Thomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) - Test 1 SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Questions I-4 Complete the notes below: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A Nt BER for each answer. Easylet Accommodation Agency Cheapest properties: £1 Minimum period of contract: 2 Office open Saturdays urtil 3 List of properties available on 4 per week Questions 5-7 Choose THREE lewers A-G. Which THREE things are included for free with every property for rent from Easylet? heating bills kitchen equipment plates and glasses sheets and towels, telephone television water bill Questions 8-10 Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 8-10. Where are the following blocks of flats situsted? Eastern Towers, Granby Mansions 10 Busby Garden Thomson Exam Essentials EEK 341SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 Questions 11 and 12 For each question, choose TWO letters A-E. 11 Which TWO activities for school groups need to be booked one week in advance? A. drama workshops B garden sculpture experience C painting demonstrations D_ tours for the blind E video making 12 Which TWO facilities are closed in winter? adventure playground artists! studio café mini 200 shop moOm> Questions 13-17 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. HOLLYLANDS MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTRE EXHIBITION STARTING DATE POINTS TO REMEMBER History in Pictures 2B = Opportunity to go on an old bus 14. ~ 19" September Visitors can use 15 Service 11" November Competition-prize: 17 for 2 people Questions 18-20 Label the plan ae A bicycle parking Choose three answers from the a tl eape aaa box and write the letters A-F —— a neat w questions 16-20. | Pen rn ® © first aid room 18 D_ manager's office - a E_ telephones 20 F ticket office 1 G toilets 342 DD Thomson Exam EssentialsSSS ELTS- LISTENING ULTIMATE SECTION 3 Questions 21-30 Questions 21-25 Choose the correct letter A, Bor C. 21 Before giving her presentation, Kate was worried about ‘A being asked difficult questions. B using the projection equipment. C explaining statistical results 22 During many presentations by students, Martin feels that A. the discussion of research methods in not detailed enough. B lectures do not show enough interest in their students’ work, C the student does not make enovgh eye contact with the audience, 23 What is Kate's opinion of the tutorials she attends? ‘A They involve too much preparation. B_ They should be held more frequently. They do not have a clear focus. 24 What does Martin intend to do next semester? A make better use of the internet B__ improve his note-taking skills C prioritise reading lists effectively 25 What problem do Kate and Martin both have when using the library? A The opening hours are too short. B_ There are too few desks to work at. C__ The catalogue is difficult to use Questions 26-30 Who will do the following tasks? ‘A Martin B Kate C_Both Martin and Kate Write the correct letter, A, Bor C next to questions 26-30. 26 compose questionnaire 27 select people to interview 28 conduct interviews 29 analyse statistics 30 prepare visuals for presentation SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Questions 31-34 Answer the questions below: Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 31 where was a Stone Age rubbish dump found? ‘Thomson Exam Essentials €€€ 34332 In Medieval times, what type of waste was most common” 33. What did science link with waste? 34 Which invention is the biggest problem for the environment? Questions 35-37 List THREE factors which led to the increase in waste. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for cach answer. 35 see 36 37 Questions 38-40 Which country uses the highest proportion of each method of waste disposal? Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next question 38-40. 38 incineration: Denmark 39 landfill: Gecmony: 40° recycling: Japan Switzerland UK 344 > Thomson Exam EssentialsThomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) ° Test 2 EEE EEE ESS SSS ESET Cumplete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for cach answer. COMPLAINT RECORD FORM T Firstname snc Address: | lat Book : 2 vs Winchester $02 4ER Policy Date holiday commenced: Details of complaint: Questions 11-15 Complete the table next page. Choose your answers from the box and write he appropriate letters A-H next to questions 11-15. “eiving lisence flexible working week free meals heavy lifting late shifts ‘raining certificate travel allowance website maintenance ‘Thomson Exam Essentials EEK 345TEMPORARY HOTEL JOBS 308 EMPLOYER Noes Reception Assistant Park Hotel elle. * foreign languages © Bese ‘General assistant ‘Avenue Hore! = tow pay “3 4 Catering Assistant Hotel 56 * free uniform #35 au * outside city Questions 16-20 Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Step 1 Complete a 16 Step 2 questionnaire Doai? step 3 IFaccepted go of a 18... COURSE includes 19 ctivities step 4 Wille sent a 20...... about the hotel 346 DD Thomson Exam EssentialsSECTION 3 Questions 21-30 Questions 21-26 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. 21 David feels that progress on the project has been slow because other members of the group are not 22 Jane thinks that _. were not clearly established, 23. Dr Wilson suggests that the group use the ......... .. available from the Resource Centre. 24 David doubts that research will include an adequate . 25 According to Dr Wilson, the ceceesssssseeeee i now the most important thing to focus on. 26 Jane believes the group could make more use of some ..... Questions 27-30 Complete the timetable below. Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next question 27-30. ‘Compare photographs at newspaper offices. Interview a local historian. Listen to tapes in the City Library. Study records of shop ownership. ‘Take photographs of the eastle arca. Talk to the archivist at the City Library Tour city centre using copies af ald maps. Visit an exhibition at the University Library. moamoawe RU arrive at hotel 27 a free time 29 ‘Thomson Exam Essentials €€€€ 347SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Questions 31-35 Complete the summary below: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. THE LONDON EYE The architects who designed the London Eye originally drew it for & 32 nummer in 1993. Subsequently, they formed a partnership with 32 to develop the project. As the biggest observation wheel ever built, its construction involved 1,700 people in five countries. Mast af its components had to he 33 i and delivering them had to be coordinated with the 34 in the River ‘Thames. On average, 350 hours a week are spent on maintenance of the Eye, and only 35, .- is used to clean the glass. Questions 36-40 Label the diagram below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. 348 DD Thomson Exam Essentials we ~ [ibcebook.com/GoctienganhThomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) - Test 3 SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 1 How many members does the cycling club have currently? 2 How much does Youth Membership cost? 3. From whom must you get a signature when applying to join? 4 How long does it take to process a membership application? 5 How often do family rides take place? 6 How long are the Saturday rides usually? 7 What must you get for your bike? 8 — When is the next camping tour? 9 What is happening on May 5"? 10 How much discount do members get at Wheels Bike Shop? SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 Answer the timetable below, Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. PARK ARTS CENTRE DATES ‘TIMES EVENT oe 18-24 Feb Morand wenn | Folkmusicconcert | 4, 2" ® See the ‘Annual Groups from accel aa 44. : ae et, Film Talk by the as ee AP cnn! 1B vernon 2April To be confirmed 19. Pcie Thomson Exam Essentials CCK 349SECTION 3 Questions 21-25 What opinion is expressed about each dissertation? Questions 21-30 Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-I next to questions 21-25. Trhas an inadequate index. It contains unusual illustrations. Itis too detaited in places. It presents clear arguments. It contains diagrams which are not It omits important historical facts. It is poorly translated It contains useful background x | Mention Ceumiey Arciiiecure B 22 Modern Construction cc 23. Steel, Glass and Conerete : 24 The space We Make clear. 25 Change and Tradition ie Hu information. Questions 26-30 1 Complete the flow chart below. Itis not suitable for new students. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. BEN'S PROGRAMME Step2 Look at drawings of 26 l Step2 Get images Of 27 ...e.nn« from internet I Step 3 Find books about 28.... of the period Show 29 to Dr Forbes I Step 5 Ask Dr Gray for more 30 350 DDD Thomson Exam EssentialsComplete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. 31 Rival cameras were claimed to . less than the Cinématographe. 32 In Russia, on one occasion, the Cinémetographe was suspected of being a Early filming in Russia led to the creation ofa new approach to .. ge One problem for historians is not knowing whether early equipment ... as it was claimed. 35° Marey encountered difficulties achieving the ... photographic paper. 36 The esssssssssesee OF the comic strip influenced the way films were planned. 37 Documentaries used . shots before fiction films did, 38 The popularity of films led to increased numbers of shots. 39 When filming the screen might be divided. 40. As films became more complex, ...... ... became an important part of film-making. eesesseees OFSIFIPS OF ‘Thomson Exam Essentials KE 351Thomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) ° Test 4 a RRS Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. ABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Melford MFA5IB 3 (a) A levels (ba (os : (2) general work ina 6 . .(3 months) (0) part-time job es 07 (a) member of a8 (b) enjoys 9... 1 sernnmnn Questions 11-16 Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer, The hotel 11 You must book .......... . in advance. 12 There are some interesting ... osu in the lounge. Activities 13. The Visit to the .ssssssesseseeseersersessese 14 There will be a talls about «. soseeeessses has been cancelled. from the arca on Saturday, will take place on Sunday. 16 There is a collection of in the art gallery. 15 The visit to the 352 DDD Thomson Exam EssentialsQuestions 17-20 Label the map below Write the correct letter A-T next to questions 17-20. Where are the following places situated? \e| al Aes Questions 21-30 17 Park Hotel 18 Intemet Cate 19 Tourist Information Office 20. Royal House Restaurant SECTION 3 Questions 21-26 Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 21-26. At which college are the following features recommended? ‘A atForth College B__ atHaines College C___atboth Forth and Haines College 21 student support services 22 residential accommodation 23. on-line resources 24 libraries 25 teaching staff 26 research record Questions 27-30 Choose the correct letter, A. Bor C 27 David is concerned that he may feel ‘A unmotivated. B isolated. C competitive. ‘Thomson Exam Essentials K€ 35328 In the future, Dr Smith thinks David should aim to ‘A do further research. B publish articles, © get teaching work 29 What does Dr Smith think has improved masters’ study in recent years? ‘A the development of the intemet B the growth of flexible courses the introduction of changes in assessment 30 David would like to improve the way he ‘A takes notes in lectures. B_ writes up assignments, © manages his time. SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Questions 31-37 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Short stories 3 basic styles Pik witha Non-fiction biographies often popular __| tS! Publishers about your Articles advice articles work well ee meaning shouldn’t be too Poetry read your poems aloud pr piblie sia Plays Tease usually decided | jearn about acting Radio 88C publishes Handbook ed Children's literature illustrations important ae Questions 38-40 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 38 What is a disadvantage of first person narration in novels? ‘A. Itmakes it harder for the main character to be interesting, B__Itis difficult for beginners to do well. C It limits what can be described. 39 What is a mistake when writing novels? ‘A failing to include enough detail B trying to explain ironic effects C including too many characters, 40 Inorder to make dialogue seem natural, writers should ‘A make recordings of real conversations. B__ include unfinished sentences. C break up long speeches. 354 DD Thomson Exam Essentials —JELTS_ LISTENING ULTIMATEThomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) Test 5 SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Questions 1-6 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. What event is taking place on March 23"? ‘what exhibition starts on March 24"? ‘what will be closed in March? Questions 7-10 Choose the correct letters A-C. 7 When does the train ride depart? A 9.00 B 915 Cc 930 8 Where is it recommended to buy tickets? A. atthe tourist office B atthe station C atthe youth hostel 9 Tow mucl is the group discount? A 10% B 15% Cc 20% 10 How long does the excursion last? A 3hours B 3 %hours C 4hours ‘Thomson Exam Essentials K€ 355SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 Questions 11-13 Choose the correct letter, A, Bor C. 11. Which chart shows the company igures for the last five years? aw 12345 12345 12345 Year Year Year 12, Which chart shows the relationship of three departments this year? }’ | © <) a a eee 13 Which chart shows numbers of temporary staff in the company’? a 8 ¢ Last This Next Last This Noxt Last This Next Year Your Year Year Your Year Year Year Year Questions 14-19 Complete the notes below: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for euch answer. ‘Company's mission statement: ‘14 for customers’ In case of problems, always as« your 15 for help Important for customers to have & 16 w.enoomonsnns experience lell customers about 27... Read the 28 snore every month Must attend 19. on Thursdays 356 DDD Thomson Exam EssentialsQuestion 20 Choose TWO letters A-E. 20. Which TWO things must be done today? A. complete form B get security pass register for discount D__ show certificates E watch information video SECTION 3 Questions 21-30 Questions 21-24 Which action does each type of penguin do? Choose your answers A-G form the box below and write them next to questions 21-24 “always hesitate before jumping avoid climbing if possible Jean backwards when calling move around at night use its bill when climbing usually look twice at things walk with its flippers pointing downwards 21 Gentoo 22 Rockhopper 23° Magellanic 24 King Qunoas Questions 25-27 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. 28 How do penguins usually sleep? 26 What do a Rockhopper's yellow feathers do when it is angry? 27 What do penguins recognise in the Skua's wings? Questions 28-30 Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Penguins prefer to swim in groups because it makes it easier to 28 ... When they are on land, they appear to be 29 = The majority of species are characterised by their 30 which makes them particularly interesting for humans to study. ‘Thomson Exam Essentials €€€ 357Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. 31 Governments have been mistaken to .. 32 There is often a lack of . slums. . concerning housing projects. 33. Housing policies which are based on principles of ..... are particularly effective. 3 Some... should always be provided by governments, 35° Migrants will only ..... in housing if they feel secure. 36 Governments often underestimate the importance of .. to housing projects. 37 The availability of ...-...-- sooscsssseceeeeeseessssseee 8 the strating point for successfull housing development. 38 Urbanisation can have a positive effect on the . of individuals. 39 The population size of cities enables a rage of ... - to occur. 40. City living tends to raise the level of among people, 358 DDD Thomson Exam EssentialsThomson Exam Essentials (6 Tests) - Test 6 SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 Questions 1-7 Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Name Source of enquiry: Holiday reference: Number of people: Preferred departure date: Number of nights: Type of insurance: Questions 8-10 Choose THREE letters A-H. Which THREE options does the woman went to book? A arts demonstration B quiz show C museums trip D E F bus tour at night picnic lunches river trip G room with balcony H trip to mountains SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 Questions 11-17 Complete the notes below: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. GUNEWEUEE CHARITY ‘Background to Run-Well charity fw setupinaa. ‘© Aim: raise money for the 12... Race details ‘© Teams to supply own 13 Teams ghouls 24 venen «= together ‘© Important to bring enough 5... ‘© Race will finish in the 16 Prizes given by the 17 Thomson Exam Essentials K€ 359Questions 18-20 Choose THREE letters A-I. Which THREE ways of raising money for the charity are recommended? badges bread and cake stall swimming event concert door-to-door collecting picnic Qumoame postcards quiz 1 second-hand sale SECTION 3 Questions 21-30 Questions 21-26 What do the students decide about each topic for Joc’s presentation? A B c Joe will definitely include this topic. Joe might include this topic. Joe will not include this topic. Write the correct letter, A, B or C next 10 questions 21-26, 21 cultural aspects of naming people 22. similarities across languages in naming practices 23. meanings of first names 24 place names describing geographic festures 25 _ influence of immigration on place names 26 origins of names of countries Questions 27-30 Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Researchers showed a group of students many common nouns, brand names and 97 Students found it easier ta identify hrand names when they were shown in 28 - Researchers think that 29 v iS important in making brand names special within the brain. Brand names create a number of 30 within the brain, 360 DD Thomson Exam EssentialsSECTION 4 Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. © tomake 32... * 1038. the US civil war for research as part of studies of 34 Hot air balloons Create less 35 than gas balloons —_— CM Airships Early examples had 10 36 cee nneenrnnnen fr crew To be efficient, needed a 37 ae Development of large airships stooped because of: © success of 38... series of 39, Recent interest in use for carrying 40 ‘Thomson Exam Essentials K€ 361