IELTS Mock Test 2022 October
- Published on: 10 Nov 2022
- Tests taken: 302,422
Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 10
- 1 B
- 2 C
- 3 D
- 4 D
- 5 (the) student
- 6 none
- 7 (quite) well paid/ (the) pay
- 8 do aid work
- 9 (only) assessed
- 10 scholarships
Part 2: Question 11 - 20
- 11 rock music
- 12 very slowly
- 13 two/2
- 14 politics
- 15 mobility
- 16 push/are pushing
- 17 education
- 18 creative
- 19 Indian value system
- 20 achieve
Part 3: Question 21 - 30
- 21 28th May
- 22 contents, references, bibliography
- 23 (your) personal tutor
- 24 8-10 weeks
- 25 (extra) research
- 26 other/ previous students
- 27 research guide
- 28 Dissertation Research Techniques
- 29 recall system
- 30 feelings and opinions
Part 4: Question 31 - 40
- 31 container lids
- 32 wrong type
- 33 sorting process
- 34 heavily contaminated
- 35 material recovery facility
- 36 weighed
- 37 tipping floor
- 38 manual and automatic
- 39 buying recycled products
- 40 33.9%
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IELTS Reading- Multiple Choice Questions
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Review & Explanations:
Questions 1-4
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
How did the student get the university prospectus?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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A. From the woman B. From the Internet C. From a friend D. During a visit to the university |
Woman: I see. Do you have a copy of the university prospectus ? |
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The keywords in Q1 are “the student” and “the university prospectus” and we should find out from which source the student get the university prospectus. When we hear the woman asked “Do you have a copy of the university prospectus”, we assume that the answer will soon appear. Then, the student said that he downloaded it. Since it’s clear that he got the university prospectus from the Internet, the answer should be B. |
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What is the A-level requirement for the course?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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2. What is the A-level requirement for the course? A. BBB B. BBC C. BCC D.There is no clear requirement |
Woman: So, you know that it’s a four-year course, including one year living and working in the region. |
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The keyword in Q2 is “The A-level requirement” and we should find out what is the A-level requirement for the course. The student said the A-level requirement is BBC, which is our correct answer. However, the next sentence of the woman may confuse us as she started her sentence with the word “but”. She said “but on average our students have 3 Bs” (BBB). By thinking carefully, we know that BBB cannot be the correct answer because Q2 asked us about The A-level requirement, not the average level of students. So, the answer is C. |
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What A-levels is the student taking?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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3. What A-levels is the student taking? A. He doesn’t say. B.He hasn’t started his A-levels yet. C. Politics, a language and another subject. D. Economics, geography and history. |
Woman: No, but we find that students studying politics, economics, history, geography or languages tend to find their first year easier. A background in at least two or three of those subjects is advantageous . |
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To answer Q3, we should find out what courses the student is taking at level A. So, when the woman mentioned to many courses such as politics, economics, history, geography or languages, we assume that the answer may soon appear. Then, the student said that he was not taking politics and languages, he was taking the other three which are economics, history and geography (as the woman said before). So the answer must be D. |
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Who can use the language lab?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Who can use the language lab? A. Only students who have chosen to study a language B. Only students who are preparing for work abroad. C. Students who have chosen one of the five languages offered on the course. D. Any student |
Woman: Languages are not a compulsory part of the course-they are optional each year. However, because students spend a year abroad, we strongly recommend that students take one for at least a year beforehand. However, there is a language lab that students are free to use during the day regardless of the subjects they are taking. |
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The keyword in Q4 is “who” and “the language lab” and we should find out who can use the language lab. When the woman mentioned to “Languages are not a compulsory part…”, we assume that the answer may soon appear. Then she said that there was a language lab that is available for students to use no matter what subjects they are studying. It means that any student can use the lab. So, the answer is D. |
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Questions 5-7
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS/NUMBERS for each answer.
Who decides the country in which the student will work in year three? 5
How many students went to work in either Singapore or Brunei this year? 6
What is the advantage of translating or checking translations? 7
- 5 Answer: (the) student
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5. Who decides the country in which the student will work in year three?
Student: I see. Can I spend my year abroad in any country in the region I choose?
Woman: Yes, as long as you can satisfy your tutors that it will benefit your studies.The keywords in Q5 are “who”, “the country” and “year three”.
From the question, we assume the answer is a noun which indicates a person.
When the woman mentioned to the key word “third year” in her sentence “During the third year, students are expected to learn..., we expect that the answer will soon appear.
Then, the woman agreed that the student could choose the country he wants to work in year three. So, Student is the one that decides the country that he/she will work in year tree. The answer should be student.
- 6 Answer: none
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6. How many students went to work in either Singapore or Brunei this year?
This year most students have gone to Vietnam, Thailand, or the Philippines. Fewer have gone to Indonesia , Burma, Malaysia, Laos or Cambodia. None went to Singapore or Brunei.
The keywords in Q6 are “How many students”, “work” and “Singapore or Brunei”.
From the question, we assume that the answer is a number.
As the names of 2 countries are mentioned in Q6, we should pay more attention to names of countries that appear in the conversation. So, when the woman mentioned to many countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, etc., we expect the answer will soon appear. Then she said that no one went to work in Singapore or Brunei. So, the answer should be none.
- 7 Answer: (quite) well paid/ (the) pay
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7. What is the advantage of translating or checking translations?
A small minority get jobs translating or checking translations . That’s quite well paid , but your language skills have to be up to scratch.
The keywords in Q7 are “the advantage” and “translating or checking translation”.
When the woman mentioned to the keyword “translating or checking translation”, we assume that the answer may soon appear. As we expected, she said those jobs are well paid. So, the answer is (quite) well paid.
Questions 8-10
Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.
The women points out that the student can teach English and 8 together.
First year students can study a language or do a project, but are 9 on one
There are no department 10 for first-year students.
- 8 Answer: do aid work
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8. The women points out that the student can teach English and ________ together.
Student: Good. I was attracted by the idea of teaching English or doing aid work.
Woman: Very often, it’s possible to do both. That way you can also develop a wider range of skills.The keywords in Q8 are “the student” and “teach English”.
From the question, we assume that the answer is an activity that the student can do beside teaching English.
When the student said that he attracted by the idea of teaching English or doing aid work, we assume that “do aid work” may be our correct answer. Then the woman confirmed our expectation by saying that it was possible to do both. “Both” here means teaching English and doing aid work. So, the answer should be do aid work.
- 9 Answer: (only) assessed
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9. First year students can study a language or do a project, but are ________ on one.
Woman:However, students are only assessed on either the language or the project and are free to choose which one.
The keywords in Q9 are “first year students”, “a language” and “a project”. We should focus on the word “but” in the question and find a similar word in the conversation because “but” stands right before the answer. And similarly, the answer will follow right after the synonym of “but”
.From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb in passive form.
As the woman mentioned to the key words “a language” an “a project” in the conversation “The only choice in year one is a language or a project…”, we can be sure that the answer will soon appear.
Then, she said “However, students are only assessed on either the language or the project “. The word “however” has the same meaning with “but”. So, as we’ve analysed before, the answer we are looking for will follow. The only verb in passive form in this sentence is “assessed”. So, the answer should be assessed.
- 10 Answer: scholarships
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10. There are no department ________ for first-year students.
Student: Got it. And could you tell me about the scholarships that are available from the department? It says in the prospectus that there are some in addition to the ones offered by the university.
Woman: Sure. Actually, I’ve printed out a list. … Here you are…
Nothing is available for first year students.The keywords in Q10 are “ department” and “first year students”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The student’s question “And could you tell me about the scholarships that are available from the department?”suggests us that the answer may be scholarships since it goes with the keyword “department”.
As the conversation moves on, we are told that no scholarship is available for first year students and that confirms our expectation. So, the answer is scholarships.
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Source 2
SECTION 1
Student: Good afternoon. I’m considering applying to your university and would like to ask you some questions.
Woman: Of course. Take a seat. Which course were you thinking of applying for?
Student: South-east Asian Studies.
Woman: I see. Do you have a copy of the university prospectus ?
Student: Yes. I do. I downloaded it.
Woman: So, you know that it’s a four-year course, including one year living and working in the region.
Student: Yes. The A-level entrance requirement is BCC, right?
Woman: Yeah, but on average our students have 3 Bs.
Student: Are there any restrictions on the subjects that I take at A- level?
Woman: No, but we find that students studying politics, economics, history, geography or languages tend to find their first year easier. A background in at least two or three of those subjects is advantageous .
Student: I see. I’m not studying politics or languages, but I am taking the other three at A-level. Are languages an important part of the course? You see, I’m not very good at them.
Woman: Languages are not a compulsory part of the course-they are optional each year. However, because students spend a year abroad, we strongly recommend that students take one for at least a year beforehand. However, there is a language lab that students are free to use during the day regardless of the subjects they are taking.
Student: Which languages are offered?
Woman: We have five on offer – Vietnamese, Burmese, Thai, Indonesian and Tagalog. They can be taken in the first, second and fourth years. During the third year, students are expected to learn the basics of the language spoken wherever they are spending their year abroad .
Student: I see. Can I spend my year abroad in any country in the region I choose?
Woman: Yes, as long as you can satisfy your tutors that it will benefit your studies. This year most students have gone to Vietnam, Thailand, or the Philippines. Fewer have gone to Indonesia , Burma, Malaysia, Laos or Cambodia. None went to Singapore or Brunei .
Student: What do students generally do during their year abroad?
Woman: The vast majority help on aid projects, especially helping with water supply and sanitation in rural areas. Others get involved in teaching English or in business – particularly the logistics side of things. A small minority get jobs translating or checking translations . That’s quite well paid, but your language skills have to be up to scratch.
Student: Good. I was attracted by the idea of teaching English or doing aid work.
Woman: Very often, it’s possible to do both. That way you can also develop a wider range of skills.
Student: Thank you for your help. Can I just check the optional courses for year one?
Woman: The only choice in year one is a language or a project where the student creates a portfolio of background information on the countries of the region. Actually, many students do both, since they find the project contributes to their general understanding of the region and the languages are obviously useful in preparation for going abroad. However, students are only assessed on either the language or the project and are free to choose which one.
Student: Got it. And could you tell me about the scholarships that are available from the department? It says in the prospectus that there are some in addition to the ones offered by the university.
Woman: Sure. Actually, I’ve printed out a list. … Here you are.
Nothing is available for first year students, but thereafter scholarships are awarded for high overall grades and also for linguistic skills. There is a smaller discretionary award for non-academic contributions.
Student: Well, thank you very much for your help.
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