Ielts General Test 5pdf
Ielts General Test 5pdf
Ielts General Test 5pdf
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
Example Answer
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
2 Pearl Bay
Questions 11 - 16
Which FOUR of the following facts are NOT true about the Sydney Harbour
Bridge today?
F The Harbour Tunnel has not helped traffic congestion on the bridge.
Questions 21 - 27
Complete the sentences below.
26 The number of people that Laura, Phil and Mel agree to survey was ________________.
Questions 28 - 30
What are the three locations that Laura, Phil and Mel chose for their survey?
Questions 31 - 34
Complete the table below by matching the individual with their role (questions 31
- 34) in the lecture on the coelacanth.
NB There are more roles than individuals so you will not need to use them all.
INDIVIDUAL ROLE
Dr. J.L.B. Smith (31) _____________________
Marjorie Courtney-Latimer (32) _____________________
Dr. Mark Erdmann (33) _____________________
Captain Goosen (34) _____________________
ROLES
36 The only difference between the Comoros coelacanth and the Sulawesi coelacanth is...
38 Modern coelacanths probably left no fossilised remains over the past 80 million years
because...
SECTION 1 Questions 1 12
Questions 1 6
On the following page are 5 advertisements for Hall of Residence accommodation
at the University of Westley. Read the requirements for 6 students below
(questions 1 - 6) and then choose the Hall (A - E) that best meets their
requirements.
Example You are a first year girl who is worried about her safety.
Answer D
1 You are a male first year student who wants a single room, close to the University
and with laundry services in the Hall.
2 You are a male, second year student who wants a single room and to cook your
own meals. You want to be close to the University.
3 You are a first year girl who wants to share with another girl.
4 You are a first year girl who wants meals provided but you want to be able to cook
sometimes too.
5 You are a male student who would like to share with another student for your first
year.
6 You are a student with a late night job in the town centre so you want to live close
to the town centre.
C PLAS HALL
E MARYS LODGE
This hall is situated on a hill overlooking the University and the town. It is self-
catering accommodation and offers single rooms with shared bathrooms and
kitchens. There are no buses but it is very close to the town centre so walking there
is no problem but to the University site takes a good 25 minutes.
Divide your laundry by fabric and colour fastness. Wash white and coloured items separately.
Remember to empty any pockets, removing especially those small items like coins, paper,
pins and badges that might jam the pump. Fasten or remove loose buttons and fasten
zippers. Turn shirts inside out for better results.
Garments and laundry generally have wash instruction labels inside the garment (which may
tell you if they should be dry-cleaned, hand washed or machine washed) showing the wash
temperature, how to iron etc... Important: fabrics should only be machine washed if their
labels show the appropriate symbol.
Alternate Items
For best results we recommend you alternate small and large items and, when you load your
washer, remember to spread them out. Never overload your washing machine.
Open the dispenser marked C by pulling it outwards. Fill with detergent and conditioner using
the quantities indicated by the manufacturer on the packet according to the load you are
washing, the water hardness and how soiled your laundry is. As you become more familiar
with your washer, you will regulate the quantities according to your own personal experience.
In the detergent dispenser, there are 3 compartments. Compartment 1 is for prewash cycle
detergent, compartment 2 is for wash cycle detergent and compartment 3 is for fabric
softener. Never fill compartment 3 above the grid.
Use compartment 2 for liquid detergent, filling the compartment just before you start the
washer. Remember that liquid detergent is ideal for wash cycles with temperatures up to
60C and for the programmes with no prewash cycles.
Dispensers for liquid and powder detergents which are placed inside the drum of the washer,
are sold on the market. To improve the effectiveness of the washing cycle, we recommend
that you insert a detergent dispenser in the drum before loading.
Do not use hand washing detergents since these produce very heavy suds.
When using cold wash cycles, remember to reduce the detergent dosage.
Source: Merloni Elettrodomestici
7 You must remove small items from the pockets or clothing or...
8 The washing label on a fabric garment will indicate machine washing by...
A writing on it.
B displaying a particular symbol on it.
C being of a particular colour.
D being inside the garment.
9 When you have used the washing machine for a long time, you will know how much
detergent to use because of...
A your experience.
B the manufacturers indications.
C the hardness of the water.
D how dirty your laundry is.
If you are suffering from infestations of ants, wasps, hornets or any other creepy
crawly that you want out of the house, here is the answer. Quick Kill is a low allergic,
odourless insecticide. It has been developed with highly purified ingredients to provide the
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you might find around you. Coming with a sample powder packet to test out, there is no
better time to try out this new and effective answer to infestation.
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Complete the following statements (Questions 11 and 12) with words taken
from the Quick Kill advertisement.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 11 and 12 on your answer sheet.
11 Nobody can tell when you have sprayed Quick Kill because it is _______________.
Questions 13 - 19
On the following page read the Information Guide from WestTel Communications
listing 7 convenient methods (A - G) to pay your phone bill.
14 Which method requires just one form to be completed to have all your WestTel bills paid
every month?
15 With which TWO methods can you use the internet to pay?
17 For which method must you visit the WestTel offices in person?
19 For which method can you only use a cheque for payment?
Pay from the convenience of your home or office - anytime you want! Just log onto
WestTel.com and pay all your bills through a fast, reliable and secure online payment
system.
Just walk up to one of the automatic cash payment machines at WestTel offices and other
strategic locations around town and pay your bills on the spot - no queues, no hassles. New
machines are planned at other convenient locations.
Pay our WestTel bills using telebanking, public teller machines or online at any major high
street bank.
Just send a cheque for the total amount of your phone bill by ordinary mail to the Account
manager of your local WestTel branch, making the process easy as you dont have to visit
the branch. Send only cheques - no drafts or cash please.
Pay all your WestTel bills by cash, cheque or credit card at your nearest WestTel office. All
major credit cards are accepted. Cheques can also be dropped off into specially marked
boxes located in our lobbies.
Just walk into any major high street bank and pay all your telephone bills by cash or at the
counter.
G Direct Debit
Bank customers can pay their WestTel bills simply by opting for the direct debit facility with
their bank. Only one application form for this facility needs to be filled out and submitted
at the bank branch where you maintain an account. The amount due to WestTel is then
deducted directly from your account each month.
Write:
20 For which TWO courses will you have to pay extra for materials?
23 For which TWO courses do you need some of your own equipment (not clothing)?
If you are a practicing entrepreneur or thinking about starting your own business, this is a
practical course on how to adapt traditional marketing tools to various situations in small
enterprises. Learn a general framework for developing entrepreneurial marketing. Lessons
learned by other participants are shared to better understand marketing within the context
of small business enterprises. Get a sense of the marketing competencies required for
entrepreneurs and how to develop an entrepreneurial marketing plan.
Cooking
Dinner doesnt have to involve a great time commitment and a kitchen stocked with many
ingredients. Learn the fundamentals of the five basic cooking methods - sauting, steaming,
roasting, braising, and pan-frying - and expand your culinary creativity and save time in the
kitchen. Master the five cooking principles, and get recipes utilizing these techniques. Also,
discuss with the teacher how to use an ingredient in more than one recipe and see how the
five recipes translate into dinners for the five workdays. Practice your newly mastered skills
in our kitchens and so become more comfortable in your kitchen. The tuition includes a
materials fee for food. (Demonstration and participation.)
Dance
Salsa is the hot, hot, hottest of the Latin American dances! Characterized by explosive
movements, its beat is lively and sensuous and makes you want to get up and move. Come
and enjoy this easy-to-learn, fun dance step and get hooked. Specify when you register if you
are a leader or a follower. People commonly take the course in pairs but there are plenty
of singles so come along. Expect to change partners during the class. Wear leather-soled
shoes.
Wine Tasting
Whether its a glass of wine while watching a sunset or the perfect complement to a glorious
meal, impress your friends with your newly acquired wine savvy. Learn what makes a good
wine, whether expensive or inexpensive, and how to order with ease in any restaurant. Enjoy
various red and white wines for tasting, and learn the ins and outs of pouring, reading wine
labels, and more. The tuition includes a materials fee for wine. At the end of the course there
is a trip to a local wine importer where you can test your new skills.
Languages
The WCAE offers two languages at beginner level, French and Spanish. These courses are
not intended for students who have studied the languages in the past and want a refresher
course but for those who are completely new to the language. Classes emphasize basic
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grammar, pronunciation, and oral exercises. The texts, not included in the tuition, are
available at Borders Books and Music, 10-24 School Street, Westley, at the corner of School
and Washington Streets.
Beginning Piano
If you once played the piano or youre just dying to learn, heres your chance. Playing at a
digital keyboard, learn chords, note names, sharps and flats, musical forms, key signatures,
basic rhythms, and meters. Receive individual attention as you play with an ensemble, and
practice on your own with headphones. Also, develop good habits for the future. Purchase
the text at the first class from the instructor for $20. You should own or be able to rent a
keyboard or piano for at-home practice. Participants will need to practise for about an hour a
day at home to properly exploit what they learn.
Introduction to Photography
Wish you had more control over the lighting and development of your photographs? Learn
about basic 35mm camera operation; technical information, such as f-stops, shutter speed,
depth-of-field, filters, and exposure techniques; and the basics of black-and-white film
processing. Also, discover different strategies for composition and receive feedback. This
course is for those who own a 35mm camera with manual settings.
Source: Boston Centre for Adult Education
Wind Energy
A
People have taken advantage of wind energy for years. Images of milling corn and
transporting water present a familiar picture of English countryside and in the past
innumerable wooden mills could be located around England. Now countries are planning
for when fossil fuels run out and they are considering wind again to supply us with a future
energy source. Using energy from the wind is also an easy and efficient method for countries
to fulfil their commitments concerning emissions of greenhouse gases. Many European
states, with their long winters and little sunshine, now favour wind power over solar-based
methods of producing power. For example, last year Germany increased capacity by 44%.
Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are examples of other
countries with large wind power capacity.
As the windiest country in Europe, the United Kingdoms wind power potential is larger than
the rest of Europe put together. Half of this resource is in Scotland. The UKs government has
promised to generate 10% of their electricity using renewable resources. Wind power is seen
to be the answer to doing this. The UK has issued wind farm licences to produce as much
electricity as about six nuclear power stations. This policy has found favour with the public
who support the search for cleaner energy sources.
Until 1989, Denmark was the only European state that had installed wind turbines for
generating electricity. After 1989, other European countries followed suit developing support
mechanisms for developing renewable energy and particularly wind power. Since 1994
the remaining European countries have also really started to support wind power station
installation. Countries offer different levels of support. Some governments have paid
companies premiums to maintain their competitive edge while others have given investment
subsidies to foster the development of technology. Tax incentives have also been offered.
Nature provides us with indications for the best sites for wind turbine installation. Wind force
and direction can be observed by leaning trees. This can most frequently be seen in open
countryside and areas near coastlines and it is here, particularly in elevated spots clear of
trees or buildings which obstruct the current of air, that wind farms have mostly been erected.
Massive wind turbines, twice the size of conventional turbines, are also being developed for
use offshore, as it is there that the strongest and most constant winds are found.
Believing that wind energy has no disadvantages is easy it is clean, efficient and
Wind turbines blades are made of glass fibre or wood epoxy and they can be of a diameter of
30 to 60 metres. The blades of the wind turbine generator are turned by the wind. The blades
are joined to the hub that is in turn connected to the gear shaft. When the wind blows, the
blades and hub turn the shaft that revolves within the generator; that then produces electricity.
The power created is dependent on the blade size and the swept area. The speed of the wind
and its availability are also key variables to be considered. The electricity is then moved to
either the grid for regional use or to supply power to a stand-alone facility.
European operational capability was 2500 megawatts in total by the end of 1995. By the end
of 1996 it had increased to 3400 MW and at the end of 1997 to 4600 MW. There were steady
increases in growth (40% per annum) over the following 6 years and the forecast is that this
growth rate will persist. This is in contrast to practically zero growth in traditional fossil fuel
energy production. Nonetheless, even at existing production levels, only 2% of potential
energy is being exploited. In due course therefore wind farms may well satisfy 20% of total
European power requirements. The European country with the most operational capacity
is Germany. This is mostly down to the level of support given to wind power by Germanys
government. It has also been helped by recent innovation in the field of turbine development.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for
paragraphs B G.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
Example Answer
Paragraph A iv
i Industrial Considerations
vi Materials
x Return on Investment
xi Environmental Considerations
28 Paragraph B
29 Paragraph C
30 Paragraph D
31 Paragraph E
32 Paragraph F
33 Paragraph G
34 The UK has also experimented with solar energy as well as wind energy.
39 The towers of the wind turbines are made from fibre glass.
WRITING TASK 1
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was
a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the
atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
World travel was revolutionized in the 20th Century to the extent that the world has
now become a global village. What factors will influence travel this century? Will
travel continue to grow or will it become less popular?
Topic 1 Libraries
Section 2
Section 3
* What kinds of places in your country are threatened by building or other types of
progress?
* Do you think it is important to preserve historical areas in countries? (Why?)
* How can governments protect places of interest?
* What sort of places will be of interest to people in the future?