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GENERAL
TRAINING
MODULE
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PRACTICE TEST 1
GENERAL TRAINING LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 1
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
PAN ASIAN AIRWAYS

LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM
Example
Answer
First Name
Kirsty
Surname
Allen
Address
Postcode
(1) ____________________ Windham Road

Richmond
(2) ____________________
Home tel.
020 8927 7651
Mobile tel.
(3) ____________________
Flight Number
(4) ____________________
Seat Number
(5) ____________________
From
New York
To
London Heathrow
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Questions 6 - 8
Circle THREE letters A - F.
What items did Kirstys bag contain?
A
17 pounds
pens
her passport
a book
200 dollars
her house keys
Questions 9 and 10
Choose a letter (A - D) that correctly answers questions 9 and 10.
9
10
What has Kirsty done regarding the loss of her credit card?
A
Informed the police but not the credit card company.
Informed the credit card company but not the police.
Informed both the police and the credit card company.
Informed neither the police nor the credit card company.
What must Kirsty do after the call regarding her lost handbag?
A
Call back after 112 hours.
Just wait for a call back.
Call back after 112 hours if she has heard nothing.
Call back the next day if she has heard nothing.

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Questions 11 - 14
Label the locations on the map below.
(14)
_______________
_______________
_______________
Main
Lecture
Hall
WE ARE
HERE
Car Park
Hall
of
Residence
(11)_______________
__________________
__________________
(12)
____________
____________
____________
Refectory
(13) ______________
__________________
__________________
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Questions 15 - 20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Notes on Student Facilities
Students Union
Very Cheap
Bookshop
Food and drink available
Parties!
Offices - travel, welfare etc.
Open 8am - 12 midnight
Library
Must register
Tours every (15) ____________________ for 2 weeks.
Open 9am - 9pm (later during (16) ____________________)
Refectory
Cheap meals
Lunch 12 noon - 3pm
Dinner (17) __________ - 8.30pm
Types of food favourites
healthy
ethnic
(18) ____________________
vegan
Sports Hall
Must join Athletic Union which -
Discount Card
Costs (20) _______________

Gives me discounts on all uni. services
lets me use facilities

lets me play for teams
(19) ______________ me all year

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Questions 21 - 25
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Day of Arrival
Subjects Studying
Mondays 9am lecture
Mondays 2pm lecture
Wednesday afternoon sport
selected
Location of Sport
John
Thursday
economics
maths
french
french
maths
(24) _______________________
Jane
(21) _______________________
(22) _______________________
history
music
history
(23) _______________________
volleyball
sports hall
(25) _______________________
Questions 26 - 29
26
Students can choose from how many essay titles for their first assignment?
_________________________________________________________________________
27
Where did John travel during the summer?

_________________________________________________________________________
28
What is the word limit for the essays?

_________________________________________________________________________
29
When must the first essay be handed in by?

_________________________________________________________________________
Question 30
Circle the correct letter A - C.
30
Where will John and Jane meet up later that day?

A
B
C
the economics course office

the economics common room
the campus cafeteria
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Questions 31 - 34
Choose the correct letters A - C.
31
Japan relies on oil tankers because...

A
B
C
32
Professor Wilson says that oil tankers are...

A
B
C
33
very safe.
quite safe.
quite unsafe.
According to Professor Wilson, the main cause of oil slicks is...

A
B
C
34
the country consists of islands.

the country has no pipeline network.
the country has no natural oil resources.
accidents while loading and unloading oil.

collisions.
deliberate releases of oil.
According to Professor Wilson, slicks are rarely burned off nowadays because...
A
B
C
the oil is refined.

it usually doesnt work.
it creates too much air pollution.

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Questions 35 - 39
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Oil exploration clean-up techniques

Techniques
The Containment Boom
Chemical Detergents
The Sponge
Bacteria
Advantages
Cheap and easy
Disadvantages
Only good when there are
(35) ________________
____________________
Good for treating (36) _________ Chemicals remain in the water +
___________________________ kill marine life.
Oil remains permanently in the
The sponge mats turn into
sponge.
(37) _______________________
___________________________
(39) _______________________
Cheap
Easy to administer
Totally (38) _________________
___________________________
Question 40
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Optional essay question.

Remember to check out the facultys notice boards. You will find:
*
*
*
reading lists
essay questions
(40) __________________________________________________

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GENERAL TRAINING READING PRACTICE TEST 1

SECTION 1 Questions 1 12
Questions 1 6
There are 5 advertisements on the next page.
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate
advertisement in boxes 1 6 on your answer sheet. Your answer may require
more than one letter.
Example
Which TWO advertisments have a website?
Answer
C+D
Which is the most luxurious hotel?
Which advertisement is NOT for a hotel?
Which hotel offers the cheapest deal for 2 people for 1 night?
At which TWO hotels can you have a party?
Which hotel helps you with water sports?
At which place can you NOT make an advanced reservation?

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THE HARBOUR VIEW

HOTEL
SUNRISE GUEST HOUSE
Tourist Board ***
$49.99 Double room (shared

bathroom)
1 STAR HOTEL
$100 PER PERSON PER NIGHT
For reservations call:

Tel
02 6412 5883
Fax
02 4185 6622
Tours arranged
Private car park
Restaurant
All bedrooms en suite
Short bus ride from Sydney City
Centre
Parties catered for
STAY
HERE
SYDNEYS BEST
ACCOMMODATION
AGENCY
We can arrange all your

needs for accommodation from
budget to five star. Call:
Tel:
Fax:
02 4152 3116
02 3852 1113
Or check our website at:

www.stayinoz.com
SYDNEY YOUTH HOSTEL
Tel
Fax
15 mins from beach

on bus route to City Centre
surf equipment hire available
modestly priced restaurant
02 4113 6386
02 5834 2687
D
THE ROYALE HOTEL
*****
Sydneys most famous hotel with high class

luxury rooms from $250 a night
All airport transfers arranged

4 different restaurants
Private beach
2 swimming pools
Functions arranged
For the luxury stay of a lifetime, call:

Tel
02 4173 0938
Fax
02 3156 2188
www.theroyalehotel.co.au
ONLY $25 PER NIGHT!!
Dormitory sleeping
Shared bathrooms
Cheap restaurant
Television room
Travel advice
No Booking
Just turn up
Rated 1* hotel
35 Gold Street Sydney

Tel: 02 8614 1738
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Questions 7 - 10
Look at the contents page of a local magazine on the following page.
Answer questions 7 10 by writing the appropriate page number or numbers where
the information appears in the magazine, in boxes 7 10 on your answer sheet.
Your answer may require more than one page number.
7
What page would you turn to for a crossword?
On what TWO pages can you read about sports?
On what page can you read about readers complaints?
10
What page would you turn to if you wanted to go to the cinema?
Questions 11 and 12
Look again at the contents page of the local magazine.
Answer Questions 11 and 12 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in boxes
11 and 12 on your answer sheet.
11
What does Alan Richards write about?
12
What is the subject of Pierre Arlangues photographs in his new book?

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WHAT
TO DO IN
WESTLEY
JULY ISSUE
WHAT TO DO IN WESTLEY
Features
CONTENTS
Art & Culture
The key cultural experiences to catch on your summer

holidays. Why not take a painting course at Caf des Artistes?
Body and Mind
The town is buzzing with our local

football teams advances in the county
cup. We bring you interviews with the
players and a preview of Westley FCs
next game, a local derby against Eastley.
Eating Out Pub Grub 39

If youre feeling too lazy to cook but
dont want to dig too deep into your
pockets, well tell you some of the
best places in town for good, pub food.
First Word
67
French photographer Pierre Arlangues study of the most

famous peaks in the Alps, local author John Roberts, and lots
of international literary news.
Children
71
The Ferndale shopping center introduces Toy Town, the

Gymboree Summer party and kiddies critics choice.
Film
73
New movies out and what our movie buff Alan Richards thinks
about them.
Music
Regulars
65
What To Do Magazine reviews gyms, spas and health centers

in Westley.
Books
Cover Story Cup Fever 20
62
80
Info on live music around town plus all the latest singles and
albums reviewed.
All your rants and raves, and queries.
Nightlife
News
Catch the view at the Riverside Pub and the new band at the
Jazz Bar.
18
All the latest stories and news from

around Westley.
Puzzle Corner
Outdoor
95
85
90
The continuation of our Wildlife near Westley.
All your favourites to keep you busy.

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Questions 13 17
Look at the Guide for Patients for Westley General Hospital on the following
page and the statements (questions 13 17) below:
In boxes 13 17 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
13
Dont bring any money to the hospital.
14
Radios can interfere with hospital electronic equipment.
15
Leave any false teeth at home.
16
You should pack a bag to stay for the night even if you intend only to be a day patient.
17
Telephone services are provided through coin or card operated telephones.
Questions 18 20
The Guide for Patients for Westley General Hospital has information divided
into sections A I. Which section best helps you with the following things that
you want to know. Write the appropriate letter (A - I) in boxes 18 20 on your
answer sheet.
18
You are allergic to some antibiotics.
19
Your brother wants to know when to come and see you.
20
You want to buy something to read at the hospital.

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WESTLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL

GUIDE FOR PATIENTS
When you come to hospital for a planned stay, please remember that space is limited. We also advise you to bring an overnight
bag even if you are only expecting to spend a day in hospital.
Clothing
Please bring a selection of light clothing and personal belongings that may include: night clothes, a track suit, a sweater
or fleece, a bathrobe, slippers or socks, glasses, contact lenses, dentures, a hearing aid, bottled drinks (plastic only), tissues,
books and magazines, contact details of friends, cash to purchase items during your stay.
Toiletries
Please bring a selection with you including a shaving kit if you are male. The hospital also runs a shop and trolley service from
which extra items (additional toiletries, magazines, stamps, newspapers etc.) can be purchased.
Valuables
We strongly advise you not to bring any valuables with you as their security cannot be guaranteed. A closet is provided for some
personal items.
Electrical appliances
We ask that you do not bring electrical appliances with you. TV, radio and payphones are provided.
Medicines
Please bring all your current medication with you, preferably in their original containers. On arrival the nursing staff will ask about
your history and allergies.
Maternity
Please bring the appropriate baby clothes and feeding equipment. For further information, please contact the Maternity Unit on
740648.
What Not to Bring
Please do not bring any valuables (jewellery), personal computers, radios, TVs. The hospital cannot be held responsible for the
loss of any items during your stay. Please note that the hospital does not allow the use of mobile telephones due to possible
interference with patient monitoring equipment.
Smoking and Drinking Policy
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in Westley Hospital. Patients wishing to smoke must do so outdoors. No alcohol is
allowed on the premises.
I
Visiting Hours
For details about when your friends and family can visit, see the list in your room or ward or check our website.

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Questions 21 24
Look at the Computer Services Training information leaflet from the University
of Westley. Complete the following statements (Questions 21 24) with words
taken from the leaflet.
Write your answers in boxes 21 24 on your answer sheet.
21
If a student has any further questions, he or she should ask someone

at _______________.
22
Computer courses that are not instructor-led, for undergraduates and postgraduates,
can last as long as students like because they are _______________.
23
All the materials provided for the courses are produced _______________.
24
Any previous computer course in the archives can be re-used and also changed to
be _______________ to the requirements of students.

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University of Westley
Computing Services Training
Traditional InstructorLed Courses
We run courses on software and techniques for which we see a significant need within the
University amongst staff and research students. To see details of these courses, and the
current schedule, please enquire at the computing centre.
Self-Paced Training Materials

These take various forms but the main materials are workbooks which are designed for use
alongside applications software, and allow you to work your way through at your own pace.
These introductory workbooks are designed for undergraduates and postgraduates on
taught courses, so that, if departments do not provide specific computer use training,
students can still acquire the skills required to benefit from the main items of software
provided on open access PCs. These workbooks are Westley University specific, written inhouse, so they tell you precisely what you have to do on an open access PC, but they can
also function as introductory material for staff and research students with office PCs. They
cover basic computer use and IT-related library skills.
There are also workbooks for most of the current mainstream applications, so if there are
no tutor-led courses at convenient times for you, or if you cannot spare the time to attend a
course, or if we do not cover the application you wish to learn, or if you simply prefer to train
at your own pace, you can use this material.
Workbooks and related course materials used on previous courses are still available, so if
we have stopped giving a particular course, you can probably still obtain copies of the notes
and exercises.
We can run any of our current or past courses, adapted to be tailor-made to the needs of
particular groups, or we can develop courses to order if they are more or less in the areas
of computer use we support. Providing there is sufficient demand, we will do our best to
accommodate your requirements.
Computer staff can also contribute to academic departments teaching, but there are usually
fees involved, particularly for significant amounts of course development or delivery. There
is no fee if you want to incorporate any of our workbooks or other materials in courses you
give yourself.
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Questions 25 27
Read the Computer Services Training information leaflet again from the
University of Westley and look at the statements below (questions 25 27).
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
25
Some departments at the university do not provide the computer training needed for
their courses.
26
If you cannot come for a course at a suitable time, you can do the course at home
over the internet using self-study materials.
27.
Other departments at the university usually have to pay a charge if they want to use
computer department staff for teaching.

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Read the following passage and answer questions 28 40.
SOME SNAKES OF AUSTRALIA

The most deadly Australian snake is undoubtedly the taipan (oxyuranus scutellatus). There
are two types of taipan found in Australia, the coastal taipan and the inland or western taipan, the
latter being the most venomous land snake found on earth.
Growing to a possible length of 2.9 metres, the taipan has a light olive to dark brown back
with a lighter coloured head. The underbelly is cream in colour. The taipan can be found in open
forests, coastal heaths, grassy beach dunes and cultivated areas such as cane fields. It lives in
the far north of Australia and down the Queensland coast, but has been found as far north as the
Murray river in western New South Wales.
The taipan is an aggressive hunter, moving at speed through grasslands with ease. On
finding its prey by scent, the reptile flings itself at the victim and inflicts several rapid bites. Like
most other venomous snakes, the taipan uses its venom sparingly. As they dont regard man as
prey, they have been known to strike and bite without releasing any venom at all, leading to no
adverse effects.
Although the taipan is the deadliest Australian snake, few snakes can match the sinister
reputation of the eastern tiger snake (notechis scutatis). However, recent observations indicate that
their ferocity and aggressiveness are not as bad as once thought and that actually they are fairly
timid. There are different types of tiger snake found in Australia but they are all highly poisonous
and should be avoided. Until recently tiger snakes held the record for the most snakebite fatalities
(now overtaken by the eastern brown snake).
The body of the tiger snake has cross bands of yellow or cream on a background of grey,
green or brown and this is what gives them their name. They have a heavy build and can grow up
to 1.8 metres. In the wild they are mainly a swamp dwelling species and are often found around
waterways. Their habitat is now threatened by the clearing of such areas for development. They
have been known, though, to climb into surrounding vegetation to a height of about 1 metre. They
mainly feed on frogs and mice as adults but will take the odd bird or lizard.
Another highly dangerous Australian snake is the copperhead (austrelaps superbus).
Although it is non-aggressive, if provoked it raises its forebody from the ground and flattens its
neck, angry and hissing, ready to strike. Like all other Australian poisonous snakes it is an elapid,
which means it has a neurotoxic venom. This venom mainly attacks the nerves of the body, but it
also contains blood destroying properties. The poison from elapids is generally very dangerous to
humans and the copperhead is no exception having very potent venom.
Colour and size vary with where you find the snake. However, they can grow up to 1.8
metres in length and can be tan, brown or black. One feature of copperheads is that they are more
tolerant to cold and can be found lying in the sun in mid-winter when other snakes are hibernating.
The food of the copperhead, like most snakes, is frogs and reptiles. What is unusual is that
they are threats to each other because they are sometimes prone to cannibalism.
Pythons are also found in Australia, the carpet python (morlelia spilota) being the most
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common. There are several different types of carpet python in Australia. They are widespread and
can be found in a variety of habitat from wet tropics to dry, nearly arid, desert. They can be found
in variable colours but usually have lighter blotches on a darker background. Carpet pythons are
also bigger than most Australian snakes and can grow up to a length of almost 4 metres.
The carpet python is largely nocturnal and preys mainly on mammals, birds and reptiles.
Non-venomous, pythons bite into their prey and, when the prey struggles, it only sinks further onto
the fangs. Next, the python coils around the animal to squeeze its breath out or, in some cases, to
constrict its muscles and cause the main blood vessels to burst.
One of the easiest snakes to identify in Australia is the bandy bandy (vermicelli annulata).
This is a distinctly marked elapid snake with black and white bands around it. It is found in 80% of
mainland Australia. The bandy bandy averages about 60cm in length but can grow up to 80cm. It
is found in all types of habitat from rainforest to swamps to deserts. It is usually found during the
day under cover or on a mild night moving around the ground.
The bandy bandy is a crepuscular or after-dark hunter though it seldom feeds due to its low
metabolic rate. Unlike many of its cousins in Australia, it only feeds on blind snakes.
Being an elapid, the bandy bandy is definitely a poisonous snake and looks alarmingly
dangerous as it resembles the Malay krait and, when threatened, will flatten its body and raise its
body in an aggressive manner. However, the markings and behaviour are a bluff and its venom is
only mild and virtually harmless to humans.
Questions 28 33
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write
your answers in boxes 28 33 on your answer sheet.
28
Which snake is not an elapid?
29
Which snake will eat other snakes of the same species?
30
Which snake doesnt require much food?
31
Which snake is potentially the largest?
32
Which snakes primary food is other snakes?
33
Which snake can sometimes be found in trees?

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Questions 34 40
After reading the passage about Australian snakes, look at the statements below.
TRUE
FALSE
if the statement is not true
NOT GIVEN
34
A bite from a taipan is always fatal to humans.
35
Tiger snakes got their name from their supposed aggressiveness.
36
Elapid snakes are always poisonous
37
Copperhead snake poison is not that harmful to humans.
38
The carpet python can kill humans.
39
Bandy bandy snakes are found outside Australia.
40
Youll never find a bandy bandy over 1 metre long.

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GENERAL TRAINING WRITING PRACTICE TEST 1
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you left the plane,
you left a bag. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. Explain what has happened, describe the bag and its
contents and say what you would like them to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It
would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more
traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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GENERAL TRAINING SPEAKING PRACTICE TEST 1

Section 1
*
*
*
Tell me about your family.

Where do they live?
What do you like doing when you are with your family?
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
What sorts of things do you do to keep healthy?

What other sorts of things are popular in your country to keep healthy?
What sorts of exercise do you not like doing?
How can we get young people to do more exercise?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Health and Exercise
Music
What is your favourite type of music and why?

Do you think that a countrys traditional music is important for its culture? (Why?)
Why do peoples tastes in music often change as they get older?
What are some of the different uses of music in your country?
Section 2
Describe your favourite film or television programme.
You should say:
when you watch it
who is in it
what happens in it
and explain why you particularly like it
Section 3
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
Why do you think television has become so popular over the last 50 years?
Do you think that there is still a future for radio with television being so popular?
Which is better for presenting the news: television or radio? (Why?)
How can we stop young people today watching too much television?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
TV and Radio
Films and Cinema
Can you compare television and cinema as forms of entertainment?

Do people in your country prefer American films or films from their part of the World?
How do you think World cinema will develop over the next 50 years?
Do you feel that film stars are overpaid for what they do?
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PRACTICE TEST 2
Questions 1 - 6
Circle the correct letters A - C.
Example
Mr. Griffin is coming for...
A
B
C
1
Mr. Griffin has been to the Sunrise Hotel..

A
B
C
Melbourne.
Sydney.
Perth.
Mr. Griffins passport number is...

A
B
C
once previously.
twice previously.
three times previously.
Mr. Griffin is from...

A
B
C
a holiday.
a business trip.
to see family.
87647489.
87637289.
87637489.
Mr. Griffin wants to book...

A
B
C
a single room for 2 nights.

a double room for 2 nights.
a single room for 1 night.
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Mr. Griffin will arrive at the Sunrise Hotel at...

A
B
C
9.15 pm.
10.00 pm.
9.35 pm.
When he gets to the Sunrise Hotel, The food Mr. Griffin will find in his room will be...
A
B
C
a cheese sandwich with fries.

a cheese sandwich.
a burger.
Questions 7 - 10
7
What number room will Mr. Griffin be in at the Sunrise Hotel?

__________________
How much will Mr. Griffin pay per night at the Sunrise Hotel?
$_________________
Who will take Mr. Griffins food to his room?

__________________________________________________________
10
How much will Mr. Griffin pay for his food?

$_________________

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Questions 11 - 15
Complete the descriptions below.
Below are descriptions that Police have released for the two men wanted in connection with the
robbery at the local jewellery store, Nicholls.
PHOTOFIT PICTURES TO BE RELEASED LATER TODAY
Man 1
Height
Build
Hair
Face
Age
Clothing
Man 2
(11) ___________
Slight
Dark
Small moustache
Early 20s
Blue jeans
White t-shirt
(12) ___________
Motorbike helmet
Height
Build
Hair
Face
Age
Clothing
5 foot 8
(13) ___________
Red
(14) ___________
(15) ___________
Dark blue sweater
Black jeans
Motorbike helmet

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Questions 16 - 20
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
*
CompTec blamed the job losses on reduced sales and (16) _____________________
_________________________.
The airport route expansion will result in a (17) _________________________ of new jobs.
The Oakley Woods development project was opposed by local residents

and local (18) _____________________________________. George Finchly, the Westley
(19) __________________________, gave the news to the media.
East Moors CC will play their final on Sunday (20) _______________________ August.

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Questions 21 - 26
Complete the admission tutors notes below.

ADMISSION TUTORS NOTES

Students Name
Robert Johnson
Subject to study
(21) _________________________________________________
Why this subject
Always interested
Fathers field
At school, good at mathematics and (22) ____________________
Gap year
Worked and travelled in Australia and New Zealand
Jobs during Gap Year
(23) _________________________________________________
Pub work
(24) _________________________________________________
Building site
Why Westley University
Department has (25) ___________________________________

Graduates from Westley get jobs in industry quickly
Near Snowdonia for (26) ________________________________
Likes football - Westley has lots of teams

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Questions 27 - 30
Complete Roberts notes below.
ROBERT JOHNSONS NOTES

Type of Course
(27) _______________________________ (3rd year in industry)
Assessment
Year 1
5 exams
Year 2
(28) _________________________________
Year 3
No assessment
Year 4
Dissertation of (29) _______________________________

8 final exams during (30) __________________________

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Questions 31 - 33
31
The lecture will be useful for any students who are writing ___________________________
_________________________________.
32
Modernised countries are described by the speaker as now being ____________________

_________________________________.
33
The size of a sample depends on the __________________________________________

required.

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Questions 34 - 40
Survey Size
Depends on statistical quality needed and total population size

A 1000 individual survey can reflect the total population
Types of Survey
Mail
Telephone
In-Person
Street Interview
Survey Content
Advantages
(34) _____________________
Good for particular groups
Good for when time and survey
length are limited
Good for collecting complex
information
Disadvantages
Not good for decent response
rate
(35) _____________________
Can mean lots of
(36) _____________________
(37) _____________________ Not scientific sampling
Questions can ask about: opinions and attitudes

factual characteristics or behaviour
Questions can be open-ended or (38) __________________________
Questions can be from 5 mins long to 1 hour +
Survey can be (39) ____________________________ - interviewees
can be questioned on 2 or more occasions
Ethics
Results must not be used commercially

Individuals should not be mentioned
Results should be in (40) ____________________________________
ie: statistical tables or charts

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Questions 1 6
There are 5 advertisements A E on the next page.

advertisement in boxes 1 6 on your answer sheet. Your answer may require
more than one letter.
Example
Which restaurant offers a price reduction on takeaways?
Answer
Which advertisement is NOT for a restaurant?
Which restaurant can cater for parties?
Which restaurant does NOT offer a takeaway service?
Which restaurant will give you extra food if you give them a coupon?
Which restaurant cannot sell alcohol?
Which advertisement is valid for only 2 weeks?

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SPECIAL OFFER
Buy 1 pizza (any size)

Get another one free (same type)
For 2 weeks only

We invite you to come over for a special treat at Zambinos Pizzeria. All you have to do is
show this voucher with your order and we will cook TWO of whatever pizza you order. The
second pizza will be completely FREE.
ZAMBINOS PIZZERIA
(Fully licensed)
Offer expires 8th July

Not be used in conjunction with any other offer
Free Delivery
B The Beachcomber Fish and

Chips Restaurant
Eat in or takeaway
13 Station Road, Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 836728
C
Fully Licensed
The Taj Mahal
Eating in or takeaway, youll be

sure to love our full range of
chippie favourites.
Indian Cuisine
Cod, plaice, rock salmon, monkfish

Sausages
Pies
A range of soft drinks (only)
The BEST chips on the south coast!
56 Sea Road, Bournemouth
Tel 864256
35 Dean Way, Bournemouth

Tel 01202 745973
Cash and Carry Out
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
The low cost supplier of quality foodstuffs for

restaurants in the Bournemouth area.
Fine dining in the best Japanese

traditions. Come and enjoy the renowned
creations of our chef, Kyoko.
Choose from our set menus or a la carte
49 Bournemouth High Street,

Bournemouth
Reservations 01202 945168
10% discount on takeaways

Home delivery
Separate function room
Open for lunch and dinner
ZEN
and try our fully licensed bar.
Tel 896542
Fish and seafood

Quality meats
Fruit and vegetables
Dairy produce
Herbs and spices
Frozen goods
135 138 Church Road, Bournemouth

Tel 01202 512075
Card holders only. Phone or drop in to apply.

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Questions 7 13
Read the advertisements for events at the Sunshine Hotel below and then
answer the questions that follow.
SUNSHINE HOTEL
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE FOR WEEK BEGINNING 7th JULY

Monday 7.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Games and activities from 9.30 12.30 and then 2.00 5.00. Dont forget
your swimming costume! Evening video: Hercules Saves the Day. The intrepid pony saves his rider when he
falls into a river.
Tuesday 8.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. Evening video: Jakes Party. Jake throws a party
for his friends when his parents go away.
Wednesday 9.7
Kids Club outing to Westlands Adventure Park. All day trip so, Mums and Dads, dont forget to order the
special kids packed lunches from the hotel the day before and $8 extra each entrance money. Leaving from
in front of the Hotel at 10.00 and coming back at 4.30. Evening video: The Day of the Lion. Adventure yarn
about a boy living on a farm in South Africa.
Thursday 10.7
Kids Club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. In the evening, singing songs on the beach while
sitting round the fire. Andrew will do some night fishing off the beach.
Friday 11.7
Sports Day Contests from 10.00 12.00. Running, swimming and a host of other races. Then trekking in the
afternoon from 2.00 5.00. Evening video double bill: The Masked Sheriff followed by The Masked Sheriff
Rides Again. The 2 Hollywood blockbusters on one night.
Saturday 12.7
Kids club on the beach with Kathy. Timings as on Monday. Snorkling lessons in the afternoon. Evening: fancy
dress party round the pool (6.00 9.00). Prizes for best outfits. Games and gifts galore.
Sunday 13.7
Late start on the beach for Kids Club (10.00) and then normal timings. Evening video: The Lost Ship.
Swashbuckling pirate movie.
*****
All activities included in the weeks price ($45) except where indicated. All videos start at 7.00pm.
In the case of bad weather, all outdoor activities will be held in the Hallows function room.
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Questions 7 10
Read the schedule for childrens events at the Sunshine Hotel on the previous
page.
Answer the questions below by writing the appropriate day in boxes 7 10 on
your answer sheet. Your answer may require more than one day.
Example
On which TWO days are there no videos?
Answer
Thursday + Saturday
On which TWO days are there competitions?
Which days afternoon activities finish the earliest?
Which days film is about a horse?
10
On which day are the food arrangements different?
Questions 11 13
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer. Write your answers in boxes 11 13 on your answer sheet.
11
Where will the kids go on Thursday morning if its raining?
12
What is the full, inclusive price for all activities for the week?
13
What time does Kids Club finish on Sunday?

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Questions 14 17
Read the Information for Students notice for the Westley School of English on
the next page and look at the statements below (Questions 14 17).
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
14
Students may not use their own floppy discs in the schools computers.
15
Students can go into the Language Lab at 8.30 on Thursday mornings.
16
Students can have a cooked breakfast in the cafe before their morning classes.
17
The police will visit any student not completing the required attendance levels.

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WESTLEY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

Timings
Information for Students
The school is open Mon Fri from 7.30am to 9.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am to
12.30pm.
CLASS TIMINGS
(Mon Fri)
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
8.45am 10.15pm
10.45am 12.15pm
2.00pm 3.30pm
Computer Room
The school has a fully equipped computer lab with a free 24-hour internet connection.
Students may use the computers at any time during school opening hours unless any class
or activity is scheduled. In the evenings there is a booking system for the computers. Please
read the rules for this in the computer room. Be advised that, due to the risk of viruses,
students are not allowed to bring in and use their own disks or CDs.
Self Access and Language Lab

The lab is open and available for all students during school opening hours. There are tapes
and self-study materials available for all levels. In the break times and the evenings there is
a teacher on duty who can assist students with accessing material.
Cafeteria
The school cafeteria is open from 8.15am to 5.00pm. The cafeteria only sells hot food at
lunchtime. A selection of sandwiches, snacks and hot or cold drinks are available at other
times during the rest of the day.
Attendance
All students who come to the UK on student visas are required by law to attend a minimum
of 85% of their scheduled courses. The school is required to inform the Department of
Immigration of any student not fulfilling his visa obligations. A minimum attendance of 85% is
also required for students to receive their course certificate.
Fees
All fees must be paid in full before the start of any course. A non-returnable deposit of 10%
will secure a reservation on a course but the balance must be paid before classes begin.
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Questions 18 20
Read the Information for Students notice for the Westley School of English again.
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write
your answers in boxes 18 20 on your answer sheet.
18
What time does school open on Wednesday mornings?
19
Where are the computer booking rules?
20
What is the minimum deposit to book a place on a course?
Questions 21 24
Read the the Westley Central Surgery Information Leaflet on the next 2 pages and
look at the statements below (Questions 21 24).
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
21
Ten minutes is the maximum available length for an appointment.
22
If you have had an x-ray, call the surgery no earlier than one week
following the date of the x-ray for the result.
23
You cannot order a repeat prescription over the phone.
24
One of the practices four doctors will conduct a New Patients Health
Check with any new patients to the practice.

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Westley Central Surgery Information

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
Saturday
8.30am 6.00pm
9.00am 10.00am (emergencies only)
Surgeries
Ten-minute appointments are given, although longer periods can be allocated on request.
Morning surgery is between 8.30am and 11.00am, and afternoon surgery between 3.00pm and
5.30pm. These times may change during holiday periods and for staff training. We will always
see you the same day for an urgent problem, although we cannot guarantee that this will be with
the doctor of your choice. An urgent appointment is intended for matters that cannot wait until the
next available routine appointment. Giving our staff an outline of the nature of the problem may
help them organize the most appropriate response. We will often ask the doctor to ring you back
to help decide the most appropriate way to deal with your problem.
If you are unable to attend an appointment, please let us know so that we can offer the
appointment to someone else.
Results of Tests
If you are asked to phone for results, please ring between 11.30 and 12.30. Please allow at least
three working days for the results to be available. X-ray results take two weeks to arrive back at
the surgery.
Prescriptions
Please allow at least two full days notice of your prescription requirements.
With every prescription issued a printed sheet is given showing details of all your medicines.
Please retain this.
When you require a further prescription, please use this sheet as a tick list to request the
medicines you require or obtain a request slip from reception. You can come in to order your
prescription or post or fax your request.
If you would like us to post your prescription to you, please include a stamped, self-addressed
envelope. We do not accept telephone requests for repeat prescriptions as this can result in
errors.
Home Visits
If you require a doctor to visit you at home, please ring the surgery before 10.00am if possible.
The doctors usually visit patients between 12.00pm and 3.00pm.

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New Patients
To register with the Practice, please attend reception with your medical card if you have it, as
well as the details of your previous doctor. You will be encouraged to attend a New Patients
Health Check with one of our practice nurses.
Emergency calls
To speak to the doctor urgently you can ring the main surgery telephone number or ring the
emergency mobile phone. For the mobile, please allow 25 seconds for connection. If the mobile
phone is in use, or the doctor is in an area of poor reception, your call will be transferred to an
answer phone. The emergency doctor will be alerted and will call you back.
Practice Area
Unfortunately we can only accept registration from patients who live within our practice area. If
you move outside this area, you will be asked to register with another doctor. If you are in any
doubt as to whether you are in our area, please speak to the reception staff.
Charges
There is a charge for some medical services that fall outside those provided by the NHS. These
services include private sick notes, passport forms, holiday cancellation forms, insurance reports
and employment medicals. Some travel vaccinations are also charged for and we charge for
issuing a private prescription.
Questions 25 - 27
Read the Westley Central Surgery Information Leaflet again. Complete the
following statements (Questions 25 27) with words taken from the leaflet.
25
When a prescription is given, the surgery will also provide a document

detailing your _______________
26
If the main surgery telephone line is busy and you have an urgent
problem, call the _______________.
27
Only patients who live in the _______________ can register at the

Westley Central Surgery.
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Read the following passage and answer Questions 28 40.
CHOCOLATE THE FOOD OF THE GODS

A
The story of chocolate begins with the discovery of America in 1492. Columbus was the first
European to come into contact with cacao. On August 5th, 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to
the Americas, Columbus and his crew met some natives in a canoe that contained beans from the
cacao tree. Columbus was struck by how much value the Indians placed on them as he did not
know the beans were used for currency. It is unlikely that Columbus brought any of these beans
back to Spain and it was not until about twenty years later that Cortez grasped the commercial
possibilities when he found the Aztecs using the beans to make the royal drink chocolatl.
B
The Spanish, in general, were not fond of the bitter drink so Cortez and his followers made it more
palatable by adding cane sugar and later cinnamon and vanilla were added. Spanish monks let the
secret out back home and, although the Spanish hid it from their neighbours for a hundred years,
finally chocolates popularity grew until it was the fashionable drink at the French court and the
discerning choice of customers at London meeting houses.
C
The cacao beans are harvested from pods grown on the cacao tree. The pods come in a range of
types since cacao trees cross-pollinate freely. These types can be reduced to three classifications.
The most common is Forastero, which accounts for nearly 90% of the worlds production of cacao
beans. This is the easiest to cultivate and has a thick-walled pod and a pungent aroma. Rarest
and most prized are the beans of the Criollo. These beans from the soft, thin-skinned pod have
an aroma and delicacy that make them sought after by the worlds best chocolate makers. Finally,
there is the Trinitario, which is believed to be a natural cross from strains of the other two types.
It has a great variety of characteristics but generally possesses a good, aromatic flavour and the
trees are particularly suitable for cultivation.
D
The cacao tree is strictly a tropical plant thriving only in hot, rainy climates. Thus, its cultivation is
confined to countries not more than 20 degrees north or south of the equator. The cacao tree is
very delicate and sensitive. It needs protection from the wind and requires a fair amount of shade
under most conditions. This is true especially in its first two or three years of growth. A newly
planted cacao seedling is often sheltered by a different type of tree. It is normal to plant food crops
for shade such as bananas, plantain, coconuts or cocoyams. Rubber trees and forest trees are also
used for shade. Once established, however, cacao trees can grow in full sunlight, provided there
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are fertile soil conditions and intensive husbandry. With pruning and careful cultivation, the trees
of most strains will begin bearing fruit in the fifth year. With extreme care, some strains can be
induced to yield good crops in the third and fourth years.
E
The process of turning cacao into chocolate hasnt changed much since the Swiss made the major
breakthroughs in the process in the late 1800s. First the beans (up to twelve varieties harvested
from all over the world) go through a process of fermentation and drying. They are then sorted by
hand before cleaning and then roasting. Winnowing follows which removes the hard outer hulls
and leaves what is known as the nibs. A crushing and heating process known as Huntes Process
is then used to remove nearly half of the cocoa butter from the nibs. This makes unsweetened
chocolate (also known as cooking chocolate). Basic eating chocolate is made from a blending of
the unsweetened chocolate with some of the cocoa butter along with other ingredients such as
sugar and vanilla. The resulting product is then conched and this conching gives chocolate the
velvet texture that we know so well. The finished result is then moulded, cooled, packaged by
machine, distributed, sold and, of course, eaten!
F
Where methods of manufacturing are concerned, manufacturers have a completely free hand and
have developed individual variations from the pattern. Each manufacturer seeks to protect his own
methods by conducting certain operations under an atmosphere of security. No chef guards his
favourite recipes more zealously than the chocolate manufacturer guards his formulas for blending
the beans. Time intervals, temperatures and proportions are three critical factors that no company
wants to divulge.
G
Apart from the taste, one of the most pleasant effects of eating chocolate is the good feeling that
many people experience after indulging. Chocolate contains more than three known chemicals
including caffeine, theobromine and phenlethylamine which are stimulants. Some researchers
believe that chocolate contains pharmacologically active substances that have the same effect on
the brain as marijuana and that these chemicals may be responsible for problems such as the
psychoses associated with chocolate craving. However, eating too much of anything can obviously
cause health problems and as long as moderation is exercised, chocolate should not cause the
average person any harm.
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Questions 28 - 33
The reading passage on The Story of Chocolate has 7 paragraphs A G.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs B
G.
Write the appropriate number (i xi) in boxes 28 33 on your answer sheet.
NB
There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all.
i
Growing The Tree
ii
Problems With Manufacture
iii
Why We Like It
iv
How the Aztecs Discovered Chocolatl.
Chocolate Spreads to Europe
vi
First Contact
vii
The Countries that Grow Cacao Trees
viii
Secrecy Issues
ix
Recipes for Using Chocolate
Varieties of Cacao
xi
From Bean to Bar
28
Paragraph B
29
Paragraph C
Example
Answer
Paragraph A
iv

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Paragraph D
31
Paragraph E
32
Paragraph F
33
Paragraph G
Questions 34 37
Do the following statements agree with the information given in The Story of
Chocolate?
YES
if the statement agrees with the information
NO
if the statement contradicts the statement
NOT GIVEN
if there is no information on this in the passage
34
Most early Spaniards did not particularly like the chocolate that the Aztecs
originally drank.
35
The Forastero bean is generally regarded as making the best chocolate.
36
Cacao trees need a lot of looking after to be used commercially.
37
Some chocolate companies have been known to steal chocolate recipes from
other companies.

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Questions 38 40
Using the information in the passage, complete the flow chart below.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
The Chocolate Production Process
The beans are (eg) __________ at the farm and are then
fermented, dried, sorted and cleaned.
Answer
harvested
The beans are winnowed after (38) __________ and these two processes
produce the nibs.
Some of the (39) __________ is then extracted using Huntes Process to

make cooking chocolate.
The cooking chocolate is then blended with other ingredients to make the
various types of eating chocolate available today.
(40) __________produces the smoothness in the chocolate.
The chocolate is re-heated to melt it, put into moulds and then cooled to
make its final shapes.
The finished product is wrapped automatically, sent to the shops and then
sold. Finally the customer eats his or her bar of chocolate.
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WRITING TASK 1
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be
arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like and ask them how much the
weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It has been proved that smoking kills. In some countries it has been made illegal for
people to smoke in all public places except in certain areas. All countries should
make these rules.

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Section 1
*
*
*
Tell me about the part of the country where you live.

What are the main ways of earning money in this area?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in this area?
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
Where have you studied English?

What do you find most difficult about studying English?
Whats the best way for you to study English?
How can speaking English well help you in your life?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Studying English
Transport
What is the best way to get around the place where you live?
How would you improve transport in your town or area?
How does transport cause pollution?
Do people prefer using public or private transport in your country?
Section 2
Describe what you think would be the perfect holiday.
You should say:
where it would be
what activities you would do
how long it would last
and explain why this holiday would be perfect for you.
Section 3
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
What are some of the best places in your country for a tourist to visit?
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages that tourism brings to an area?
Could you compare the tourism industry in your country today with that of 50 years
ago?
What factors do you think could limit the expansion of tourism in the future?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Tourism
Holidays
Why do you think people need holidays?

How much holiday a year do you think a person needs?
How have peoples expectations about holidays changed over the last 50 years?
How do you think holidays will change in the next 50 years?
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PRACTICE TEST 3
Questions 1 - 5
WESTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Example
Answer
NAME
Camden
FIRST NAME
Peter
ADDRESS
Flat 5
53 (1) _________________________________
Finsbury
POSTCODE
(2) ____________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH
8th July (3) _____________________________
HOME TEL
None
MOBILE TEL
(4) ____________________________________
PROOF OF RESIDENCE PROVIDED
(5) ____________________________________

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Questions 6 - 8
Circle THREE letters A - F.
What type of books does Peter like?
A
B
C
D
E
F
Wildlife books
Romance books
Travel books
Historical novels
Science Fiction novels
Mystery books
Questions 9 and 10
9
How much does it cost to join the library?

_________________________________
10
How much does it cost to rent a DVD?

_________________________________

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Questions 11 - 14
List FOUR reasons given for people needing blood transfusions.
Write your answers in boxes 11 - 14 on your answer sheet.
11
____________________________________________________________
12
____________________________________________________________
13
____________________________________________________________
14
____________________________________________________________
Questions 15 - 20
Complete the 2 sets of notes below.
Blood
Types of Blood
O, A, B + AB
Component Parts
PART
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
plasma
USED FOR
(15) __________________________ to cells
help patients (16) ______________________
_____________________________________
blood clotting
(17) ________________________ the other
blood parts

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GIVING BLOOD
DAYS
Wednesday + next 2 days
WHERE
Westley General Hospital, (18) ___________________________

Department
WHEN
Between 9.00am and (19) ___________________________
MUST
be healthy
be (20) ______________________ or over
weigh more than 110 pounds
have had no tattoos this year
not have donated blood within past 56 days

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Questions 21 - 27
Computer Labs
The 4 labs below can be used by undergraduates. Other computer labs can only be
used by postgraduates and (21) _________________________
Lab Locations
Wimborne
Franklin
Salisbury
Court
Johnson Building
Computer Sciences Building
(22) ____________________
Johnson Building
Reservations
(23) ________________ a day unless computers are free

Write reservation in book (24) ________________
(Penalty for erasing someone elses reservation - 1 year ban)
User Name
jamessmith2
Password
(25) _________________
Printing
Pick up print outs from (26) ______________ in Franklin

Costs (27) ________________

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Questions 28 - 30
28
The introductory computer course that James decides to take is...

A
B
C
29
The computer laboratory for James introductory computer course is in...

A
B
C
30
beginner.
intermediate.
advanced.
Wimborne
Franklin
Court
James will take his introductory computer course...

A
B
C
on Thursday at 2.00pm.
on Tuesday at 4.30pm.
on Tuesday at 5.00pm

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Questions 31 - 35
The Shinkansen or Bullet Train

Safety
No deaths (bar 1 from passenger misadventure) since its

launch in (31) ___________________________.
Speed
Holds world train record for (32) _______________________

of 261.8 kph.
500 series Nozumis fastest speed is 300kph.
Punctuality
Punctual to within the second.

All bullet trains for 1 year were a total of (33) __________ late.
History
First used on Tokyo to Osaka route.

Old models have now been retired.
300, 500 and 700 are recent models.
Services
Nozomi trains stop at the (34) _________________________.

Hikari stop more frequently.
Kodama trains stop at (35) ____________________________.

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Questions 36 - 40
36
French TGV locomotives pull the TGV trains from both ends using a _______________.
37
Japanese ground is unsuitable for the TGV type of train because it is _______________
and the tracks frequently curve horizontally and vertically.
38
An extra advantage of the Japanese electric car system is that it can act as
a _______________.
39
Even after the power supply is cut off in the electric car system, electricity is still produced
by _______________.
40
Huge improvements in power, operability and safety administration have been made
possible by advances in _______________.

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Questions 1 6
There are 5 advertisements A E on the next page.

advertisements in boxes 1 6 on your answer sheet
Example
Which advertisment says that the successful applicant will

be required to sell something?
Answer
Which advertisement is NOT offering a job?
Which advertisement specifically asks for someone to look good?
Which advertisement offers the chance of a job abroad?
Which advertisment doesnt ask to be telephoned?
Which job advertisement wants someone for a part time position?
Which advertisement says that speaking a language will help the applicant?

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B
SECRETARY - URGENT
Busy High Street solicitors requires

an experienced and efficient secretary.
All applicants should have excellent
typing, shorthand and telephone skills.
Good package.
Write with CV to:
Aldersley and Sons
25 Charmin Street
Guildford GU4 7YD
USED CAR SALESMAN

REQUIRED
to be made
Busy town used car dealership

urgently needs an experienced
salesman. Exhaustive knowledge of
different makes of cars a must. Good
basic plus commission.
Call 020 8567 9634 and ask for

Mike.
WANTED
URGENTLY
BABYSITTER
SITUATION REQUIRED
1 weekday and 1
weekend a week.
6.30pm 11pm
Hard-working law student,

22 years old, is searching for
a suitable placement for his
coming summer vacation.
Anything considered.
Please call Andrew Hall on 020
8746 3529.
Responsible young
lady required
Call 020 8467 2635
SITUATIONS
VACANT NOW
Receptionist
Chamber maids
Bell Boys
Applicants must have relevant
experience and a high standard
of personal appearance
Phone personnel on 02 7854 3724 for
an application form
The Grand Hotel

Manchester
ALPINE SKI
The specialists in winter sports holidays
This prestigious and busy tour operator is currently recruiting for next winters season. We require
a variety of enthusiastic and dedicated people to run our operations in Europe starting in November
and running through to April. Salaries are based on experience, qualifications and suitability.
Knowledge of a suitable European language would be a strong advantage. Interviews this summer.
Posts available are:
Chalet girls and boys
Airport Reps
Holiday Reps
Ski instructors (relevant qualifications essential)

For details, ring 020 3947 9624 and ask Cathy for a relevant application form.

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Questions 7 11
Read the Information leaflet about the Jamestown Hiking Centre on the following
page. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions.
How much would a hiker have to pay in total for the example hike?
On which day will the hikers come across ice?
On which day will the hikers have the chance to do a water sport?
10
On which day do the hikers have the option to not do any hiking and just take it
easy?
11
On which day will the hikers get to sleep next to the sea?

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Source: Hiking New Zealand .com
Jamestown Hiking Centre
We offer hiking trips led by experienced guides out into the mountains. The hikes can last
from an afternoons hike up to the Josef Waterfall to a fortnights trek through the James
Forest and up into the Williams mountains and the rugged adjoining coastline. Below is an
example of the itinerary for our 10 day hiking safari.
Start
Finish
Length
Grade
Price
Drake Visitors Centre, Jamestown 8.00am

Kingstown 7.00pm
10 days
Medium
$ Canadian 1000 + $ 20/day kitty
Highlights
Hike through beech forest, past limestone sinkholes and across tussockcovered mountain slopes. Watch the antics of the Longley Seal Pups at a breeding colony.
Hike through the lush forest in a limestone canyon, wade across crystal clear rivers,
and explore glowworm caves in Havely. Take a guided walk on the spectacular Franz
Glacier and marvel at its crevasses and ice caves. Kayak the tranquil Okarto Lagoon
and watch native birds feeding in the shallows. Hike through James forest to natural hot
pools surrounded by mountain peaks in Westland. Watch for penguins and dolphins while
strolling along isolated beaches.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Drive from Jamestown to Longley. Hike through beech forest, camp under
natural rock shelter. 4 hours hiking
Day 2
Hike up above the bushline on Mt Arthurs. Drive to camp by the Bull River. 7
hours hiking
Day 3
Visit seal colony. Drive to Havely and hike while learning river crossing
techniques. 3 hours hiking
Day 4
Explore limestone caves and hike down a river canyon. Visit the Caves at the
Lemon Cliffs. 5 hours hiking
Day 5
Drive to Franztown and walk to the glacier terminal, or do the guided walk on
the glacier ($35). 2 hours hiking
Day 6
Kayak ($40) across Okarto lagoon and up forested river channels, or hike along
beach. 4 hours kayaking or 3 hours hiking
Day 7
Hike up the Knights Valley to Welley Flats hut and soak weary muscles in
natural hot pools. 7 hours hiking
Day 8
Boulder-hop up to a waterfall with stunning mountain views, or have a rest day.
4 hours hiking
Day 9
Hike back down the Knights Valley, visit a penguin colony and camp on an
isolated beach. 6 hours hiking
Day 10
Hike along a beach frequented by dolphins, drive over the Hast Pass and
continue to Kingstown. 2 hours hiking
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Questions 12 and 13
Read the advertisement below for Regent Taxi Services and look at the
statements following it.
In boxes 12 and 13 on your answer sheet write:
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
if the information is not given in the

advertisement
WESTLEY TAXI SERVICES

*
*
*
*
*
cheapest deals in town

established since 1979
max 5 people
no destination too far
minivan available (max 9 persons)
$25 to Westley International Airport

$50 to Eastley town centre
Tel: 0684 639746
12
It will cost $50 for 2 people to go to Eastley town centre.
13
Westley Taxi Services will go to any destination.

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Questions 14 - 18
Read the Information Guide for Westley Public Library on the following page.
Look at the following customer bills (Questions 14 - 18) that need to be worked
out.
According to the Westley Public Library Information Guide, match the customer
bills (Questions 14 - 18) with the prices given (A - I).
Write the appropriate letters (A - H) in boxes 14 - 18 on your answer sheet.
14
2 CD ROMs for 2 weeks.
15
112 hours on the internet.
16
6 internet sheet printouts.
17
2 books late for 1 week.
18
6 months library membership.

PRICES
A
$3
$2
$20
$12
$2.50
$1
30 cents
50 cents
$1.50

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WESTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

INFORMATION GUIDE
1
Only members of the Library may borrow items from the Library. Membership for this year is
$24 for 12 month or pro rata monthly membership. Membership runs from 1st January to 31st
December.
Library membership consists of the right to take out 6 hardbacks and six paperbacks. Extra
borrowing may be added on at the librarians discretion.
Hardback books are taken out for a maximum of two weeks and paperbacks for a maximum of
three weeks. Renewals are permitted. The books can be brought in and re-stamped for renewal or,
in emergencies, members may phone in.
Overdue books will be charged at a rate of 50 cents per book per week or part of a week. Lost
books will be charged at the current market price plus a postage/administration charge.
Popular books can be reserved on a waiting list. There is no renewal for books in this category.
The Library has a CD ROM section from which members are allowed to borrow. Members
borrowing a CD ROM pay a charge of $1 per CD ROM for a period of two weeks a maximum
of 3 discs may be borrowed at any one time. The Library member will be liable for any loss or
damage to the CD ROM.
The Library has a video and DVD section. Library members can borrow up to 2 DVDs at a time for
a two day period. Members must pay a refundable $20 deposit to borrow DVDs.
The Library has 10 internet terminals. Use of the terminals is not restricted to members. Any
person can reserve a 30 minute or 1 hour session on one computer in the Library for internet use
at the rate of $1 for 30 minutes and $2 for an hour. 8 PCs will be available to be reserved and 2 will
be there on a first come, first served basis. Printouts of internet pages will be charged 5 cents a
sheet. All PCs are equipped with CD writer facilities.
Your suggestions for new books to be ordered are always most welcome and may be written in the
suggestion book.
LIBRARY TIMINGS
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
Wed
Sat
9.00 am - 6.00 pm
9.00 am - 8.00 pm
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
THE LIBRAY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Source: The Club, Abu Dhabi
Questions 19 20
Look again at the Information Guide for Westley Public Library. Complete the
following statements (Questions 19 and 20) with words taken from the guide.
Write your answers in boxes 19 and 20 on your answer sheet.
19
If a book that you want is already taken out, put your name on the ____________
and the book will be kept for you when it is returned.
20
If library customers have any ideas on how to improve the library, they can leave a
written note of their recommendation in the _______________.
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Halifax College
A
Halifax College is a school situated just outside the Nova Scotia capital city of Halifax.
Opened in 1935, it was first privately run by the Halifax Church Council. In 1960 it was
purchased by the provincial government and since then it has been enormously extended
and now operates as a day school as well as keeping its original boarding element. Currently
enrolment stands at 550 but this is expected to rise to 750 by 2005.
B
The schools mission is the pursuit of excellence by its students both in academic and
extracurricular fields. Prospective students are expected to show high academic potential
and proficiency in any sporting or musical activity is also looked for. Entrance to the College
is by an in house examination. Six scholarships are offered per year by the College in
academic, sporting and musical areas (2 in each). Details of these scholarships and the
entry procedure can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
C
Academic life at Halifax College is naturally geared towards students success in achieving
their High School Diploma. Halifax College offers all the usual core and elective subjects and
also offers a few unusual ones. See the prospectus for details.
D
The school is divided into three sub-schools:
Elementary
Years 1 - 6
Part 1 Secondary Years 7 - 9
Part 2 Secondary Years 10 - 12
Each sub-school has its own administration and is headed by its own principal. The School
Council is the umbrella organization that administers the school as a whole.
E
As mentioned earlier, sports and music are considered very important at Halifax College. At
the College we have our own facilities for football, baseball, hockey and lacrosse. In addition
to these we have our own gymnasium, sports hall, indoor swimming pool, athletics track and
indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Students also have the opportunity to row at our boathouse
on the Iona River. Music is centred at our purpose-built music school which has facilities for
learning a variety of instruments and its own performance hall.
F
The future of our students is of the greatest importance to us here at Halifax College. To
cater for this the College has a Careers Office staffed by a full time careers officer. Students
can see the officer at any time to discuss their future careers and tertiary education options.
The College has a library with an enormous selection of information concerning further
education institutes in Canada and abroad. Various career lectures are organized through
out the school year and students can also book aptitude tests and mock university and job
interviews.
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Questions 21 25
The reading passage on Halifax College has 6 paragraphs A F.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for
paragraphs B F.
NB
Student Prospects
ii
Study Choices at Halifax College
iii
The Teaching and Study Staff
iv
College Buildings
School Structure
vi
The History of Halifax College
vii
Working at Halifax College
viii
Special Circumstances
ix
Extracurricular Activities
Competition at Halifax College
xi
Joining Halifax College
Example
Answer
Paragraph A
vi
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Paragraph B
22
Paragraph C
23
Paragraph D
24
Paragraph E
25
Paragraph F
Questions 26 - 28
Read the Information about Halifax College again. Using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS, answer the following questions. Write your answers in boxes 26
- 28 on your answer sheet.
26
What is the current school population?
27
How does the average student enter Halifax College?
28
Where can the students practise their skills in boats?

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
A
The Interior of Australia is a sparsely populated and extreme environment and the delivery
of basic services has always been a problem. One of the most important of these services is
medical care. Before the inception of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), serious illness
or accidents in the Inland often meant death. The RFDS was the first comprehensive aerial
organization in the world and to this day remains unique for the range of emergency services
that it provides.
B
The story of the Flying Doctor Service is forever linked with its founder, the Very Reverend John
Flynn. It is a story of achievement that gave courage to the pioneers of the outback. In 1911 the
Reverend John Flynn took up his appointment at Beltana Mission in the north of South Australia.
He began his missionary work at a time when only two doctors served an area of some 300 000
sq kms in the Northern Territory. In 1903 the first powered flight had taken place and by 1918
the aeroplane was beginning to improve itself as a means of transport. Radio, then very much in
its infancy, was also displaying its remarkable capability to link people thousands of miles apart.
Flynn saw the potential in these developments. The Service began in 1928 but it was not until
1942 that it was actually named the Flying Doctor Service and the Royal prefix was added in
1955.
C
In 1928 the dream of a flying doctor was at last a reality but Flynn and his supporters still faced
many problems in the months and years to come. The first years service was regarded as
experimental, but the experiment succeeded and almost miraculously the service survived the
Great Depression of the late 1920s and early 1930s. By 1932 the Australian Inland Mission
(AIM) had a network of ten little hospitals across the coverage area. A succession of doctors and
pilots followed and operations continued to expand over the next few years.
D
The Service suffered severe financial difficulties in its early years. Flynn and his associates
had to launch public appeals for donations. While some government financial aid was made
available on occasions in the early days, regular government subsidies only became an
established practice later on. Even today the Service continues to rely chiefly on money from
trusts, donations and public appeals for its annual budget and raising money remains an integral
part of the working day for the Service and its volunteers.
E
In 1922 Flynn began a campaign for funding to buy some aircraft for the AIM. The first flight, on
17th May 1928, was made using a De Havilland model DH50 aircraft. This plane, named
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Victory, went on to fly 110 000 miles in the service of the Flying Doctor until 1934 when it
was replaced with a DH83 Fox Moth. In 1928 flying was still in its early days. Pilots had no
navigational aids, no radio and only a compass and inadequate maps, if any. They navigated
by landmarks such as fences, rivers, dirt roads of just wheel tracks and telegraph lines. They
also flew in an open cockpit, fully exposed to the weather. Flights were normally made during
daylight hours although night flights were attempted in cases of extreme urgency. Fuel supplies
were also carried on flights until fuel dumps were established at certain strategic locations.
Nowadays twin engine craft, speed, pressurization, the ability to fly higher and further with
more space for crew and medical personnel have all improved patient care and safety
problems. There are hardly any places now that the RFDS cannot reach though safe landing at
the remote areas is another issue altogether. Many outstations now have some sort of airstrip
lighting but even now car headlights are sometimes used. Landings are therefore still often
made in hazardous circumstances on remote fields or roads and it is pilots who continue to be
responsible for determining if the flight can be safely undertaken.
F
In the early 1900s basic telephone and telegraphic links existed only near larger towns. Radio
communication was practically unknown and neighbours could be hundreds of miles away.
What was needed was a simple, portable, cheap, and reliable two-way radio, with its own
power source and with a range of 500 kms.
In 1928 Alf Traeger, an Adelaide engineer, invented the Pedal Radio and over the next 10 years
these were distributed around the stations and the operators were trained in Morse Code. Over
the years radio developed with new technology and of course now telephones have taken its
place. Whereas a few years ago, all calls for medical assistance were received by radio, today
this represents only about 2% of all such calls.
G
Over the years, the RFDS has developed to take along medical specialists, dentists and
various health related professionals. Sister Myra Blanche was the first nurse employed by the
RFDS in 1945 undertaking home nursing, immunizations, advising on prevention of illnesses
and, on occasion, filling in for the doctor. However, flight nurses as we know them were not
used by the Service on a regular basis until the 1960s. Today, based on the judgement of the
doctor authorizing the flight, up to 80% of medical evaluations are made with only the flight
nurse and pilot on board.
Source: Royal Flying Doctor Service

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Questions 29 - 34
The reading passage on the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia has 7
paragraphs A G.
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs
B G.
NB
RFDS Hospitals
ii
Funding
iii
Communication Issues
iv
Navigation Issues
The Birth of an Idea
vi
Aviation
vii
Why the RFDS was Founded
viii
The First Pilot
ix
The Growth of the Service
Doctors Assistants
xi
Refueling Problems
Example
Answer
Paragraph A
vii
29
Paragraph B
30
Paragraph C
31
Paragraph D
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Paragraph E
33
Paragraph F
34
Paragraph G
Questions 35 40
Read the the article about the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia again
and look at the statements below.
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
35
Test flights before 1928 proved that John Flynns ideas were possible.
36
The RFDS today gets most of its operational money from charities.
37
In the early years RFDS fliers had only compasses to help them find their way.
38
Today some landing areas still do not have proper lighting.
39
Telephones have now completely replaced radios for reporting emergencies to

the RFDS.
40
Quite a few RFDS flights today dont even have a doctor on board.

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WRITING TASK 1
2 weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well known chain of
shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair
it. You have waited a week and still it is not ready.
Write a letter to the shop complaining. Tell what has happened and how you feel.
Ask them to repair the radio very soon or supply you with a new radio.
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It is better for boys and girls to study separately rather than study in mixed sex
classes. They are less distracted and this leads to better results.

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Section 1
*
*
*
Tell me about the job or studies that you are doing.

Why did you choose this field?
Do you think you will ever change this job or study? (Why/Why not?)
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
What were the good parts and the bad parts about your schooldays?
What was your favourite subject at school? (Why?)
How did your school teach sports?
How would you improve the school that you went to?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Schooldays
Rivers
Describe a river in your country.

What kinds of things are rivers used for in your country?
Are there any pollution problems with rivers in your country? (What?)
What kind of problems do people face if they live near a big river?
Section 2
Describe your favourite restaurant

You should say:
where the restaurant is and how you found it
what type of food it serves
how often you go there
and explain exactly why you like this restaurant so much.
Section 3
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
Is fast food popular in your country? (Why?)

Why has fast food become so popular over the last 30 years?
Could you compare fast food with traditional meals?
How can we stop young people eating so much fast food?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Fast Food
Food Problems
What are some of the problems that some countries have with food production?
Could you suggest any ways to solve these problems?
What other problems can you predict happening in terms of food in the next 50
years?
Could you compare methods of food production and distribution today with that of 50
years ago?
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PRACTICE TEST 4
Questions 1 - 5
Oakham Surgery
New Patient Form
Example
Answer
NEW PATIENTS ROAD
Dawson Road
FULL NAME
Mike (1) _________________________________
WIFES FIRST NAME
Janet
CHILDRENS FIRST NAMES
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
ADDRESS
52 Dawson Road
(3) ______________________________________
Melbourne
HEALTH CARD NUMBER
(4) ______________________________________
WIFES HEALTH CARD NUMBER
will give later
PREFERRED DOCTOR SELECTED
(5) ______________________________________
(2) ________________________________

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Questions 6 - 10
Circle the correct letters A - C.
6
When is Mikes wifes first appointment?

A
B
C
What is the surgerys phone number?

A
B
C
Rachel
Elizabeth
Angela
Whats the night doctors mobile number?

A
B
C
10
7253 9819
7253 9829
7523 9829
What is the name of the girl with whom Mike is speaking at the surgery?
A
B
C
Friday 21st at 2.00pm.

0506 759 3856

0506 759 3857
0506 758 3856
Which of the following does the surgery NOT make a charge for?
A
B
C
Travel vaccinations
Consultations
Insurance reports

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Questions 11 - 16
Notes on Library
Joining
Library
You will need:
A completed application form.

(11) _____________________________________________
(12) ____________________________________________
Two passport photos.
Opening
Hours
Library
Reception
8am - 10pm (13) ___________________________________

9am - 5pm (- 6.30 on (14) ___________________________)
(Mon - Sat; closed on Sundays)
Borrowing
Undergraduates
4 books
Postgraduates
(15) _________________________________ books
Borrowing for 2 weeks + (16) _________________________ renewals (in person)
No renewals over phone
Late return penalty: 2 per week

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Questions 17 - 20
Label the library layout below below.
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
reception; (17) _______________________________

bathrooms; (18) _______________________________
(19) _______________________ section
Science Section
(20) ___________________ Stack System

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Questions 21 - 24
21
When will Simon begin writing his essay?

___________________________
22
According to Simon, what kind of problems did Jaguar have in the 1970s and 80s?
___________________________
23
What is the word limit for the essay?

___________________________
24
What is the preferable method for handing in the essay?

___________________________
Questions 25 - 27
25
Jennifer wants to write about how _______________ are used by supermarkets.
26
Jennifer found some publications in the library _______________ to help her analysis.
27
The tutor warned Jennifer about _______________ in her work.

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Questions 28 - 30
Complete the tutors summary notes on Melanie below.
Notes on Student Essays

Student Melanie needs an (28) _______________ as she has been
unwell with the flu. She will get a (29) _______________ from the
doctor. Shes going to write about (30) _______________ in the UK
and their effect on housing trends. She should be on track with the
essay by the end of the weekend.

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Questions 31 - 33
31
The Pacific is more prone to tsunami because...

A
B
C
32
The biggest tsunami are usually created by...

A
B
C
33
it has many faults.

its faults undergo subduction.
its tectonic plates are bigger than elswhere.
undersea volcanic eruptions.

undersea earthquakes.
undersea landslides.
Tsunami are difficult to detect in deep water because of...

A
B
C
their wavelength.
their high speed.
their wave rate.
Questions 34 and 35
List the two ways which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has set up to
detect tsunami.
34
_____________________________________________________
35
_____________________________________________________

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Questions 36 - 40
TSUNAMI EXAMPLES
When Happened
1992
1992
1998
1998
1896
8000 years ago
Cause
(36) _____________
_________________
Underwater
earthquake
(38) _____________
_________________
Underwater
volcanic eruption
Underwater
earthquake
Underwater
landslide
Deaths Caused
none
Wave Height
3 feet
none
(37) _____________
1200
23 feet
3000
40 feet
(39) _____________
35 feet
(40) _____________
30 feet

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Questions 1 6
There are 5 advertisements on the next page.
Answer the questions below by writing the letters of the appropriate advertisement
in boxes 1 6 on your answer sheet. Your answer may require more than one
letter.
Example
Which TWO advertisements offer classes in London?
Answer
Which advertisement offers a flexible timetable?
Which advertisement is NOT for English tuition?
Which advertisement offers a school that has specialized its product?
Which advertisement boasts the newest school?
Which advertisement offers organized activities out of school hours?
Which advertisement says that you can visit and look around?

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B
QUEENS SCHOOL OF
ENGLISH
Established 1975
general English
business English
English for tourism
various exam courses
help with housing
recreation program
International English
Located in Central London,
International English has been meeting
students English language needs for 15
years. We can provide the right service
whatever your English requirements.
Contact us on (00 44) 020 4732 9643
Write to: International English,
13 Whitechapel Avenue. London. SW4
Contact us on 00 44 1202 395 132 or

www.thequeensenglish.com
Queens School, 12 Hintly Road.

Bournemouth. UK
C
James Wilson MA
Residential English Tuition
25 years of English teaching experience
Why waste your money on large classes in a school that doesnt care? Come and live in
London and study with James Wilson. Youll get 100% individual attention and 24 hour care
from a family that does care. Content and hours are wholly at your own choosing. Why
not check my website at www.jameswilson.com or call 00 44 20 2740 8535 and ask for a
brochure.
BATEMANS
UNIVERSITY
PREPARATION
COLLEGE
With the huge number of foreign students

studying at the UKs universities and colleges,
we at Batemans recognized 10 years ago the
need to provide a specialized institute that
provides English wholly aimed at supporting
your study here in the UK. We can offer short
and long courses that will get you to the level
that you need.
Find out about us on our website
www.batemans.com or contact us for a
brochure:
E
SMITHSONS ENGLISH
LANGUAGE BOOKSHOP
We are stockists of all English language

textbooks (for native & foreign language
speakers), grammar books, dictionaries, English
language computer software, graded readers and
a host of other study aids. Why not drop in some
time and browse or check what we have on the
net.
45 Hunt Street, Southampton. Hants
Tel: 01233 734 628
www.smithsonsbooks.com
Batemans College,
14 Worthing Road, Littlehampton
West Sussex
Tel: 01276 395 672 Fax: 01276 395 673
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Questions 7 - 10
Read the Product Information Leaflet for the Marchmain Copper kettle on the next
page. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the following questions.
7
What can you use to clean stubborn tarnish and staining if your kettle doesnt have
a chrome finish?
What can using hard water cause in your kettle?
What causes a rattle in the kettle when you pour water?
10
Give ONE example of things that will invalidate the warranty?
Questions 11 - 13
Read the Product Information Leaflet for the Marchmain Copper kettle again. Look
at the statements below (questions 11 - 13)
In boxes 11 -13 of your answer sheet write:
DO
if the product information leaflet advises that you do it
DONT
if the product information leaflet advises that you do not do it
NOT GIVEN
if the information is not given in the product information

leaflet
11
Before you use water from the kettle for the first time, fill it, boil it and pour the
water away.
12
If your kettle is discoloured after use, send it to the manufacturer for cleaning.
13
Its best to leave the kettle on a wooden surface after boiling.

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The Marchmain Kettle - The Traditional English Copper Kettle

Made from the finest solid copper, brass and pure tin, this newly designed kettle is now
available worldwide. We are confident that you will not find a better kettle. By following the
simple instructions closely, your Marchmain kettle will serve you efficiently for many years and
of course, enhance your kitchen every day with quality rarely found in todays marketplace.
It must be remembered that your Marchmain kettle will require regular cleaning to remove
tarnish and water staining which will appear on a daily basis during use (not applicable to
chrome finishes which require only an occasional wipe with damp cloth and light buff up with
a dry one). This is normal and we would therefore recommend regular cleaning to prevent a
build up of stubborn staining, but even this can be removed with our copper polish.
DOS
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*
DO clean the inside of your kettle thoroughly, fill to level with water, boil and discard
before initial use.
DO regularly clean your kettle to prevent severe tarnishing (not applicable to chrome
finishes see above).
DO remove scale from your kettle as necessary if you live in a hard water area.
DO place your kettle centrally over the burner, and use the low gas setting (Models
3, 4 & 4mw only).
DONTS
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
DONT fill the kettle with water above the center seam, which is clearly visible
through the lid aperture (dome versions just below the spout).
DONT use abrasive cleaners, which may harm the exterior or interior finish of your
kettle.
DONT use Wire Ball type de-scaler products which will damage the pure tin or
nickel plated lining of your kettle.
DONT Place off centre to the burner, or use more than a low gas setting (models
3, 3mw, 4 & 4mw only).
DONT put the kettle to boil with little or no water inside, this action could render the
kettle unsafe.
DONT throw your receipt away; you will need it in the unlikely event of needing to
return your kettle.
DONT return your kettle for tarnish or discolouration as this can almost certainly be
removed with copper polish.
POINTS TO NOTE
Marchmain kettles are entirely hand-made. Therefore no two are exactly alike and finishes
may vary depending on the piece of copper used to create your kettle. Any minor blemish in
finish can be regarded as an individual characteristic, which does not detract from the beauty
or affect the function of your kettle.
All models have a patented whistling device built into them. Part of this device is a ball and
valve assembly inside the spout. The ball should always be free and you will hear this move
when you raise the kettle to pour. This rattle is normal and does not represent a fault. If
you do not hear this rattle, a gentle shake when the kettle is cold will usually restore the
movement. Always be sure the lid is fitted firmly into its place before use.
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IMPORTANT
In the event of rotation or looseness in the handle, the holding nuts must be re-tightened.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
Marchmain Copperware guarantee this kettle for a period of twelve months from the date of
purchase on your receipt, against any problem arising out of faulty material, workmanship
or manufacture. Marchmain Copperware will repair or replace at their discretion, upon
inspection, any kettle found to be faulty in any way (not including failure brought about by
neglect or misuse). This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
PLEASE NOTE
Some characteristics of Marchmain kettles, varying factors of use and the effects of hard
water areas, can sometimes lead to symptoms which may affect the kettles performance
but do not represent a fault.
Source: Simplex Kettles

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Questions 14 - 16
Read the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page.
According to the text, which THREE of the following are true symptoms of internal
bleeding?
Choose THREE letters (A - G) and write them in boxes 14 - 16 on your answer
sheet. The order of your answers does not matter.
A
a headache
a desire to drink
a lack of strength
half closed eyes
pain in the heart area
a sick feeling
flushed skin
Questions 17 20
Look again at the First Aid instructions regarding bleeding on the following page
and the statements (questions 17 20) below:
TRUE
FALSE
NOT GIVEN
17
If someone has a bad cut on their arm, lift the arm up above the rest of the body.
18
Tourniquets can be very dangerous.
19
You cannot see any physical signs of internal bleeding.
20
Its important for people suffering internal bleeding to drink a lot of water.
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FIRST AID
Bleeding
External Bleeding
1
2
3
Apply direct pressure. Place a clean, folded cloth over the injured area and firmly
apply pressure. If blood soaks through, do not remove it. Instead, cover that cloth
with another one and continue to apply pressure to the wound for 7 10 minutes.
If the bleeding is from the ear, place a clean bandage over the ear, lay the victim
on his side, and allow the blood to drain out of the bandage.
Elevate the injury. Position the wounded part of the body above the level of the
heart if possible while you apply direct pressure.
Know the pressure points. If direct pressure and elevation do not sufficiently
slow the blood flow, find a pressure point. Large arteries found close to the skins
surface supply blood to the head and to each arm and leg. The most common
pressure points used during first aid are located in the upper arms and in the
creases above the upper legs. Apply pressure to the closest pressure point to the
wound so that the artery is pressed between your fingers and bone directly behind
the artery. If using the pressure point on a leg, you may need to use the heel of
your hand instead of your finger.
Resort to a tourniquet. On very rare occasions everything above may fail. To
prevent the victim from dying, you should apply a tourniquet. Once a tourniquet is
applied, it should not be loosened or removed until the victim has reached medical
help. Use a tourniquet ONLY if everything listed above has failed. If you use a
tourniquet, write down somewhere on the victim the time it was applied, so medical
personnel will know how long it has been in place.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding results when blood vessels rupture allowing blood to leak into body
cavities. It could be a result of a direct blow to the body, a fracture, a sprain, or a bleeding
ulcer. If a victim receives an injury to the chest or abdomen, internal bleeding should be
suspected. He will probably feel pain and tenderness in the affected area.
Other symptoms and signs to watch for:
* cold clammy skin
*
* weakness or fainting
*
* nausea
*
* rapid, weak, irregular pulse
*
* dilated pupils
*
pale face and lips

dizziness
thirstiness
shortness of breath
swelling or bruising at the site of
the injury
The more symptoms that are experienced, the more extensive the internal bleeding.
What to do for the Victim
1 Check for an open airway and begin rescue breathing if necessary.
2 Call for medical help as soon as possible and keep the victim comfortable until help
arrives.
NB The victim may rinse his mouth with water, but DO NOT give a victim of internal
bleeding anything to drink.
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Questions 21 - 25
Read the Information Notice concerning Preparation Courses for students at the
Westley Business School. Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS, answer the
following questions. Write your answers in boxes 21 25 on your answer sheet.
21
Which course is mostly without a teacher?
22
On which course can you NOT pre-book a place?
23
How many hours does Course 1 take?
24
How many places are there every week for students who want to study
computers?
25
Which course takes place only on one day in a specified week?
Questions 26 - 28
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer of the Information
Notice concerning Preparation Courses for students at the Westley Business
School?
In Boxes 26 - 28 write:
YES
if the statement agrees with the writer
NO
if the statement doesnt agree with the writer
NOT GIVEN
if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
26
Students registered at Westley Business College dont have to pay for the
preparation course.
27
Most students at Westley Business School are older than the average college
student.
28
All taught courses are held in the Westley Business School main building.

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Westley Business School

Preparation Courses for Students
80% of the students who take our courses are mature students who have not done any formal
study for several years. Many of the courses at the Westley Business School require a good
knowledge of various skills. If you feel you need some extra preparation before your course,
look below and see if any of our preparation courses suit your needs. All courses take place in
August, and for enrolled students all the courses listed below are free.
Course 1
STATISTICS
A grounding in statistics is a must for any prospective business student. This is a one week
course (Mon - Fri) consisting of one lecture every night. The tutor will ensure that by the end
of the course, you will have had a thorough introduction to all the statistical skills that you will
need to start your course at Westley Business School. Each lecture runs from 6pm to 9pm.
Course 2
ESSAY WRITING
This is a self-study pack containing guidance, practice and tests. At the end of the course
(it should take about 10 hours of self-study) you will receive a 1 hour tutorial with the essay
writing tutor who will go over your work with you.
Course 3
BASIC MATHS
This is a one-off lecture of 3 hours aimed at reviewing all the basic maths that you will vaguely
remember from school! This course is run on a first come, first served basis and there are
only 20 places (every Monday in August from 5.45pm - 8.45pm) so dont be late.
Course 4
COMPUTING
This 2 week course (Mon - Fri 6.30pm - 8.30pm) will give students all the basic computer
skills that they will need for their courses at Westley Business School. There are two courses
running concurrently with only 10 PLACES in each so book early!
NB
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE
COURSES AT THE MAIN WESTLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL RECEPTION

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The Saltwater Crocodiles of Australia

A
Whats the worlds largest reptile? Its a saltwater crocodile. Crocodiles have been on this
planet for tens of millions of years - far longer than us! Many animals are unfairly feared through
ignorance as a danger to humans but the saltwater crocodiles wholly deserve the fear and
the respect given to them by people living near them. The large saltwater crocodile has taken
the lives of many unsuspecting men, women, children, their pets and livestock. By maturity
saltwater crocs can reach between 20 and 23 feet. An average length for full grown males is
about 17 feet and females rarely exceed 10 feet.
B
The saltwater crocodiles are native to many estuarine Indo Pacific regions and for this reason
they are often known as Estuarine Crocodiles. They range from China all the way through
Australia and up into the Indian Ocean. The saltwater crocodile is found along Australias
northern coast and up to 200km inland. As the name suggests these crocodiles are mainly
found in estuaries where tidal rivers meet the sea. This watery habitat is often mangrove
lined. They can also be sometimes found in the open sea or inland in freshwater swamps and
billabongs. Saltwater crocs are usually found though in brackish waters where the seawater
meets freshwater.
C
Saltwater crocs hunt by waiting close to the waters edge and pounce upon their victims in
the blink of an eye. The usual prey of younger crocs is smaller animals such as fishes and
crustaceans. Adults can also attack and eat larger animals by overpowering them and then
drowning them. After the prey is dead, the croc will break up the prey into smaller pieces by
violent flicking of the head to snap or break bones or twisting and rolling the body. Larger crocs
will also take carrion (dead animals) if hungry.
D
Nesting takes place in freshwater areas in the wet season (Between November and March)
after the males fight for the females. Raised nests are constructed and into these nests
between 25 and 90 eggs will be deposited. Females will remain near the nests and the eggs
take about 90 days to hatch. Males will be produced if the temperature remains at 31.6
degrees Celsius. Temperatures above or below that will result in females. When the female
hears the young begin to hatch, she will assist them in emerging and carry them in her mouth
to the water. Probably less then 1% of these hatchlings will reach adulthood.
E
In the post World War Two era many northern pioneers hunted the saltwater crocodile for its
skin. Hunters combed the rivers and their tributaries, indiscriminately shooting the saltwater
and freshwater crocodiles. Hides were sold wet salted to Europe. It is estimated that 270, 000
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saltwater crocodile hides plus 200 to 300, 000 freshwater crocodile hides were exported in the
15 years prior to 1972. The days of hunting slowly died as the hunters recognized that they
had shot their way out of the market. There were so few crocodiles remaining in the late 60s
that the hunters couldnt make a living. This unsustainable harvest was brought to a halt by the
Western Australian government in 1969. In 1971 the Northern Territory Government granted
the Saltwater crocodile total protection and Queensland followed suit in 1974.
F
Over the next decade the crocodile populations made a remarkable comeback. Protection plus
a nucleus of very wary but healthy breeding stock deep in inaccessible breeding grounds led
to a crocodile revival. In the late 70s crocodile sightings became more common. After several
well-publicised crocodile attacks fears that a growing crocodile population would interfere with
and inhibit a growing human population led to a more proactive form of crocodile conservation
in the Northern Territory. A major public education campaign was undertaken, to prevent
peoples actions once again threatening one of the Northern Territorys most valuable natural
resources.
G
Crocodile farming licences were issued with the intention that young crocodiles harvested
from the wild could be commercially utilized and the farms could provide a home for any
larger animals threatening populations. Darwin Crocodile farm was first licensed in 1981, and
provided a major public education facility in the form of a new and exciting tourist attraction,
whilst being able to commercially utilize the crocodiles for their skins. Provisions were made
for juveniles to be released if populations in the wild became threatened. Sustainable and
successful breeding from the nucleus of problem crocodiles supplied to the farm has now
led to the farm being able to selectively choose its own breeding stock. Monitoring of growth
rates and temperaments of animals set aside for breeding is the basis of the selection of
mature animals to be used in the farms breeding programme. Any male that shows excessive
aggression towards other crocodiles, especially females, is removed from the breeding
programme. Some may be used as single display males, but animals with excellent skin quality
are now culled for their skins and heads.
Source: Crocodile farms NY PTY Ltd
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Questions 29 - 34
The reading passage on The Saltwater Crocodiles of Australia has 7 paragraphs
(A G).
paragraphs B G.
NB
Example
Answer
Paragraph A
vi
Crocodile Exploitation in Australias North
ii
Crocodile Attacks
iii
Habitat
iv
Crocodile Farming
The Biggest Reptile in the World
vi
A Fearsome Beast
vii
Crocodiles and Tourism
viii
Breeding
ix
Feeding
Dangers for Young Crocodiles
xi
Stocks Recovery
29
Paragraph B
30
Paragraph C
31
Paragraph D
32
Paragraph E
33
Paragraph F
34
Paragraph G
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Questions 35 - 40
Below you will find a summary of paragraphs E, F and G. Complete the
summary using words from the box below the summary and write them in
boxes 35 40 on your answer sheet.
NB
There are more words than spaces, so you will not use them at all.
Example
Answer
The value of saltwater crocodile (eg) ______ led

to a massive...
hides
The value of saltwater crocodile (eg) ______ led to a massive increase in (35) ______ after
the Second World war and by the early 1970s there were very few left. Finally the local
state governments arrested the (36) ______ in numbers by making the saltwater crocodile
a protected species. Within ten years stocks of crocodiles almost entirely recovered in spite
of worries that the (37) ______ human and crocodile populations were not (38) ______.
Crocodile farms were set up from 1981 for the purposes of breeding, education, tourism,
commerce (selling the skins) and finding a home for crocodiles (39) ______ humans in the
wild. Now if there is a danger to the crocodile populations in the wild, there are plenty of
(40) ______ crocodiles that can be released to replenish stocks.
threatening
rise
compatible
equal
living
educating
average
hunting
expanding
young
conservation
decline

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WRITING TASK 1
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a
college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should
outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are
available if they cannot provide what you want.
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
It is very clear now that English should be the primary foreign language taught in
all schools around the world. Learning a different foreign language before English
is, in todays world, a waste of time.

Section 1
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Describe the house or flat/apartment in which you live at the moment.

Do you think it is better to live in a house or a flat/apartment?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a garden?
Topic 1
*
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*
Do you visit parks? (Why/Why not?)

Do you think parks are important for towns and cities? (Why/Why not?)
Do you think that parks should be free or that people should pay to use them?
What are some of the disadvantages of parks in a town or city?
Topic 2
*
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*
Parks
Free Time
Do you have much free time in your life? (Why/Why not?)

What do you like doing in your free time?
What free time activities do you particularly dislike?
How much free time do you think a person should have every day?
Section 2
Describe one of your good friends

You should say
where you met
what this person does
what things you do together
and why you particularly like this person
Section 3
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
Do you prefer spending time with your family or with your friends? (Why?)
Can you compare the activities that you do with your friends and your family?
Do you think it is important for your family and friends to like each other?
Can you compare the relationships that you have with friends and the ones you have
with family?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Family and Friends
Living with Friends
Do you live alone, with friends or with family? (Why?)

What are some of the advantages of living with friends?
What are some of the disadvantages of living with friends?
What are some of things that can break a friendship?
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PRACTICE TEST 5
Questions 1 - 5
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
BUS PASS APPLICATION FORM

Example
Answer
PASS APPLIED FOR
1 month
NAME
Nathalie (1) ______________________________
ADDRESS
45 (2) ___________________________________
Newlands
Adelaide
POSTCODE
(3) _____________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH
(4) 13th May 1982
TEL NUMBER
(4) _____________________________
UNIVERSITY CARD SHOWN
Yes
ZONES REQUIRED
(5) _____________________________________

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Questions 6 - 10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR SOME NUMBERS for each answer.
Adelaide Day Trips on the Bus
1
The MacDonald Nature Park

Outward Journey Leaves
Length of Journey
Return Journey Leaves
Things to do/see
Bring
Pearl Bay
Length of Journey
Things to do/see
Bring
8.00am
2 hours
(6) ______________________________________
Walk nature trails + MacDonald River
A camera
9.00am
(7) ______________________________________
4.00pm
Walk along (8) _____________________ + see view
Lie on the beach + swim
Swimming gear + a towel
The Huron Gold Mine

Length of Journey
Things to do/see
Bring
9.30am
Half an hour
(9) ______________________________________
Go round the museum and tunnels
Find some gold!!
(10) ______________________________________

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Questions 11 - 16
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
11
The highest point of the bridge is 134m above __________________________________.
12
The two pairs of pylons are made of __________________________________.
13
_______________________________% of the steel for making the bridge came from

the UK.
14
800 families from __________________________________ homes were moved without

compensation to accomodate the construction of the approaches to the bridge.
15
People _________________________________ was the main cause of death of workers

while constructing the bridge.
16
Three __________________________________ were made to mark the opening of the

bridge. One is worth several hundred dollars today.

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Questions 17 - 20
Which FOUR of the following facts are NOT true about the Sydney Harbour
Bridge today?
Choose FOUR letters (A - J) and write them in boxes 17 - 20 on your answer
sheet.
There are no more trams crossing the bridge.
There are eight traffic lanes on the bridge.
Trains still cross the bridge.
People are allowed to walk across the bridge.
Buses are allowed to cross the bridge.
The Harbour Tunnel has not helped traffic congestion on the bridge.
More than 182 000 vehicles cross the bridge daily.
Horses can no longer cross the bridge.
Bicycles are not allowed to cross the bridge.
To go back and forward across the bridge costs $6.

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Questions 21 - 27
21
While waiting for Phil, Mel and Laura were ____________________________________.
22
A telephone survey was rejected because it would be ____________________________.
23
A mail survey was rejected because it would ___________________________________.
24
The best number of people to survey would be _________________________________.
25
If their survey only included 100 people, it would not be __________________________.
26
The number of people that Laura, Phil and Mel agree to survey was ________________.
27
The number of questions in the survey was agreed to be _________________________.
Questions 28 - 30
Circle THREE letters A - G.
What are the three locations that Laura, Phil and Mel chose for their survey?
The town square
The train station
The university cafeteria
Dobbins department store
The corner of the High Street and College Road
The bus station
The corner of the High Street and Wilkins Road

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Questions 31 - 34
Complete the table below by matching the individual with their role (questions 31
- 34) in the lecture on the coelacanth.
Write the approprate letters (A - F) on your answer sheet.
NB
There are more roles than individuals so you will not need to use them all.
INDIVIDUAL
Dr. J.L.B. Smith
Marjorie Courtney-Latimer
Dr. Mark Erdmann
Captain Goosen
ROLE
(31) _____________________
(32) _____________________
(33) _____________________
(34) _____________________
ROLES
A
Paid fishermen for unidentified finds.
Caught a strange looking fish.
Contacted scientists in Indonesia.
Photographed a coelacanth seen by accident.
First recognised the coelacanth for what it was.
Bought a specimen of a coelacanth in a market.

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Questions 35 - 40
35
The coelacanth was...

A
B
C
36
The only difference between the Comoros coelacanth and the Sulawesi coelacanth is...
A
B
C
37
of too much clay sediment.

conditions where they lived were not favourable for fossilisation.
volcanoes are needed for fossilisation.
Scientists had a better understanding of the coelacanth after 1991 because...

A
B
C
40
360 million years ago.

Modern coelacanths probably left no fossilised remains over the past 80 million years
because...
A
B
C
39
their intercranial joint.

their paired fins.
their colour.
Coelacanths seemed to have their greatest population...

A
B
C
38
well known to Indonesian fishermen.

unknown to Indonesian fishermen.
a first in the market.
the French government had previously limited study on the Comoros

coelacanth.
the Comoros were far away and difficult to reach.
the Comoros opened an airport.
On the 1991 expedition, scientist studied the coelacanth...

A
B
C
only from fishermens specimens.

through the windows of their submarine.
from diving down.

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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.
advertisements in boxes 1 6 on your answer sheet.
Example
You are a first year girl who is worried about her safety.
Answer
You are a male first year student who wants a single room, close to the University
and with laundry services in the Hall.
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.
You are a first year girl who wants to share with another girl.
You are a first year girl who wants meals provided but you want to be able to cook
sometimes too.
You are a male student who would like to share with another student for your first
year.
You are a student with a late night job in the town centre so you want to live close
to the town centre.

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Below you can find the Hall of Residence accommodation possibilities that Westley University
offers its students. Gwyn House, Plas Hall and Rath Place are all situated on the Hawley Site
which is only a 7 minute walk from the University. Read through and decide which hall would
suit you best.
A
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
PLAS HALL
RATH PLACE
Male only single or double
rooms. Fully catered and
laundry services available at
a modest fee.
single rooms
all rooms en suite
full board
mixed sex
shared kitchens
TV and video room
reasonably priced
Plas Hall provides single rooms

for mixed sex students. It is
self-catering and kitchens and
bathrooms are all shared.
There are no amenities but on
the Hawley site you can find
everything you need such as
TV and laundry services.
GWYN HOUSE
(first year students only)
PIMMS HALL
Situated only 5 minutes walk from the
University, Pimms Hall offers women only
single or shared ensuite rooms with full
catering and laundry supplied. With women
only, security is taken very seriously and there
is 24 hour security controlling the hall. As there
is full board, there are no student kitchens.
MARYS LODGE
This hall is situated on a hill overlooking the University and the town. It is selfcatering 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.

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Questions 7 - 10
Read the Instructions for Use leaflet about the Cleanex Washing Machine below
and then look at the questions following it.
The Cleanex Washing Machine

Instructions for Using your Washer
Preparing Your Laundry
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.
Check Wash Labels
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.
Detergents and Fabric Softeners
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

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According to the Instructions for Use leaflet about the Cleanex Washing
Machine, answer the following questions (7 - 10) choosing the appropriate
letters A - D. Write your answers in boxes 7 - 10 on your answer sheet.
You must remove small items from the pockets or clothing or...
A
B
C
D
The washing label on a fabric garment will indicate machine washing by...
A
B
C
D
writing on it.
displaying a particular symbol on it.
being of a particular colour.
being inside the garment.
When you have used the washing machine for a long time, you will know how much
detergent to use because of...
A
B
C
D
10
they could be lost.

they could affect the colours of the wash.
they could break the action of the washing machine pump.
they could make holes in the clothing.
your experience.
the manufacturers indications.
the hardness of the water.
how dirty your laundry is.
The best way to use detergent is to...

A
B
C
D
never overload the machine.

use with temperatures up to 60C.
use a prewash cycle.
put it in a dispenser in the drum before putting the laundry in.

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Questions 11 and 12
Now read the advertisement for Quick Kill below and answer the questions that
follow.
QUICK KILL
Bug Infestations???
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
effectiveness that you need without the harsh smell. Quick Kill is deadly to all insects that
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.
ONLY
Quick Kill - Now only the insects know that you have sprayed!
$4.99
Complete the following statements (Questions 11 and 12) with words taken
from the Quick Kill advertisement.
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 _______________.
12
The price for Quick Kill includes a _______________.

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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.
Answer questions 13 19 below by writing the appropriate letter (A - G) to
indicate which method would best answer the questions. Write your answers in
boxes 13 - 19 on your answer sheet.
13
Which method stresses that there is no waiting around?
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?
16
For which THREE methods can you use a bank to pay?
17
For which method must you visit the WestTel offices in person?
18
Which method will soon be expanded?
19
For which method can you only use a cheque for payment?

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WESTTEL COMMUNICATIONS
7 CONVENIENT WAYS TO PAY YOUR PHONE BILLS
A
Online Payment at WestTel.com
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.
B
Automatic Cash Payment Machine
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.
C
Payment via Telebanking and teller Machines
Pay our WestTel bills using telebanking, public teller machines or online at any major high
street bank.
D
Payment by Ordinary Mail
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.
E
Payment by Cash, Cheques and Credit Cards
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.
F
Cash Payment at Bank Counters
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.

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Questions 20 - 27
Look at the Information sheet concerning courses offered at the Westley
Centre for Adult Education on the following two pages and look at the
questions below. Answer the questions by selecting the appropriate letter
(A - F).
Write:
A
if the question refers to Marketing for your Small Business
if the question refers to Cooking
if the question refers to Dance
if the question refers to Wine Tasting
if the question refers to Languages
if the question refers to Beginning Piano
if the question refers to Introduction to Photography
Your answer may require more than one letter.
20
For which TWO courses will you have to pay extra for materials?
21
For which course must you be a beginner?
22
Which course specifies specific clothing to be worn?
23
For which TWO courses do you need some of your own equipment (not clothing)?
24
Which course will not wholly take place at the WCAE?
25
In which course will you learn things from other students?
26
For which course will you need to practise at home?
27
For which course do two people often register together?

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Courses at The Westley Centre for Adult Education

Whether its belly dancing, wine tasting, starting a business or fishing, the WCAE offers more
than 100 courses that will improve your quality of life in more ways than one. Below there is
a selection of some of the courses that we have on offer. Have a look and see if you find a
course that might interest you. Check our website for the full list of courses on offer and tuition
fees. All classes take place at the Centre unless specified.
Marketing for your Small Business
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

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Wind Energy
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.
B
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.
C
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.
D
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.
E
Believing that wind energy has no disadvantages is easy it is clean, efficient and
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comparatively inexpensive and it creates no pollutants or emissions during operations.

The electricity generated in the first 6 to 9 months of operation by a typical wind turbine will
usually meet its manufacturing costs. However, wind farms are frequently regarded as a
type of visual pollution because of their common locations on hilltops. It is inescapable that
sites with the most wind are usually the most beautiful, and because they are built in wild,
remote and untouched settings their impact is all the more noticeable. This is one of the most
controversial questions when deciding on wind farm locations. Thus the siting of wind farms
ought to be done with the greatest sensitivity. When turbines are due for decommission, the
entire structure can be wholly recycled or removed and the cost of total site restoration can
usually be completely met by the scrap value.
F
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.
G
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.
Source: Energylinx Ltd

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Questions 28 - 33
The reading passage on the Wind Energy has 7 paragraphs (A G).
paragraphs B G.
NB
Example
Answer
Paragraph A
iv
Industrial Considerations
ii
Government Policy and Support
iii
Current Installation of Wind Turbines in Europe
iv
The New Alternative
Location of Wind Power Turbines
vi
Materials
vii
Wind Power in Germany
viii
Wind Power in the UK
ix
Turning Wind into Energy
Return on Investment
xi
Environmental Considerations
28
Paragraph B
29
Paragraph C
30
Paragraph D
31
Paragraph E
32
Paragraph F
33
Paragraph G
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Questions 34 40
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage on
Wind Energy?
YES
if the statement agrees with the information
NO
if the statement contradicts the statement
NOT GIVEN
if there is no information on this in the passage
34
The UK has also experimented with solar energy as well as wind energy.
35
Wind power is popular with the UK general public.
36
Wind power stations are better situated at sea than on land.
37
Wind farm generators only produce a minimal amount of air pollution.
38
After decommissioning, no visible sign of wind power stations can be left.
39
The towers of the wind turbines are made from fibre glass.
40
Denmark has the highest current wind power capacity in Europe.

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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.
Dear Sir,
WRITING TASK 2
You should about 40 minutes on this task.
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?

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Section 1
*
*
*
Tell me a little about your country.

What are some of the good things and some of the bad things about living in your
country?
Where would be your favourite place to live in your country? (Why?)
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
Do you ever go to libraries? (Why/Why not?)

Do you think libraries should be free or that people should have to pay to use them?
How can we get more people to use libraries?
Do you think government money for libraries could be spent on better things?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Libraries
Team Sports
Do you play or watch a team sport? (Why/Why not?)

Why do you think people like playing or watching team sports?
What are some of the disadvantages of playing or watching team sports?
How can we encourage younger people to play more sport?
Section 2
Describe a place that you like

You should say:
where this place is
when you first went there
what you do or did there
and explain why this place is so special for you.
Section 3
Topic 1
*
*
*
*
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?
Topic 2
*
*
*
*
Places of Interest
The Environment
What kinds of pollution problems does your country face?

How can ordinary people help fight pollution?
Do you think that there should be stricter punishments for people and companies that
pollute the environment?
What sort of pollution problems do you think the world will face in the future?
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ieltshelpnow.com GENERAL TRAINING PRACTICE LISTENING TESTS - ANSWER SHEET

TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
TEST 4
TEST 5
1. 48
1. B
1. Green Street
1. Jacobs
1. Jameson
2. R16 GH7
2. B
2. 7434
2. Rod
2. Forest Avenue
3. 07754 897 432
3. C
3. 1976
3. Highfield
3. 8490
4. PA 365
4. A
4. 06634 982 746
4. NH 87 18 12 C
4. 6249 7152
5. E6
5. B
5. (An addressed) letter
5. Dr. (Kevin) White
5. 1 - 5
6. B*
6. B
6. A
6. A
6. 4.30pm
7. D*
7. 34
7. D
7. B
7. 1 hour
8. E*
8. $100
8. F
8. C
8. The cliffs
9. C
9. Room service
9. Free/nothing
9. A
9. 1.30pm
10. C
10. $9
10. $6 ($60 deposit)
10. B
10. A sweater
11. Students Union
11. (About) 6 foot
11. accidents*/ burns*
11. 5 pound fee
11. Mean sea level
12. University Library
12. (A) black leather jacket
12. heart surgery*/ organ

transplants*
12. University card
12. Concrete and granite
13. Hall of Residence
13. Fat
13. patients with leukaemia*

/ cancer*
13. Daily
13. About 79
14. Sports Hall
14. Clean shaven
14. premature babies*
14. Friday(s)
14. 438
15. 2 hours
15. Early 20s
15. Carrying/carry oxygen
15. 6
15. Falling
16. Final exams
16. Increased competition
16. Immune/defence System
16. 1 week
16. (Postage) stamps
17. 6pm
17. Significant number
17. Carrying/carries/carry
17. Computers
17. D
18. Vegetarian
18. Environmental groups
18. Outpatients
18. Non-lending section
18. F
19. (Fully) insures
19. Mayor
19. 4.30pm
19. Arts
19. G
20. 50
20. 30th
20. 17
20. Basement
20. J
21. Tuesday
21. Civil engineering
21. Staff
21. Tomorrow
21. Chatting/talking
22. Economics
22. Physics
22. Library
22. Reliability
22. Too expensive
23. free/nothing
23. Delivered furniture/

furniture delivery
23. 2 hours
23. 4000 words
23. Take too long
24. Squash
24. Hotel work
24. In pen
24. E-mail attachment
24. 1000
25. Main sports hall
25. (A very) good reputation
25. Biology
25. Market surveys
25. Statistically significant
26. About 10
26. Hiking/mountaineering
26. Tray
26. Stack system
26. 500
27. Africa and Asia
27. Sandwich
27. Nothing
27. Plagiarism/using their

conclusions
27. 5
28. 4000 words
28. 5 exams
28. A
28. Extension
28. A*
29. 30th October
29. 15,000 words minimum
29. B
29. Doctors note / certificate
29. D*
30. B
30. June
30. C
30. Mortgage interest rates
30. E*
31. C
31. Dissertations and theses
31. 1964
31. B
31. E
32. B
32. Information societies
32. Fastest average speed
32. B
32. A
33. B
33. Statistical quality
33. 12 seconds
33. A
33. D
34. B
34. Low in cost/cheap
34. Most important stations
34. Seismic detection system
34. B
35. Very calm seas
35. Expensive/the cost
35. All stations
35. Buoys (at sea)
35. A
36. Larger slicks
36. Travelling (around)
36. Centralised power system
36. Offshore landslide
36. C
37. Toxic waste
37. Easy
37. Flimsy
37. No wave/zero feet
37. B
38. Eco-friendly
38. Closed
38. Brake
38. Submarine earthquake
38. B
39. No (discernable)
drawbacks/none
39. Panel design
39. Magnetic Induction
39. 26,000 people
39. A
40. Deadline for submission
40. (Completely) anonymous

summaries
40. Semiconductor technologies
40. None
40. B
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in any order.
Answers for qu. 6, 7, + 8: these answers

in any order.
Answers for qu. 17, 18, 19 + 20:

these answers in any order
* Answers for qu. 11, 12, 13 + 14: any 4

from these answer boxes in any order.
* Answers for qu. 28, 29, + 30: these

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TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
TEST 4
TEST 5
1. D
1. E
1. D
1. C
1. B
2. C
2. C
2. E
2. E
2. C
3. B
3. D
3. F
3. D
3. D
4. A + D
4. A
4. A
4. D
4. A
5. B
5. B
5. C
5. A
5. B
6. E
6. A
6. F
6. E
6. E
7. 95
7. Friday + Saturday
7. $1200
7. Copper polish
7. C
8. 20 + 65
8. Wednesday
8. 5
8. Scale
8. B
9. 5
9. Monday
9. 6
9. Patented whistling device/

ball (+ valve assembly)
9. A
10. 73
10. Wednesday
10. 8
10. Neglect/misuse
10. D
11. (new) films/movies
11. Hallows Function room
11. 9
11. DO
11. odourless
12. alps/peaks/mountains
12. $53
12. TRUE
12. DONT
12. sample powder packet
13. FALSE
13. 5pm
13. TRUE
13. NOT GIVEN
13. B
14. NOT GIVEN
14. TRUE
14. B
14. B*
14. G
15. FALSE
15. TRUE
15. A
15. C*
15. A + C
16. TRUE
16. FALSE
16. G
16. F*
16. C + F + G
17. TRUE
17. NOT GIVEN
17. F
17. TRUE
17. E
18. E
18. 7.30
18. D
18. NOT GIVEN
18. B
19. I
19. The computer room
19. waiting list
19. FALSE
19. D
20. B
20. 10% (of fee)
20. suggestion book
20. FALSE
20. E + F
21. the computer centre
21. FALSE
21. xi
21. Course 2 (essay writing)
21. E
22. self-paced
22. FALSE
22. ii
22. Course 3 (basic maths)
22. C
23. in-house
23. TRUE
23. v
23. 15 hours
23. F + G
24. tailor made
24. FALSE
24. ix
24. 20
24. D
25. TRUE
25. (Details of) medicine
25. i
25. Course 3 (basic maths)
25. A
26. NOT GIVEN
26. Emergency mobile phone
26. 550
26. YES
26. F
27. TRUE
27. Area of practice
27. In-house examination
27. YES
27. C
28. carpet python
28. v
28. The Ione River
28. NOT GIVEN
28. viii
29. copperhead
29. x
29. v
29. iii
29. ii
30. bandy bandy
30. i
30. ix
30. ix
30. v
31. carpet python
31. xi
31. ii
31. viii
31. xi
32. bandy bandy
32. viii
32. vi
32. i
32. ix
33. tiger snake
33. iii
33. iii
33. xi
33. iii
34. FALSE
34. YES
34. x
34. iv
34. NOT GIVEN
35. FALSE
35. NO
35. NOT GIVEN
35. Hunting
35. YES
36. TRUE
36. YES
36. TRUE
36. Decline
36. YES
37. FALSE
37. NOT GIVEN
37. FALSE
37. Expanding
37. NO
38. NOT GIVEN
38. Roasting
38. TRUE
38. Compatible
38. YES
39. NOT GIVEN
39. Cocoa butter
39. FALSE
39. Threatening
39. NOT GIVEN
40. TRUE
40. Conching
40. TRUE
40. Young
40. NO
* Answers for qu. 14,

15 + 16 in any order
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Example Writing Answers for the ieltshelpnow.com General Training

Practice Tests
Below you will find example writing answers for all the writing questions in the ieltshelpnow.com
General Training Practice Tests. Some of these example essays were written by IELTS students
and some were written by an IELTS examiner in order to give an example of a good answer.
Please refer to the question papers while you are reading these answers so that you understand
the question that is being answered. After each of the example answers, an IELTS examiner has
written a short commentary analysing the good and bad points of the answer. We hope this will give
you an insight into how the writing answers should be written for IELTS General Training module.
General Training Writing Practice Test 1

Task 1
Dear Sir,
I am writing in connection with a bag that I left on one of your planes. Last week on Tuesday
4th May I came to London on flight ABC from New York. My seat number was R5. The plane
arrived late at night and I was tired. As a result when I got home, I remembered that I had
left my bag on the plane under the seat in front of me.
My bag is small and made of black leather with a zip opening the top. Inside the bag there is a
pen, a paperback I was reading, some car keys and my diary.
Therefore would your lost property department please check and see if they have my bag and
contact me as soon as possible to let me know whether they have found it or not?
You can contact me on my mobile telephone number which is: 01753 853 736.
Thanking you in advance for your help, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
(171 words)
Estimated IELTS Writing Band 9
IELTS Examiner Commentary

The letter was written by an IELTS examiner to give an example of a good answer. Please
remember that there are other ways of approaching this question that are just as good.
The General Training Task 1 Writing is marked in 3 areas. Lets look at these.
Task Fulfilment This mark grades you on basically whether you have answered the question
or not. A common mistake is to miss out in your letter one of things that it asks you to do. Has
the letter above answered the question? It explained what happened. It described the bag and
its contents. It says what the writer wants them to do. That is not all. The question asks you to
write a letter. To answer the question the letter should be set in the appropriate way with a semiformal opening and an ending that is appropriate to this type of letter. It uses correct language with
the right degree of formality. Good paragraphing splits up the letter in easy-to-read chunks. The
letter also provides information (such as the telephone number and flight details) that would be
appropriate in a letter of this type. The letter is 171 words long so easily fulfils the 150 word limit.
So finally, by doing all the above the letter would fulfil its function. The person receiving it would
do what was wanted. Because of all the above reasons, this letter would get a very good Task
Fulfilment band.
Cohesion and Coherence These two are interrelated which is why they are done together.
Cohesion is how your writing fits together. Does your writing with its ideas and content flow
logically? Coherence is how you are making yourself understood and whether the reader of your
writing understands what you are saying. The above letter has excellent cohesion. The structure
helps this. The first paragraph introduces the subject, sets the scene and provides the basic
information. The second paragraph describes the bag that is talked about in the first paragraph.
The third paragraph explains what the writer wants to happen. Finally there is an appropriate
ending. This logical progression of ideas in the structure of the three paragraphs gives the letter
good cohesion and coherence. The choice of words also never causes any cohesion problems. For
an example of bad cohesion, see the Free Help Tutorial for the General Training Task 1 Writing.
Coherence is also very good in the letter. The letter makes the problem and what needs to be done
quite plain. The reader never has a problem understanding what is said.
Vocabulary and Sentence Structure With Vocabulary the examiner looks at the range of words
used and whether they are used in the right place and at the right time. With Sentence Structure,
the examiner looks at the grammar. The Vocabulary of the letter is good though this Task 1
requires nothing complicated. All the words chosen are correctly and appropriately used with the
correct degree of formality. The spelling is all correct. The Sentence Structure again is fine. The
past tenses are used correctly to describe past events and the present tenses for description,
all agreeing correctly. The singulars and plurals are all correctly used and everything is correctly
punctuated including a list.
So, in conclusion, this letter fulfils all the things that an examiner looks for in a good answer in a
letter for the General Training Task 1 Writing.
Task 2
It is true that children today spend far more time indoors than in previous generations. I
would say that this has both a positive and negative side.
Children today seem to spend far too long inside with computer games, watching TV and
videos. This is definitely bad in some ways because children should develop outdoor pursuits
such as football, cricket and basketball that would make them healthy now and in their later
lives. If they dont learn to play sports when theyre young, it is unlikely that they will develop
these healthy habits later in life and the results can be seen today in the higher levels of
obesity and related illnesses such as diabetes. When I was young I had only sports to keep me
occupied and I am grateful now that I still love and play the sports of my youth.
On the other hand the world today is dominated by computers and electronics so its
important that children learn to like and understand computers and technology early in life.
The older generation didnt have the opportunity to have this electronic entertainment and so
dont understand the attraction.
In conclusion I would certainly agree that it is bad and unhealthy for children to spend all
their time indoors with electronic entertainment. I dont think all children are too dependent
on electronic entertainment but too many definitely are. We cannot expect though that
children will totally ignore todays technologies and it is important that they grow up with
awareness and understanding of these things that will dominate their later lives. I believe
it is up to parents to guide and encourage a reasonable mixture of both indoor and outdoor
pursuits.
(281 words)

This essay was written by an IELTS examiner to give an example of a good answer. Please
Arguments, Ideas and Evidence This band grades the essay on its content, how it structures
its ideas and backs up the ideas with examples. When you look at the above essay, you are first
struck by how it is set out with paragraphs. Firstly there is a short introduction. Then there are 2
paragraphs that provide the ideas on both sides of the question of the essay. Finally there is a
conclusion where the question is answered by the writer with his point of view. The writer examines
both sides of the argument and shows that it is not an issue that is black or white. Example are
given to backup his ideas examples of sports, illnesses, the writers own childhood. The minimum
word limit of 250 words has also been passed so that is not a problem. All these things would lead
to a good band for Arguments, Ideas and Evidence.
Communicative Quality This mark grades the candidate on how easily the reader understands
the essay. This depends on accuracy in structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary as bad
grammar, punctuation and vocabulary will cause a breakdown in communication. Other things
affecting communication would be linking words, prepositions and agreements. The paragraphing
is the first thing that helps the communicative quality. As said above the paragraphing is very good.
It splits the essay up into easy-to-read chunks and separates the ideas of the essay into these
chunks. The grammar, punctuation and vocabulary are all very good and all the linking words,
prepositions and agreements are all correctly used. The Communicative Quality in this essay
therefore is very good.
Vocabulary and Sentence Structure With Vocabulary the examiner looks at the range of
words used and whether they are used in the right place and at the right time. With Sentence
Structure, the examiner looks at the grammar. As pointed out in the section above, the Vocabulary
and Sentence Structure are very good. All word usage is correctly used and spelt correctly. The
grammar is all error free and the punctuation is good. The Vocabulary and Sentence Structure band
would be very good.

Task 1
Dear Sir,
I write to inquire about staying to your hotel with me family. Me family is consists of me wife,
me two sons and me. We arrive on 14 August and want stay til 21 August Therefore we will
stay 6 nights. Me wife and me would like to take double room with view of sea and my sons
will take room at back of the hotel. I would like to stay to the hotel with bed and breakfast.
Please would you contact to me as soon as possible with the details of prices for this thing?
We not know the location where your hotel is very well so could you please write to us also in
your letter give us some activities that my family like. Me two sons are 13 and 11 years old.
Thank you for your help, I look forward to hear from you.
Yours sincerly,
Alex Luchi
(151 words)

This letter was written by a Romanian IELTS student in the middle of an IELTS practice course.
Task Fulfilment This mark grades you on basically whether you have answered the question or
not. A common mistake is to miss out in your letter one of the things that it asks you to do. Has
the above letter answered the question? The question asks the candidate to write a letter, give the
arrival and departure details, request the type of rooms and price for the weekend and ask about
activities and places of interest. There are obviously language errors but nearly all these areas
have been covered. The letter asks about activities but not places of interest but this is fairly minor.
The letter is of 151 words so it fulfils the length requirement too. Also the letter is set out in a good
way with an appropriate opening and ending. It has good paragraphing which splits up the letter
into good easy-to-read chunks. So, this letter will get a fairly good task fulfilment band.
Cohesion is how the writing fits together. Does the writing with its ideas and content flow logically?
Coherence is how you are making yourself understood and whether the reader of your writing
understands what you are saying. The above letter has reasonable cohesion. The flow of ideas
through the letter is fairly logical but occasionally awkward (therefore is used correctly but a native
speaker would have avoided its use). The faulty grammar takes away a bit from its coherence but it
is an understandable letter and it would have the desired effect.
the examiner looks at the grammar. The vocabulary of this letter is mainly correct with the
occasional awkward choice (take double room; contact to me). Spelling is fairly good with only
occasional errors (sincerly; til). The Sentence Structure is the weakest part of the letter. There are
numerous mistakes. Some verb tenses and patterns are faulty (write; is consists; want stay; to
hear from; we not know) though other verbs are correct with correct use of would like. The writer
also uses me instead of my and uses to the hotel instead of at the hotel twice. The grammar
errors do not really affect communication in the letter though.
In conclusion, although the letter is at times a bit awkward, it is well set out, covers the main points,
is fairly accurate and would fulfil its purpose.
Task 2
We have been known for some time now that smoking is a killer. I completely agree that all
countries should make the rules that outlaws smoking in all the public areas.
That is a difficult subject though. Many of the smokers believe that they have the right to
smoke where they will and that non-smokers can just go away from them. They have a point to
some point but tobacco smoke is not the perfume. The smell get into your hairs, clothes and
eyes and of course the smoke get into your lungs which make you feel bad the next day and
can cause the illnesses over a long time. There are just too many things bad to let the people
have the right to smoke anywhere.
It is of course only an optimist theory. It is not probable that all countries in the earth will
disallow smoking in all of the public areas although Ireland has just done so and many part
of US does. It is a good goal to try to do though. The more that it is prohibited then, slowly,
the more people will realise how they kill them. People who would normally die would live and
huge amounts of money will save on treating smoking diseases such as the cancer and the
heart disease. If this lead to the fall of companies with losses of jobs and money for company
owners then I can only say good. Governments will lose duties but I am sure that governments
will think up other ways of making more duties!
So I completely believe in the statement that all countries should prohibit smoking in public
places.
(277 words)

This essay was written by a German IELTS student studying in the UK.
its ideas and backs up the ideas with examples. The above essay wholly addresses itself to the
question and there is no irrelevance. From the first introductory paragraph the writer makes his
position plain as regards the question. This is restated in the conclusion. The two paragraphs in
between contain the writers argument looking at both sides of the question. Good examples back
up the ideas that the writer puts forward. 250 words has also easily been passed so the word limit
is not a problem. So this essay would get a good band for Arguments, Ideas and Evidence.
the essay. This depends on structure, accuracy in grammar, punctuation and vocabulary as bad
is the first thing that helps the communicative quality. As stated above, the introduction and
conclusion are short and to the point and the main ideas for the essay are put into two separate
paragraphs. These things help the readability of the essay and therefore help the communicative
quality. There are a few errors with the grammar and word choice but this does not affect the
communicative quality. The linking words and punctuation are both good and this really helps the
communicative quality. So the communicative quality band here would be pretty good.
the examiner looks at the grammar. As pointed out above there are a few errors in word choice
(smoke where they will; too many things bad; optimist; a point to some point; disallow;
good goal to try to do; duties) but none are serious. The errors are more the wrong form of the
word or the choice of a synonym of the correct word. This makes it occasionally a bit unnatural but
it is a minor effect. The grammar is mostly good but there are some errors. The is used wrongly
on a number of occasions. There are a couple of plural problems as well (smell get into your
hairs; many part of the US). The verb forms are mostly good but there are some slips (We have
been known; rules that outlaws; the smoke get into; which make you; many part of the US
does; money will save; If this lead). Finally there is one pronoun error (how they kill them).
So, Vocabulary and Sentence Structure is the weakest area of this essay but it is not too bad. The
essay would get a reasonable band for Vocabulary and Sentence Structure.

Task 1
Dear Sir,
I am writ in conection with radyo I buy before two week in your shop at London Road, when
I go hme and play it I fiand it no work well, this very bad for me, I go holday soon and I buy
radyo becus of this thing, I return radyo next day to your shop and shop man he say that they
fix proplem and cal me soon. I wait one wek for cal from this man and I no hear nothing, I
therefor ask you to call me very soon for tel me that you fix rayio or you give me new radio, I
put copi of sale papr and fixing paper, I hope to hear yu soon
Best regard,
Abdulaziz al Suwaidi
(122 words)

This letter was written by an Arabic IELTS student at his college
not. A common mistake is to miss out in your letter one of the things that it asks you to do. Has the
above letter answered the question? The first thing that one notices that the letter is considerably
under length. By not writing the required 150 words the writer is not answering the question and so
is penalised under Task Fulfilment. If less than 150 words is produced then only a maximum band
of 5 (less than 5 can also be given) can be awarded for Task Fulfilment. Another omission is that
the writer did not say how he feels about the situation and this is asked for in the question. Apart
from these things the question is dealt with. The problems with the length and the feelings will give
this letter quite a poor Task Fulfilment band.
Cohesion is how the writing fits together. Does the writing with its ideas and content flow
writing understands what you are saying. Cohesion here is poor as well. The structure with no
paragraphing and little punctuation makes it a badly joined together letter. Bad spelling causes
understanding problems too. This leads to poor coherence for the reader also. It is often difficult
to follow the letter and understand the meaning, although with some difficulty the point can be
understood. This letter would get a low cohesion and coherence band.
the examiner looks at the grammar. The Vocabulary choices in this letter arent too bad in spite
of some errors but there are lots spelling mistakes (radyo; therefor; becus; proplem; regard;
etc). Although the writer didnt know the correct words for sales and repair receipts, he managed
to paraphrase in a clumsy but understandable way in spite of the spelling errors. The Grammar
is more of a problem. Most verb forms are faulty in tenses and negative forms (am write; buy; go;
play; no work etc.). There are other grammar errors eg: (before two weeks; absence of the verb
to be; absence of the and a (definite and indefinite articles); giving two subjects of verbs (the shop
assistant he say); a double negative (I no hear nothing); an adjective in place of an adverb (it no
work good); missing or wrong prepositions (at London Road; I hope to hear you soon). All these
errors and others would ensure a poor Vocabulary and Sentence Structure band.
In conclusion the letter is quite poor in spite of being fairly relevant to the task set.
Task 2
I am agree with this. The study it is so importent now a days. The childrn is need the study
for their lifes. The girls and boys no diffrent for this. They are need the study every day
for get the bettr results. I think that evry day monday to friday the childrn must go to
school for the classes. If they study then later they can be doctors or law or businessman.
Then they get the muney for this for there famly and there famly they can be doctors or
law or businessman. Nevertheless boys and girls some times are study togethar. I no think
this is good idae. When the boys are yung they are like the girls too much and they are look
too much the girls and no study. It is same with the girls becuse they are like also the boys
and they are look too much the boys and they are no study. So for the boys and for the girls
they are not get the results and no be doctors etc. So in conclusion I am believe that the
study and the education is too much important for the boys and the girls so they can get the
good results for help them in their lifes. The boys and the girls they must no study in mix
sex classes or they are no study very well and they are no get the good results for help them.
Therefor I am agree with this statment.
(251 words)

This essay was written by a Korean IELTS student doing an IELTS preparation course.
Arguments, Ideas and Evidence This band grades the essay on its content, how it structures its
ideas and backs up the ideas with examples. Ones first reaction on seeing this essay is that it is
badly structured. The length is no problem as it is over 250 words. Looking at the argument of the
essay, more than a third of the essay is irrelevant. The writer opens by talking about how important
education is to young people. This is of course true but it is not answering the question at all. The
writer only starts to answer the actual question after Nevertheless. The remaining writing is also a
bit repetitive and short on ideas and examples. The only real, relevant point that the writer makes
in the whole essay is that girls and boys should not study together because they will look at each
other. The Arguments, Ideas and Evidence band would not be very good here.
affecting communication would be linking words, prepositions and agreements. The communicative
quality here is not that good. There are quite a lot of grammar errors although the punctuation
isnt too bad. Nevertheless is used wrongly and causes the reader to stop and reread. The
paragraphing is non-existent. The essay is all just in one big lump. This really affects how easy
the essay is to read (see General Training Task 2 Tutorial for an example of good and bad
paragraphing Free Tutorials are available on the Home Page). So, the communicative quality
band for this essay would not be very good.
the examiner looks at the grammar. The vocabulary is not that bad though the spelling is not very
good. Even when the writer has chosen a wrong word (law instead of lawyer; some time instead
of sometimes) the writing can still be understood. Apart from that the vocabulary is a bit repetitive
and needs a greater variety. The grammar is not very good. Most of the verb forms are faulty
(tense choice, formation and agreement) (I am agree; the children is need; are need etc) and
the verb to be is used badly (girls and boys no diffrent). There are also lots of other mistakes
scattered through the essay. The Vocabulary and Sentence Structure band would not be very good
for this essay.

Task 1
Respected Sir,
I have just recently been awarded a place at your esteemed college and I now write with
respect to my accommodation requirements for my first initial year.
As I will not know anyone at the College, I would like to spend my first year in a Hall of
Residence so that I can meet people in this place. I would prefer the Hall to be a single sex
female only hall and with full board so that I wont have to worry about cooking for myself. In
addition I also require a vegetarian choice as I am vegetarian. If there are no halls offering
the above then I would be satisfied in a hall with kitchens so I can cook. In addition I would
not like to share my room and I would prefer en suite facilities if you have halls offering this.
Thanking you for your assistance in advance, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Anna da Silva
(149 words)

This letter was written by an Indian lady on an IELTS preparation course.
not. A common mistake is to miss out in your letter one of the things that it asks you to do. Has
the above letter answered the question? The question asks the candidate to write a letter, give
accommodation requirements, give room and food needs and ask for alternatives. It seems to me
that all these questions have been answered. The letter is also set out well with good structure.
One minus is that the question instructs the candidate to begin the letter with Dear Sir but this letter
begins Respected Sir. This is not a serious problem but you should bear in mind that you should
follow all instructions very carefully. Another problem is the length. In Task 1 you have to write 150
words. This letter is only 149 words. Now, 1 word short is not a problem but if a letter is noticeably
short it will be heavily penalised in Task Fulfilment as is seen in the Task 1 example for General
Training Test 3. The Task Fulfilment band for this letter would be fairly good.
Cohesion is how the writing fits together. Does the writing with its ideas and content flow logically?
Coherence is how you are making yourself understood and whether the reader of your writing
understands what you are saying. The cohesion and coherence in this letter are both quite good.
There is a good opening and ending and the important enquiry information is set out nicely in the
middle paragraph. It is easy to read and well punctuated. The Cohesion and Coherence band for
this letter would also be fairly good.
the examiner looks at the grammar. The Vocabulary is good and appropriate though it occasionally
becomes over formal in a way that would be a little archaic in modern English (Respected Sir;
esteemed college). The grammar is very good with virtually no errors. One thing that does stand
out is the redundant use of in this place but that is about all. So, the Vocabulary and Sentence
Structure band for this letter would again be pretty good.
Task 2
Everywhere people studies English. In my country too many people is study English. I think
study other language is, in todays world, a waste of time.
English is Number 1 language in World today. Today everybody need English. English is the
language for travel and business and other thing. If you want to stay in hotel, go restaurant,
do money, you need English. America also most important economics and science country in
world. When I go Dubai last year I only need English in hotel and shops.
Other language also important. The country that next to your country maybe you must know
this language. Also China language, India language, Spanish language, Arab language very
important and maybe more important later. So maybe this language also you can learn in
school.
In my country we study English at school. Some people studies also other language but
everyone say English is most important.
So I think English should be the primary foreign language taught in schools around the world.
Learning a different foreign language is, in todays world, a waste of time.
(180 words)

This essay was written by a Thai IELTS student studying in the UK.
its ideas and backs up the ideas with examples. The main problem with this essay is the length.
If an essay for the General Training Task 2 Writing does not equal or exceed 250 words then the
essay will be penalised on Arguments, Ideas and Evidence. In addition to being under length the
writer has also used a small chunk of the question in the introduction and a larger chunk in the
conclusion. The maximum band that can be awarded in this area for under length essays is 5
though it can be lower. So this essays maximum band for Arguments, Ideas and Evidence would
be 5. This is a shame as the writer makes a fair attempt to answer the question and is mostly
relevant. The essay just needs some more ideas and evidence to back up the argument.
affecting communication would be linking words, prepositions and agreements. First of all the
structure of this essay is good and this helps the communicative quality. The information is set out
into clear, separate paragraphs and this makes it easier for the reader to read it. The sentences
are also short which also makes it more difficult for the writer to get mixed up. The punctuation is
good which helps the communicative quality. On the other hand the grammar is fairly poor and this
adversely affects the communicative quality. The sentences are also a bit awkward and unnatural.
All in all this essay would get a reasonable band for communicative quality.
the examiner looks at the grammar. In general the vocabulary in this essay isnt bad. Quite often
the wrong form of the word has been chosen (economics, science, China language etc.) but this
does not affect intelligibility. There is only really one completely incorrect word choice (do money).
The grammar in this essay is not that good. The only good areas are where the writer has copied
the chunks from the question so these cannot be taken into account by the examiner. The verbs
are often incorrect, the articles are a problem and there are other smaller, individual mistakes. The
Vocabulary and Sentence Structure band would not be that good.

Task 1
Dear Sir,
Last week on Saturday night some friends and I had dinner in your restaurant to celebrate
my birthday. I am writing to thank you for the great evening that we had.
All my friends remarked afterwards on the standard of the food and service that we
received. All the food was very tasty and well presented. Our waiter, whose name was James,
was fast and friendly and put with well with our bad jokes! The restaurant itself was warm
and friendly and the atmosphere showed that all the diners there were enjoying their evening.
I would like though to suggest one improvement. One of my friends is a vegetarian and he felt
that the choice for vegetarians was little small. If you could develop that, it would be a great
advantage to your restaurant.
Once again I would like to thank you for my highly enjoyable birthday dinner.
Yours faithfully,
Rebecca Ahlinder
(152 words)

This letter was written by an IELTS examiner to give an example of a good answer. Please
not. A common mistake is to miss out in your letter one of things that it asks you to do. Has the
letter above answered the question? The letter thanks the restaurant mentioning the food, service
and atmosphere and also suggests an improvement. This is what the question asked. The letter
also gives the relevant detail of the waiters name. The letter is set out in an appropriate way with a
semi-formal opening and an ending that is appropriate to this type of letter. It uses correct language
with the right degree of formality. The letter would certainly fulfil its function. The person receiving it
would wholly understand its purpose. This letter would get a very good Task Fulfilment band.
Cohesion is how your writing fits together. Does your writing with its ideas and content flow
writing understands what you are saying. The above letter has excellent cohesion. The structure
helps this. The first paragraph introduces the subject by mentioning the birthday meal and thanking
the restaurant. The next paragraph details why the meal was so enjoyable. The third paragraph
suggests the improvement. Finally there is an appropriate ending with another thank you. This
logical progression of ideas in the structure of the three paragraphs gives the letter good cohesion.
The choice of words also never causes any cohesion problems. For an example of bad cohesion,
see the Free Help Tutorial for the General Training Task 1 Writing. Coherence is also very good in
the letter. At no time does the reader have to stop because he does not understand.
the examiner looks at the grammar. The vocabulary of the letter is good throughout. The Sentence
Structure again is fine. The past tenses are used correctly to describe past events and the
suggestions are all correctly presented. All other grammar is correct and everything is correctly
punctuated.
So, in conclusion, this letter fulfils all the things that an examiner looks for in a good answer in a
letter for the General Training Task 1 Writing.
Task 2
Many people travel nowadays; vastly more than at the start of the 20th Century. In the 20th
Century this increase was due to the improvement in the means of travelling. In this century I
believe that the numbers of people travelling will continue to grow. This will be due to various
factors.
Just like last century I believe that travel technology will get more advanced and that it will
become cheaper and therefore more people will have the opportunity to fly. In addition to
this, lesser-developed and poorer nations today, such as China and other Southeast Asian and
African countries, will become richer and more of the population will be able to afford to fly.
Other factors will be a greater awareness in travel and travelling in order to obtain a better
education. These I feel will be the factors most responsible for the future growth of travel.
On the other hand there will be factors negatively affecting the growth in travel. At present
the most important one is probably the threat of terrorism leading to a fear of travelling
by plane. Also the spread of wealth and opportunities around Southeast Asia and Africa will
lessen the need for people to travel for a better life or education.
The reasons negatively affecting the growth of travel are certainly important but I believe
that the ones that will positively affect its growth will prove far more powerful and so I
believe that travel in the 21st Century will certainly continue to grow and become even more
popular.
(257 words)

This essay was written by an IELTS examiner to give an example of a good answer. Please
its ideas and backs up the ideas with examples. When you look at the above essay, you are first
struck by how it is set out with paragraphs. Firstly the introduction sets out the writers opinion in
relation to the question. Then there are 2 paragraphs that provide the ideas and examples that
support the writers opinion. Finally the conclusion reiterates the writers opinion in light of what he
has just written. The writer does not wholly look at one point of view but looks at factors affecting
travel positively and negatively. The minimum word limit of 250 words has also been passed so that
is not a problem. All these things would lead to a good band for Arguments, Ideas and Evidence.
the essay. This depends on accuracy in structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary, as bad
is the first thing that helps communicative quality. As pointed out above the paragraphing is very
good. It splits the essay up into easy-to-read chunks and separates the ideas of the essay into
these chunks. The grammar, punctuation and vocabulary are all very good and all the linking
words, prepositions and agreements are all correctly used. The Communicative Quality in this
essay therefore is very good.
Vocabulary and Sentence Structure With Vocabulary the examiner looks at the range of
words used and whether they are used in the right place and at the right time. With Sentence
Structure, the examiner looks at the grammar. As pointed out in the section above, the Vocabulary
and Sentence Structure are very good. All word usage is correctly used and spelt correctly. The
grammar is all error free and the punctuation is good. The Vocabulary and Sentence Structure band
for this essay would therefore be very good.
Commentary on the Example Speaking Recordings for the ieltshelpnow.com

General Training Practice Tests
Below you will find reports by an IELTS speaking examiner on three recordings of example IELTS
test interviews. The questions asked in the recordings are the questions in the Speaking Test
sections of ieltshelpnow.com General Training Tests 1, 2 and 3. While listening to the recordings,
it would be helpful for you to have the question sheets with you to refer to.
The recordings are not real IELTS test recordings but the interviewer is a real IELTS examiner and
the recordings are conducted in the exact way that an IELTS Speaking Test is done. The students
interviewed were IELTS students who were doing an IELTS preparation course in the UK. The
reports on each interview were written by the IELTS examiner who conducted the interviews. The
examiner has tried to analyse the strong and weak parts of each of the students and this will give
you a better understanding into how give a better performance in the IELTS Speaking Test.
To further help you, if you have not done so already, please look at the right hand side of the
ieltshelpnow.com Home Page where you will find a series of free General Training Test Tutorials
including Speaking. Here you will find advice on how to do and prepare for the IELTS Speaking
Test.
Speaking Practice Test 1

Examiners Commentary
The student interviewed was Ilaria, an Italian female. The Speaking Test is in three sections.
Lets first look at the each of these sections in turn to identify the strong points as well as the
weaknesses.
Section 1
Ilaria was very confident and gave full answers to all the questions. It started well when Ilaria gave
a very full answer to the first question about her family and, without being prompted, went on to
talk about where her family lived as well. This kind of full answer going further than the question
asks is a good sign that the student is comfortable in English and can talk with easy fluency.
The rest of Section 1 went equally well. Ilaria was not sporty so the questions from Topic 1 on
Health and Exercise could not have suited her that well. In spite of this Ilaria gave full answers
to all the questions. This is important as Ilaria showed that she could speak capably on a subject
about which she knew little and had little interest in. On the other hand in Topic 2 Ilaria showed
the examiner that she could answer the questions at length in English. Because of this Ilaria
only needed 2 questions to be asked in Topic 2. Also in reply to the second question in Topic 2,
Ilaria answers Yes, absolutely and then goes on to explain her answer without the need for the
examiner to have to ask Why. This is often a good sign of a good, fluent candidate. Section 1 was
very well answered by Ilaria and I do not feel that there were any bad points.
Section 2
Ilaria continued with the same fluency as Section 1. The examiner allowed Ilaria to talk for the full
2 minutes and she had no problem doing this. Not all IELTS interviews are this long but it is always
up to the examiner to decide the length of the interview and not the candidate. Ilaria hardly took
any of the one available minute for preparation. This is absolutely no problem. It is wholly up to the
candidate to decide to take all or part of the minute. It does not affect the marking of the test in any
way. However, the longer that a student has to prepare the talk, then the easier it will probably be
for the student to speak well. Therefore I would always advise candidates to take advantage of the
full minute. Ilaria does not talk that fast, says erm quite a lot and has frequent, short hesitations.
None of these is a problem. It is not a mistake to speak slowly. Indeed, if candidates talk slowly,
then they are less likely to make any fluency, grammatical or vocabulary errors and subsequently
are more confident and comfortable. The hesitations and erms are only normal features of
someone who has to talk for 2 minutes on a quickly prepared subject. Ilaria talked with some
fluency on the subject in the question and covered the areas that the question asked to be talked
about with detail and relevant examples. Finally the examiner asked a question to finish off Section
2. Ilaria gave a short answer to this and that is all that is required. This Section 2 is shorter than a
lot of others but this is because Ilaria did not use the minute available for preparation. Again there
are no bad parts in this section.
Section 3
In Topic 1 Ilarias answers were not as full as earlier. She does say though often that she didnt
know much about the subject. Despite this she still managed full answers to all the questions.
However, as long as a student answers each question to some extent, the student can then wait for
the question(s) that they can really take advantage of and speak longer about. Then in Topic 2 she
had more to say and spoke at greater length in reply to the questions. So, although some answers
were shorter than others, there are no bad parts to Section 3.
Marking
The marking of the IELTS Speaking Test is done in 4 parts. Below is how the examiner evaluates
this student.
Pronunciation
Ilarias pronunciation of English is excellent which allows her to be easily understood at all times.
There is a trace of an accent in her English but this does not interfere with intelligibility at any time.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Ilaria accurately and appropriately uses a wide range of grammatical structures.
Lexical Resource
There is the occasional slightly inappropriate word choice but this does not happen very often and it
does not affect the listeners understanding.
Fluency and Coherence
Ilarias fluency and coherence is very good. Ilarias language is appropriate and the joining
language is all correctly used. Ilarias answers to questions are logically developed and there is little
repetition or self-correction.
Estimated IELTS Speaking Band:

The student interviewed was Sandra, a Colombian female. The Speaking Test is in three sections.
First of all lets look at each of these sections in turn to identify the strong and weak parts of the
interview.
Section 1
Sandra was a little bit nervous and not very confident in her speech. She answered all the
questions but some of the questions, particularly in Topic 2, could have been longer and better
developed. Most people find that Section 1 of the IELTS Speaking Test is the easiest section and
therefore students should take the opportunity to talk as long and as fully as they can while the
questions are at their simplest. For example, the examiner asks Sandra about the advantages
and disadvantages of living in her area. She talks about the climate as an advantage, which is
good, and then mentions that her area is near other good places but she does not talk more about
this. She could talk about other good things regarding her area and she did not even mention
one disadvantage. This was wasting an opportunity. On the other hand she answered most of the
questions quite well and this was certainly no disaster.
Section 2
In Section 2 Sandra managed to get over the one minute mark without any problems but it
appeared as though it would have been hard for her to go any longer than she did. Like Ilaria
in the recording for the Academic Speaking Test 1, Sandra did not make use of the one minute
preparation time. It sounds as though the examiner got her started early but it was Sandra who
indicated that she was ready to begin. By not taking the time to make notes on each part of the
question, Sandras talk was a bit disjointed and lost coherence at times. Here is an example where
using the one minute preparation time would have had great benefit. On the other hand Sandra
did manage to answer most parts of the question. Looking at her actual speaking, Sandra often
had long hesitations as she searched for things to say and to connect her ideas. The connections
were not always clear and she shifted subject a couple of times in one sentence. If she could have
finished each of the sentences by developing the subjects of each sentence and then change the
subject coherently, it would have been a much better talk. Again, preparation would have benefited
her. She did not lose marks for not preparing but the lack of coherence in her talk that the lack of
preparation caused affected her score.
Section 3
Section 3 started very well with Sandra giving long and full answers to the questions in Topic
1. In Topic 2 however the answers were not as long and could have been better developed,
speaking about the subjects in more depth. For example the last question was not really answered
properly at all with Sandra only saying that holidays would change by having more amenities. If
Topic 2 could have been answered as fully as Topic 1 then she would have made a much better
impression.
Marking
The Marking of the IELTS Speaking Test is done in 4 parts. Below is how the examiner evaluates
this student.
Pronunciation
Sandras pronunciation was not that clear. There were areas where there were no problems but
there were also times when her strong accent, intonation and stress problems caused difficulties
for the listener.
Sandras grammar was often faulty. Sandras basic sentences were controlled fairly well but more
complex grammar often broke down. There were lots of mistakes scattered throughout her speech
as well, some of them quite basic.
Lexical Resource
Sandras vocabulary was good enough to discuss familiar and unfamiliar topics but she had limited
flexibility. There were quite a few pauses where she had to stop to search for the right word and not
always with success.
Sandras fluency and coherence was sometimes quite good and she showed the ability to talk
independently and at some length to questions. On areas that she was not so sure about though
her fluency and coherence sometimes broke down and this led to quite a lot of hesitation and a bit
of repetition.

The student interviewed was Tina, a Chinese female. The Speaking Test is in three sections. First
of all lets look at the each of these sections in turn to identify the strong and weak parts of the
interview.
Section 1
Tina was a bit nervous and hesitant at the start but she gave full answers that addressed the
questions. She talked quite slowly but that is no problem. In fact talking slowly allowed Tina to
consider what she was saying and so she was less likely to make grammar mistakes and lose
control of her coherence. The fact that Tina did not need all the questions from Section 1 to finish
the section shows how well and fully she answered the questions.
Section 2
Tina is lucky as she says she is interested in this topic and so she finds it easy to talk about.
Candidates in IELTS are not allowed to ask for a change in topic so, if you are given a topic you
know little about, you will just have to do the best you can. The topics are all of general interest
and anyone should be able to talk about the topics for 2 minutes. The first important thing in this
interview was that Tina took full advantage of the 1 minute preparation time. This allowed Tina
to make notes on all parts of the question. At one point at the end of her talk Tina had finished a
sentence and did not know how to continue. She checked her notes and saw that she had written
something about how often she went to the restaurant. Therefore, after the short gap to check her
notes (which is fine) she was able to continue confidently with her talk. This shows the value of
using the 1 minute preparation time and making the notes on the paper provided. In Section 2 Tina
again spoke quite slowly and, as pointed out above, there is nothing wrong with this. Sometimes
though she was a bit overly hesitant and stopped in the middle of sentences which affected the
fluency of the talk a little. On the other hand, Tina covered the areas required in the question and
talked without any problems until the examiner asked her to stop.
Section 3
Tina continued to give reasonable answers in Section 3. Where she sometimes went wrong was
in trying to say too much. Occasionally she finished a sentence but wanted to continue in order
to make a better impression. This is good of course but only if you have more to say. If you have
no further ideas and you try to carry on, there will most likely be a lot of hesitations and eventually
repetition of ideas. This is what happened sometimes to Tina. If you have no further ideas, it
is better to stop with the good things that you have already said and wait for a new question.
Nevertheless Tina had a lot of good things to say though she was more hesitant and had more
breakdowns in fluency and accuracy due to the more complicated nature of the questions. She
often hesitated at the start of answering questions while she thought momentarily about her
answer. This is fine. The examiner does not expect everyone to be able to answer every question
instantly without thinking for a short time.
Marking
The Marking of the IELTS Speaking Test is done in 4 parts. Below is how the examiner evaluates
this student.
Pronunciation
Tinas pronunciation was fairly clear. Most of her speech was easily understood and, although she
has a Chinese accent, this does not interfere too much with the listeners comprehension.
Tinas grammar was often good but there were basic errors as well. The errors became more
frequent in Section 3 as the questions became more demanding and the language became more
complicated to answer them.
Lexical Resource
Tina used quite a variety of vocabulary. It was easily sufficient to cope with familiar topics and some
unfamiliar topics and, although sometimes she did not know the right word, she could come up with
an acceptable alternative and attempted to paraphrase quite successfully.
Tinas fluency and coherence was fine in Section 1 and parts of Section 2 but as the questions and
language became more demanding, her speech broke down from time to time and hesitancy came
in. However, she showed the ability to talk at length and clearly answered the questions asked her.
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IELTS HELP NOW listening practice tests. Test 1. In the IELTS test you hear some
recordings and you have to answer questions on them. You have time to read the
instructions and questions and check your work. All recordings are played only once. Now
turn to Section 1.
Section 1. You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman discussing the loss of
a bag on board a plane.
First you have some time to look at questions 1 5.
(20 second gap)
You will see that there is an example. This time only, the conversation relating to this will be
played first.
Man
Pan Asian Airways. John speaking. Can I help you?
Wom Yes please. I left something on one of your planes last night. I got this number from the
operator. Is this the right number to call?
M
Yes, madam. This is the right number. I just need you tell me your name to start with so I
can fill out a lost property form.
W
Kirsty Allen. Thats K-I-R-S-T-Y A-L-L-E-N.
So, Kirsty is the correct answer.

Now we begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, as the recording is not
played twice. Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions 1 to 5.
Man
Pan Asian Airways. John speaking. Can I help you?
Wom Yes please. I left something on one of your planes last night. I got this number from the
operator. Is this the right number to call?
M
Yes, madam. This is the right number. I just need you to tell me your name to start with so I
can fill out a lost property form.
W
Kirsty Allen. Thats K-I-R-S-T-Y A-L-L-E-N.
Right. Ive got that. Now what happened last night?
W
Well, I was on a flight last night from New York to London that landed at 12.30am. We were
delayed a while in New York so that when we eventually landed, I was so tired that I accidentally
left my handbag on the plane.
M
Did you report this to anyone last night?
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No, Im afraid not. I didnt notice until I got home and then it was really too late to phone.
M
Very well madam. Let me take a few details for this form and Ill see what I can do. OK, so
the name was Kirsty Allen. And whats the address please?
W
48 Windham Road, Richmond.
The postcode?
RI6 GH7.
Good. Ive got that. Now, your telephone number?
Well, my home number is 020 8927 7651 and my mobile is 07754 897 432.
Im sorry. I didnt catch the second one. What was the mobile again?
0 double 7 54 897 432.
Thanks. Now, do you know the flight number of the plane that you were on last night?
W
Oh yes, hang on a second. Ive got my boarding pass stub right here. Err; the flight number
was PA 356. No, Im sorry, PA365. Thats it: 365.
M
And does the boarding card stub say what seat you had?
Oh yes. It was E6.
And you said that it was New York to London Heathrow. Is that right?
Yes, thats right.
Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully and answer questions 6 to 10.
M
OK then. Now I have to take some details about the bag that you lost. It was a handbag,
yes?
W
Thats right.
Can you describe it to me?
W
Well, I guess it just looks like any regular handbag. Its very dark red with black handles and
the catch on the top is gold coloured.
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Does it have any distinguishing marks?
W
Not really. Its quite new you see so I havent scratched it or anything. Its got a brand name
but thats just inside the bag when you open it, under the catch.
M
OK. Now, can you tell me what was inside the bag?
W
Quite a few things actually. Not my passport of course or I would never have got out of the
airport. My purse is inside and thats got about 200 dollars and about 70 pounds cash. There is
also my credit card and some membership cards.
M
Good. Ill just write that down. Anything else in the bag?
W
A small paperback that I was reading, some makeup, my work keys, but not my house
keys thank God and a couple of pens.
M
Have you informed the police about the loss of the card?
Yes and Ive also cancelled the card with the credit company.
M
Right. Now what Ill do is to contact the lost property, which is where your bag will have
gone if it was found. Ill give you a call back within an hour and tell you what the situation is. If you
havent had a call within an hour and a half, call back this number and ask for me. My name
is John. OK?
W
Yes, thats great John. Ill speak to you later. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
That is the end of section 1. You will now have half a minute to check your answers.
(30 second gap)
Now turn to section 2.
Section 2. You will hear a man giving a welcome speech to new students at the University
of Westley. First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14.
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully to the welcome speech and answer questions 11 to 14.
Hello and good afternoon. My name is John Walker and Id like to welcome you new students
to the University of Westley. What I am going to do today is just explain to you about some of
thefacilities that you will find here on our main campus and where you will find them.
If you look at the map on the overhead projector, let me talk you through some of the locations
before describing some of them in more detail. Well, at present we are in the Universitys main
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lecture hall. If you go out of the main front entrance then you will see opposite across the
car park the entrance for the focal point of a lot university life for most students. This is
of course the Students Union. About 150 yards on the left of the Union, as you look at it
from here, is another focal point for the students (though not as popular as the Union), the
University library. Behind the library is the main University refectory where many students eat
both lunch and dinner. On the other side of the Union is the college chapel and behind that there is
a small hall of residence. There are three other halls of residence behind the Students Union.
Behind the hall that we are in now is the sports hall and grounds and either side of us are
academic departments with lecturers offices, lecture halls and various labs. You will find it all a bit
confusing at first but youll get to know your way around fairly quickly.
You now have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
(20 second gap)
Now listen to the rest of the welcome speech and answer questions 15 to 20.
Id like now to talk about a few important places on the Campus.
All students must belong to the Students Union if they wish to use any of its services. It is very
cheap and we certainly recommend that you join. The Union provides a bookshop covering all
the course books at the university plus lots of other titles for a range of interests. You can eat and
drink at the Union. There is a Fat Phillips on the ground floor serving a wide range of fast foods
and drinks. Then there is the main Union bar up on the First Floor. This is where the Union parties,
dances and balls are held and theres a pizza corner where cheap and large pizzas can be served
up in a few minutes. Other areas that will be of interest to students are the Welfare Office, the
Travel Office and the Clubs Office. The Clubs office will get you in touch with all the Clubs that are
part of the Students Union. These clubs vary from football to drama to potholing to beer drinking.
There really is something for everyone. The Union opens up at 8 am every day and closes at 12
midnight unless there are any functions going on later.
Id like to move onto the library now. This is where a lot of you will, I hope, be spending a lot of time
over the next three or four years working and doing research. Of course this isnt as exciting as
the social aspects of university life but of course it really is the main reason that you are all here. I
therefore urge you to get over there as soon as you can as you have to register and then you can
have a look around. During the first two weeks of the academic year, that is, now, there are tours
every two hours aimed at familiarising new students to all the services that the library offers. The
librarys open from 9am to 9pm though it stays open later during final exams.
As I said earlier, the refectory is behind the library. The refectory offers a range of cheap meals at
lunchtime and in the evenings. It is open from 12 noon to 3 pm for lunch and from 6 pm to 8.30
pm for dinner. They try to offer a variety of food from favourites to healthy options to ethnic foods
and there is always a choice for vegetarians and vegans.
The University Sports Hall is one of the most used buildings at the University. To use the hall or the
grounds you must be a member of the Athletic Union, which is part of the Students Union. Again
this costs very little and will allow you to use all University sports facilities, represent University
teams and it fully insures you during your membership of the Athletic Union. This is really
excellent value.
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For departments and academic facilities, there isnt enough time to go through all of them but your
respective departments should furnish you with maps and information that will satisfy your needs.
For all services offered at the university, I recommend that you purchase a discount plus card. This
card costs 50 and lasts for the academic year. It will then give you discounts on all services at
the university. For instance, a 4 meal at the refectory would be reduced to 2.50. It will also give
free usage of the late night mini bus that the university runs to places off campus, which normally
costs a pound. You can see that it wouldnt take very long to make it worthwhile. The cards can be
bought at the Students Union.
Well, thats what I have to say for the moment. Now, are there any questions?
(30 second gap)
Section 3. You will hear 2 students discussing the new term at their university. First you
have some time to look at questions 21 to 25.
(20 second gap)
Jane Hey John. I didnt know you were here at the University yet. When did you get here?
John Oh just yesterday; Thursday. Ive got some stuff to get sorted out for the start of my second
year as Ive just got some new subjects. Today Ive had to sort out my timetable. It seems like Ive
got quite a lot to do this year. When did you get here?
Jane Ive been here since Tuesday. What classes are you doing this year then?
John Well, Im continuing economics of course as thats my major but Im taking an extra
maths class and Im dropping Spanish so I can take up French. What about you?
Jane My majors the same as yours of course but Im going to continue the same classes as
last year as I liked them so much. Theyre history and music. Whats your Monday timetable like?
John Well at 9, it looks like Ive got French for 3 hours. Thats going to be a tough start to the
week!
Jane Yeah. I cant imagine it worse. Ive got history for three hours which will kill me. The good
thing for me is that Ive got a free in the afternoon which will relax me after that morning.
John No such luck for me though. Ive got that extra maths class starting then so Ill be hard at
work all day on Mondays.
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Jane Yeah, I dont envy you that. Still the extra maths will really help your economics in the long
run.
John I know. Thats why Im taking it this year. Last year I really struggled with all the maths that I
didnt understand in the economics but hopefully, this year, that will all change.
Jane What about sport? What have you chosen to do on the Wednesday sports afternoons? Are
you sticking with rowing?
John Id love to but the rowing club storeroom got broken into and the boats were damaged so
its not possible till the club can get enough money to repair or replace the boats. Theyre really
expensive so thatll take quite a long time. So, as I cant do that, Im going to try out squash.
What about you?
Jane Im going to the same as last year. Volleyball.
John Thats good as its in the main sports hall like the squash. Ill be able to see you a lot
this year.
Jane Yeah, it looks like that. You can help me with the maths that I dont understand.
John (laughs) Maybe. For a small fee of course.
(20 second gap)
Now listen to the rest of the discussion and answer questions 26 to 30.
Jane I know its early but do you know anything about the first assignment that we have to do?
John Yes, its already up on the economics faculty notice board. Theres a choice of essays up
there. I think there are about 10 you can choose from. I cant remember any of the titles though
apart from the one that I think Im going to write about.
Jane Whats that one then?
John Its about the short-term future of third world economies.
Jane Ooh. I dont like the sound of that. It seems very wide-ranging.
John It is but remember that I spent some of the summer vacation travelling in Africa and Asia
so that has made me more interested in the subject and Ive also got some first hand ideas on the
subject.
Jane Does the essay list mention how long the essays have to be and the deadlines?
John Yes. You remember that last year all the essays had to be 3000 words in length?
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Well, thats gone up by a thousand words!

Jane Oh no! Theyll take ages.
John I know. I was hoping that theyd stay at 3000 words or only go up to 3500, but no luck Im
afraid.
Jane What about the deadline?
John The first one has to be in by the 30th October and the second by the 30th November. It
looks like one essay a month like last year.
Jane Well at least that hasnt changed but as its the end of September now, that leaves only a
month to get the first one done. Im going to have get onto that straight away.
John Yes, youd better. If you want to talk about it, Im going to be at the campus cafeteria at
1.30 for lunch. We could go over some questions.
Jane I cant then, as Ill be in the sports hall working out. How about 3 this afternoon at the
economics common room?
John That seems OK. Well be right by the economics course office where the questions are, so
thatll be convenient for checking up on them.
Jane OK. See you then. Bye.
John Bye.
(30 second gap)
Section 4. You will hear part of an environmental sciences lecture. First you have some
time to look at questions 31 to 40.
(20 second gap)
Good morning everyone. My name is Professor Wilson and I am lecturing you today as part of
your environmental sciences course. Part of this course is concerned with pollution issues in our
world today and part of this lecture will look at some of ways that the oil industry has developed to
deal with oil spills around the world.
Oil tankers are the largest ships to sail in the ocean. For countries such as Japan that have no
oil deposits of their own, tankers are the only way that the oil needed to power their economies
can be moved. They are designed to hold millions of barrels of crude or refined oil in reasonable
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safety and without damage to the environment. When oil is released from these ships, the oil
spreads out over the surface of the water in a large slick. These oil slicks can cover hundreds of
miles and they cause huge environmental damage. Oil is released for varying reasons. Accidents
while loading and unloading and deliberate spills account for many slicks today, but it is ships
hitting other ships or rocks, which is the major cause of slicks. Because oil slicks are so
damaging to the environment, numerous ways of containing them and cleaning them up have
been developed. In previous years, slick cleaners would sometimes try to set fire to the slicks and
burn them off but this is rarely done nowadays because, surprisingly, nearly all oil slicks
consist of compounds that arent flammable; combustibility comes after refining.
The four ways of cleaning up oil spills that well look at today are as follows:
The Containment Boom.
Chemical Detergents.
The Sponge.
Bacteria.
The containment boom is the most common method of cleaning up after an oil spill. Barriers are
erected in the water and the oil is then sucked up. Basically a containment boom is just a large
float that surrounds and contains the slick. This method is cheap and straightforward however it
only functions in very calm seas.
Another method to clean slicks is to spray detergent solution from airplanes or boats directly onto
the spill. Depending on the detergent, two things can happen. One possible result is that the
oil can break up into clumps, which sink to the bottom of the ocean. Although these clumps are
themselves hazardous, the problems caused by the clumps are much easier to deal with than
the problems caused by oil slicks. The other possibility is that the oil then breaks down into tiny
droplets, which are soon spread and become harmless. This method is well suited to dealing
with the larger slicks. A negative aspect is that often the chemicals remain in the water and they
can kill fish and other marine life.
A Berlin-based company has developed an alternative method for cleaning up oil spills.
Eco.carbon has invented a giant sponge made of lignite resin that sucks up the oil, preventing it
from harming the environment. The sponge comes as a mat, which contains crushed coal, whose
small granules can soak up large amounts of oil. The process is safe and cheap. The sponges
have so far withstood small-scale testing in pools of water with miniature oil slicks. A unique
advantage is that once the oil is absorbed into the mat, it remains fixed there permanently. The
downside, however, is that the mats become toxic waste.
Scientists are also trying to improve other methods to fight oil spills. At the scenes of oil spills
around the world, theyve found bacteria that seem to have an appetite for the toxic black
sludge. Now, the scientists are breeding these bacteria and studying them to determine which
is most effective at reducing oil levels. Eventually, they hope to put the best bacteria to work in
helping clean up after oil spill disasters. The bacteria actually use the oil as food. As the bacteria
reproduce, they eat more and more of the slick until it finally vanishes. Eventually this method
should be cheap, easy to administer and be completely eco-friendly as when the slick is gone,
the bacterias food source is gone and they die, leaving nothing behind at all. So far this method
has no discernable drawbacks.
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Well, thats the end of the section of the lecture on cleaning up spills. This subject is an optional
question for your course. Youll find the reading lists and essay questions on the faculty notice
boards along with the deadline for submission. If you choose it, seminars will be held at a later
date.
(30 second gap)
That is the end of listening test 1. In the IELTS test you would now have 10 minutes to
transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.
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turn to Section 1.
Section 1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a man and a woman discussing
a hotel reservation.
(20 second gap)
played first.
Barbara
Sunrise Hotel. Good Morning. Barbara speaking.
John
Hello. My name is John Griffin. Id like to make a booking for tonight please. Are there
any rooms still available?
Barbara
Yes, there are a few left. What were you wanting?
John
Well, Im on a business trip so I only need a single room.
Mr. Griffin is on a business trip so B is the correct answer.

Barbara
Sunrise Hotel. Good Morning. Barbara speaking.
Man
Hello. My name is John Griffin. Id like to make a booking for tonight please. Are there
any rooms still available?
Barbara
Yes, there are a few left. What were you wanting?
John
Well, Im on a business trip so I only need a single room.
Barbara
I dont think that will be a problem. Lets look. Yes. Theres 1 single room left. Shall
I book it for you?
John
Yes please. That would be great.
Barbara
Right then. Let me get a pen. So, whats your name again please?
John
John Griffin. Thats J-O-H-N G-R-I-F-F-I-N.

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Barbara
OK. Ive got that down. Wait a minute. Youve been here before, havent you?
John
Yes, thats right. Ive stayed with you twice before.
Barbara
Well, we should have your details already. Lets look at the cards. Here we are. So,
John Griffin from Sydney, right?
John
Yes, thats right.
Barbara
So, tell me if Im wrong. John Griffin, passport number 87637489. Age 30.
John
Yes, thats right.
Barbara
So, its a single room for 2 nights. Is your credit card number the same to confirm
the booking?
John
OK?
Yes, its the same, but Ill want you to forward the bill to my company again, if thats
Barbara
Oh yes, Mr. Griffin. Thats no problem at all. Your company have always settled very
promptly in the past. And, what time can we expect you tonight Mr. Griffin?
John
Well, the plane lands at 9.15pm so by the time I get through the formalities that
should take about 20 minutes I should be at your place at 10.00. Will the restaurant still be
open at that time as Ill be hungry I hate plane food!
Barbara
Im afraid itll be closed by then Mr. Griffin. Can I organize some snacks to be left in
your room? A burger? Fries? Sandwiches?
John
Yes, that would be great. How about a cheese sandwich with fries?
Barbara
No problem sir. Ill see to that. Oh the fries might be cold when you get in.
John
Ah yes. Just the sandwich then.
Barbara
No problem. Anything else Mr. Griffin.
John
No, thats all. Thank you. See you tonight.
Barbara
See you tonight Mr. Griffin. Goodbye.
John
Goodbye.
Now you will hear a conversation between Barbara and another man, Mark. Before you hear
this, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
(20 second gap)
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Barbara
Oh, Mark, That was Mr. Griffin. You know that nice man from Sydney whos
been here a couple of times before. Hes booked a single room for 2 nights from tonight.
Mark
Ah good. Wait a moment which room have you put him in?
Barbara
Err I put him in number 22. Is that OK?
Mark
I think so. Let me just check. Oh blast. There was a booking earlier this morning. All
the singles are now gone.
Barbara
Oh dear. Im so sorry. I didnt realize.
Mark
Dont worry its not a problem. Well stick him in number 34. Its a double room but it
shouldnt matter.
Barbara
What about the price? The double is $150 a night and hes going to be expecting
$100 a night for the single.
Mark
Well, we dont want to upset him. We want him to come back. Make a note that
well give him the single rate and hes got a free upgrade.
Barbara
Im so sorry Mark. I should have let him know that there werent any singles left.
Mark
No, its not your fault. I took the booking earlier but the computers were down. I
should have made a note of the booking so that everyone knew. Its my fault.
Barbara
Mr. Griffin has ordered a cheese sandwich to be left I his room too as the restaurant
will be closed when he gets in.
Mark
Thats no problem. Just leave a message for my wife in the order book there. Shell
make sure that its prepared by the kitchen staff and then room service can take it to his room
just before he arrives.
Barbara
How much shall I charge him for the sandwich?
Mark
What is it again. Ah yes cheese. Erm well beef and chicken are both $10 and salad
is $8. Just make it $9. That should be OK.
Barbara
OK. Thanks Mark.
(30 second gap)
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Section 2. You will hear a news broadcast on a radio station. First you have some time to
look at questions 11 to 15.
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully to the news broadcast and answer questions 11 to 15.
Good morning and welcome to 2RC, your local radio news service for the Westley area. And here
are your headlines for this morning.
More news from the police into the jewellery robbery that occurred last Tuesday in the centre of
town.
CompTec, the local computer hardware manufacturer has announced that it must cut 40 jobs.
New routes open up at the Westley International Airport.
Plans for the redevelopment of the Oakley Woods have been shelved.
A local cricket team make it to the regional finals.
And, get set for a heat wave.
First of all, police have released 2 descriptions for the two men wanted in connection with the
robbery at the local jewellery store, Nicholls, in the centre of town last Tuesday. At 9am, just when
the store was opening, 2 men burst through the door and demanded bags to be filled up with
jewellery. Although the 2 men were armed with baseball bats, the shopkeepers bravely attacked
them and beat them off. Although the 2 men had motorcycle helmets on, these were knocked off
during the scuffle and the shopkeepers were able to get a good look at them.
The first man is said to be about 6 foot in height, slight build, dark hair and a small moustache. He
was wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and a black leather jacket. The 2nd man is much shorter
around 5 foot 8 - with a fat build and red hair and clean-shaven. He was wearing a dark blue
sweater and black jeans. They are both probably in their early 20s. The police hope to issue
photo fit pictures later today. The public are urged to call Westley police if they think they recognise
either of the 2 men.
(20 second gap)
Now listen to the rest of the news broadcast and answer questions 16 to 20.
CompTec last night announced that they must release 40 workers. This was blamed on a
downturn in sales and increased competition. The jobs to be lost will be a mixture of early
retirement offerings and a spread from all departments in the company.
Westley International Airport has been awarded by CheapAir, the new low cost carrier, 4 new
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routes into Europe. The new routes will be into 4 European countries though the details have not
yet been released. When the deals have been finalised, this will lead to a significant number of
jobs.
Environmentalists were delighted this morning by the news that plans by the local council to
develop the Oakley Woods area have been shelved. The Woods were to have been developed
into a shopping area but opposition from local residents and local environmental groups
has led to a turn around by the local council and they will now look for an alternative site. Westley
Green, a local pressure group, says they are ecstatic that the council has bowed to the wishes
of people in the area. Mr. George Finchly, mayor of Westley, made the announcement and
said that the committee responsible took all available information into account before taking the
decision and he hopes that Westley residents are happy that the local council are sensitive to their
wishes when making decisions.
East Moors CC, a local league cricket club has made it to the finals of the Sunday league
knockout cricket competition. They will play the final at home on Sunday 30th August against
Newbury CC. Go along and support if youre around that day, as youll be assured a great Sunday
afternoons sport.
And finally, get set for a heat wave for the remainder of the month of August. Weather experts have
assured us that we will have 3 weeks of unbroken sunshine till the end of the month. Great news,
but those of us who are experienced with the British weather will most likely greet this news with,
lets wait and see!
(30 second gap)
Section 3. You will hear an admissions tutor at a university interviewing a prospective
student. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.
(20 second gap)
Interviewer
Hello there. Its Robert Johnson, isnt it?
Robert
Yes, thats right.
Interviewer First of all, thanks for coming to this interview and thanks for applying to the
engineering department of Westley University. This is a fairly informal interview where I just get
to know you and find out what kind of person you are. There wont be any technical questions as
weve got all your education background from your application form.
Robert
Oh thats good. (laughs)
Interviewer
Now I know you have applied to us to study Civil Engineering so can you tell me
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why you chose this field?

Robert
Its a mixture of reasons really. First of all Ive always been fascinated by building
things. Whenever the family was on holiday, I would always be interested in the local bridge and
all that. My father is a civil engineer too so hed always be able to explain things, and it was he,
I suppose, who really fostered my interest in these things. Im lucky as well because my best
subjects at school were maths and physics, which are the ones that are of particular use for
engineering.
Interviewer
So, youll be keeping it in the family then?
Robert
Yes. My brother wants to do the same thing as well so youll probably get an
application from him in another two years!
Interviewer Great! Now then. I notice from your application form that you took a year off between
school and university. What did you do during this year?
Robert
Well, Id like to say that I got plenty of work experience but what I did was travel. I
went over to Australia for the year and spent the time travelling and working all around the country.
At the end I went to New Zealand and travelled around there for a couple of months.
Interviewer
What kind of work did you do out there?
Robert
It was fairly menial stuff. I delivered furniture, worked in a pub, worked in a hotel
and worked on a building site for a couple of months too.
Interviewer
Working on a building site must have been some good experience for engineering?
Robert
I suppose so. I mean it was interesting to see the brass tacks side of things and a
good engineer has to get his hands dirty my father says.
Interviewer Hes absolutely right as well. Now, why did you choose Westley University to study
Civil Engineering?
Robert
Well, first of all I know that the department has a very good reputation in this
field and, before applying, I checked out the stats and saw that the percentage of graduates going
straight into industry was very good.
Interviewer
Yes, were very proud of that.
Robert
Im also very interested in mountaineering and your campus here in the
Midlands is within reasonable distance of Snowdonia so Ill be able to go hiking at
weekends when work allows it.
Interviewer Thats good. Its very important for students to have interests outside of their studies.
It helps deal with the stress.
Robert
I also play a lot of football and the University runs quite a few teams in the local
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Now listen to the rest of the interview and answer questions 27 to 30.
Interviewer
Is there anything youd like to ask me about the course?
Robert
Yes. The information in the prospectus wasnt very clear about assessment. How will
I be assessed over the four years of the course?
Interviewer Well, as its a sandwich course you will be working in industry for the third year
and there wont be any exams for that year. In the first year you will have exams at the end of May.
Youll probably have 5 papers to sit then. The second year is identical to the first year. You
have to pass the exams in these years but they wont actually be part of your degree. In the fourth
year you will have to write a dissertation of a minimum of 15 000 words and most people use
their time in the 3rd year when theyre working to use as a basis for their dissertation. So, the 3rd
year can be spent doing the hard work for the dissertation, leaving the fourth year to polish it, and
study for your finals.
Robert
What will I have to do for the finals?
Interviewer There will be eight papers in all during June and these will be based on work
done throughout the entire course. Its hard and a stressful time but students usually cope with it.
Anything else?
Robert
Yes, Id like to ask about
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Section 4. You will hear part of a research methods lecture. First you have some time to
(20 second gap)
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this auxiliary lecture on research methods. This
lecture is not aimed specifically at one particular course but is a general lecture that will be relevant
to any student who must conduct research into a topic for his or her course. For most of you, this
will be the research that you need to do in order to write your dissertations and theses.
It has been said that first world societies are no longer industrial societies but information
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societies. That is, our major problems and tasks no longer mainly centre on the production of
goods and services necessary for survival and comfort, but rather require a prompt and accurate
flow of information on preferences, needs and behaviour. This is why surveys today are regarded
with so much importance.
What, then, is a survey? Today the word survey is used most often to describe a method of
gathering information from a sample of individuals. This way, the results can be projected from the
sample to the larger population.
An important consideration to take at the start is to decide how large a survey to perform. The
sample size required for a survey partly depends on the statistical quality needed and the
size of the total population of the area in question. Even so, there is no simple rule for sample
size that can be used for all surveys. Analysts, though, often find that a moderate sample size is
sufficient statistically and operationally. A properly selected sample of only 1,000 individuals can
reflect various characteristics of the total population but it is not always needed to sample the
entire population for your needs.
Id like now to look at some of the types of survey available to us and the focus here will be
on methods for surveying individuals and companies. Mail, telephone interview, and in-person
interview surveys are the most common ways for doing this. The latter can be in offices, homes or
on the street.
Mail surveys can be relatively low in cost. A decent response rate though is the major problem.
Mail surveys can be most effective when directed at particular groups, such as subscribers to a
specialized magazine or members of a professional association.
Telephone interviews are an efficient method of collecting some types of data and are being used
increasingly. They lend themselves particularly well to situations where timeliness is a factor and
the length of the survey is limited. For students such as you though, cost will be an issue.
In-person interviews in a respondents home or office are good when complex information is to be
collected. It could involve a great deal of travelling around though. Street interviews could also
be useful as they are easy but the sampling is not very scientific.
We also need to the look at the content of our surveys. Surveys can focus on opinions and
attitudes or on factual characteristics or behaviour. Many surveys combine types of question.
Questions may be open-ended such as: Why do you feel that way? or closed such as:
Do you approve or disapprove? The questionnaire may be very brief -- a few questions, taking
five minutes or fewer -- or it can be quite long -- requiring an hour or more of the respondents
time. Also because changes in attitudes or behaviour cannot be reliably ascertained from a single
interview, some surveys employ a panel design, in which the same respondents are
interviewed on two or more occasions.
There are also certain ethics to be looked at in conducting surveys. Some of you will see that
the information that you will compile is of value to companies operating in that particular sector.
Therefore you must always bear in mind a few guidelines.
Surveys should be carried out solely to develop statistical information about a subject. They should
not be designed to produce predetermined results or as a ruse for marketing and similar activities.
The industry standard for all reputable survey organizations is that individual respondents should
never be identified in reporting survey findings. All of the surveys results should be presented
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in completely anonymous summaries, such as statistical tables and charts.

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turn to Section 1.
Section 1. You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman as the man joins a
local library.
(20 second gap)
played first.
Peter Hello, Im new in the area and Id like to join the library please.
Will Thats no problem. Let me get an application form. Here we are. Now all we have to do is fill
this in and then Ill get you to sign it and youll be a member.
P
Great
Now then. Whats your full name?
Peter Adrian Camden.
How do you spell Camden?
C-A-M-D-E-N
C-A-M-D-E-N
Yes, thats right.
So, Camden is the correct answer.

Peter Hello, Im new in the area and Id like to join the library please.
Will Thats no problem. Let me get an application form. Here we are. Now all we have to do is fill
this in and then Ill get you to sign and youll be a member.
P
Great
Now then. Whats your full name?
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Peter Adrian Camden.
How do you spell Camden?
C-A-M-D-E-N
C-A-M-D-E-N
Yes, thats right.
Right, and whats your address?
Flat 5, 53 Green Street, Finsbury.
Ok. Got that. Thats near here isnt it?
Yes, just 5 minutes walk.
Whats the post code?
7424.. I..I mean, sorry, 7434.
Got that now. Now, can you tell me your date of birth?
8th July 1976.
And, whats your telephone number?
Well, I dont have a home number but Ive got a mobile.
Thatll do fine.
Its 06634 982 746. Did you get that?
Some of it. Can you say it again?
The codes 06634 and the numbers then 982 746
W
Right. Thats almost it. Now I need some kind of identification to prove where you live. Do
you have a driving license or a passport or anything like that?
P
Im afraid that everything I have, has got my old address on it. Do you need it now?
No, not now, but you wont be able to take anything out until we see that.
P
do?
Wait a minute. Ive got a letter addressed to me here that arrived this morning. Will that
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Oh yes. Thats a good idea. That will be fine. Lets look. Ok. Well, thats that finished.
(20 second gap)
W
Could I ask you a few questions? The Council that runs the library is running a survey to find
out what kind of books people prefer so that they can direct their buying.
P
Yeah, no problem.
OK. So, what type of books do you like?
P
Well, Im very keen on mysteries. You know, when a detective is trying to find out who did
the murder. Historical novels interest me too. Romance never! My sister loves them but they
bore me to tears. I quite like books on animals too. I get them out sometimes. Not science fiction
either. Too weird.
W
Well, I think thats it then.
Good. Oh, do you charge anything?
The library is free unless you want to rent out some of our videos or DVDs.
How much is that?
W
Well, we rent videos out for $4 each and DVDs are $6. You must leave us a deposit of $60
as well. Thats returnable of course.
P
I dont think Ill get any of those just yet. Can I pay later?
Sure, just give the money in when youre ready to rent them out.
P
Well thanks very much. Youve been very helpful. I might take a book out now for the
weekend, if thats OK?
W
Go ahead.
Well, goodbye.
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Section 2. You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a doctor. First you have some time to
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully to the interview and answer questions 11 to 14.
Interviewer Hello everyone. Ive just been joined in the studio by Dr. Matthew Johnson. Dr.
Johnson works at Westley General Hospital and he is here today to tell us all about giving blood.
Good morning Matthew.
Matthew
Good morning.
Interviewer
So, Matthew. Why is it important for us to give blood?
Matthew
Donating blood is not important. Its actually vital that people do this. Without donated
blood, thousands of people would die every year and its something that could affect everyone.
We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give, do. Yet sooner
or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And
that time is all too often unexpected. The need for blood is great. On any given day, an average
of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed. Blood transfusions are often needed for victims of
things such as accidents and burns, heart surgery, organ transplants, and patients receiving
treatment for leukaemia, cancer or other diseases. In 2002, nearly 29 million units of blood
components were transfused. And with an aging population and advances in medical treatments
and procedures requiring blood transfusions, the demand for blood continues to increase.
Interviewer
We really need that much?
Matthew
Yes. And we need it now. Blood supplies nationwide have reached critically low
levels, with less than one days supply of several blood types. Thousands of accident victims,
cancer patients, premature babies and countless others who need blood to stay alive are hoping
youll care enough to help them. All blood types are needed.
(20 second gap)
Interviewer
What are the different types?
Matthew
Its a bit more complicated than that. First we collect the whole blood from donors
and then its sorted into the different types which are basically O, A, B or AB though there are also
divisions here. Then the blood is split into its constituent parts. We divide it into 4 basic parts. First
there are the red blood cells, then the white blood cells, then things called platelets and finally
plasma. This is shipped off to hospitals where they use the blood parts that the patients need.
Interviewer
What are the different parts used for?

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Matthew
Well, as I said before the whole blood is your blood in its natural state and something
we rarely use. Its much more useful to us to have it separated into its component parts. Red blood
cells are what everyone associates with blood, i.e.: its red. Its widely used to replace lost blood
during surgery or when people haemorrhage. Its main function is to carry oxygen to cells.
White blood cells are the most important part of the bodys immune system and theyre
used for patients whose normal defence systems arent working properly. Platelets are
crucial for making your blood clot and we need to give them to patients who suffer from illnesses
that deplete their natural levels of platelets or they will bleed to death. Finally, plasma is what
carries the other parts of blood around and needs to be administered with any of the other
components. Take away the red blood cells and this is actually yellow.
Interviewer So, thats what blood is all about. Now, youre here in Westley today to collect blood.
Can you tell us where and when we can donate?
Matthew
Of course! Were set up here today, thats Wednesday, and for the next two days
at Westley General Hospital at the Outpatients Department. Come along between 9am and
4.30pm and well be able to deal with you within one hour. And let me tell you a few things that will
calm your fears about giving blood. Aside from a brief needle prick, it doesnt hurt to give blood.
Your body will replace the blood you donate within days of your donation. And finally you cant
catch AIDS, hepatitis or any other disease by giving blood. And of course, you get a cup of tea and
a biscuit afterwards.
Interviewer
And can anyone give blood?
Matthew
Almost everyone. Donors must be in generally good health, be at least 17 years of
age, weigh no less than 110 pounds, have not received a tattoo within the past year and not have
donated whole blood within the past 56 days. We screen donors with a series of questions before
we take the blood so, if youre unsure, come down and well let you know. Please come down and
see us. Remember, if you can donate one pint of blood, this can save up to three lives.
Interviewer
donate.
Well, thanks Matthew. I for one will definitely be going down to Westley General to
(30 second gap)
Section 3. You will hear a conversation between 3 people about use of university
computers. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 27.
(20 second gap)
Jim
Hello there. Do you work in the computer room?
Dave
Yes, I do. Can I help you?

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Jim
Well, Im a first year and I know that Ill need to use the computer room for my work
as I dont have a computer of my own. So, I thought Id get down here and see what I have to do in
order to get time on one of the universitys computers.
Dave
OK. There are 4 computer labs open to undergraduates. The others can only be
used by the staff and postgraduates. The names of the 4 labs that you can use are Wimborne,
Franklin, Salisbury and Court. Wimborne and Court are in this building, the Johnson building,
Franklin is in the Computer Sciences building and Salisbury is in the library.
Jim
So I can use them whenever I like?
Dave
Well, you can use them but not whenever you like. As you can imagine theyre in
quite a lot of demand so you have to reserve your time on a computer. In each of the labs there is
a reservation book and you can reserve your time on a computer in that for 2 hours daily. If
a computer is free though you can go on it straight away. Its quite straightforward but be sure to
always write your name in the reservation book in pen or someone can rub it out and put their
name in instead.
Jim
Oh my God! Does that really happen?
Dave
Im afraid so. And far more often than you would think. When people are stressed
about their assignments, theyll do anything to get some time on the computers. Better not try it
yourself though or youll be banned from the computers for the rest of the academic year and your
password and username will be taken away.
Jim
then?
That reminds me. Ive got to get a username and password. How do I go about that
Dave
that. Jane!
Well, what Ill do is pass you over to my colleague, Jane, as shes in charge of all
Jane
Yes Dave.
Dave
Ive got a new student here wanting to find out about usernames and passwords. Can
you help him out with that?
Jane
Yeah sure. Hi there.
Jim
Hi.
Jane
Well, its a straightforward process. First of all tell me your name and Ill type it into
the system.
Jim
James Smith.
Jane
Right, let me do that. You see all students are automatically given a username and
then they just choose a password themselves. OK. So, your username is jamessmith2 thats all
small case. That means there must be more than one of you at the university at the moment. Well,
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what do you want your password to be?

Jim
I think Ill choose biology, as thats the subject that Im studying though my
girlfriend Mary will be upset that its not her name Im using.
Jane
Well, thats all done. You can now use any of the four undergraduate computer labs.
Jim
By the way, can I print out stuff at the labs?
Jane
Yes you can but sometimes its not quick. When you print it goes into a queue and
it will be left in a tray in Franklin, as thats where all the main printers are. The good bit is that,
although last year it cost 3 pence per page, now it doesnt cost you anything.
(20 second gap)
Now listen to the rest of the conversation and answer questions 28 to 30.
Jim
I dont really know much about computing. Is there any training available?
Jane
Yes. We have introductory courses for all new students. There is beginner,
intermediate and advanced. Which would you like to go for?
Jim
Well, I have done some but I dont know if Im up to anything more than
beginner. Id better stick with that. Intermediate could be too tough.
Jane
Well your course is in Franklin then. Were in Court now. You know where that is?
Jim
Thats in this building too, isnt it?
Jane
No thats Wimborne youre thinking about. Franklins over in the Computer Sciences
Building. Anything else?
Jim
I dont know what time the course starts.
Jane
Lets have a look then. Advanced starts at 4.30 in the afternoon on Mondays but
yours is the day after at 5 in the afternoon.
Jim
Are there any other times as Ive got a part time job then.
Jane
Yes. You could try Thursday at 2.00 pm. Hows that?
Jim
Even worse as Ive a tutorial then. Anything else?
Jane
No. Thats it.
Jim
Ill have to re-arrange work then. I cant miss the tutorial.

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Section 4. You will hear part a university seminar given by a student. First you have some
(20 second gap)
Tutor
Good afternoon everyone. In todays seminar we are going to continue listening to different
students giving us a presentation on the subject of their term paper. Now today is Hillarys turn. So,
what are you going to talk about today Hillary?
Hillary
Well, some of you will know that I was brought up when I was young in Japan and Im going to do
my term paper on Japans bullet trains, which have revolutionised their rail industry. Japans main
island Honshu is covered by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of
the islands major cities and Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu. Japans high-speed trains are called
shinkansen but are known to us bullet trains. The Japanese bullet train system is credited with
being the worlds first purpose-built high-speed railway, and the model and inspiration for all other
similar type systems running today such as the French TGV. The reputation it has earned for safety,
speed and punctuality is unsurpassed. Id like to give you some figures about that. As regards
safety, there has never been a death on the bullet train system since its inception in 1964, other
than that caused by deliberate passenger misadventure. As far as speed is concerned the bullet
train holds the current world records for the fastest average speed between two station stops,
which was 261.8kph between Hiroshima and Kokura. The train travelled 192.km in 44 minutes. This
record is from the 500 series Nozomi trains running at a maximum speed of 300km/h between
Shin-Osaka and Hakata. Ill talk more about them later. The punctuality puts European train
services to shame. Most trains arrive at their destination, after several hours, to within the second!
In one year, the total time that all bullets trains were late by was 12 seconds! This statistic
is hard to believe but it would be difficult to prove otherwise and thats what the rail authorities in
Japan have told us.
Now Id like to tell you a bit about their history. The first bullet train was introduced in 1964 by
Central & West Japan Railways for the Tokyo to Osaka route. Most of these old trains have now
been discontinued. There have been several bullet train models since then. The most recent ones
have been the 300, 500 and 700 series and its the 500 series one that can travel at 300 kph. The
bullet trains operating in Japan today are of the three following categories: Nozomi, Hikari and
Kodama. The Nozomi trains stop only at the most important stations, and reach Osaka from
Tokyo in only about two and a half hours and its the most modern of bullet trains that serve as
Nozomi. Hikari trains stop a little bit more frequently than Nozomi trains, and need roughly three
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hours to reach Osaka from Tokyo. Kodama trains stop at all stations and they are the local
trains among bullet trains. Older models of bullet trains serve as Kodama.
Id like now to talk a little bit about the technology involved in bullet trains. The Shinkansen bullet
trains consist of electrically powered cars. That means basically all individual cars are equipped
with electric motor driving systems. This is in contrast to locomotive trains in which the locomotive
pulls the passenger coaches. The realization of the high-speed Shinkansen with the electric
train system had a great significance. The French Train a Grande Vitesse or TGV runs on
a centralized power system, in which the heavyweight, high-output locomotives at both ends
pull the passenger coaches. Its a system suitable to European railways, which run basically
on straight tracks in wide plains with solid foundations. However it is unsuitable in Japan where
the ground is flimsy and the tracks full of curves and undulations and inter-city distances are
short, making it necessary for the trains to accelerate and decelerate frequently. One of the
advantages of the electric car system is that the motor functions as a brake to reduce the
speed of the train. When the power feed to the electric car motors is stopped, the wheels
continue revolving, keeping the motors rotating, resulting in electricity generation by
magnetic induction. As the force acts in the direction opposite to the axles motion, it functions
as a brake to the train. All the motors equipped on each coach can be utilized effectively to reduce
the speed, making the electric train system advantageous on Japanese railways, which involve
frequent deceleration and acceleration. In addition, by virtue of the remarkable progress
achieved recently in semiconductor technologies, the electric train system has undergone
tremendous improvements in power, operability and safety administration, so the system is
becoming increasingly advantageous.
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IELTS HELP NOW listening practice tests. Test 4. In the IELTS test you hear some recordings
and you have to answer questions on them. You have time to read the instructions and
questions and check your work. All recordings are played only once. Now turn to Section 1.
Section 1. You will hear a conversation between a man and a receptionist on the subject of
joining a surgery.
(20 second gap)
played first.
Mike (man) Hello. Ive just moved to Melbourne for a new job and Ive been advised to register
with a new doctor for my family and myself. I think that this surgery is the nearest one to where I
live.
Recep.
Whats the name of the road that you live in sir?
Dawson Road.
So, Dawson Road is the correct answer.

Mike (man) Hello. Ive just moved to Melbourne for a new job and Ive been advised to register
with a new doctor for my family and myself. I think that this surgery is the nearest one to where I
live.
Recep.
Whats the name of the road that you live in sir?
Dawson Road.
Yes. Thats in our area. Would you like to register with us now?
Yes please.
Right. Ill just have to take some details. First of all, could you give me your name?
Its Mike Jacobs. J-A-C-O-B-S.
And your family?
My wifes name is Janet and I have one little boy whose name is Rod.
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Ron?
No, Rod. R-O-D.
Good, thats fine. And what is your address here in Melbourne?
52 Dawson Road, Highfield. Melbourne.
Highfield. H-I-G-H-F-I-E-L-D. Good. And Ill need to know your health card number.
Its NH 87 18 12 C. What about my family?
Oh, only yours for now. Do you know the name of your old doctor?
It was Dr. Graham McKenzie in Perth.
R
Now, weve got 4 doctors here. Theres Dr. Susan Larkins, Dr. Kevin White, Dr. James
Nicholson and Dr. Linda Williams. Which one would you like to register with?
M
Oh! I didnt think of that. Well, I think I would like a man as my doctor. Ill go for the last one.
Was that one a man?
R
No, that was Dr. Linda. How about Dr. Kevin?
Yes, that will be fine.
Right. Dr. White it is. Will that be the same for your family?
M
Oh yes. My wife might not want a man as her doctor. Well, well leave it as it is for now and
my wife can change if she wants to.
(20 second gap)
M
Id like to make an appointment now for my wife. She wants to come in at the end of the
week.
R
How about this Friday morning? Thats Friday the 21st.
Mmm, I dont think she can make the morning. Any openings in the afternoon?
There are appointments available at 2.00, 2.30 and 3.30.
Well take the first one please.

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Ok. Thats done.
Oh. And what shall my wife do if she wants to switch doctor?
She can just give us a call here. Do you want to take the number down?
Yes please.
Its 7253 9829
Can you give me your name please?
R
My names Angela but there are two other girls who might be on duty as well. Their names
are Elizabeth and Rachel but it doesnt matter whos on duty. Anyone can take care of it.
M
Now what do we do if we need to call out a doctor during the night?
R
Weve got a rotation system with the doctors in the area. Theres a mobile number you can
call and thatll get through to the doctor whos on duty.
M
Whats that number?
Its 0506 759 3856.
Got that. I didnt ask about any charges.
R
Like all Australia, prescriptions have to be paid for at the chemist at the prevailing rate.
Some things like vaccinations for travel and insurance reports we make a standard charge for and I
can give you a price list for those. Consultations though are under the National Health Service
so theyll be free.
M
Great. Well thats all. Thanks and goodbye.
Goodbye.
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Section 2. You will hear a man giving a guide talk to new students at a university library.
First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully to the guide talk and answer questions 11 to 16.
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Good morning everyone. Id like to welcome you all to Westley University Library. This is a 20
minute tour around the library to show you all the facilities and all you will need to know to start
off your life here as a student at the University. What Ill start by doing is telling you about what
you need to do to join the library. Then Ill briefly tell you about our facilities and then Ill guide you
quickly round and show you everything.
So to join the Library you need to go to the reception between the hours of 9am and 5pm. After that
the reception closes, though all the other facilities will stay open until 10pm. At the reception theyll
give you an application form. After you fill that in, youll have to give us the fee of 5 pounds,
which you have to give us every year that youre a member of the Library. We will also need to
see your University Card to confirm that youre a student of the University and finally well
need 2 passport photos 1 for our records and the other for your Library card. You will need to do
all this as soon as possible so youll be able to use the facilities at once. Im sure your workload will
begin to build up soon!
Now, let me tell you a bit about the facilities. The Library opens daily from 8am to 10pm though,
as I told you earlier, the Reception operates only between the hours of 9am and 5pm, although this
is extended to 6.30pm on Fridays to give students more time to organise their book requirements
for the weekend. The reception is closed on Sundays. Undergraduate students are permitted to
take out 4 books at any one time and each book may be borrowed for a period of two weeks.
Postgraduates may borrow 6 books at a time. Borrowing time can be extended by a period
of one week per book if the student comes into the Library in person with the book in question so
it can be restamped. We do not renew book borrowing over the phone. If you are late in returning
any book, then you will be charged a fine of 2 pounds for every week that you are late. You wont
be able to take out any other books until this fine is paid. This is not a method of earning money for
the Library but merely what we have to do to ensure that all students have access to all the books
that they will need.
(20 second gap)
Now listen to the rest of the guide talk and answer questions 17 to 20.
Ok then. Onto the layout of the library. Were on the ground floor of the library at the moment. Here
we have the reception, the computers, which you can use to search for books and their location,
and the bathrooms, which are behind the reception. The rest of the ground floor is taken up by
the non-lending section of the library. Here we keep all the books, which are either too valuable
or are used too much to lend out. You can reserve time with these books at reception and use them
during any time that the library is open but, of course, you may not remove them from the Library.
On the first floor above us, we have the Arts section, which includes books that students will
need for such subjects as languages, literature, art and history. On the second floor is the science
section. Well see these in a minute. Of course, individual departments will usually have their
specialist libraries in their buildings, though the computer catalogues here will list them so you know
where to find everything, whether its here or in the specialist libraries.
Finally, in the basement we have the stack system, which contains the University collection of
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magazines and journals that we have collected and to which we subscribe.

If there is anything that we do not have or that you cant find, please go to reception and let them
know the details. The University operates a swap system with other universities and we can
arrange for volumes that we do not possess to be sent here on a limited loan.
Well, those are the basic details about the University Library.
(30 second gap)
Section 3. You will hear tutor and 3 students discussing their work. First you have some
(20 second gap)
Tutor
Good morning everyone. Well, in todays tutorial were going to discuss the essays
that you have to submit by the end of next week. Some of you will have already started them,
which is good and if you havent, well thats OK but youll have to get a move on. So, lets begin
with you Simon. Whats happening with you?
Simon
Well, Ive made a start on it. Ive researched the background quite extensively last
weekend and I should get to the writing stage tomorrow with a bit of luck and Ill get it finished
at the weekend.
Tutor
What are you writing about?
Simon
I decided to look at the car manufacturing company, Jaguar, examine the problems
they had with reliability in the 1970s and 80s, how they dealt with it, and how it affected their
marketing and sales strategy.
Tutor
That sounds pretty interesting. Any problems with that?
Simon
At the start I had problems getting information from that far back, but after rooting
around in the library, I found some magazines which gave me information and also gave me
references to find other stuff. It seems now the only problem is keeping to the 4000 word limit. It
just seems that I have so much to write about. It seems Ill need 5000 or even 6000 words to be
able to cope.
Tutor
Yes, your essay title seems to me to be very wide-ranging. Would you think about
cutting out part of it? How about looking at their sales and marketing strategy but only mentioning
the problems in the 70s and 80s and not going too far into it?
Simon
Thats a good idea. That will make it much easier to handle. By the way, how do you
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want us to hand in our work? Do you want us to drop in a hard copy to your office?
Tutor
You could do that but Id prefer it if you just e-mailed it to me as an attachment.
Youve all got my address. If not, give it to the secretary clearly marked that its for me. Right,
Jennifer, how about you?
Jennifer
Ive not really got going on it yet but Ive decided on a subject. Ill try and do some
research during the rest of this week and I should get writing this weekend.
Tutor
OK, what are you writing about then?
Jennifer
products.
I want to look into how supermarkets use market surveys to develop their
Tutor
Will you have enough time to find out what sort of things that the supermarkets do?
You wont have much time for that.
Jennifer
I should be OK. Ive had a look in the stack system in the library and Ive found
a magazine that surveyed all the UK major supermarkets and a trade publication that analysed the
same things in Canadian supermarkets.
Tutor
Be careful about using their conclusions too much. The university takes a
tough stance on plagiarism. Make sure you properly list where you get your information from in a
bibliography and try and do your own analysis. Get going too as that analysis will take a bit of time.
Jennifer
OK, thanks.

(20 second gap)
Tutor
And Melanie. How is your work going?
Melanie
Im a bit behind Im afraid. I was sick all last week and weekend with flu. Ive got a
subject I think but Ive not done any work on it yet. Is there any chance I can get an extension to
the submittal date?
Tutor
The policy of the department is not to give any extensions unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Do you have a doctors certificate or anything?
Melanie
I went to the doctors but I didnt get a note as I didnt realise I would need it. The
doctor will have a record of me though as I got a prescription. Ill go back and get one.
Tutor
Yes, do. If you get one, then there shouldnt be a problem getting an extension.
Without it though, youll be in trouble. What subject are you considering anyway?
Melanie
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housing sales trends over the last 10 years. I thought it might be of interest because of the huge
increases of house prices over the last decade.
Tutor
Certainly an interesting subject and it should be no great problem getting information
as this has been fairly well documented. Its a lot of work again though and youll really need to get
cracking on it even with the extension if you get one.
Melanie
Well, Ive not got much on for the rest of the week and Ive set aside the weekend to
really get to grips with it.
Tutor
Good. Now, is there anything else?
(30 second gap)
Section 4. You will hear part of an earth sciences lecture. First you have some time to look
at questions 31 to 40.
(20 second gap)
Good afternoon and welcome to this Earth Sciences lecture. Today were going to look at tidal
waves; or more correctly, tsunami.
Deep below the oceans surface tectonic plates collide, and every once in a while, these forces
produce an earthquake. The energy of such submarine earthquakes can produce tidal waves,
which radiate out in all directions from the epicentre of the quake, moving at speeds of up to 500
miles per hour. When these waves reach shore, they can cause enormous destruction and loss
of life. Tidal waves are actually misnamed. They are not caused by tides. A more accurate word
for them is the Japanese name tsunami, which means, harbour wave. They are also sometimes
called seismic sea waves, since they can be caused by seismic disturbances such as submarine
quakes. However, that name is not really accurate either, since tsunami can also be caused by
landslides, volcanic eruptions, nuclear explosions, and even impacts of objects from outer space,
such as meteorites, asteroids, and comets.
Earthquakes though are the largest cause of tsunami. Tectonic plates cover the worlds surface
and their movement can be detected anywhere in the world. Some areas of the world are more
prone to greater movement, and it is in these places that the largest waves can occur. Large
vertical movements of the earths crust occur at plate boundaries which are known as faults. The
Pacific Oceans denser oceanic plates are often known to slip under continental plates
in a process known as subduction, and subduction earthquakes are the most effective in
generating tsunamis.
A tsunami can be generated by any disturbance that displaces a large water mass from its
equilibrium position. In the case of earthquake-generated tsunamis, the water column is disturbed
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by the uplift or subsidence of the sea floor. Submarine landslides, which often accompany large
earthquakes, as well as collapses of volcanic edifices, can also disturb the overlying water column
as sediment and rock slump down, and are redistributed across the sea floor. Violent submarine
volcanic eruptions can create an impulsive force that uplifts the water column and generates a
tsunami. Conversely, super marine landslides and cosmic-body impacts disturb the water from
above, as momentum from falling debris is transferred to the water into which the debris falls.
Generally speaking, tsunamis generated from these mechanisms, unlike the devastating
Pacific-wide tsunamis caused by earthquakes, dissipate quickly and rarely affect coastlines
distant from the source area.
Tsunamis are very hard to detect, since they cannot be seen when they are in the deep ocean.
The distance between two wave crests can be 500 km and, because of this, the wave height
is only a few feet. Because the rate at which a wave loses its energy is inversely related to its
wavelength, tsunamis not only propagate at high speeds, they can also travel great, transoceanic
distances with limited energy losses. As the tsunami reaches shallow water however, its speed
decreases, but the energy it contains remains about the same. Instead of travelling fast, the wave
rises high.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has set up a seismic detection system to
monitor earthquakes and predict the possible arrival of tidal waves for Pacific countries. Buoys at
sea can also detect water-pressure changes that can indicate tsunamis moving through the
ocean. But when tsunamis originate near the shore there is often little chance to warn people.
Lets look at some examples of tsunami and their causes and effects.
Some can be relatively harmless. In 1992 an offshore landslide caused a tidal wave of only
about three feet high that struck at low tide, so Humboldt County, where it hit, got off easy with no
casualties.
On January 13th in 1992, a Pacific Ocean earthquake off the coast of San Salvador, registering
7.6 on the Richter scale, did not cause any ocean disturbance at all.
However, a recent tidal wave, which struck Papua New Guinea on July 17, 1998, was 23 feet
high, and killed at least 1200 people. This wave was caused by a magnitude 7.1 submarine
earthquake.
On July 17, 1998 a Papua New Guinea tsunami killed roughly 3,000 people. A huge underwater
volcanic eruption 15 miles offshore was followed within 10 minutes by a wave some 40 feet tall.
The villages of Arop and Warapu were destroyed.
One of the worst tsunami disasters engulfed whole villages along Sanriku, Japan, in 1896. An
underwater earthquake induced a wave of 35 feet drowning some 26,000 people.
Finally, about 8,000 years ago, a massive undersea landslide off the coast of Norway sent a 30foot wall of water barrelling into the uninhabited northern coast of Europe. If this were to
recur today, as scientists say it could, almost anywhere in the world, it would cost billions if not
tens of billions of dollars to repair the damage to coastal cities and kill tens of thousands of people.
Any questions so far?
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IELTS HELP NOW listening practice tests. Test 5. In the IELTS test you hear some recordings
and you have to answer questions on them. You have time to read the instructions and
questions and check your work. All recordings are played only once. Now turn to Section 1.
Section 1. You will hear a conversation between two women as one of the women buys a
bus pass.
(20 second gap)
played first.
Woman 1
Good morning. Im here to get a student bus pas please.
Woman 2
Of course Madam. Do you want to buy a month pass, a 6 month pass or a year pass?
Woman 1
Oh, just a month pass please.
So, 1 month is the correct answer.

Woman 1
Good morning. Im here to get a student bus pas please.
Woman 2
Of course Madam. Do you want to buy a month pass, a 6 month pass or a year pass?
W1
Oh, just a month pass please.
W2
Right then. Ill just have to take a few details.
W1
Yes. Of course.
W2
First of all, whats your name?
W1
Nathalie Jameson.
W2
And how do you spell Jameson?
W1
J-A-M-E-S-O-N.
W2
Thank you. And whats your address?
W1
45 Forest Avenue, Newlands, Adelaide.

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W2
Is that Forest with 1 R or 2 Rs?
W1
Just 1.
W2
And whats the postcode please?
W1
Oh yes Its 8490.
W2
Thanks. Now whats your date of birth If you dont mind me asking?
W1
Not at all. Its the 13th May 1982.
W2
I also need to know your telephone number here in Adelaide.
W1
OK. I just need to check that as I only moved here last week. Now, where is it. Here
we are. Its 6249 7152. Do you need a code or anything?
W2
Oh no, thats OK thank you. Can I see your university card please?
W1
Yes, here it is.
W2
Good. Thats fine. Now, for which zone do you need a pass?
W1
Well, Im not sure. I was hoping youd be able to help me as I dont really know my
way around here yet. As you know, I live in Newlands and I have to get to the university campus in
the centre of town every day.
W2
Well, the university is in Zone 1 and Newlands has 2 zones. The side nearer to the
town centre is Zone 5 but the far side is Zone 6. What road is it you live in again?
W1
Forest Avenue.
W2
Lets see on this map. There it is. The nearest bus stop is in Zone 5. Thats lucky.
Zones 1 6 are $15 more expensive
W1
Great! Make the pass out for Zones 1 5 then please.
(20 second gap)
W1
Ive got some other questions too if you dont mind.
W2
Sure. Go ahead.
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W1
Well, this weekend my friend and I arent doing anything so we thought wed take a
trip out of town and visit somewhere new. Does the bus service run any trips like that?
W2
Yes, weve got a selection of trips. Ill tell you about some of them.
W1
Thanks.
W2
Right the first one goes up to MacDonald Nature Park. The bus leaves at 8.00am
and takes about 2 hours to get there and leaves for the return at 4.30 in the afternoon. Once
there you can walk around the nature trails. Its really nice and the Macdonald River runs through
there and thats really beautiful so take a camera with you. Then theres the Pearl Bay trip. The bus
leaves at 9.00am and goes up the coast to Pearl Bay.
W1
How far is that?
W2
Its an hour away. Once there you can walk along the cliffs up to Rocky Point,
which has a famous view up the coast, or you can just lie on the beach and swim. Dont forget
to take your swimming gear and a towel! The waters pretty safe there and there are always
lifeguards. The bus arrives back in Adelaide at 5.00pm.
W1
Mm. That sounds nice. What else?
W2
Well theres the Huron Gold Mine. Its just a half-day trip leaving here at 9.30am and
arriving back at 2.00pm. It only takes half an hour to get there which is good. Its an old worked
out mine that has been changed into a sort of museum. They have all the old equipment and a
guide takes you round some of the tunnels and shows you some of the techniques they used to
use. You might even find some gold they missed.
W1
Yeah. I could do with that.
W2
Its pretty interesting but the mines can be quite cold so take a sweater. So, how do
those three sound?
W1
Quite interesting. I really like the idea of going up the coast and spending a day on
the beach but my friend Karen will like the idea of the nature park. Id better wait and check out
with her what she wants to do before booking.
W2
No problem at all. You just need to pop in some time during the week and well make
the booking.
W1
Thanks very much. Youve been very helpful.
W2
No problem. See you later.
(30 second gap)
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Section 2. You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a man about the Sydney Harbour
Bridge. First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
(20 second gap)
Now listen carefully to the interview and answer questions 11 to 16.
Anne
Well, good morning again everyone and welcome to Perspectives, the weekly New
South Wales Radio programme on subjects of general interest from our local area. Today I have in
the studio Mr. George Symonds. Good morning George.
George
Good morning Anne.
Anne
So, what are you going to talk to us about today George?
George
Well, for people from New South Wales and particularly Sydney, this will be of great
interest I hope. Im going to tell you a little about Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Anne
Wow. Thatll be so interesting.
George
I think so. To start with Id like to tell you a little about the size of the bridge. The arch
span is 503 metres and the weight of the steel arch is 39,000 tons. The summit is 134m above
mean sea level, though it can actually increase by as much as 18 cm on hot days as the result of
steel expanding in heat. The two pairs of pylons at each end are about 89 metres high and are
made of concrete and granite. The steel used for the bridge was largely imported. About 79%
came from the United Kingdom but the rest was Australian-made. The granite was quarried in
Moruya down the coast, and the concrete is also Australian.
Anne
So, most of the steel used to make our great bridge actually came from England?
George
Yes, Im afraid so. However the work force were all Aussie!
Anne
Thank God for that. When was the bridge actually built?
George
The bridge was opened in 1932 but work first began in 1924, with the construction
of the bridge approaches and spans, with two separate teams building the arch on each side
working towards each other. The arch was successfully joined on August 19, 1930. Im afraid that
working practices werent very fair in those days and the local government demolished 438
homes which were in the way of the approaches, and as many as 800 families living there
were displaced without compensation. The standards of industrial safety were inadequate too. 16
workers died during its construction, mainly from falling off the bridge.
Anne
I didnt realise that.
George
Yes. The bridge was formally opened on the 19th March 1932 by the Premier of New
South Wales, Mr Jack Lang. When it was opened, it was the longest single span steel arch bridge
in the world and it was one of the greatest engineering masterpieces of its time. Several songs
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were also composed in advance for the occasion but these have now been largely lost or forgotten.
However, three postage stamps were issued to commemmorate the opening of the bridge
and these still exist. One of these stamps, with a face value of five shillings, is now worth
several hundred dollars today.
(20 second gap)
Anne
built?
So, thats the history of the bridge. Is the bridge still the same today as when it was
George
No, its quite different. The basic structure is the same of course. Originally the bridge
was constructed to carry a road, two sets of tram lines and railways. In 1957, the two tram lines
were removed when Sydney abolished its trams, thus giving the bridge two more traffic lanes.
Today it carries eight traffic lanes, two railroad lanes and a footpath along its eastern side. One of
the eastern traffic lanes is now a dedicated bus lane. The bridge is often crowded and in 1992 the
Harbour Tunnel was opened to help carry the traffic load. More than 160,000 vehicles cross the
bridge each day. Before the Harbour Tunnel was opened this figure was as high as 182,000
and would be much higher today if it were not for the Tunnel. Pedestrians, horses and
pushbikes are not allowed on the bridge anymore.
Anne
Wow. The bridge actually carries that much?
George
Oh yes. Actually, before the Harbour Bridge opened, it was completely packed with
railway carriages, trams and buses to stress test its load bearing capacity. While it has had many
traffic jams since and half a million people walked across it on its 50th anniversary, it has probably
never been asked to carry that much of a load since.
Anne
Amazing. And I suppose the toll for crossing the bridge has changed a bit too?
George
Im afraid so!! The initial toll charged for a car was 6 pence while a horse and rider
was charged 3 pence. Today the toll costs $3.00 but is only charged when travelling to the
South as an efficiency measure to speed up traffic flow.
(30 second gap)
Section 3. You will hear 3 students discussing a survey they are going to do. First you have
some time to look at questions 21 to 27.
(20 second gap)
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Phil
ages.
Hi Mel. Hi Laura. Sorry Im a bit late. I got held up by the bus. It just didnt come for
Mel
chatting.
Dont worry. Youre only a couple of minutes behind and weve only just been
Laura
Right then. Were here to organise the survey that were going to do. Mel, you said
that youd discuss with Professor Donald Walker what type of survey we were going to do.
Mel
Yes. I spoke to Professor Walker two days ago and I told him that the surveys that
we were considering were a telephone survey, a street survey and a mail survey. He thought that
the phone one would be too expensive for us and the postal one would take too long so we
decided we should do the street one.
Phil
I think thats right. If we do the street one then we can get the whole thing done in
one day and we can get on with analysing the results.
Mel
Yes, thats right. Now, there are some other things that Professor Walker wanted to
know about. How big should the survey be?
Laura
Well, the ideal figure for a survey such as this should be about 1000 people but
that will take us about a month to get that many people and we just dont have that much time. On
the other hand, if we just choose 100 people, the survey wont be statistically significant.
Phil
So, what about something in the middle. What about 600?
Mel
Still too many. Thatll take us ages. 400?
Laura
Lets split the difference and say 500.
Mel/Phil
OK
Laura
And how many questions? If there are too many well just have the same problem.
Mel
then?
Professor Walker said we should have no more than 10 or people get bored. 10
Phil
I think even fewer. 8.
Laura
I think 3 fewer again to make sure we can get the numbers done quickly.
Phil
OK, I agree with that.
Mel
Im not sure but I suppose so.

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Mel
Now, Professor Walker asked where we were going to do the survey.
Laura
Does he want to avoid that area then?
Mel
Probably! Now we can either all stay together or split up and do different locations.
Laura
surveyed.
Well, if we split up then I think weve got a better chance of getting more people
Phil
Yes. I agree with Laura.
Mel
OK. Now, I made a list of the possible locations in Westley where we could station
ourselves. Theres the town square, at the entrance to the train station, at the University cafeteria,
outside Dobbins department store, on the corner of the High Street and College road, the bus
station and the corner of the High Street and Wilkins Road. What do you think?
Phil
I think the square is great but the people at the train station will be travelling and
often in a hurry.
Laura
station.
I agree with all that and I think the bus station will have the same problem as the train
Mel
OK, thats those two out then.
Laura
I think the other ones in town were good too. The cafeteria will have too many
students and that will create too great a bias to our survey. We need a good cross section of the
population and anywhere too close to the university wont give us that.
Phil
Lauras right. So, out of the other town ones, I think that the two on the High Street
corners are good.
Mel
I dont agree. The High Street corner with College Road will be good but the corner
with Wilkins Road is too far out. Not enough people will come by there.
Laura
Yes, Mels right there. We should use Dobbins department store instead.
Phil
I can see your point. OK, thats settled then. All three of us will be stationed in town
then but not the Wilkins Road position.
(30 second gap)
Section 4. You will hear part of a further education marine biology lecture. First you have
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some time to look at questions 31 to 40.

(20 second gap)
Good morning everyone and welcome to this further education lecture on marine biology. Today we
are going to look at the coelacanth. The discovery of the coelacanth has been compared to finding
a dinosaur walking around today over 85 million years after it went extinct.
The story began a few days before Christmas in 1938 when the first living coelacanth was
discovered off the east coast of South Africa, at the mouth of the Chalumna River. The fish
was caught in a shark gill net by Captain Goosen and his crew who, recognising the bizarre
nature of their catch, alerted the local museum in the small South African town of East London.
The Director of the East London Museum at the time was Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer after
whom the Coelacanth was eventually named. Miss Courtney-Latimer offered bounties to
fishermen for unfamiliar fish. It was Miss Courtney-Latimer who alerted the prominent South
African ichthyologist Dr J.L.B. Smith, who initially identified the fish, and subsequently
informed the world about this amazing discovery. This first coelacanth led to the discovery of the
first documented population, off the remote Comoros Islands, between the mainland of Africa and
Madagascar. For 60 years this was presumed to be the only coelacanth population in existence.
Originally it was a concern that the Coelacanth might have a very limited range and that overfishing
along the Comoros Islands might wipe it out. However, scientists were amazed when, on July 30th
1998, an American scientist discovered a Coelacanth population in Indonesia. Dr. Mark Erdmann
was on a honeymoon trip to the area investigating a coral reef research site when he spotted a
strange fish being wheeled into the fish market. He recognized the fish as a coelacanth and
snapped a picture before it was sold.
Dr. Erdmanns subsequent research revealed that the people from Sulawesi had a name for
it, raja, king of the sea. The Sulawesi coelacanth colony is about 10,000 km east of where the
Coelacanths were previously known to occur in the Western Indian Ocean.
Both Sulawesi and Comoros coelacanths are quite different from all other living fish. But
perhaps the most interesting feature of the Coelacanth is that it has paired, lobed fins, which
move in a similar fashion to our arms and legs. Coelacanths also have an extra lobe on their
tail and a vertebral column that is not fully developed. They are the only living animal to have
a fully functional intercranial joint, a division that separates the ear and brain from the nasal
organs and eye, and allows the front part of the head to be lifted when the fish is feeding. The
brown Sulawesi coelacanth and the steel blue Comoros coelacanth share these unusual
characteristics.
The discovery of the Coelacanth in 1938 is still considered to be the zoological find of the century.
This living fossil comes from a lineage of fish that was thought to have been extinct since the time
of the dinosaurs. Coelacanths are known from the fossil record dating back over 360 million years,
and peaked in abundance about 240 million years ago. Before 1938 they were believed to have
become extinct approximately 80 million years ago, after mysteriously disappearing from the fossil
record.
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How could the Coelacanth disappear for over 80 million years and then turn up alive and well
in the twentieth century? The answer seems to be that fossil Coelacanths appeared to live in
environments with clay sedimentation with plenty of volcanic activity. Modern coelacanths, both
in the Comoros and Sulawesi inhabit caves and overhangs in vertical marine reefs, at about
200m, environments not conducive to fossil creation.
In 1991 scientists got a better understanding of the fish when the Comoros got their
independence from France and French restrictions on research were lifted. This allowed
scientists to study the fish off the Comoros Islands. As the animal hides in underwater caves some
300 to 700 feet down during the day and comes out at night to feed, diving is not an option and
previously only fishermens specimens had been available for study. But this time the scientists
had their own submarine so they could study the coelacanth in its natural habitat through
portholes.
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Informed the police but not the credit card company.

Informed the credit card company but not the police.

Informed both the police and the credit card company.

Informed neither the police nor the credit card company.

Call back after 112 hours.

Just wait for a call back.

Call back after 112 hours if she has heard nothing.

Call back the next day if she has heard nothing.

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Must join Athletic Union which -

Costs (20) _______________

lets me use facilities

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Where did John travel during the summer?

What is the word limit for the essays?

When must the first essay be handed in by?

Where will John and Jane meet up later that day?

the economics course office

Japan relies on oil tankers because...

Professor Wilson says that oil tankers are...

According to Professor Wilson, the main cause of oil slicks is...

the country consists of islands.

accidents while loading and unloading oil.

the oil is refined.

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Oil exploration clean-up techniques

Optional essay question.

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Which is the most luxurious hotel?

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What page would you turn to for a crossword?

On what TWO pages can you read about sports?

On what page can you read about readers complaints?

What page would you turn to if you wanted to go to the cinema?

What does Alan Richards write about?