • Women were very concerned about pickpockets. • Pockets were produced in pairs using (36) to

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d about pickpockets. • Pockets were produced in pairs using (36) to link them together. • Pockets hung from the women’s (37) under skirts and petticoats. • Items such as

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(36) to link them together. • Pockets hung from the women’s (37) under skirts and petticoats. • Items such as (38) could be reached through a gap in the material. • Pocke

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e women’s (37) under skirts and petticoats. • Items such as (38) could be reached through a gap in the material. • Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for m

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changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the (39) of women. • Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular, before women carried a (40)

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Pockets Reason for choice of subject • They