IELTS Mock Test 2022 November
- Published on: 01 Mar 2022
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Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 13
- 1 FALSE
- 2 FALSE
- 3 TRUE
- 4 NOT GIVEN
- 5 TRUE
- 6 H
- 7 E
- 8 I
- 9 F
- 10 A
- 11 A
- 12 A
- 13 C
Part 2: Question 14 - 26
- 14 D
- 15 B
- 16 A
- 17 C
- 18 D
- 19 B
- 20 A
- 21 FALSE
- 22 NOT GIVEN
- 23 TRUE
- 24 TRUE
- 25 NOT GIVEN
- 26 TRUE
Part 3: Question 27 - 40
- 27 NO
- 28 YES
- 29 YES
- 30 NO
- 31 NOT GIVEN
- 32 B
- 33 C
- 34 C
- 35 D
- 36 A
- 37 B
- 38 B
- 39 C
- 40 B
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Review & Explanations:
Questions 1-5
Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1 below
In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
1 The Creeks arid Egyptians used polished silver to make mirrors.
2 The first man-made mirrors were made of bronze.
3 Only the wealthy could afford the first mirrors.
4 The first mirrors in America were used for decoration.
5 Spherical mirrors are commonly used in cars.
- 1 Answer: FALSE
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Q1: The Creeks arid Egyptians used polished silver to make mirrors
The Greeks and Romans experimented with polished silver to produce simply mirrors.
+ Information from the phrase “polished silver to produce simply mirrors” is matched with the statement of Q1.
+ However, in the passage, mirrors are made by “The Greek and Romans”, not “the Creeks and Egyptians” as the question. So the answer should be FALSE
- 2 Answer: FALSE
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Q2: The first man-made mirrors were made of bronze
The first man-made mirrors were produced but mirrors made of brass are mentioned in the Bible
+ The main key words of this question are “the first man-made mirrors” and “were made of” which mention about material of first mirrors.
+ In the question, bronze is material to make the first mirrors, while the paragraph states that the first mirrors were made of brass. So the answer should be FALSE
- 3 Answer: TRUE
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Q3: Only the wealthy could afford the first mirrors
During the early periods of their development, mirrors were rare and expensive
+ The question indicates about people who own the first mirrors –the wealthy.
+In this sentence, it is described that the first mirrors (“During the early periods of their development”) were expensive. From this we can reason out: Only the wealthy can buy mirrors.
So the answer should be TRUE
- 4 Answer: NOT GIVEN
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Q4: The first mirrors in America were used for decoration
A little later on, America was gripped by the mirror craze….. another placed between two front parlour windows
+ This question mentions about the use of first mirrors in America.
+ Although the passage “A little later on…..windows” has some information related to the mirrors in American, no information about how people use mirrors is mentioned. So the answer should be NOT GIVEN
- 5 Answer: TRUE
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Q5: Spherical mirrors are commonly used in cars
Spherical mirrors produce images that are magnified or reduced – exemplified, by mirrors for applying facial makeup and by rear-view mirrors for vehicles
+ From this sentence of the reading, we can get information about practical application of spherical mirrors: facial makeup and rear-view for vehicles.
+ The question indicates that spherical mirrors are used for cars – a type of vehicles. So information is compatible. The answer is TRUE.
Questions 6-9
Complete the labels on Diagram A below.
Write the correct letter A-J in boxes 6-9 on your answer sheet.
Diagram A: Magnified side-view of a mirror
| A | rouge |
| B | cast iron |
| C | felt |
| D | steam |
| E | shellac |
| F | glass |
| G | metal |
| H | silver nitrate paint |
| I | reducing solution |
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- 6 Answer: H
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Q6 - Q7 - Q8 - Q9
A solution of silver nitrate is poured on the glass and left undisturbed for about 1 hour. The silver nitrate is reduced to a metallic silver and a lustrous deposit of silver gradually forms. The deposit is dried, coated with shellac, and painted. Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers. Glass is used on top because it is smooth, clear, and protects the reflective surface.
+ These questions require us to point out the layers of mirrors and position of these layers. To find our answer, we need to check information about how layers of mirrors are formed. The sentence “Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers” signals to us to find answers from this passage.
+ We can see from this passage, there are only 4 factors mentioned: solution, silver nitrate, shellac, glass. So we can identify only 4 answers E, F, H, I can be the answers of those questions. Now we will locate their position.
+ As the reading, “a solution is poured on the glass”. We may think that Q6 is solution. However, it is not because: After pouring this solution, a lustrous deposit of silver gradually forms. The noun “deposit” means a layer of a substance which is found at the bottom of a liquid. So this deposit must be inside of glass and solution, at the bottom. This deposit is a product of reducing silver nitrat process, so position Q6 is H- silver nitrat paint.
- 7 Answer: E
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Q6 - Q7 - Q8 - Q9
A solution of silver nitrate is poured on the glass and left undisturbed for about 1 hour. The silver nitrate is reduced to a metallic silver and a lustrous deposit of silver gradually forms. The deposit is dried, coated with shellac, and painted. Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers. Glass is used on top because it is smooth, clear, and protects the reflective surface.
+ These questions require us to point out the layers of mirrors and position of these layers. To find our answer, we need to check information about how layers of mirrors are formed. The sentence “Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers” signals to us to find answers from this passage.
+ In next sentence, it is stated that “The deposit is dried, coated with shellac”. This helps us figure out shellac is the next layer that directly contact with the deposit. So I – shellac is the answer for Q7.
- 8 Answer: I
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Q6 - Q7 - Q8 - Q9
A solution of silver nitrate is poured on the glass and left undisturbed for about 1 hour. The silver nitrate is reduced to a metallic silver and a lustrous deposit of silver gradually forms. The deposit is dried, coated with shellac, and painted. Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers. Glass is used on top because it is smooth, clear, and protects the reflective surface.
+ These questions require us to point out the layers of mirrors and position of these layers. To find our answer, we need to check information about how layers of mirrors are formed. The sentence “Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers” signals to us to find answers from this passage.
+ As we already identified 4 answers as above and we have found out position for 3 of them, the remaining E – reducing solution should be in the position of Q8
- 9 Answer: F
Questions 10-13
Choose the correct letter A, B, C, or D.
Write your answers in boxes 10-13 on your answer sheet.
The type of mirror used for looking at the stars is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q10. The type of mirror used for looking at the stars is A. paraboloidal B. spherical C. cylindrical D. ellipsoidal |
A paraboloidal mirror is one which is often used to focus parallel rays to a sharp focus, as in a telescope mirror |
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+ To answer this question, we have to find out the suitable type of mirror that is used for looking at the stars purpose. + From above sentence in the reading, we can see the word “telescope mirror” is the one people use to looking at the starts. So the paraboloidal mirror which is mentioned in this sentence is our answer. Therefore, we choose A as the correct answer for this question. |
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17th century craftsmen
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q11. 17th century craftsmen A. blended mirror frames well with other household furniture. B. hung mirrors above fireplaces. C. used mirror frames as a focus for home decoration. D. established floral patterns as a standard for mirror frames. |
Craftsmen such as Grinling Gibbons often produced elaborately carved mirror frames to matcha completedecorative ensemble. |
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+ With this question, we have to pay attention to information about “craftsmen” in “17th century”. By skimming the reading, we can see the 6th paragraph includes both two these information. And we can find the answer in the sentence“Craftsmen such as ….. decorative ensemble” + The main idea of this sentence is Craftsmen often produce the mirror frames to match a complete decorative ensemble, same meaning as “blended mirror frames well with other household furniture” in answer A of the question. So we choose A as the correct answer for this question. |
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18th century craftsmen
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q12. 18th century craftsmen A. designed furniture which highlighted the unique properties of mirrors. B. experimented largely with mirror frames made of ebony and ivory. C. built spherically-shaped minors. D. experimented with ceiling mirrors around fireplaces |
Focusing heavily on the effect created by mirrors, 18th century designers such as the English brothers Robert and James Adam created fireplace units stretching from the hearth to the ceiling. |
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+ Also in the 6th paragraph, we can find the answer for Q12 from sentence “Focusing heavily on the effect…. to the ceiling” as it contains information about 18th century and designers (craftsmen) + About meaning, the main idea of this sentence is “Focusing heavily on the effect created by mirrors”. This can also be understood as designers emphasize much on the properties of mirrors. So A is correct answer. |
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19th century craftsmen
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Q13. 19th century craftsmen A. used mirrors less than any previous time in history. B. introduced mirrors as learning tools. C. used mirrors extensively in bedroom furniture. D. etched designs into mirrors. |
New, cheaper techniques of mirror production in the 19th century ….. were they regularly incorporated into pieces of furniture – such as wardrobes and sideboards |
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+ From the last paragraph, specifically from the sentence “they regularly …..sideboards”, we can see clues about 19th century craftsmen + In the passage, it is said that in 19th century mirrors are usually combined into furniture such as wardrobes and sideboards. These almost are bedroom furniture. Among 4 answers, the content of answer C is the most compatible with about explanation. So we choose C as the correct answer. |
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Thanks to Quách Mỹ Nga for your contribution to this detailed explanation.
READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13 which are based on Reading Passage 1 below
REFLECTING ON THE MIRROR
In all likelihood the first mirrors would have simply been pools of water that reflected the image of the one who looked into it. Nature’s mirror, while cheap and readily accessible, must have also been quite frustrating with the slightest disturbance on the surface of the water making it difficult to see clearly. It is not altogether clear when the first man-made mirrors were produced but mirrors made of brass are mentioned in the Bible, and after that mirrors of bronze were in common use among the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. In addition to bronze, the Greeks and Romans experimented with polished silver to produce simple mirrors.
Crude forms of glass mirrors were first made in Venice in 1300. Small sheets of glass were cut from disks made by a spinning process. When this glass was backed with a covering of tin or lead, a ‘mirror’ resulted. During the early periods of their development, mirrors were rare and expensive. France had glass factories but only in Venice, Italy was the secret of mirror foiling know n. The chemical process of coating a glass surface with metallic silver was discovered by German chemist Justus von Liebig in 1835, and this advance inaugurated the modern techniques of mirror making.
By the end of the 17th century mirrors were made in Britain and the manufacture of mirrors developed subsequently into an important industry in many other European countries. People wore them in their hats, or set them like jewels in their rings. Society glittered and shone like the firmament. A little later on, America was gripped by the mirror craze, only this time they wore interested in larger mirrors. In house after house in residential districts and eastern cities there could be found one long mirror after another placed between two front parlour windows.
In the manufacture of mirrors today, plate glass is cut to size, and all blemishes are removed by polishing with rouge. The glass is scrubbed and flushed with a reducing solution before silver is applied. The glass is then placed on a hollow, cast-iron tabletop, covered with felt, and kept warm by steam. A solution of silver nitrate is poured on the glass and left undisturbed for about 1 hour. The silver nitrate is reduced to a metallic silver and a lustrous deposit of silver gradually forms. The deposit is dried, coated with shellac, and painted. Most present-day mirrors therefore, are made up of these layers. Glass is used on top because it is smooth, clear, and protects the reflective surface. A mirror needs to be very smooth in order for the best reflection to occur.
Mirrors may have plane or curved surfaces. A curved mirror is concave or convex depending on whether the reflecting surface faces toward the centre of the curvature or away from it. Curved mirrors in ordinary usage have surfaces of varying shapes. Perhaps the most common is spherical. Spherical mirrors produce images that are magnified or reduced – exemplified, by mirrors for applying facial makeup and by rear-view mirrors for vehicles. Cylindrical mirrors are another common type of shape. These focus a parallel beam flight to a linear focus. A paraboloidal mirror is one which is often used to focus parallel rays to a sharp focus, as in a telescope mirror, or to produce a parallel beam from a source at its focus, such as a searchlight. A less common but useful shape is the ellipsoidal. Such a mirror will reflect light from one of its two focal points to the other.
While the mirror is the focus of the production, the frame plays an important albeit slightly lesser role as the anchor by which the mirror is affixed to its proper place. From the late 17th century onward, mirrors and their frames played an increasingly important part in the decoration of rooms. Complementing the shiny reflective mirror, the early frames were usually of ivory, silver, ebony, or tortoiseshell or were veneered with walnut, olive, and laburnum. Needlework and bead frames were also to be found. Craftsmen such as Grinling Gibbons often produced elaborately carved mirror frames to match a complete decorative ensemble. The tradition soon became established of incorporating a mirror into the space over the mantelpiece; many of the early versions of these mirrors, usually known as overmantels, were enclosed in glass frames. The architectural structure of which these mirrors formed a part became progressively more elaborate. Focusing heavily on the effect created by mirrors, 18th century designers such as the English brothers Robert and James Adam created fireplace units stretching from the hearth to the ceiling. Oil the whole, mirror frames reflected the general taste of the time and were often changed to accommodate alterations in taste – frames usually being cheaper and hence more easily replaced than the mirror itself.
By the end of the 18th century, painted decoration largely supplanted carving on mirrors, the frames being decorated with floral patterns or classical ornaments. At the same time the French started producing circular mirrors. Usually surrounded by a neoclassical gilt frame that sometimes supported candlesticks, these mirrors enjoyed great popularity well into the 19thImproved skill in mirror making also made possible die introduction of the cheval glass, a freestanding full-length mirror, supported on a frame with four feet. These were mainly used for dressing purposes, though occasionally they had a decorative function. New, cheaper techniques of mirror production in the 19th century led to a great proliferation in their use. Not only were they regularly incorporated into pieces of furniture – such as wardrobes and sideboards – they were also used in everything from high-powered telescopes to decorative schemes in public places. Their popularity continues today. Through them, infants are able to develop an awareness of their individuality through ‘mirror games’. This type of emotional reflection stimulates babies to move various parts of their body and even promotes verbal utterances.
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