General IELTSP test8 reading writing speaking

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IELTS Practice Tests from www.IELTSPracticeTests.com GENERAL IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST Reading (1 hour) PART Questions 1-7 Look at the article on the next page and at the statements (1-7) below In boxes 1-7 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 A greater number of people are at risk of becoming debtors You should save up if your income is less than your expenses You should keep a record of your finances on a computer file Broken engines are common among imported cars Window shopping can cost you a fortune Your best friend can help you out while you are doing grocery shopping Impulsive feelings and behaviours cannot be controlled www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Money Management Can you manage your finance? Nowadays, more and more people are at risk of getting into debt It happens for the same reason - you are in need of several products but your earnings are not compatible with your needs However, there are some tips on how to manage your money and have a healthy financial life! Your lifestyle should be according to your earnings This is obvious but it is often quite neglected – your budget should be limited by your current earnings You can use a spread sheet for personal finance – just type your income and expenditure and you will be able to see how much money is left If you are in the black, you can open a savings account However, if you are in the red, you should consider revising your current situation The message is simple – there is no point building up a mansion when you can only afford to pay for a house If you dream of buying an imported car, you should also be aware that any broken parts or engine will also have to be imported and certainly costly Avoid spending free time in the shopping centre It is Sunday afternoon and you would like some time out If you live within your budget, a visit to the shopping centre could end up in disaster As you are wandering around, your eyes sparkle – a brand-new product caught your eyes window shopping Can you resist it? If so, you may miss the opportunity to own the product If not, you will have to pay off a higher credit card debt Perhaps you can have a better time in the park where consumption may not seem so appealing to you! Have you got everything in your bag? It is time you did some shopping You have got a trolley and you are about to go round the supermarket aisles You are in the chocolate aisle Do you really need five chocolate cakes? The old shopping list is still your best friend when you your weekly food shopping Firstly, you should write down the items you run out of You should pay attention to the special offers and tick the items as you put them in your trolley This way, you not end up buying more than you need and feeling surprised at the checkout counter You will have a happier life if you are not controlled by impulsive feelings! Make time to make extra money If you realise that your income is not enough for your basic needs, then you should look for a part-time job as a sales assistant, waiter or bar staff at the weekends If you have some professional skills, you can consider exploring freelance opportunities Not only does it increase your earnings, but it will also give you the chance to use different abilities you may have So, instead of listening to your friends’ complaint in bars or chat rooms, you should tell them to stand up and be proactive! These are some valuable tips for those who want to stay away from debts and manage their money effectively You will also notice that you will be able to build a brighter future if you have a well-balanced financial life today Claire Smith is a financial advisor and regular writer for Your Money magazine She is also the author of the best-selling single-volume book ‘Making the most of your income’ www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 8-11 Look at the reading passage on the previous page Complete the flow chart below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Write your answers in boxes 8-11 It is important not to spend in excess of your current 8.……………………… ↓ You may not be able to stick to your 9.………………………… if you keep going to the shopping centre ↓ You can boost your 10.………………… if you take up a part-time job ↓ You may also find 11.………………… as long as you use your abilities www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 12-19 Match the exhibitions to the statements 12-19 Write the appropriate letters (A-H) in the boxes 12-19 on your answer sheet NB Some of the exhibitions may be chosen more than once 12 You can see how wrist devices actually work 13 This exhibition provides you a helping hand for your schoolwork 14 Visitors can learn about themselves while being here 15 You are required to move about the exhibition gallery 16 Audio equipment is provided by the museum 17 A wide range of small ornaments are available here 18 You are allowed to touch antique objects here 19 This exhibition is held somewhere else www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Magnificent Exhibitions A range of distinctive museums that can enlighten your knowledge! A The Clock-Wise Museum It is time to go back in time! You are now invited to go anti-clockwise and explore the impressive range of clocks and watches built through the centuries! Come and visit the incredible ‘Clock-In Room’ and learn how the clock components function You can also see an astonishing prototype of the Big Ben! We are open Tuesdays to Sundays from am to 5pm E International Craftwork Do you like knitting, embroidery and woodwork? If so, this exhibition will enchant your eyes! You will be able to see the most astonishing craftsmanship in the world! Each room features a wide range of impressive crafts by continent The exhibition takes place at the British History Museum from September to March There is a discount on child and family tickets B The Museum of Languages How many languages can you speak? Now you can learn about the language familiarity and richness of each language in the world! Whether it is spoken or extinct, you will be able to look at maps, find out where it was spoken and listen to a poem, song or story while flicking through the pages of a rare novel! You will definitely read between the lines! F The Automobile World Welcome to the history of the most impressive vehicles! This museum houses a permanent exhibition of 400 motors, engines and cars from the nineteenth century until the Second World War You can see a variety of automobiles ranging from the most famous mass produced automobile to sophisticated Ferrari engines Here you can bring out the fantastic driver in you! C World Natural History Would you like to understand the origin of species? So, come along and explore the timeline which takes you back to the Big Bang! You can follow the instructions and see the study of human evolution from the Prehistoric epoch until today! Our experienced guides are ready to provide you with interesting facts that could shed light on your academic research! G The Oriental House Feel like seeing an amazing exhibition of the best china? Then, you are invited to have teatime at our house! Here you can contemplate over 2,000 pieces of china while drinking genuine tea! Whether you would like to buy an authentic porcelain vase, you can come to the gift shop and purchase one of our precious miniatures carefully designed so as to resemble the original piece of china! D Transport Museum This museum is the perfect place to get you moving! You are invited to board an eighteenth century locomotive and travel through the tunnel where you can see the history of rail transport in the UK! Other means of transportation are also available and you can catch a fifteenth century cargo ship or an early aeroplane! A unique experience of moving in the British Isles! H Fine Art Gallery Welcome to world of art! Here you will find the most outstanding world paintings Whether you love staring at impressionist canvas or surreal, expressionist paintings, you can be certain that you will see fascinating artwork that appeals to you! You will become self-aware and you will become enlightened after a visit to our gallery! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 20-27 From the list of headings below, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph AH Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in boxes 20-27 on your answer sheet List of headings i An immunity-boosting antioxidant ii Maintaining wrinkle-free skin iii A supplement for your body’s vital functions iv Improving your eyesight naturally v Strengthening your skeleton vi Preventing brain cell dysfunction vii Boosting cellular regeneration viii Restoring your skin ix Increasing the metabolic process x An energy enhancing supplement 20 Paragraph A 21 Paragraph B 22 Paragraph C 23 Paragraph D 24 Paragraph E 25 Paragraph F 26 Paragraph G 27 Paragraph H www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com A Multivitamin Supplement Thank you for purchasing this product This tablet provides your body with the recommended daily intake of the following nutrients: A Vitamin A It is also known as Retinol, retinal, and includes beta carotene This vital nutrient for the retina as the retinal is responsible for colour vision and it is also used in low-light conditions A lack of Vitamin A can lead to night-blindness whereas an overdose can culminate in Hypervitaminosis A Vitamin A is also a retinoic acid which contributes to the growth of epithelial cells A daily intake of 900 g is recommended B Vitamin B1 This vitamin is water-soluble and its derivative, thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), works as a coenzyme in charge of in charge of sugar metabolism It is thus related to the breakdown of glucose so as to convert it into energy An insufficient dosage of thiamine can result in beriberi (development of lethargy and fatigue) On the other hand, an overdose can lead to drowsiness The recommended vitamin B1 intake is 1.2mg C Vitamin B2 It is also known as riboflavin and it is important to carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism It is also an antioxidant as it retains a pair of hydrogen atoms (also known as free radicals) They are believed to contribute to the ageing process Riboflavin deficiency can cause ariboflavinosis, including swelling of the mouth, stomatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and anaemia A dosage of 1.3 mg B2 vitamin is recommended on a daily basis D Vitamin B6 This nutrient is water-soluble It improves amino acid metabolism and it plays an important role in the enzymatic reaction between glucose and glycogen A lack of B6 vitamin can lead to anaemia and damage to nerves in the peripheral nervous system An intake of B6 Vitamin is recommended and it should be between 1.3–1.7 mg a day E Vitamin B9 It is also known as folic acid, an important element for the synthesis and repair of DNA, cell division and growth It also reduces the risk of cancer However, a vitamin B9 deficiency can contribute to anaemia and abnormally large red cells An administration of 400 g B9 Vitamin is recommended on a daily basis F Vitamin B12 This vitamin is vital to the body as it is associated with blood cell formation and normal brain function It is also important for the regulation of the DNA synthesis and energy production as it also contributes to fatty acid synthesis A vitamin B12 deficiency results in anaemia and lack of red blood cells division A daily intake of 2.4 g B12 is recommended G Vitamin C The ascorbic acid is an antioxidant which prevents oxidative damage to cells It is also essential for synthesis of collagen and it contributes to wound-healing and prevents capillary fragility An insufficient intake of Vitamin C leads to scurvy, i.e initial symptoms include malaise, lethargy and, at an advanced stage, loss of teeth, fever and death An intake of 90 mg of Vitamin C should be administered on a daily basis H Vitamin D This nutrient is fat-soluble and can be synthesised in the body through exposure to sunlight It is contributes to the maintenance of adequate serum concentrations and prevents toxicity It can be synthesised in the kidneys and regulates calcium and phosphate concentrations and bone remodelling A lack of Vitamin D can cause osteoporosis The recommended daily amount of Vitamin D is between 5.0 g and10 g www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Question 28 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 28 on your answer sheet 28 According to the reading passage, what does recommended daily intake refer to? A the maximum dosage of vitamin one may take each day B the ideal amount of vitamins one should include in his/her daily diet C the minimum daily dose of vitamins people should receive D the highest intake of vitamins administered on a daily basis Questions 29-31 Choose THREE letters A-G and write them in boxes 29-31 on your answer sheet Which THREE of the following does the writer highlight when describing the vitamin supplement? A two types of vitamins can function as antioxidants B only people who have vitamin B deficiencies suffer from fatigue C the growth of the cancer cells is due to the excess of vitamin B9 D the blood vessels only require a healthy dose of vitamin C E B vitamins play an important role in human metabolism F Vitamin D is activated by the sun on one’s skin G night-blindness is related to vitamin A overdose www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 32-35 Look at the article on page 11 and at the statements (32-35) below In boxes 32-35 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 32 Coaches are not limited to sports stadiums 33 A life coach holds a degree in psychology or counselling 34 Clients are expected to have excellent interpersonal skills 35 Business coaches are more specialised than personal coaches Question 36 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 36 on your answer sheet 36 From the list below, choose the most suitable piece of advice a coach may give to a client according to the reading passage: A People should look at the problem from another perspective B Executives should take more risk as far as risk sharing is concerned C Family members are encouraged to take others to court D Coaches have to decide on a career their teens should pursue www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Question 37 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 37 on your answer sheet 37 According to the writer, what occurs when people attempt to solve a problem? A Problems are left unresolved if people not have a coach B Those who are confident cannot find a reasonable solution C People may leave a bad situation and get into a worse one D They get distressed if they not work out a solution Questions 38-40 Complete the table below Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet Summary When a problem occurs, people tend to be 38 …… and are unwilling to come up with solutions to the problem Life coaches are experts in 39 …… and can provide a new way of leading people to 40 …… www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 10 Life Coaching Taking the right step to have a successful life We all have seen coaches in stadiums They are responsible for training athletes, footballers, swimmers and they are those who will be able to backup players and celebrate the success of their champions Having said that, coaches are also able to provide advice to people from all walks of life A life coach is a professional who combines psychology, communication and counselling so as to develop creative solutions to difficult problems The professional has an incredible understanding of human beings and is genuinely interested in his/her client’s success S/he is a good listener who can empathise with the client S/he has also got amazing interpersonal skills and can build up trust with the client At last but not least, s/he is able to provide unexpected and creative solutions to problems thanks to his/her impressive knowledge of human psychology In the past, coaches were primarily involved in business areas They were known as business coaches and would be able to work alongside executives who were in need of help so as to deal with decision-making, risk sharing or problem solving & strategies Executives would also rely on business coaches when they had to coordinate new projects or establish a good rapport with staff They would then become outstanding managers after having been advised by business coaches However, people were also in search of professional counsellors who were experts in dealing with choices, dating, marriage, parenting, family conflicts, spiritual thoughts and psychological problems (such as fear, low selfmotivation) It was the birth of a new profession: personal coaching - a professional who combines his/her coaching skills so as to work on providing effective solutions to personal problems If a problem arises, the person can seek professional help and learn how to look at it from a different angle Thus, instead of considering getting divorced or suing family members, the person will be able to seek a solution to minimise the distress otherwise caused by the original idea S/he will also learn how to focus on the solution, tackle obstacles and pave his/her way to success Teenagers have also gained a lot from coaches During adolescence, they feel insecure about themselves However, coaches can help them build their selfesteem and enhance their self-confidence Moreover, coaches can help them understand themselves better and their preferences and guide them through a decision making process as far as a career choice is concerned Once they have made the decision, they learn how to select the right career path and put their career on the fast track It is true that it is difficult to brainstorm ideas, come up with solutions and make the best choices when we are stressed out about a problem As we are in the middle of a situation, we may act narrow-minded since we are unable to consider alternatives to the problem or unresolved issue If we attempt to solve it ourselves, we may also get out of the frying pan into the fire This is why a life coach is invited to take part in our decision making They can teach us how to expand our horizons and enrich our lives They can use their expertise in human psychology and provide us with opportunities to get to know ourselves better Ultimately, they are professionals who genuinely care about others and they can lead people towards personal and professional success 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 PART Money Management A Multivitamin Supplement T F T NG T NG F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 11 earnings budget income freelance opportunities iv x ii ix vii iii viii v 28 B 29 A/E/F (any order) 30 A/E/F (any order) 31 A/E/F (any order) Magnificent Exhibitions 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A C H D B G B E PART Life Coaching 32 33 34 35 T NG F NG 36 A 37 A 38 narrow-minded 39 human psychology 40 success 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 signed a lease to an apartment After moving in you found that the cracks in the ceiling let the rain in damaging your antique collection of vinyl music records Write a letter to the real estate agent In your letter: • • • Describe the problem in your apartment Complain about the damage to your records Say what you expect them to about it You should write at least 150 words Start your letter as follows: Dear Sir, Writing Task Spend no more than 40 minutes on this task We recommend 35 minutes University graduates no longer expect to get a job when leaving university and even if they do, end up working at a fast food restaurant until they can find a real job To what extent you agree or disagree? 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: Damage Of Antique Goods Due To Faulty Ceiling This letter is written with reference to the apartment located on the first floor, Oaks Grand Building, 187 Kent Street, Sydney, and leased by me with effect from October 1st, 2009 Last night, I had left an open box of my vinyl music records on the centre table of the main hall before going to bed I was in the process of cataloguing and archiving them for my collection This morning I discovered that water from last night's rain had seeped through the cracks in the ceiling and dropped on these records, damaging them permanently These records are antique, one-ofa-kind and therefore priceless I have some other pieces of furniture that are similarly highly priced I not wish to see them damaged because of any faulty construction I am also concerned that the resultant mildew and mould may pose health hazards I therefore ask you to arrange to rectify the fault in the ceiling within the next thirty days, failing which I shall be forced to take legal redress I am enclosing digital images of the leaking ceiling and the damaged records for your perusal I also require compensation for these records and would be happy to forward you copies of the valuation certificates I look forward to your response to this matter Yours faithfully, _[your name] Task Even in the best of times, youngsters never expected that a job with a description fitting their skills would be waiting for them when they stepped out of the hallowed precincts of the university Today, given the uncertain times, the only thing they are certain of is the odd job in the fast food restaurant down the corner One reason for this mismatch between industry expectations and university outputs is that the academia is always a step behind industry requirements The skill sets of the batches that universities churn out year after year not find any takers in the industry because they are either for jobs that had dried up long ago, or for jobs that are too few and far between Lack of adequate on-the-job training, while undergoing formal education, is another culprit behind the malaise All that the young graduate has to show by way of expertise is the sheet of paper with ornate lettering that grandiosely announces the education undergone by the holder of the paper It is a sad truth of life that, after burning money on expensive education and after poring over the books in the library till late in the night for so many years, at the end of it all, the sheet of paper that they had so coveted and worked so hard for does not turn out to be their passport to a decent life It is time the industry and academia worked out a bridge that prepares job descriptions a number of years in advance, which can then be translated into course curriculum Such a bridge does sound challenging, but is not infeasible to implement Till such time, the fast food restaurant will continue to act as the bridge between academic learning and a real job [Task example - over 220 words Task example - over 290 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: How did you find out about the course that you’re doing now? What made you enrol in it? Working: How did you find out about the job you’re doing now? What made you take the job? How people promote themselves these days? In what situations would people find they need to promote themselves? If you were in a job interview, what would you say to promote yourself? What things could people to make themselves more attractive to businesses? Is it possible to over-promote yourself? Do you know anyone who promotes themselves too much? What you think of people who think they are the best at everything? Would you say that people’s levels of confidence have changed in recent years? In what way? Describe a recent advertisement that made you buy something You should say: What the advertisement was about Why it attracted your attention How it influenced you And explain why you decided to buy the product advertised Which advertisements work better - those with music or those without? Is music an important part of advertising? How does music influence a person’s decision to buy a product? Describe some of the things that advertisements to attract our attention Do you think advertisements influence children positively or negatively? Would you say advertisements are dangerous? What are the advantages and disadvantages of advertising? How does today’s advertising compare to advertising from 50 years ago? 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