Part-1
questions 1-10
Complete the sentences below
Write one word only and/or a number for
each answer:
Bankside Recruitment
Agency ·
Address of agency: 497 Eastside,
Docklands ·
Name of agent: Becky 1……………………. ·
Phone Number : 07866 510333 ·
Best to call her in 2…………………… Typical Jobs ·
Clerical and admin roles, mainly
in the finance industry ·
Must have good 3…………………………. Skills ·
Jobs are usually for at least one 4……………….. ·
Pay is usually 5£……………… per hour Registration process ·
Wear a 6………. To the interview ·
Must bring your 7…………….. to the
interview ·
They will ask questions about each
applicant’s 8…………………….. Advantages of using an agency ·
The 9………………… you receive at interview will benefit
you ·
Will get access to vacancies which
are not advertised · Less 10………….. is involved in applying for jobs |
PART – 2
Choose the correct letter A, B or C
11. According to the speaker, the company
A.
Has been in business for longer than
most of its competitors.
B.
Arranges holidays to more destinations
than its competitors.
C.
Has more customers than its
competitors.
12. Where can customers meet the tour
manager before travelling to the Isle of Man?
A.
Liverpool
B.
Heysham
C.
Luton
13. How many lunches are included in the
price of the holiday?
A.
Three
B.
Four
C.
Five
14. Customers have to pay extra for
A.
Guaranting themselves a larger room.
B.
Booking at short notice.
C.
Transferring to another date
Questions 15 – 20
Complete the table below
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Timetable for Isle of Man holiday |
||
|
Activity |
Notes |
Day 1 |
Arrive |
Introduction by
manager Hotel dining room
has view of the 15……………………………. |
Day 2 |
Tynwald Exhibition and Peel |
Tynwald may have been founded in 16……………………………. Not 979. |
Day 3 |
Trip to Snaefell |
Travel along
promenade in a tram; Train to Laxey;train
to the 17……………………. Of
Snaefell |
Day 4 |
Free day |
Company provides a 18………………….. for local transport and heritage sites. |
Day 5 |
Take the 19………………… railway train from Douglas to Port
Erin |
Free time then coach
to Castle town – Former 20………………………
has old Castle |
Day 6 |
leave |
Leave the island by ferry or plane |
Part-3
Question 21 – 26
What did findings of previous research claim about the
personality traits of a child is likely to have because of their position in
the family?
Choose six answers from the box and write the correct
letter A-H;
Personality traits A. Outgoing B. Selfish C. Independent D. Attention-seeking E. introverted F. co-operative G. caring H. competitive |
Position
in family
21 the eldest child ……………………
22. A middle child ……………………….
23. The youngest child ………………………….
24. A twin
……………………………..
25. An only child ……………………………
26. A child with much older siblings ……………………..
Question 27 and
28
Choose the correct letter A, B or C
27. What do the speakers say about the
evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
A.
There is conflicting evidence about
whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests.
B.
There is a little doubt that birth
order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status.
C.
Some studies have neglected to
include important factors such as family size.
28. What does Ruth
think is surprising about the difference in oldest children’s academic
performance?
A.
It is mainly thanks to their roles as
teachers for their young siblings.
B.
The advantages they have only lead to
a slightly higher level of achievement.
C.
The extra parental attention they
receive at a young age makes little difference.
Questions
29 and 30
Choose
two letters A-E
Which two experiences
of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?
A.
Learning to share
B.
Learning to stand up for oneself
C.
Learning to be a good loser
D.
learning to be tolerant E. learning to say sorry
Part-4 questions 31 – 40
Write ONE
WORD ONLY FOR each answer:
The Eucalyptus Tree in
Australia Importance ·
it
provides 31……………
and food for wide range of species ·
Its
leaves provide 32……………..
which is used to make a disinfectant reasons for present decline in number A)
Diseases (i)
‘Mundulla Yellows’ ·
Cause
–lime used for making 33……………………….
Was absorbed -trees
were unable to take in necessary through their roots (ii)’Bell-miner Associated Die-back’ ·
Cause
-34……………. Feed on
eucalyptus leaves -
They secrete a substance containing
sugar -
Bell-miner birds are attracted by this
and keep away other species
|
B)
Bushfires William Jackson’s theory ·
High-frequency bushfires have
impact on vegetation, resulting in the growth of 35……………….. ·
Mid-frequency bushfires result in
the growth of eucalyptus forests, because they: -
Make more 36……………………available to the trees -
Maintain the quality of the 37……………….. ·
Low-frequency bushfires result in
the growth of 38 ‘……………. ………rainforest’ which
is; -
A 39………………………ecosystem -
An ideal environment for the 40…………….. of the bell
miner |
Answers (comment your
score) IELTS 789
1.
JAMIESON
2.
AFTERNOON
3.
COMMUNICATION
4.
WEEK
5.
10
6.
SUIT
7.
PASSPORT
8.
PERSONALITY
9.
FEEDBACK
10. TIME
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. RIVER
16. 1422
17. TOP
18. PASS
19. STEAM
20. CAPITAL
21. G
22. F
23. A
24. E
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. A
29. B
30. D
31. SHELTER
32. OIL
33. ROADS
34. INSECTS
35. GRASS
36. WATER
37. SOIL
38. DRY
39. SIMPLE
40. NESTS