IELTS Mock 17

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IELTS Listening test
SECTION 1

Questions 1-10
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

In ancient times soap was used to clean (1) ................................

Soap was not seen as a means of personal hygiene until (2) ........................... times.
Ancient people had little technology but many (3) ........................... So were
probably able to discover soap by chance.
Soap was probably only used in (4) ............................ societies.
There is no evidence that tribespeople at the time of the British 5................. Used
soap.
The history of soap has mostly been discovered from (6) ................................
The earliest known use of soap in 2500 BC was to wash (7) ...............................
The Egyptians made soap by mixing salts with oil taken from (8) ..........................
The Romans saw washing themselves as a social activity They removed dirt using
steam and a (9) ...............................
When Pompeii was excavated, they discovered a (10) ........................... for making a
soap.

SECTION 2

Questions 11-16
Choose the correct answer; A, B or C.
Camber’s Theme Park

11 According to the speaker, in what way is Camber’s different from other

theme parks?
A) It’s suitable for different age groups.
B) It offers lots to do in wet weather.
C) It has a focus on education.

12 The Park first opened in

A) 1980.
B) 1997.
C) 2004.

13 What’s included in the entrance fee?

A) most rides and parking
B) all rides and some exhibits
C) parking and all rides
14 Becoming a member Of the Adventurers Club means
A) you can avoiding queuing so much.
B) you can enter the park free for a year.
C) you can visit certain zones closed other people.

15 The Future Farm zone encourages visitors to

A) buy animals as pets.
B) learn about the care of animals.
C) get close to the animals.

16 When is hot food available in the park?

A) 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
B) 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
C 10.30 a.m. -5.00

Questions 17—20
What special conditions apply to following rides?
Choose four answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F next to the
question17—20.

Special conditions for visitors

A Must over a certain age
B Must use special safety equipment
C Must avoid it if they have problems
D Must wear a particular type of clothing
E Must be over a certain height
F Must be accompanied by an adult if under 16

Rides
17 River Adventure ............................
18 Jungle jim rollercoaster .....................
19 Swoop slide ....................
20 Zip Go-carts .......................

Section 3

Questions 21 — 30
Choose the correct letter. A B or C.

21 Bill was ill. What was wrong?

A A cold
B A food allergy
C A severe pain in his head
22 Bill and Sarah
A live near each other.
B have never worked on a project together.
C have plans for later that evening

23 Bill and Sarah have to

A research and write a survey questionnaire
B ask shopkeepers questions.
C submit their project via the Internet.

24 What does Sarah Want Bill to do?

A visit the library
B Write a list of questions
C use a Computer

25 Which of the following items will be included in Bill and research?

A Deodorants and cosmetics
B Electrical goods
C Food and clothing

26 With what aspect of the project does Bill express concern?

A Meeting the project’s timeline
B Invading people’s privacy
C finding enough reference material

27 What does Bill plan to do for the rest of the day?

A Review the previous week’s classes.
B Prepare notes for his next meeting with Sarah.
C Find people to participate in the research

28 What does Sarah do for Bill?

A Helps him catch up on the notes
B Gives him a copy of her notes
C promises to help him Study

29 What does Sarah have to do at the library?

A Research
B Meet Bill
C Collect some books

30 Where do Bill and Sarah agree to meet the next day?

A In the library
B In class
C in the laboratory
Questions 31—33
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Historical Uses of Wind Power

Ancient China Windmills were used to 31.............................
Ancient Persia Farmers used wind power to 32........................
The Netherlands People used windmills to 33 ........................…

Questions 34—40
Complete the chart’ below. Write NO MORE THAN WORDS for each answer.

Wind Power Advantages

Unlike Oil and coal, wind power does not cause 34 ...................
There are limited supplies of oil and coal, but wind is a 35 ........................
It 36 ............................... To generate electricity with the wind.
Wind turbines do not take up much land.
Disadvantages
The cost of the initial investment is high.
The 37 ........................... of the wind is not constant.
Wind turbines are usually located far from 38 ...........................
Wind turbines may spoil 39 ..........................
Wind turbines are as 40 ............................. as a high-speed car.
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST

DINING OUT

Questions 1-7

Look at the three restaurant advertisements on the following page. Answer the
questions below by writing the
letters of the appropriate restaurants (A—C) in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.
Example
It stops serving lunch at 2.30 pm. B
1. It is open for breakfast.
2. It is open every night for dinner.
3. It is only open for lunch on weekdays.
4. It has recently returned to its previous location.
5. It welcomes families.
6. It caters for large groups.
7. It only opens at weekends.

NEW ELECTRICITY ACCOUNT PAYMENT FACILITIES AVAILABLE FROM’ JULY 1998

After 1 July 1998, you may pay your electricity account in any of the following ways:

2. Agency payments (payments directly to the bank): Payments can be made at any
branch of the Federal Bank by completing the deposit slip attached to your account
notice.
NB: This facility is no longer available at South Pacific Bank branches.

3. Payments directly to Coastside Power Office: Payments can be made directly to

Coastside Power Office at 78-80 Third Avenue, Northbridge. Office hours are
Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Payment may be by personal cheque, bank
cheque or cash.
Note: Payments cannot be made by phone.

Questions 8-13
Read the information given in ‘New Electricity Account Payment Facilities’ on the
above page and look at the
statements below (Questions 8-13). In boxes 8-13 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
Example
You must pay your account by mail. FALSE
8. If you want a receipt, you should send your payment to the Southport address.
9. You may pay your account at branches of the Federal Bank.
10. You must pay the full amount, installments are not permitted.
11. The Coastside Power Office is open on Saturday mornings.12. You may pay your
account by phone using your credit card.
13. There is a reduction for prompt payment.

Central Library
PERSONAL COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TO USE
• 2 personal computers are available, for a fee of $5.00. There is also an ink jet
printer attached to each terminal. The library has a number of commercially
available programs for word processing and spreadsheets.
• A4 paper can be bought from the desk if you wish to print your work. Alternatively
you can bring your own paper. If you wish to store information however, you will
need to bring your own floppy disk.

Bookings
Because of high demand, a maximum of one hour’s use per person per day is
permitted. Bookings may be made up to three days in advance. Bookings may be
made in person at the information desk or by phoning 8673 8901 during normal
office hours. If for some reason you cannot keep your appointment, please
telephone. If the library is not notified and you are 15 minutes late, your time can be
given to someone else. Please sign in the visitors’ book at the information desk when
you first arrive to use the computer. Please note that staff are not available to train
people or give a lot of detailed instruction on how to use the programs. Prior
knowledge is, therefore, necessary. However, tutorial groups are available for some
of the programs and classes are offered on a regular basis. Please see the loans desk
for more information about our computer courses.

Section 2

Questions 14-20
Read the passage about personal computers below and look at the statements
below (Questions 14-20).
In boxes 14-20 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
14. There are two computers and two printers available for public use at the library.
15. You can buy floppy disks at the information desk.
16. The information desk is closed at weekends.
17. It is essential to reserve a computer three days in advance if you want to use
one.
18. If you are more than a quarter of an hour late, you could lose your reservation
for the computer.
19. Library employees do not have detailed knowledge of computers.
20. The library runs courses for people who want to learn about computers.

GOOD REASONS FOR CHOOSING ATLAS ENGLISH LANGUAGE COLLEGE

On an English course with Atlas English Language College, you improve your
language skills and make friends from all over the world!

A Because Atlas courses start every Monday of the year, there’s bound to be one
that fits in with your academic, personal or professional commitments. Whatever
your level of language ability, from beginner to advanced, you can choose to study
for any length of time, from two weeks to a full year. Courses match a range of
individual requirements, from intensive examination preparation to short summer
programmes. Most courses commence at 9 am and run till 3 pm.

B If you take an intensive full-time course, we will help you to select the Special
Interest Options which best suit your goals. From then on, our teacher will discuss
your work with you on a weekly basis. This means that you should develop the
language skills you need – and that you are helped to study at your own pace.

C The popularity and success of any language school depend greatly on the quality of
the teachers and the methods they employ. All Atlas teachers have specialist
qualifications in the teaching of English to foreign students and are all native
speakers. We employ only experienced professionals with a proven record of success
in the classroom.

D Atlas’s teaching methodology is constantly revised as more is discovered about the

process of learning a new language. Our teachers have access to an extensive range
of materials, including the very latest in language teaching technology.

E On your first day at school, you will take a test which enables our Director of
Studies to place you at the appropriate study level. Your progress will be
continuously assessed and, once you have achieved specific linguistic goals, you will
move up to a higher level of study.

F Every Atlas course fee includes accommodation in carefully selected homestay

families. Breakfast and dinner each day are also included, so you need have no
concerns about having to look for somewhere to live once you get to the school.
G On completion of any Intensive, Examination or Summer course, you will receive
the Atlas Course Certificate of Attendance. On completion of a four-week course or
longer you will also receive the Atlas Academic Record that reflects your ability in
every aspect of the language from conversation to writing. Such a record will allow
you to present your linguistic credentials to academic institutions or potential
employers around the world.

Questions 21-26
The text on Atlas English Language College on the above page has seven paragraphs
(A-G).
Choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs B-G from the list of headings
below.
Write the appropriate numbers (i-ix) in boxes 21-26on your answer sheet.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them.
List of Headings

i Recognition of your achievements

ii Courses start every week
iii Other services/Pastoral care/Personal arrangements
iv A personal approach
v Two meals every day
vi First-class staff
vii Up-to-date classroom practice
viii Discovering a new language
ix Monitored achievement

21. Paragraph B
22. Paragraph C
23. Paragraph D
24. Paragraph E
25. Paragraph F
26. Paragraph G

ROBOTS AT WORK
A The newspaper production process has come a long way from the old days when
the paper was written, edited, typeset and ultimately printed in one building with
the journalists working on the upper floors and the printing presses going on the
ground floor. These days the editor, subeditors and journalists who put the paper
together are likely to find themselves in a totally different building or maybe even in
a different city. This is the situation which now prevails in Sydney. The daily paper is
compiled at the editorial headquarters, known as the pre-press centre, in the heart
of the city, but printed far away in the suburbs at the printing centre. Here human
beings are in the minority as much of the work is done by automated machines
controlled by computers.
B Once the finished newspaper has been created for the next morning’s edition, all
the pages are transmitted electronically from the pre-press centre to the printing
centre. The system of transmission is an update on the sophisticated page facsimile
system already in use in many other newspapers. An image-setter at the printing
centre delivers the pages as films. Each page takes less than a minute to produce,
although for colour pages four versions, once each for black, cyan, magenta and
yellow are sent. The pages are then processed into photographic negatives and the
film is used to produce aluminium printing plates ready for the presses.

C A procession of automated vehicles is busy at the new printing centre where the
Sydney Morning Herald is printed each day. With lights flashing and warning horns
honking, the robots (to give them their correct name, the LGVs or laser guided
vehicles) look for all the world like enthusiastic machines from a science fiction
movie, as they follow their own random paths around the plant busily getting on
with their jobs. Automation of this kind is now standard in all modern newspaper
plants. The robots can detect unauthorised personnel and alert security staff
immediately if they find an “intruder”; not surprisingly, tall tales are already being
told about the machines starting to take on personalities of their own.

D The robots’ principal job, however, is to shift the newsprint (the printing paper)
that arrives at the plant in huge reels and emerges at the other end sometime later
as newspapers. Once the size of the day’s paper and the publishing order are
determined at head office, the information is punched into the computer and the
LGVs are programmed to go about their work. The LGVs collect the appropriate size
paper reels and take them where they have to go. When the press needs another
reel its computer alerts the LGV system. The Sydney LGVs move busily around the
press room fulfilling their two key functions to collect reels of newsprint either from
the reel stripping stations or from the racked supplies in the newsprint storage area.
At the stripping station, the tough wrapping that helps to protect a reel of paper
from rough handling is removed. Any damaged paper is peeled off and the reel is
then weighed.

E Then one of the four paster-robots moves in. Specifically designed for the job, it
trims the paper neatly and prepares the reel for the press. If required the reel can be
loaded directly onto the press; if not needed immediately, an LGV takes it to the
storage area. When the press computer calls for a reel, an LGV takes it to the reel
loading area of the presses. It lifts the reel into the loading position and places it in
the correct spot with complete accuracy. As each reel is used up, the press drops the
heavy cardboard core into a waste bin. When the bin is full, another LGV collects it
and deposits the cores into a shredder for recycling.

F The LGVs move at walking speed. Should anyone step in front of one or get too
close, sensors stop the vehicle until the path is clear. The company has chosen a
laser guide function system for the vehicles because, as the project development
manager says “The beauty of it is that if you want to change the routes, you can
work out a new route on your computer and lay it down for them to follow”. When
an LGV’s batteries run low, it will take itself offline and go to the nearest battery
maintenance point for replacement batteries. And all this is achieved with absolute
minimum human input and a much reduced risk of injury to people working in the
printing centres.

G The question newspaper workers must now ask, however, is, “how long will it be
before the robots are writing the newspapers as well as running the printing centre,
churning out the latest edition every morning?”

Section 3

Questions 27-32
The Reading Passage on the above pages has seven paragraphs (A-G). Choose the
most suitable headings for
paragraphs A-B and D-G from the list of headings below.
Write the appropriate numbers (i-ix) in boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet.
NB There are more headings than paragraphs: so you will not use all of them.
List of Headings

i Robots working together

ii Preparing LGVs for take-over
iii Looking ahead
iv The LGVs’ main functions
v Split location for newspaper production
vi Newspapers superseded by technology
vii Getting the newspaper to the printing centre
viii Controlling the robots
ix Beware of robots!

Example
Paragraph C ix
27 Paragraph A
28 Paragraph B
29 Paragraph D
30 Paragraph E
31 Paragraph F
32 Paragraph G

Questions 33 – 40
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 33-40 on your answer sheet
IELTS Writing test

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you
have some problems.

Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter

• explain your situation

• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write your own address.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...............,