MOCK TEST 2 – ANSWER KEY

I. LISTENING (50 POINTS)

Part 1.
1. quality control
2. creation programme
3. food packer
4. conscientious
5. £12.50
Source: Listening 1 – Expert Ielts 7.5 Teacher’s book

Part 2.
6. D
7. G
8. A
9. J
10. F
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDyQP5Ycgw

Part 3.
11. B
12. B
13. D
14. C
15. A
Source: Page 126 – Unit 15 – Listening 2 – Objective Proficiency Student’s Book

Part 4.
16. strategic technology trends

17. subsidiary trends

18. conversational interface

19. autonomous processes

20. analytical systems

21. augmented intelligence

22. drones

23. Digital twin

24. gateways

25. immersive experience

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPbKyD2bAR4

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II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (20 POINTS)

Part 1.
26.C 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.C 31.B 32.A
33.B 34.C 35.C 36.C 37.B 38.C 39.B

Part 2.
40. aquaculture 41. estrangement 42. degenerative
43. stopgap 44. all-embracing 45. disinfectants

III. READING (50 POINTS)

Part 1.
46. heaped 47. into 48. alongside 49. reached 50. possible

51. pictures 52. attention 53. heights 54. taken 55. bereft

Part 2.
56. E
57. B
58. D
59. F
60. E
61. C
62. A
63-65. B,E,G (IN ANY ORDER)
66-68. A,D,F (IN ANY ORDER)

Part 3.
69. H
70. E
71. G
72. A
73. C
74. F
75. B

Part 4.
76. A
77. D
78. C
79. A
80. B
81. A
82. C
83. B
84. A
85. D

Part 5.
86. C
87. B
88. D
89. A
90. D
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91. A
92. C
93. B
94. A
95. D

IV. WRITING (60 points)

Part 1. (15pts)
Contents (10 points):
- The summary MUST cover the following points:
+ The topic sentence must cover the main content of the extract
+ lack of confidence
+ too strictly held down or laxly handled
+ parents too protective
+ lack of trust
+ lack of guidance and experience
+ give child more responsibility, praise
- The summary MUST NOT contain personal opinions.
Language use (5 points)
The summary:
+ should show attempts to convey the main ideas of the original text by means of paraphrasing
(structural and lexical use),
+ should demonstrate correct use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and mechanics (spelling,
punctuations,....),
+ should maintain coherence, cohesion, and unity throughout (by means of linkers and transitional
devices).
Penalties:
+ A penalty of 1 point to 2 points will be given to personal opinions found in the summary.
+ A penalty of 1 point to 2 points will be given to any summary with more than 20% of words copied
from the original.
+ A penalty of 1 point to 2 points will be given to any summary longer than 130 words or shorter than
90 words.
Sample:
The extract discusses reasons why children are aggressive and what should be done to rectify the
problem. The child who is too aggressive may lack two qualities: confidence and trust. This may be due
to either strict or lenient parental control. Both have troubling effects on the child who does not know
how to control himself. Besides, the child may not have been given guidance on how to behave. He may
not have much experience in getting along with other children. His parents may be too protective or
have not taught him by example. What they should do is to give him more responsibility and praise to

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build up his confidence. It is also advisable for parents to direct his energy and determination into
fruitful purposes.
Part 2. (15pts)
Contents (10 points):
- The report MUST have at least 2 paragraphs covering the following points:
 Introduce the charts (2 points) and state the overall trends & striking features (2 points)
 Describe main features with relevant data from the charts and make relevant comparisons
(6 points)
- The report MUST NOT contain personal opinions. (A penalty of 1 point to 2 points will be given
to personal opinions found in the answer.)
Language use (5 points)
The report:
- should demonstrate a wide variety of lexical and grammatical structures,
- should have correct use of words (verb tenses, word forms, voice,…); and mechanics (spelling,
punctuations,....).

Sample:
The tables show the amount of money spent on Fairtrade coffee and bananas in two separate years in the
UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden.

It is clear that sales of Fairtrade coffee rose in all five European countries from 1999 to 2004, but sales
of Fairtrade bananas only went up in three out of the five countries. Overall, the UK saw by far the
highest levels of spending on the two products.

In 1999, Switzerland had the highest sales of Fairtrade coffee, at €3 million, while revenue from
Fairtrade bananas was highest in the UK, at €15 million. By 2004, however, sales of Fairtrade coffee in
the UK had risen to €20 million, and this was over three times higher than Switzerland’s sales figure for
Fairtrade coffee in that year. The year 2004 also saw dramatic increases in the money spent on Fairtrade
bananas in the UK and Switzerland, with revenues rising by €32 million and €4.5 million respectively.

Sales of the two Fairtrade products were far lower in Denmark, Belgium and Sweden. Small increases in
sales of Fairtrade coffee can be seen, but revenue remained at €2 million or below in all three countries
in both years. Finally, it is noticeable that the money spent on Fairtrade bananas actually fell in Belgium
and Sweden.

SOURCE: IELTS SIMON

Part 3. (30 points)

The mark given to part 3 is based on the following criteria:
1. Task achievement: (10 points)
a. ALL requirements of the task are sufficiently addressed.
b. Ideas are adequately supported and elaborated with relevant and reliable explanations,
examples, evidence, personal experience, etc.
2. Organization: (10 points)
a. Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and unity.
b. The essay is well-structured:
 Introduction is presented with clear thesis statement.

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  Body paragraphs are written with unity, coherence, and cohesion. Each body
paragraph must have a topic sentence and supporting details and examples when
necessary.
 Conclusion summarises the main points and offers personal opinions (prediction,
recommendation, consideration,…) on the issue.
3. Language use: (5 points)
a. Demonstration of a variety of topic-related vocabulary
b. Excellent use and control of grammatical structures
4. Punctuation, spelling, and handwriting (5 points)
a. Correct punctuation and no spelling mistakes
b. Legible handwriting
Sample:
I concede to the speaker’s statement – we learn more from the people whose ideas we share than those
with whom we differ – due to the fact that undue discord can impede the learning process. Otherwise, in
my view differing in perspective can be very helpful and enriching for learning process.

Admittedly, under certain circumstance the disagreement causes bitterness among the debating parties
and seriously hampers the learning process. We need look no further than television talk shows, for
example, where participants are more interested in imposing their viewpoint on the others, rather than
finding some useful common grounds and agreeing on something. Such futile debates result in entire
wastage of time with no gain to participants of the show, as well as, to the viewers.

Disagreement can also hinder learning in a scenario where the debating parties disagree on the
fundamental assumption needed for such debate – for example, a student of paleontology learn little
about the evolution of animal species by debating with an individual whose religious views precludes
the possibility of evolution. Similarly, a person with hard-lined views in favor of communism can be
hardly a good choice with whom the merits of democracy can be debated.

Aside from forgoing provisos, however, I disagree with the speaker’s claim. Difference of opinion is the
very foundation on which much of human knowledge and experience is based. For example, consider
the case of parent-teenager relationship. By listening to parents the teenagers can understand how
certain behavior can carry undesirable consequences for them. Similarly, parents can learn the valuable
lesson that effective parenting and control are two different things.  At the community level, by listening
to the business and factory owners, the environmentalists can understand their legitimate concerns of
economic and job losses. Conversely, factory owners can understand the value of cleaner environment
and public health. At international levels, two nations can resolve much of their problems peacefully,
thus, ending the possibility of conflicts and wars.

In conclusion, unless the two parties are willing to debate on reasonable merits, I acknowledge that
disagreement can hinder learning. Otherwise, the reasoned debate between people with opposing view-
point is very helpful in boosting learning. 

Source: GRE ANNUAL REVIEW 2018

V. SPEAKING (20 POINTS)

Introduction

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It is believed that delivering punishment on children is inevitable when it comes to shaping their
behaviour during formative years. From my perspective, while reasonable chasetisement can serve this
purpose effectively, the abuse of harsh punitive methods would be counter-effective.

Body

- On the one hand, different forms of justifiable punishment can contribute to promoting children’s
ability to differentiate between right and wrong, laying the foundation for the later development of
their personalities and characteristics.

+ To begin with, milder forms of discipline like verbal correction or grounding help kids realize what
they did wrong or why they should act in a certain manner.

+ In case such methods fail to bring desirable outcomes, verbal reprimands or expressions of forces such
as smacking or spanking can be used and act as a powerful deterrent against wrongdoings as long as
these inflict no serious or lasting damage.

+ Other forms of punishment foster a child’s sense of responsibility towards his or her misconducts. For
example, parents can withhold their children’s pocket money if they shirk their household duties.

- On the other hand, the endorsement of severe punishment, whether in the form of psychological
aggression or physical assault, results in negative educational, emotional, and social consequences.

+ In terms of education, while punitive methods of discipline have immediate effects of compliance, this
does not mean children will internalize rules and standards.

+ Moreover, children who frequently experience some forms of corporal punishment such as pinching
or slapping of the face, may form negative beliefs about themselves and life, which in turn leads to
mental disorders for the rest of their lives.

+ Even worse, they may develop hatred to society, which is the root of soaring crime rates.

Conclusion

In conclusion. whereas justifiable punishment can facilitate disciplining children, the misuse of force
may lead to educational, emotional and social repercussions.