IELTS CB Mock Tests

Part 1 — Questions 1–10

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OR A NUMBER for each answer. Guitar Group Coordinator: Gary (1) Level: (2) Place: the (3) (4) Street first floor, room T347 Time: Thursday morning at (5) Recommended webs

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for each answer. Guitar Group Coordinator: Gary (1) Level: (2) Place: the (3) (4) Street first floor, room T347 Time: Thursday morning at (5) Recommended website: The pe

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r. Guitar Group Coordinator: Gary (1) Level: (2) Place: the (3) (4) Street first floor, room T347 Time: Thursday morning at (5) Recommended website: The perfect (6)

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uitar Group Coordinator: Gary (1) Level: (2) Place: the (3) (4) Street first floor, room T347 Time: Thursday morning at (5) Recommended website: The perfect (6)

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(4) Street first floor, room T347 Time: Thursday morning at (5) Recommended website: The perfect (6)

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Questions 1-6 Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Guitar Group Coordinator: Gary (1)

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Question 7

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Question 8

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Question 9

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Questions 7-10 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Part 2:

Part 2 — Questions 11–20

11. -16 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Working as a lifeboat volunteer 11. What made David leave London and move to Northsea?

A He was eager to develop a hobby.B He wanted to work shorter hours.C He found his job in website design unsatisfying.

12. The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by

A a local organisation.B a local resident.C the local council.

13. In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David

A might be colour blind.B was rather short-sighted.C had undergone eye surgery.

14. After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within

A five minutes.B six to eight minutes.C eight and a half minutes.

15. As a ‘helmsman’, David has the responsibility of deciding

A who will be the members of his crew.B what equipment it will be necessary to take.C if the lifeboat should be launched.

16. As well as going out on the lifeboat, David

A gives talks on safety at sea.B helps with fundraising.C recruits new volunteers.

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Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training? A Th

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Questions 17 and 18 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training? A The resid

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Questions 19 and 20 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does? A

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Questions 19 and 20 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does? A working

Part 3 — Questions 21–30

21. -24 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C, 21. At first, Don thought the topic of recycling footwear might be too

A limited in scope.B hard to research.C boring for listeners.

22. When discussing trainers, Bella and Don disagree about

A how popular they are among young people.B how suitable they are for school.C how quickly they wear out.

23. Bella says that she sometimes recycles shoes because

A they no longer fit.B she no longer likes them.C they are no longer in fashion.

24. What did the article say that confused Don?

A Public consumption of footwear has risen.B Less footwear is recycled now than in the past.C People dispose of more footwear than they used to.

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Question 25

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Questions 25-28 What reasons did the recycling manager give for rejecting footwear, according to the students? Choose FOUR

29. -30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 29. Why did the project to make ‘new’ shoes out of old shoes fail?

A People believed the ‘new’ pairs of shoes were unhygienic.B There were not enough good parts to use in the old shoes.C The shoes in the ’new’ pairs were not completely alike.

30. Bella and Don agree that they can present their topic

A from a new angle.B with relevant images.C in a straightforward way.

Part 4 — Questions 31–40

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imetres long • also known as water ‘bears’ (due to how they (31) ) and ‘moss piglets’ Physical appearance • a (32) round body and four pairs of legs • claws or (33) for g

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how they (31) ) and ‘moss piglets’ Physical appearance • a (32) round body and four pairs of legs • claws or (33) for gripping • absence of respiratory organs • body fil

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rance • a (32) round body and four pairs of legs • claws or (33) for gripping • absence of respiratory organs • body filled with a liquid that carries both (34) and blood

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ratory organs • body filled with a liquid that carries both (34) and blood • mouth shaped like a (35) with teeth called stylets Habitat • often found at the bottom of a l

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quid that carries both (34) and blood • mouth shaped like a (35) with teeth called stylets Habitat • often found at the bottom of a lake or on plants • very resilient and

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n plants • very resilient and can exist in very low or high (36) Cryptobiosis • In dry conditions, they roll into a ball called a ‘tun’ • They stay alive with a much lowe

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alive with a much lower metabolism than usual. • A type of (37) ensures their DNA is not damaged. • Research is underway to find out how many days they can stay alive in

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s underway to find out how many days they can stay alive in (38) Feeding • consume liquids, e.g., those found in moss or (39) • may eat other tardigrades Conservation sta

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38) Feeding • consume liquids, e.g., those found in moss or (39) • may eat other tardigrades Conservation status • They are not considered to be (40)

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Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Tardigrades • more than 1,000 species, 0.05-