MOCK TEST

LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)

SECTION 1

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport from Bayswater

Questions 6-10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Mode of Transport Cash fare Cash fare

Bus 6 $.......... $1.50

Train (peak) $10 $10

Train (off-peak) $10 8 $..........

9………ferry $4.50 $3.55

Tourist ferry (10............. ) $35 -

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 Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 -

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. What was Jill surprised to find?

A. Some work to reduce the water usage to her house could be done soon.

B. The house was poorly insulated.

C. She could get financial help.

12. What does Jill say can do straight away?

A. Use energy-saving bulbs.

B. Turn down the thermostat.

C. Turn off their appliances completely.

13. What pleased Jill about the energy provider?

A. reduction in price for prompt payment

B. allowing customers to pay online

C. having a reduction in price of the energy-saving sources

14. What difficulty dies Jill have with the energy meters?

A. They are difficult to access.

B. The figures are hard to read accurately.

C. She can't tell whether they're for electricity or for gas.

15. What kind of energy-saving method is Jill going to take next?

A. Use an energy-saving boiler.

B. Have the walls checked for their insulation level.

C. Install double-glazed windows.

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16 Why is Jill doubtful about renewable energy?

A. She thinks it's unsuitable for her house.

B. She doesn't understand the technical details.

C. She believes it's too expensive.

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO water-saving tips are not recommended by Jill?

A. Use more showers than baths.

B. Keep the washing machine full before using it.

C. Boil only as much water as you need.

D. Turn off the taps while you are brushing your teeth.

E. Repair leaking taps.

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO topics do people most frequently ask about?

A. the ideal temperature setting on the thermostat

B. whether to leave the light on or not

C. whether to use a computer or laptop to watch movies

D. how to work out the operating cost of appliances

E. whether solar panels only work on sunny days

SECTION 3

Questions 21-25

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Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Students may fail the exam if they

A. do not do a slide show.

B. copy other people's work.

C. do not follow the instructions.

22. Why does the man think they should skip some photos of the first volcano in the presen

A. they are not attractive

B. the time is not enough

C. people have never heard of this

23. About Mount Fago, a volcano in Mexico or the USA, the man thinks

A. they should not use inaccurate information in the presentation.

B. they can find another example.

C. it does not matter to choose which volcano to use.

24. The woman thinks they should mention Mount Etna since

A. it covers most of the important points.

B. it was formed a long time ago.

C. it has amazing views.

25. They reached an agreement to leave out Mount Herto since

A. other students have used it before.

B. it is irrelevant to their topic.

C. there is nothing special about this volcano.

Questions 26-30

Which statement can best fit to each of the following situation?

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Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 26-30.

Features
A make a short movie.
B lack his/her own points.
C ignore the positive sides.
D watch some documentaries.
E prepare beforehand.
F identify the differences between them.

26. The woman's last presentation was criticised because it did ..........

27. The tutor suggested for the next presentation the woman should ..........

28. People do not know enough about volcanoes and so they ..........

29. The reason why the man felt nervous is that he did not ..........

30. They are researching active and extinct volcanoes to ..........

SECTION 4

Questions 31 - 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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 Birds in New Zealand
Facts
The birds often build their nests along the coastline or besides the 31 ..................
In 1984, researchers suggested that there were only 32 .................... of this kind of bird left.
It seems hard to 33 .................... the number of birds precisely.

Influencing factors
Human activities, such as 34 ................... as well as constructing homes threaten this bird
population.
The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their 35 .................
Natural disasters including 36 .................. can also reduce the population of the birds.

Ways of protection
The zoo should recruit a 37................. to prevent the birds from their being poached.
The organizer could build a 38 .................... to prevent the public from getting closer.
People should make more of an effort to protect 39………........ birds.
Through the 40 ...................., people will know more about bird protection.

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WRITING TEST (60 minutes)
Task 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below presents the food consumption per a person weekly in a European
country in 1992, 2002 and 2012.

Write at least 150 words.

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Task 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because
people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or
disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

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