How to Master the IELTS

Over 400 Questions for All Parts of the International English Language Testing System

Chris John Tyreman

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Year: 2012
• ISBN:
  9780749459468
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Study Guides

How to Master the IELTS is the ultimate study companion for your journey into international education and employment. With four Academic tests and two General Training tests, this comprehensive practice tool provides important revision for every aspect of the exam. It includes FREE downloadable MP3 files for the listening test; multiple choice questions; speaking exercises; flow chart and diagram tests; word recognition exercises; writing tasks; reading comprehension passages as well as full answers and explanations.Also including two appendices to aid learning and help develop your vocabulary, this straightforward guide is the only resource you'll need to practice and pass the IELTS.Online supporting resources for this book include audio files to support the listening test.

TEST 1

Listening (1)

Section 1

Questions 1 to 5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Student accommodation

Options:

• Halls of Residence

– £60 per week

– self-catering

– minimum stay 1 ..............................................................................

• Student flats

– owned by private landlords

– at least £75 per week

– need a reference and a 2 .....................................................................

• Homestay

– owned by private landlords

– minimum stay 3 ..............................................................................

– includes 4 ................................. and 5 .......................................

Monday to Friday.

Questions 6 to 10

Complete the form below.

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

Homestay provision

Name:	Mike 6 ...........................................................................
Address:	108 Archer Park, Middleton, Manchester
Postcode:	7...........................................................................
Tel. number:	8.....................................................................
Smoker: No	Cats: Yes Dogs: No

Special diet: Yes
(If Yes, please specify 9 .............................................................................. )

Number of suitable providers identified: 10 .........................................................

Details forwarded: Yes

Section 2

Questions 11 to 20

Look at the diagram and complete the list below it.

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

Campus plan for the Open Day

11................................................ Centre ................................................

12................................................ Hall ...................................................

13................................................ Room ................................................

14................................................ Services .............................................

15...........................................................................

16...........................................................................

17...........................................................................

18................................................ Hall ...................................................

19................................................ Hall ...................................................

20................................................ Road ................................................

Section 3

Questions 21 to 25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Numeracy week

21 According to the professor, the purpose of numeracy week is

A to draw attention to the advantages of better numeracy.

B to encourage young people to study more mathematics.

C to stress the importance of numerical skills.

22 According to the professor, there is a link between

A entering higher education and a better paid job.

B retraining and getting ahead in life.

C help with homework and doing well in school.

23 According to the professor, many people

A lack ability with words and numbers.

B are better at mathematics than they believe they are.

C have a very basic level of numeracy.

24 According to the professor, modern numeracy classes

A are mostly about basic arithmetic skills.

B cover maths for the workplace.

C concentrate on money matters.

25 The interviewer wonders if people return to education

A to prove themselves academically.

B to build confidence and self-esteem.

C to make up for failing at school.

Questions 26 to 30

Which skills does the professor say are important for learners?

Choose THREE letters from the list A to G.

A calculator skills

B times tables

C equations

D mental calculations

E decimal numbers

F algebra

G measuring.

Questions 29 to 30

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

29 Some people find it difficult to read gauges on .........

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Imprint
• Contents
• Introduction
• TEST 1
• TEST 2
• TEST 3
• TEST 4
• General Reading and Writing Test A
• General Reading and Writing Test B
• Audio-Scripts for the Listening Tests
• Answers
• Reading section expanded answers
• APPENDIX 1 Reading section vocabulary
• APPENDIX 2 British and American spellings
• Copyright