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IELTS Practice Tests from www.IELTSPracticeTests.com GENERAL IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST Reading (1 hour) PART Questions 1-4 Look at the reading passage on page and at the statements (1-4) below In boxes 1-4 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 The article is aimed at those who have finished high school A significant number of students are incapable of studying for a university degree Some undergraduate students are unable to improve their decision-making skills High salaries tempt students to pursue a career in high need fields of study www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 5-7 Choose THREE letters A-G and write them in boxes 5-7 on your answer sheet Which THREE of the following does the writer highlight when describing the vocational aptitude test? A psychology is rationally evaluated B analytical skills are out of the question C a range of multiple choice questions is raised D there is a psychological assessment E logical thinking is evaluated during the course of the interview F personal interests are taken into consideration G the interview is detached from the examination Question Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box on your answer sheet What test-taking procedure is mentioned by the writer? A Test-takers should be aware of their own preferences B Fast test-takers are provided with more accurate results C Cheating is an alternative to those who not know the correct answers D Test-takers should act as if they were successful professionals www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com The Genius is Out of the Bottle Have you completed your A-levels? Are you looking forward to moving on to further education? This is certainly a dazzling experience and the right choice can lead to success in your future endeavours Having said that, have you ever caught yourself wondering what career you should go into? Then, this advice has been written especially for you! Vocational aptitude tests are an innovative tool aimed at those of you who are aware of the fact that choosing the right career path is not as easy as choosing nightwear A series of factors may influence your decision-making and contribute to your success They are thus taken into account and you are provided with suggested career paths A considerable number of undergraduate students drop out of university by the end of the first year The reason? They have never wanted to pursue a career in what they are studying for They may have been convinced by their parents, teachers, friends or acquaintances who are successful professionals in their areas of study They may have read some information on the shortage of professionals or the high salaries they earn These motives, at least initially, may be very persuasive However, they will realise that the choice has been made on the basis of others rather than their selfknowledge Whether they insist on carrying on their studies, they may become frustrated in the near future In order to prevent similar mistakes from taking place, we have developed an effective system so you can acknowledge Tips for test takers: Do tell the truth If you pretend to be keen on an activity you not actually enjoy, you will be led to the wrong pathway Do not copy others’ answers There is no right or wrong answer and cheating will not benefit you your talents Whether you are able to recognise your own aptitudes, you are on the right track to your career And how you can evaluate and measure yourself? You can certainly achieve it if you take a reliable vocational test As you arrive at the psychology lab, you are invited to a short interview The atmosphere is friendly and very relaxing The conversation includes a variety of topics and they range from your fears to your hobbies Meanwhile, another psychologist has a note-taking system and they will, later, assess your personality alongside the psychologist who has interviewed you Afterwards, it is time to sit the vocational aptitude test This exam is comprised of a wide range of questions They have been carefully selected so as to incorporate every single career path Multiple-choice questions are focused on understanding your personality and assessing your psychological responses to a range of everyday situations Other questions are composed of analytical procedures and rational schemes and they require you to use your logical thinking Finally, personal questions on preferences, interests and they are intended to find your talents The result of the vocational aptitude test is inevitably subject to changes as it is associated with the short interview you had previously Nevertheless, the suggested careers are certainly a guidance to acknowledge your talents and follow your individual, unique career path We will be happy to see you – a successful professional! Take your time while you are doing the test It is not a competition and you not have to break a record! Be yourself The test is aimed at selfknowledge You should be happy to show who you really are – a unique human being! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 9-16 Match the books to the statements 9-16 Write the appropriate letters (A-H) in the boxes 9-16 on your answer sheet NB Some of the books may be chosen more than once You are invited to experience a peaceful environment 10 A controversial life is found in this book 11 You will challenge your brain with intriguing puzzles 12 This story takes place in an extreme environment 13 This thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat 14 If you read these chapters, you will be on cloud nine 15 You will be moved by the character’s upbringing 16 He was given an unfair treatment as he was not a criminal in disguise www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Book Club Don’t judge a book by its cover! Make yourself comfortable and read the latest books as they are soon-tobe bestsellers of 2012! A Sand Dunes Ever thought of challenging the limits of human body? Then, you should follow Lucy and Peter on their journey through the Siberian desert A mixture of extremely hot and cold temperatures, sand storms, mirages and surprising characters will certainly transform this thrilling story into an unforgettable experience to the readers! B A Bloody Mystery A series of findings has led Sir Loch to join the puzzle after pools of blood were strategically placed in the city centre Come on and join this fantastic detective who is to ready to identify the most dangerous criminal in town You should expect a surprising ending! E Galactic Surprises ‘What amazing visitors you are!’ As Sally introduces herself to the new extra-terrestrial creatures, she does not imagine the adventure she is about to experience This incredible story makes you reflect on some tricky questions about the universe! The enigmas will certainly be on your mind! F A Lovely Paradise A romantic story full of passionate and idyllic moments! After a plane crash, a few survivors were rescued However, Luke and Linda have been left behind As they walk through the jungle, they find an oasis And a fascinating romance emerges from that moment on You will be immersed in the place of your dreams while reading this novel! C Weaving a Friendship This story will take you back in time to the late 18th century England As children would go to factories and spend their childhood working with machines, the English boy John learned how to change his fate, thanks to a very special friendship with an elderly man, Jack An amazing friendship which will burst you into tears! G Incredible Personalities This book may seem to be on outstanding people who have made a difference in the world However, you will be invited to understand Julie, a woman who has got several personalities A psychological novel that will trigger your thoughts as you wonder how complex a human mind can be! D Move on! Can an acrobat earn a living outside the circus? After having been dismissed and accused of a crime he did not commit, Steve leaves the circus and has to find a job in the big city Not only does he succeed in having a career in teaching art movements, but he also becomes an inspiration for the local children! A moving children’s story which will give pleasure to the adult readers! H A Peace Prize Winner This is your chance to meet one of the most important celebrities of last century – Alfred Nobel, the inventor of the Nobel Peace Prize This book is an account of his life as it was written by him A selection of diaries and personal notes has become his autobiography You will be amazed by the life of the inventor of dynamite and the creator of the most famous peace prize! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 17-23 From the list of headings below, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-G Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in boxes 17-23 on your answer sheet List of headings i Researching further ii A subjective approach iii Choosing an object of analysis iv Defining research v Selecting a research methodology vi An intriguing association vii Outlining relevant theory viii On the basis of factual information ix Contents of a research proposal x Evaluating a research question 17 Paragraph A 18 Paragraph B 19 Paragraph C 20 Paragraph D 21 Paragraph E 22 Paragraph F 23 Paragraph G www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Faculty of Humanities Lecture Notes Week – Research Methodology This module booklet provides you with introductory information on research methodologies you will develop during academic year A Research is evolved from the incessant urge to search for truth It is a systematic study on unveiling an initial assumption This assumption is acknowledged as the research question B In order to design the research question, you need to identify your object of analysis, i.e what your inquiry is about You also have to learn about the theory and understand the previous research carried out on the object of analysis Furthermore, you will have to investigate the methods in previous researches C Once you have defined your research question, you should consider the secondary sources you intend to consult so as to learn about relevant theories You are also expected to indicate a preliminary literature review which should be pertinent to your research inquiry D It is time to concentrate on the following procedure: choose the most suitable methodology A sample questionnaire, coding sheet, observation sheet should be designed It enables you to focus on the ideological factors that are in accordance with the theories used in order to support your research question E On the one hand, you may rely on a research methodology which is known as quantitative methodology It allows you to evaluate theories deductively as it measures the variables, uses statistical procedures and produces numbered data An example of quantitative methodology is a survey, i.e a sample of the population may answer questions and the result is a numerical description of trends in the population Experimental research is also used to analyse different groups who respond to a treatment F On the other hand, you may develop your research through qualitative methodology It enables you to evaluate social issues inductively, which means that the data is collected from participants and is thus interpreted by the researcher You may use ethnography if you are to interview a cultural group over a longer period of time Otherwise, you can develop a case study, which means that you need to collect detailed information so that you can carry out a deep analysis of an activity Another strategy is phenomenological research and you should rely on it if you are to explore phenomena and human experiences Finally, you may consider narrative research if you are to collect individuals’ stories and retell and document them into a narrative chronology G A combination of methodologies may also be used in research This is an association of qualitative and quantitative procedures and it is recognised as mixed research methodologies In order to a research, you have to collect both qualitative and quantitative data and you should be able to use a rationale so as to mix and integrate data as you develop your inquiry question www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 24-28 The reading passage provides a number of research strategies Match each statement (Questions 24-28) with one of the strategies (A-F) Write your answers in boxes A-F on your answer sheet NB You may use any of the designs A-F more than once 24 A questionnaire may provide the researcher with figures 25 After meticulous data is collected, an insightful and thorough analysis may occur 26 A scientific hypothesis may be evaluated through this strategy 27 Individuals’ experiences can be restated in accordance with the time 28 Numerous data may be collected from a specific group A survey B experimental research C ethnography D case study E phenomenological research F narrative research Questions 29-30 Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions Write your answers in boxes 29-30 on your answer sheet 29 What is the basis for the research question? 30 What is the name of the technique that blends deductive and inductive approaches? www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 31-35 Look at the reading passage on the page 11 and at the statements (31-35) below In boxes 31-35 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 31 Eleanor cross was originally painted in Charing Cross railway station in 1290 32 A famous painting of the Battle of Trafalgar is found in the National Gallery 33 Big Ben does not indicate that there is a clock tower in the Houses of Parliament 34 A miracle has taken place in Westminster area 35 The original Buckingham House has been completely demolished www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 36-40 Look at the reading passage on the next page Complete the flow chart below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Write your answers in boxes 36-40 As you reach Trafalgar Square, you can see an amazing spring and a famous monument known as 36.……………………… ↓ In Westminster, you can see a popular tourist attraction, the Big Ben It is named in honour of 37.………………………… ↓ After the fire of 1834, the Houses of Parliament was built in 38 ………………… ↓ Many royal events, such as 39.………………… , weddings and funerals, are held at Westminster Abbey ↓ Finally, you can see the 40.…………………… , the Queen Victoria Memorial, and the ceremony of Changing the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 10 A Guide on a Double-Decker Bus Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to London Sightseeing Tour! We are about to set out and we will see the most exuberant and remarkable monuments and buildings that are part of the British legacy and English cultural heritage This is our first stop: we are at the heart of London where you can see an outstanding fountain and the great sandstone statue of Nelson’s Column and they are a worldwide tourist reference point Yes, this is Trafalgar Square It is named after the Battle of Trafalgar as the British Royal Navy defeated the Napoleonic naval forces Once we hop off, you will also be able to visit the magnificent National Gallery and its impressive range of paintings You can also see the stunning Charing Cross station and a very interesting story which dates back 1290 At that time, the Queen Eleanor died and her body was carried in procession to Westminster Abbey The funeral procession stopped overnight, and they erected a cross in Charing Although you will not be able to see the original Eleanor Cross, you will be delighted with the picturesque paintings on the walls of the Charing Cross railway station We have just reached Westminster Ladies and gentlemen, please get your cameras ready for London’s most famous landmark: the Big Ben It is named after its first commissioner, Sir Benjamin Hall, and it was completed in 1859 It is important to note that the name Big Ben refers to the 13th ton bell inside the clock tower, and not to clock tower itself You may see a light at the top of the tower at night It means that Parliament is sitting The Parliament was rebuilt after being destroyed by the great fire of 1834, and the Houses of Parliament is now characterised by the neo-Gothic style You will also be able to see Westminster Bridge over the River Thames This bridge connects Westminster (north) to Lambeth (south) It is mostly painted green as this is the colour of the leather seats in the House of Commons Now, if you look at the opposite side, you can see Lambeth Bridge and it is red as it refers to the leather seats in the Houses of Lords Let us turn left on St Margaret Street and turn right on the Sanctuary Here we are in Dean’s Yard and, ladies and gentlemen, this is the magnificent Westminster Abbey This is a popular name for the College Church of St Peter at Westminster and it is a Gothic style church There was a tradition that a fisherman known as Aldrich had a vision of St Peter They had an abundance of salmons in the River Thames over the following years Westminster Abbey was founded in 960 and a community of Benedictine monks moved here It has been the coronation church and the burial site since 1066 Westminster Abbey was rebuilt in Anglo-French Gothicstyle in 1245 and it has a medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at the centre Royal weddings also take place in Westminster Abbey Ladies and gentlemen, we are now approaching our final destination This is Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen in London The history dates back 1761 when George III bought Buckingham House for his wife, the Queen Charlotte A series of reconstructions took place in the following years and the house was transformed into a French neo-classical palace The north and south wings were demolished and Marble Arch was placed in order to commemorate the British victory in the Battle of Trafalgar The principal façade is on the East Front Although it was completed in 1850, it was remodelled by Sir Aston Webb in 1913 You can also see the Queen Victoria Memorial statue in front of the entrance to Buckingham Palace It was sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock in 1911 You will be able to see the ceremony of Changing the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace It is scheduled to take place every day this summer at 11.30 am You are welcome to have a wonderful experience www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 11 IELTS Reading Answer Sheet www.ieltspracticetests.com 21 ▭ ▭ 2 ▭ 22 ▭ 3 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 36 37 37 ▭ 38 ▭ 39 ▭ 20 ▭ ▭ 38 19 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 18 ▭ 35 36 17 ▭ 34 35 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 33 34 16 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 32 33 15 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 31 32 14 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 30 31 13 ▭ ▭ ▭ 12 ▭ 29 30 11 ▭ 28 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 29 10 ▭ 27 28 ▭ ▭ 26 ▭ ▭ 9 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 25 27 8 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 24 26 7 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 23 25 6 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 22 24 5 ▭ ▭ 23 4 21 ▭ ▭ 39 ▭ 40 ▭ www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com ▭ 40 ▭ ▭ 12 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING READING TEST Answer Key PART The genius is out of the bottle T F NG T C/D/F (any order) C/D/F (any order) C/D/F (any order) 24 25 26 27 28 A D B F C 29 object of analysis 30 mixed research methodologies A PART Book Club A Guide on a Double-Decker Bus 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 F H E A B F C D PART Research Methodology 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31 32 33 34 35 F NG T T NG 36 Nelson’s Column 37 Sir Benjamin Hall / its first commissioner 38 neo-Gothic style 39 coronation 40 principal façade iv ix vii v viii ii vi 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 Your car has broken down for the third time since it was fixed by your local garage Write a letter to the garage manager In it • • • Describe the reason for needing their service Complain about the problems with the repairs Say what action you would like them 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 In the old days it was expected that we would have a job for life Now we don’t expect to have the same job for more than a couple of years What is your opinon of this situation? 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, Subject: Recurrent Problems With Car Repair I had brought my car - a 2000 Holden Rodeo DX TFR9 - to your garage on September 29th, 2010 for an overhaul Since then I have had to return the car to the garage three more times, and still its problems don't seem to end After the overhaul, on returning home I discovered a leaking oil sump After this problem was sorted out, the very next day there was a loud noise in the engine bay Your staff had to haul the vehicle back to the garage with a trailer to carry out repairs Today, there was a strange noise in the engine bay yet again I fail to understand why the garage is unable to resolve the car's problems once and for all Is it a case of gross negligence, or downright incompetence? I am sure you understand the negative impact an unsatisfied customer can have on your business I would like you to direct your most experienced personnel to take a look and fix the car's problems to their most competent best immediately I look forward to receiving your response to this matter Yours faithfully _[your name] Task There was a time when people completed their school or college, and eagerly sent out their resumes for a job in companies of their choice The day the appointment letter hiring them for the job landed in their hands used to be a red-letter day It was an indication that life was now well set, right up to retirement Job-hopping was not the norm, and company loyalty mattered more than anything else Today, "company loyalty" is a forgotten term It is now very common to have a string of job tenures not lasting more than two years in one's resume The churn in human resources is a sign of the times Downsizing and resizing are the order of the day, and one feels lucky upon leaving the place of work without the proverbial pink-slip being handed over A resume is now a commodity, to be encashed at the next hiring round being conducted at the competitor's gate next door An economy that has been swinging up and down is in major part the reason behind this change of attitude The implication of the attitude-change is clear The next job might require a set of skills totally different from what one had excelled at in the last job, and different from what one had learned back in college Today's organizational scenario demands a mindset that is open to the idea of learning new skills It is not unusual, therefore, to see somebody who worked as a bean-counter for a garment-manufacturer in their earlier avatar, now marketing web-based solutions for an internet company It is obvious that the good old days are not going to return any time soon Survival in the job market depends on one's marketability, which in turn depends on whether one can supply the skill that is in demand [Task example - over 190 words Task example - over 300 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 studying or working? (Choose the appropriate questions below) Studying: Why did you decide on that type of subject? Do you think you’ll continue studying this subject in the future? Working: Why did you decide on that particular job? Do you think you’ll continue doing this job in future? What sort of area you live in? Why did you choose that area? What you think you would change about that area? What sort of entertainment is available in that area? Do you like paintings? Do you have a favourite painting? What sort of painting would you like to paint? How could we get more young people interested in painting?* Describe your favourite photograph You should say: When it was taken Why did you take it What is in it And explain why it is your favourite How has photography changed in the last 50 years? Can you compare film photography and digital photography? 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