General IELTSP test2 reading writing speaking

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IELTS Practice Tests from www.IELTSPracticeTests.com GENERAL IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST Reading (1 hour) PART Questions 1-2 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write them in boxes 1-2 on your answer sheet What you learn about the brochure in the first and second paragraphs? A the amount of holidays destinations the agency has got B a special holiday package for ‘The New Seven Wonders’ C the reason for the popularity of those tourist attractions D a brief description on the project ‘The New Seven Wonders’ From the list below, choose the most suitable title for the reading passage: A Explore historical heritage built by mankind B Visit monuments of cultural and artistic value C Follow the paths of archaeological sites in five continents D Have a break and enjoy the architectural beauty of old civilisations www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 3-9 From the list of headings below, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-G Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in boxes 3-9 on your answer sheet List of headings i Architectural majesty ii Engineering expertise iii Triumphant salutation and battle iv Archaeological site v Outstanding geometric building vi A terrific sports court vii The remains of a great civilisation viii Gigantic safety ix Impressive art in the Western world x A monument to human compassion Paragraph A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph E Paragraph F Paragraph G www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com In this brochure, you can find out some information on our most popular tourist destinations! The following seven buildings now hold the title ‘The New Seven Wonders’ The New Seven Wonders was a huge project launched in July 2007 and it consisted of selecting the most extraordinary buildings erected during modern and contemporary times The voting system enabled people from all over the world to cast their vote The result of the global election was announced on July 2007 and the winners – our holiday packages - were the following: A Petra, Jordan – This was the astonishing capital of the Nabataean empire ruled by King Aretas (9B.C to 40 A.D.) You will be impressed with the engineering work involved in the constructions of water tunnels for the water and sewerage Other places to visit are the Palace Tombs of Petra and its 42metre high Hellenistic façade, and a magnificent theatre in Greek-Roman style B Taj Mahal, India – Shal Jahan, a Muslim Mogul emperor, had this huge mausoleum built in honour of his wife This building was made out of white marble and it represents a precious jewel to the Muslims as well as the artistic value of Indian monuments C Chichen Itza, Mexico – Located in Yucatan Peninsula, this Mayan city was the home for the Mayan civilisation It is an archaeological site which belongs to Pre-Columbian times You will be invited to see the great pyramid of Kukulkan and you will be amazed with the Hall of the Thousand Pillars and the Temple of Chac Mool D Christ Redeemer, Brazil – This is a 38-metre tall statue of Jesus Christ that opens his arms to protect the country and is ready to offer a warm hug to its visitors It was inaugurated on 12 October 1931 and it is placed on top of Corcovado Mountain, which is also known as the Sugar Loaf Mountain It is also a symbol of Brazilian friendliness E Coliseum, Italy – At the centre of the Roman capital stands a huge amphitheatre, a place used for celebrations during the Roman Legions A range of sports would take place there, including chariot races Fights among gladiators would also be held there as well as fights between starving animals and prisoners This was the ‘bread and circus’ time, and it was precedent to the end of Roman Empire F The Great Wall of China – This was a fortress to protect China from the invasion of Mongol tribes In addition to that, it provided a connection among the fortifications so that there would be a united defensive system in the country This is undoubtedly the longest monument erected by male hands G Machu Pichu, Peru – This Incan city hidden between the Amazon jungle and Andes Plateau have impressed many cultures, and people all over the world have looked for adventures in the forest and climbed up the Andes mountains so as to be astounded by the ruins of the Incan Empire It was considered a lost city after the Spanish invasion of the Incan state but, in 1911, Hiram Bingham was able to find it to the delight of our tourists! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 10-17 Match the restaurant specialities to the statements 10-17 Write the appropriate letters (A-H) in the boxes 10-17 on your answer sheet NB Some of the restaurants may be chosen more than once 10 Natural drinks are available here 11 There is an option for eating a meal at home 12 You can have alcoholic drinks at lunchtime 13 You can have a get-together with lots of people 14 This place will remind you of an amazing European city 15 This restaurant is not open in the evenings 16 You can eat in a delicious Oriental meal 17 A lovely dessert is served in this restaurant A French B British C Mexican D Chinese E Japanese F Brazilian G Italian H Caribbean www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Eating out Learning about other cultures can be a fascinating and juicy experience once you have tried out international cuisines A La Maison Rouge Fine French cuisine at dinner time! Taste our delicious caviar and savour every mouthful of our splendid wide range of cheese and wine served in our exquisite buffet! A romantic atmosphere that takes you back to Parisian lifestyle! E Tokyo How about having a relaxing meal in a restaurant that has just been furnished in the greatest Japanese style? Our friendly staff is here to serve you and you can have stupendous Japanese food, including our great selection of sushi and sashimi! B The Lord’s Inn Shall we appreciate some British lifestyle? Here you are welcome to indulge yourself with the most traditional English fish ‘n’ chips in town! If you come for a pint on Sunday lunchtime, then you will not resist our wonderful British roast dinner which is accompanied by our unique Yorkshire pudding! F Sunny Rio Come and make yourself comfortable in our restaurant and taste the best Brazilian barbecue of your life! An impressive variety of over 20 kinds of grilled beef, chicken and fish served by our experience staff! And our freshly-squeezed fruit juice will make you feel like you are having a tropical time out! C Caliente! Feel like spicing up your meal times? Here we offer the best Mexican food available in town Open days a week, we offer chilly meals at lunchtime Also, a shot of tequila and a plate of tacos are a perfect combination for a hot evening! D China town The perfect place for a Chinese takeaway – the fastest and most reliable choice for a meal at lunch or dinner time! Authentic Chinese menu that range from spring rolls and prawn crackers as starters to juicy sweet ’n’ sour chicken and special fried rice as main course! Irresistible! G La Donna Traditional Italian pizza topped with melting mozzarella! Yes, our dough is a genuine Italian recipe and our fillings are carefully chosen so as to give you the tastiest pizza you have ever had! A variety of sauce and pasta is also available in this authentic Italian house! Family gatherings are welcome to have a lively meal! H Paradise Who told you there is not a place specialised in Caribbean vegetarian recipes? Yes, there is and we are ready to offer you a splendid buffet with the most superb natural food you have ever tried! Open on weekdays only, you can have a much healthier lunch option as you can select a range of fantastic green salads and vegetarian hot dishes Vegans are certainly welcome! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART ESS – Environmental Social Sciences Week Seminar – A Debate on Social Divide When you wander round the high street, you will be bombarded with the merchandising of several window shops which are ready to fulfil your dreams – whether you want to become a famous goalkeeper or a top model for a design label, the consumer industry promptly offers you a range of choices which promises to suit all tastes And this is the pure reality of the youth in recent times In postmodern society, we surrender to this spectacle, which lures careless teenagers to have success and happiness by the means of their possessions, while we, their parents, should certainly be able to afford that However, on the other side of the world, we see millions of youngsters in a survival struggle Nowadays, the social stratification has divided the young people even further – either they have or have not Have a quick look at your teenagers’ behaviour: how often they ask you to provide them with the latest Playstation game? How often are they in need for brand new clothes? Have they ever complained about wearing the pair of jeans you bought them the previous month? Do they expect you to purchase a new mobile phone every four months? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are welcome to the ‘world of an easy life’ for a minority These teenagers not have to struggle for or, at least, reflect on their own earnings versus expenditure There is no barrier between them and the consumer culture Their psychological behaviour is at the mercy of their parents’ purchase power, hence their delayed maturity and spoiled personality On the other hand, there are millions of teenagers who wake up at am so as to start their working day on collecting cardboard boxes, cans and rubbish for recycling companies Alternatively, they might work on farms or hazardous coal mines Their luxury goods are food, water and housing Their income and their lives, as well as their parents’ and younger brothers’, heavily rely on such jobs This is the other side of the coin – the hard work developed by the majority, and the ones who are obstinate to possess ostensive goods will acquire them through theft or other illegal means An obvious solution is that the basic needs are to be supplied either by the state or through a more sensible family income (which, again, can be provided by a more reasonable economic and political strategy of social equality) Therefore, they will be able to grow up in a supportive environment and, any further needs (e.g expensive products or holidays) are to be conditioned to their own effort and personal growth No wonder why Manic Street Preachers, a British independent label band, mentioned the following statement on their lyrics ‘if you tolerate this, then your children will be next’ This is certainly an invitation for an insightful reflection on social divide www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 18-25 Look at a group presentation on the previous page and at the statements (18-25) below In boxes 18-25 on your answer sheet write TRUE if the statement is true FALSE if the statement is false NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage 18 Merchandising aims at consumer desire 19 Footballers and top models are great consumers 20 Careful teenagers are not tempted to own a range of new products 21 Young people are not at the mercy of social stratification 22 Questions are made so as to detect adolescent consumerism 23 These teenagers tend to become immature people in their adulthood 24 Millions of youngsters are the only income of their houses 25 The acquisition of certain products should depend on the adolescent’s hard work and maturity www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 26-30 Complete the table below Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 26-30 on your answer sheet Minority of Adolescents Majority of Adolescents Demand the newest Unconscious of their Work on the Can only afford technological own 27 ……, they collection of expensive goods devices, e.g 26 have 28 …… and materials for through 30 …… …… spoilt personality recycling companies, farms and 29 …… Questions 31-32 Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, complete the following statement Write your answer in boxes 31-32 on your answer sheet The state is to be responsible for a provision of an economic strategy so as to contribute to a better 31 …… As a consequence, a fair political and economic strategy will enable 32 …… www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 33-36 Look at the reading passage on page 11 Complete the flow chart below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Write your answers in boxes 33-36 33 The first place we set off is the ‘royal mining’ in Diamantina and we are able to learn about the ……………………… there ↓ 34 Then, we follow a ……………………… that was built by the slaves ↓ 35 Later on, we are leave the railway station and visit the ………………… during the colonial time ↓ 36 Finally, we reach a wealthy city and we are fascinating by the …………………… in the façade of historical buildings www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 37-39 Choose THREE letters A-G and write them in boxes 37-39 on your answer sheet Which THREE of the following does the writer highlight when describing the places and historical buildings s/he visited? A a trap hidden in a governmental building B a punitive place for the slaves C the remains of a martyr’s body D a symbolic ‘alliance’ between the coloniser and its colony E a monument in honour of a hero F natural landscapes round the ‘royal way’ G statues completely made out of gold Question 40 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 40 on your answer sheet 40 In the end of the narrative, the writer: A suggests that people should find out the gold hidden there B points out an alternative to enrich poor individuals C outlines the steps for a more stable finance D states that old treasure can be the wealth of people today www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 10 Amazing & Exotic Expeditions Chapter The Royal Way Here we are This is the beginning of a 1,600km journey throughout the mountains of Minas Gerais in Brazil The mission? Get in a van and learn about the intrinsic history of diamonds, gold and precious stones and their mines dug out during the 17th and 18th centuries You would expect us to reveal the secrets of the rainforests or the beauty of the Brazilian beaches and sand dunes, but what you are about to find out is a distinct and farfetched way of having a tropical holiday We start in Diamantina, located in the north of the state of Minas Gerais The city is named after ‘diamantes’ or diamonds, and its historical centres reflect its wealth The first place we head for is known as the ‘royal mining’ since miners who worked on the extraction of diamonds and gold were expected to take the amount found to be weighted in the building where is now the city hall Once weighted, a percentage of the minerals were separated for the Portuguese crown and they would be given the remaining stones However, many of them never came back alive after stepping on the mayor’s room The reason for that is a dungeon full of sharp-pointed wooden sticks, which had been built, covered and rested under the chair where the miner would sit While he was waiting for his ‘fortune’ to be evaluated, the mayor would open the door located under the miner’s seat, and he would face death His family would then be told that he had run away to Portugal with the precious stones We now move to the ‘slaves’ pathway’ – a long way of rocks built in the middle of the forest by the slaves This pathway is part of the ‘royal way’, i.e over 1,600km of a rocky pathway so as to drain the wealth from the colony to the metropole, from the colonised to the coloniser We stop by the waterfalls and have a swim before moving on As we follow the ‘royal way’ (the landmarks stuck on the ground every 500m is our GPS in this expedition), we reach the city of Tiradentes This is the nickname of a Brazilian martyr who had attempted to break up the ‘alliance’ with the coloniser The rebellion plan was denounced to the Portuguese authorities and Tiradentes was arrested and condemned to death sentence He was hung, drawn and quartered, and the parts of his body were placed on lampposts in each city along the ‘royal way’ A trip by train through the mountains leads us to Mariana – the governmental centre of the time As soon as we face the city hall, we can see the symbol of justice erected in the square – on the left side there is the scale, on the right, the sword; now, between both of them at the height of a human being, there is a pair of curfews, where slaves would be punished for bad behaviour It is now time to set off to the most exuberant city in the ‘royal way’ – the magnificent Ouro Preto Originally known as ‘Vila Rica’ (rich village), this city carries the splendid result of extractions of gold in the 18th century At the time when around 500g of gold were dug out everyday, this city became incredibly rich and ostensible The complexity of exaggerating details typical of the Baroque architecture is present in every single façade of its historical buildings Fine paintings and statues glitter gold so as to demonstrate the wealthy era Whenever we reach one of the mountains which surround Ouro Preto, we can see several holes which are about 1.55m high as they were dug out by slaves who had to work on such gold mines There was not much to with the wealth owned – either men left a great portion to the Portuguese crown or ran away through the woods - out of the ‘royal way’ meant that they were to be caught by thieves hidden in the forest Therefore, a lot of rich men hid their gold inside the walls in their house or antique furniture Nowadays, you may hear the story of a newly rich man who has just found a piece of treasure by chance www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 11 IELTS Reading Answer Sheet www.ieltspracticetests.com 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ▭ ▭ ▭ 22 37 38 19 ▭ 38 ▭ 39 ▭ 20 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 36 37 18 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 35 36 17 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 34 35 16 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 33 34 15 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 32 33 14 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 31 32 13 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 30 31 12 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 29 30 11 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 28 29 10 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 27 28 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 26 27 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 25 26 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 24 25 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 23 24 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 22 23 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 21 ▭ 39 ▭ 40 ▭ www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com ▭ 40 ▭ ▭ 12 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING READING TEST www.ieltspracticetests.com Answer Key PART PART Text Seminar – A debate on social divide D A 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 T NG NG F T NG NG T 26 27 28 29 30 Playstation games / mobile phones earnings versus expenditure delayed maturity (hazardous) coal mines theft / illegal means ii i v x iii viii vii Eating out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 F D B G A H E B 31 family income 32 social equality PART Amazing & Exotic Expeditions 33 34 35 36 extractions of diamonds rocky pathway governmental centre Baroque architecture 37 38 39 40 A/B/F (any order) A/B/F (any order) A/B/F (any order) D www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 13 General IELTS Writing Practice www.ieltspracticetests.com Writing Task Spend no more than 20 minutes on Task We recommend 15 minutes You recently bought a computer that doesn’t work the way you expected Write a letter to the shop In your letter • • • Describe what is wrong with the computer Complain about the poor service Say what action you would like the shop to take You should write at least 150 words 160-170 words is recommended You NOT need to write any addresses Start your letter as follows: Dear ………………………., Writing Task Spend no more than 40 minutes on this task We recommend 35 minutes The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years Do you believe this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience You should write at least 250 words 270-290 words is recommended www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 14 General IELTS Writing Practice - Suggested Answers These are one of many possible ways of writing the answers to these questions There is no right or wrong answer, just correct or incorrect English! Task Dear Sir, I am writing to you with reference to my purchase of a computer from your shop recently The invoice number was #09/762, dated 24/09/2010 Ever since it was brought home, I haven't been very satisfied with the computer's performance The tray of the DVD drive gets stuck while coming out and has to be nudged before it can fully expose itself In the front panel for the USB ports, port #2 on the left does not work The printer cable does not connect properly I had phoned your customer support and was promised that the problems will be looked into that very day However, one week has passed since the complaint was registered and still nobody has turned up Is this the kind of service and support that your shop is famed for? A dissatisfied customer, as you must be aware, can badmouth the business I would like to therefore courteously request you to arrange for a qualified computer expert to look into the problems and rectify them at the earliest I look forward to hearing your response to this matter Yours faithfully _[your name] [Over 180 words Suggested score - Band 8.5] Task For a busy human being, travelling from point A to point B in the fastest possible time is more important than enjoying the scenery that presents itself to them along the way When speed takes higher priority over the pleasure of the journey itself, what better mode of transportation than air travel? It is quite natural that the economics of transport have followed the burgeoning demand for speed Governments around the world have opened air travel to the private sector in recent years Businesses have been quick to capitalize, and rightly so, on the basic human need to take advantage of air travel that takes them to their destination as quickly as possible As more and more airline companies set up shop, seat capacities have risen exponentially This has led to a situation where supply has matched - and in some cases exceeded - demand Lowering of fares is a logical outcome of this competition Presented with the alternatives of travelling by air versus travelling by rail or road, it is natural to opt for air travel because the fares have now become more-or-less equal The time saved by reaching the destination earlier can be more productively spent elsewhere - perhaps in seeking more business, or spending quality time with the family, or simply in rest and recreation Whether it is to rush to one's fiancée to make that lifetime decision, to one's ailing grandmother on the deathbed, to the meeting with the client on the verge of placing that all-important order, or to reach the exact spot on earth where the perfect solar eclipse is visible in time; whatever the motive, air travel is the way to go Lower airfares are quite obviously a positive development [Over 280 words Suggested score - Band 8.5] www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 15 General IELTS Speaking Practice Test www.ieltspracticetests.com Hi My name is _ I’m your examiner today Can you tell me your full name please? What would you like me to call you? May I see your ID please? It’s just a security precaution Thank you Are you working or studying? Study Questions: What did you need to to get into the course you are in now? When you finish this course, will you need to further study? Job Questions What experience did you have to have to get your job? What further experience you need to move to your next job? Do you prefer meeting friends outdoors or indoors? What sort of activities would you with your friends outdoors? What sort of activities would you with your friends indoors? Where are the best places to go with friends or family? Describe a piece of music that you liked as a child You should say What type of music it was Whether you sang it often Why you liked this piece of music And say why this piece of music was important to you In what different situations people listen to music? Do you find music in retail environments disturbing? Is music noise pollution? What sort of music people listen to these days? What sort of music you think we’ll be listening to in the future? 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