IELTS Mock Test 2023 August

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 11.30
2 12.15
3 tube
4 ticket office
5 15

6 10
7 van
8 6
9 83
10 Alexandra

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 B
12 H
13 C
14 D
15 F

16 E
17 limited
18 lottery
19 October
20 guest

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 C
22 C
23 A
24 B
25 20/twenty minutes

26 butter
27 100 grammes/a small quantity
28 organic yogurt
29 town hall
30 alcohol, coffee

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 film
32 inbuilt
33 settings
34 hole
35 described

36 crucial
37 instant
38 speed
39 more light
40 shadows

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-7

Complete the notes below.

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

Visiting Gaudi's Exhibition
Example Answer Day of visit: tomorrow Laurel’s schedule: • Class at college until: 1 Jason’s schedule: • He says that his lecture finishes at: 2 • Gallery’s name: Tate • Jason suggests they meet at the 3 at 12.30 • Laurel suggests they meet at the gallery's 4 Tickets prices: • Jason does not get a concession so he will pay £ 5 • Laurel will pay £ 6 because she gets a concession. • They will get there in Jason’s 7

1 Answer: 11.30

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The keywords concerned in Q1 must be “Laurel’s schedule”, “class at college” and “until”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a time.
Laurel will have a class at college until 11.30. Therefore, she suggests going after 11.30. Therefore, the answer for Q1 must be “11.30”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that “11.15” is the correct answer for Q1. At first, Laurel tells Jason that she will have class until 11.15. Later, she realizes that she made a mistake and quickly corrects herself by stating the right time, that is, 11.30. Therefore, “11.15” is a wrong answer.

2 Answer: 12.15

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The keywords concerned in Q2 must be “Jason’s schedule”, “lecture” and “finishes at”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a time.
Jason informs Laurel that he will attend a lecture until 12.15. In other words, his lecture shall finish at 12.15. Therefore, the answer for Q2 must be “12.15”.

3 Answer: tube

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The keywords concerned in Q3 must be “Jason suggests”, “meet at” and “at 12.30”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
After Laurel finishes her class, she will catch the 11.55 tube. Laurel expects to arrive in central London after 25 minutes, which is 12.20. As a result, Jason suggests that they will meet at the tube by 12.30. Therefore, the answer for Q3 must be “tube”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that “Tate” is the correct answer of Q3. As a matter of fact, Laurel is the one who suggests meeting at the Tate, not Jason. As Q3 concerns Jason’s suggestion, “Tate” is indeed a wrong answer.

4 Answer: ticket office

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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be “meet at” and “gallery’s”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Even though Jason suggests meeting at the tube, Laurel believes that the ticket office of the Tate shall be an easier location. Therefore, the answer for Q4 must be “ticket office”.

5 Answer: 15

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The keywords concerned in Q5 must be “ticket price”, “not get concession” and “pay”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
From their conversation, we can imply that the amount of ticket concession is £5, the ticket’s normal price is £15 and the ticket’s discounted price is £10. As a result, Jason, who does not get a concession, has to pay £15. Therefore, the answer for Q5 must be “15”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that “£5” is the correct answer of Q5. Laurel gets a concession and pays £10 for the ticket. Jason, who does not get a concession, says that he has to pay another £5. As a result, the normal price shall be £10 plus £5, equal to £15. On the other hand, it does not make any sense if the discounted price is £10 and the normal price is £5. Therefore, “£5” is an incorrect answer.

6 Answer: 10

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The keywords concerned in Q6 must be “ticket price”, “pay” and “gets a concession”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
From their conversation, we can imply that the amount of ticket concession is £5, the ticket’s normal price is £15 and the ticket’s discounted price is £10. As a result, Laurel, who gets a concession, has to pay £10. Therefore, the answer for Q6 must be “10”.

7 Answer: van

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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be “get there” and “in Jason’s”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
From their conversation, it is implied that Jason and Laurel will get to their destination via Jason’s van. Therefore, the answer for Q7 must be “van”.

Questions 8 -10

Complete the sentences below.

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

Address:
Flat: 8 Number: 9 Street: 10 Avenue, West Hampstead

8 Answer: 6

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The keyword concerned in Q8 must be “flat”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
Jason will come and pick Laurel up at her flat. Laurel is currently living in Flat 6. Therefore, the answer for Q8 must be “6”.

9 Answer: 83

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The keyword concerned in Q9 must be “number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
Laurel informs Jason that her flat is located at No. 83 Alexandra Avenue. As Q9 concerns the number only, the answer must be “83”.

10 Answer: Alexandra

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The keyword concerned in Q10 must be “street”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
Laurel informs Jason that her flat is located at No. 83 Alexandra Avenue. As Q10 concerns the name of the street only, the answer must be “Alexandra”.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Label the diagram below.

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A - H, next to questions 11-16.

A	spiral column
B	passage
C	stone basin
D	entrance stone
E	light box
F	entrace
G	kerb stone
H	chamber rooms

11 Answer: B

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The speaker informs us that Newgrange consists of a long and narrow passage and chamber that look like a cross. In the diagram, the only structure that fits the description, “long and narrow”, is located at number 11. Therefore, the answer for Q11 must be “B”.

12 Answer: H

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In order to form the cross, we need two rooms of chamber to act as the arms. In the diagram, the structure located at number 12 indeed forms the arms of the cross. Therefore, the answer for Q12 must be “H”.

13 Answer: C

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According to the speaker, in the two rooms of the chamber, a large stone basin will be seen. In the diagram, that large stone basin shall be located at number 13. Therefore, the answer for Q13 must be “C”.

14 Answer: D
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According to the speaker, the stone located at number 14 is referred to as the entrance stone. Therefore, the answer for Q14 must be “D”.

15 Answer: F

Locate Explain Report

Consequently, the entrance stone is located outside of the tomb in front of the entrance to the passage. Thus, we can imply that the end of the passage located at number 15 is indeed the entrance. Therefore, the answer for Q15 must be “F”.

16 Answer: E

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The structure located at number 16 is an opening in the roof of the passage above the entrance. According to the speaker, that structure is called the light box. Therefore, the answer for Q16 must be “E”.

Questions 17-20

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.

The Winter Solstice at Newgrange
Anyone may join the gathering of people at Newgrange for the Solstiec sunrise; however, access to the chamber itself is 17 Access to the chamber is decided in advance by 18 The winners of the draw will be notified by the middle of 19 Bach winner may bring a 20

17 Answer: limited

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The keywords concerned in Q17 must be “Newgrange”, “Solstice” and “access to the chamber”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
According to the speaker, everyone is allowed to gather at Newgrange for the Solstice sunrise. However, the number of people granted access to the chamber is limited. Therefore, the answer for Q17 must be “limited”.

18 Answer: lottery

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The keywords concerned in Q18 must be “access to the chamber” and “decided in advance by”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, the limited number of people granted access to the chamber is decided by lottery. Therefore, the answer for Q18 must be “lottery”.

19 Answer: October

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The keywords concerned in Q19 must be “winners of the draw”, “notified” and “by the middle of”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a month or a year.
The speaker informs us that this year’s draw shall take place on September 30th. The winners of such draw will be notified by the middle of October. Therefore, the answer for Q19 must be “October”.

20 Answer: guest

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The keywords concerned in Q20 must be “each winner” and “bring”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
As a matter of fact, winners of such draw are allowed to bring along a guest. Therefore, the answer for Q20 must be “guest”.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21 - 24

Choose the best answer A, B, or C

What is the doctor’s name?

A Dr Garrison
B Dr Peters
C Dr Smith

Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q21 must be “doctor’s name”.
From Peter’s greetings to the doctor, we can imply that the doctor’s name is Smith. Therefore, the answer for Q21 must be “C”.

The patient is looking for a remedy for his

A obesity.
B lack of exercise.
C stomach complaint.

Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q22 must be “remedy for”
Peter is currently suffering from a stomachache. As a result, he visits Dr. Smith to seek a remedy. Therefore, the answer for Q22 must be “C”.

How often does the patient exercise?

A about once a month
B every five days
C every hour

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q23 must be “how often” and “exercise”.
It turns out that Peter does not exercise much, apart from his monthly walking. Therefore, the answer for Q23 must be “A”.

What does the doctor think?

A that the patient should make a list of what he likes to eat
B that the patient should change his lifestyle
C that there is no point in the patient going on exercising so hard

Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q24 must be “doctor thinks”.
Dr. Smith concludes that Peter is overweight and lacks exercise. As a result, he suffers from stomachache. Consequently, Dr. Smith strictly advises Peter to change his lifestyle, or else his condition will get worse. Therefore, the answer for Q24 must be “B”.

Questions 25-30

Complete the summary below.

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

Patient’s Diet:
Breakfast is to consist of hot water with squeezed lemon juice, which should be followed 25 later by juice and cereal or toast. Organic honey or jam is permitted, but no 26 , salt, or sugar is allowed. Lunch is to be a sandwich with salad and for dinner 27 of brown rice or pasta with vegetables and fish. For dessert you can have a piece of fruit or 28 that can be bought from the shop opposite the 29 in the High Street. The patient must also absolutely abstain from 30 and cigarettes.

25 Answer: 20/twenty minutes

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The keywords concerned in Q25 must be “followed”, “later” and “juice and cereal or toast”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
Dr. Smith suggests Peter to have hot water and lemon juice for breakfast. After 20 minutes, Peter should drink a juice and eat cereal or toast. Therefore, the answer for Q25 must be “20/twenty minutes”.

26 Answer: butter

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The keywords concerned in Q26 must be “no”, “salt or sugar” and “allowed”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to Dr. Smith, Peter can have organic honey or jam. However, Peter is not allowed to have butter, sugar or salt. As “sugar” and “salt” have already been listed, the answer for Q26 must be “butter”.

27 Answer: 100 grammes/a small quantity

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The keywords concerned in Q27 must be “dinner” and “of brown rice or pasta”.
For dinner, Peter’s diet includes 100 grammes, or a small quantity, of brown rice or pasta with fish and vegetables. Therefore, the answer for Q27 must be “100 grammes/a small quantity”.

28 Answer: organic yogurt

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The keywords concerned in Q28 must be “dessert”, “fruit” and “or”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In case Peter wants to have dessert, he is advised to have a piece of fruit or organic yogurt. As “fruit” has already been listed, the answer for Q28 must be “organic yogurt”.

29 Answer: town hall

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The keywords concerned in Q29 must be “shop” and “opposite”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to Dr. Smith, Peter can buy organic food at a shop that is opposite the town hall. Therefore, the answer for Q29 must be “town hall”.

30 Answer: alcohol, coffee

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The keywords concerned in Q30 must be “abstain from” and “and cigarettes”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The last advice that Dr. Smith gives Peter is that he cannot have any alcohol, coffee or cigarettes. As “cigarettes” has already been listed in the paragraph, the answer for Q30 must be “alcohol, coffee”.

Note: “abstain from” means restraining yourself from having something. In this case, for the sake of Peter’s health, he has to give up alcohol, coffee and cigarettes.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Notes from Photography Lecture 2
♦ Exposure = the amount of light you let strike your 31 ♦ A good photographer must know: 1. how much light is required 2. how to control light reaching film 1. how much light is required: Usually determined by camera's 32 light metre 2. how to control light reaching film: Usually taken care of by aperture and shutter 33 ♦ An aperture is simply a 34 that lets light pass through. - aperture size is 35 in f-numbers - a smaller f-number allows more light in ♦ The shutter has a 36 role. - prevents light from reaching film until the 37 of exposure - opens for a predetermined amount of time - shutter 38 is expressed in fractions of a second ♦ Overexposure = 39 than necessary to capture image - pale shades and poor, washed-out colours ♦ Underexposure = not enough light to capture image - dark image, poor details and 40

31 Answer: film

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The keywords concerned in Q31 must be “exposure”, “amount of light” and “strike”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The speaker defines “exposure” as the amount of light that the film is exposed to. In other words, exposure is the amount of light allowed to strike the film. Therefore, the answer for Q31 must be “film”.

32 Answer: inbuilt

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The keywords concerned in Q32 must be “how much light is required”, “camera’s” and “light metre”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In order to become a good photographer, one needs to know two things. Firstly, one needs to know how much light is required to capture a particular image. The light required is determined by the camera’s inbuilt light metre. Therefore, the answer for Q32 must be “inbuilt”.

33 Answer: settings

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The keywords concerned in Q33 must be “how to control light reaching film”, “aperture” and “shutter”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The second thing that one needs to know is how to control the light reaching the film. As a matter of fact, the light is controlled by the aperture and shutter settings. Therefore, the answer for Q33 must be “settings”.

34 Answer: hole

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The keywords concerned in Q34 must be “aperture” and “let light pass through”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The speaker defines the aperture as a hole that allows light to pass through. Therefore, the answer for Q34 must be “hole”.

35 Answer: described

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The keywords concerned in Q35 must be “aperture size” and “in f-numbers”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
As a matter of fact, the aperture size can be varied and is described in f-numbers. Therefore, the answer for Q35 must be “described”.

36 Answer: crucial

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The keywords concerned in Q36 must be “shutter” and “role”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
According to the speaker, the shutter plays a crucial role in the determination of exposure. Therefore, the answer for Q36 must be “crucial”.

37 Answer: instant

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The keywords concerned in Q37 must be “prevents light from reaching film”, “until” and “exposure”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The role of the shutter is later discussed in the following paragraph. Firstly, the shutter prevents light from reaching the film until the instant of exposure. Therefore, the answer for Q37 must be “instant”.

38 Answer: speed

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The keywords concerned in Q38 must be “shutter” and “expressed in fractions of a second”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The speaker informs us that the shutter speed is expressed in seconds or factions of a second. As the keywords have been perfectly matched, the answer for Q38 must be “speed”.

39 Answer: more light

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The keywords concerned in Q39 must be “overexposure”, “than necessary” and “capture image”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
Overexposure is defined as the case where the film is given much more exposure to light than needed to capture an image. In other words, overexposure means more light than necessary to capture image. Therefore, the answer for Q39 must be “more light”.

40 Answer: shadows

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The keywords concerned in Q40 must be “underexposure”, “dark image” and “poor details”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In contrast, underexposure is defined as the case where the film is not given enough exposure to light. Underexposure results in dark image, poor details and shadows. As “dark image” and “poor details” have already been listed in the paragraph, the answer for Q40 must be “shadows”.

Part 4

Change Audio Sources

Part 1

You will hear a telephone conversation between Jason and Laurel. They are arranging to meet later to go to an art gallery.

First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 7

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

J = Jason L = Laurel

J: Hi Laurel, it's Jason. How are you? t Jason, so glad you called I'm fine. You must have got my message on your answerphone, I wanted to know if you were free tomorrow to go to the opening of a Gaudi exhibition.

J: Yes, I heard about it and thought of you straight away.

The answer is "tomorrow" so the time of the visit has been filled in for you. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not bear the recording a second rime. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 7.

[REPEAT]

L: So, you're free tomorrow?

J: Yes. What time did you want to go?

L: Well, I have a class at college in the morning until 11.15. Wait, no, 11.30, so any time after then.

J: L have a lecture until about 12.15. Well, that works perfectly. Do you want me to come and pick you up?

L: No, you're much closer to the gallery than I am.

J: Which gallery is it?

L: The Tate, which is really good because I can get there pretty easily by tube.

J: Oh, right. Okay, where do you want to meet and at what time?

L: If I leave when I finish my class, I can probably make the 11.55 tube. That should get me into central London in about 25 minutes.

J: I can come to the tube to meet you by 12.30.

L: It's probably easier to meet at the Tate. The tube is pretty quiet at that time. Not the usual rush of people, so I should be ok, and they've installed a new device in the lift for wheelchairs, so I can get to the street without having to wait for long. Do you remember the old lift?

J: Yes, it was horrible. It made that loud clanking noise and the smell would make anyone pass out,

L: The new lift is quicker and the wheels of the chair lock into a safety system that allows you, and whoever else is in there with you, more room. It's a lot quicker.

J: That's a relief. Okay, so where are we meeting?

L: How about at the ticket office at the Tate?

J: If I get there first do you want me to buy you a ticket?

L: No, I get a concession and need to show my card.

J: Lucky you. How much do you pay?

L: About 10 pounds for major exhibitions on Tuesdays.

J: That's pretty good. The normal price is another 5. Hang on, did you say Tuesdays?

L Yes. Tomorrow's Tuesday.

J: Yes, yes. You're right. Why did I think it was Wednesday? Oh, because our lecture times have all changed this week and it's put me off. Okay, hang on. I have no class so I can come and pick you up.

L Can your car take my wheelchair?

J: Yes, I've got the van, so there's plenty of room in the back.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 8 to 10.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen and answer questions 8 to 10.

J: What's your address?

L: It's flat 6, 83 Alexandra Avenue, West Hampstead.

J: Let me write this down. Flat 6?

L Yes. That's 83 Alexandra Avenue.

J: Alexandra Avenue?

L: Yes, West Hampstead,

J: Got it, Okay, I'll be there at 12.30. Will you be home by then?

L: Sure will. Thanks, Jason. See you tomorrow.

J: Okay. Bye.

That is the cud of Part one. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now turn to Part two.

Part 2

You will hear a tour guide talking about the Newgrange passage tomb in Ireland. First you have some time to look at questions 11-16.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16.

Good morning, and welcome to the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre. Newgrange is one of the finest examples, not only in Ireland, but in Western Europe, of the type of structure known as a passage tomb. It was probably built about 3000 BC - that makes it around 500 years older than the pyramid at Giza, in Egypt, and 1000 years older than Stonehenge in England!

Before we start our tour, let me tell you a little bit about what you'll be seeing. Newgrange consists of a long narrow passage and chamber, which, if we imagine looking down on it from above, would have the shape of a cross. In the two rooms of the chamber forming the arms of the cross, you will see large stone basins, which are a feature of many Palaeolithic Irish tombs, though researchers can only guess about what their purpose would have been.

Outside of the tomb, in front of the entrance to the passage, sits the large carved entrance stone, which I'm sure you've all seen pictures of in magazines or textbooks. After all, this stone is about the most famous example in the entire repertory of Palaeolithic rock art. The spirals and zigzag lines covering it are strikingly beautiful. Some of the large kerbstones lining the inside of the passage are also decorated, although they're not as famous. An eleven-metre-high circular mound made of stones covers the tomb, making it appear even larger and more imposing than it is, especially from a distance. The final thing I want to mention before we set off is the light box, which is an opening that you will see in the roof of the passage, above the entrance, which allows the light of the sun to enter and illuminate the tomb at sunrise on the day of the winter solstice.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17-20.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen and answer questions 17-20.

Actually, I want to tell you a bit more about the winter solstice at Newgrange. The alignment of the tomb to the winter solstice sunrise is without a doubt one of the most amazing features of Newgrange, and has led researchers to speculate that the site may not have been only a place of burial but may have had broader cultural importance as a place of spiritual or scientific significance. Indeed, to witness the winter solstice sunrise illuminate the tomb is breathtaking and still has a deep resonance with people today.

The general public are welcome to gather at Newgrange for the sunrise on the morning around the Solstice, but access to the chamber itself is limited on the Solstice mornings, and is decided in advance by lottery. It's proved to be extremely popular; last year there were 25,349 entries for the Solstice lottery's 50 places. But don't despair - in recent years the event has been transmitted live by the Office of Public Works to hundreds of thousands of people around the world via internet and television stations.

This year's draw will take place on September 30th, and the winning applicants will be notified by mid-October. To ensure that everything is fair and square, children from three local schools will choose the winning applicants. Fifty names will be drawn, and each of the lucky winners can bring a guest. But of course, one hundred people won't fit in the tomb; we have room for ten lottery winners and their guests in the chamber on each of the five mornings around the Winter Solstice. If you're interested in signing up, you can do so at the information desk on your way out.

That is the end of Part two. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now turn to Part three.

Part 3

You will hear a dialogue between a doctor and a patient. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 24

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 24

P = patient D = doctor

P: Hello Dr Smith, can I come in?

D: Yes, please sit down. I won't be a minute.

P: Thank you.

D: You would be Mr Garrison?

P: Yes, Peter Garrison.

D: Okay, what seems to be the problem, Mr Garrison?

P: I've been having some pains in my stomach and it's been bothering me for nearly two weeks. Actually, ten days to be exact.

D: What happened at the time the pain started?

P: I was having dinner with my family and I thought I must have eaten something that didn't sit well in my stomach.

D: Then what did you do?

P: I drank a glass of alker seltzer to ease the pain, but it didn't work.

D: Do you remember what it was that you ate at the time the pain started?

P: Yes, I was eating pumpkin soup with bread, and then we had roast chicken, potatoes, some vegetables, and afterwards dessert. I think it was chocolate pudding with cream.

D; That's quite a lot of food.

P: Yes, well, I do like to eat.

D: Do you do any form of exercise?

P: No, not really. I mean, sometimes I might go for a walk.

D: How often?

P: Maybe once a month.

D: And for how many hours?

P: Oh, no, not a long walk. I might walk to the local shops instead of taking my car.

D: How far away is the shop?

P: About 5 minutes.

D: By car?

P: No, on foot.

D: Well, I think the problem here is that you're quite overweight from the looks of things. You don't exercise and you eat far too much, so I'd say the issue you're having with your stomach is something that was inevitable. I'm going to suggest a few things, but you have to comply, otherwise there's no point in me going on.

P: So it's serious.

D: It will be if you don't take steps to change your lifestyle.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 25 to 30.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen and answer questions 25-30

P: What should I do?

D: First of all, I'm going to give you a list of what you can and can't eat for the next month. I want you to follow this quite strictly. Do you understand?

P: Em, yes.

D: For breakfast I want you to have a cup of hot water and lemon juice.

P: Is that all?

D: No, let me finish.

P: Sorry.

D: After 20 minutes I want you to have a freshly-squeezed juice of either fruit or vegetables. Then eat either cereal without sugar, and with low-fat milk, or if you don't like cereal, then have some toast. You can use honey or jam that is organic only. But I don't want you to use any butter and no sugar or salt.

P: For a whole month?

D: Yes. Then for a mid-morning snack you can have two pieces of fruit. Lunch will be two pieces of brown, organic bread with either avocado or hummus instead of butter, and salad. Then in the afternoon you can have a handful of nuts, but not too many. Okay so far?

P: Well, it all sounds a bit hard. You know. It doesn't seem like much.

D: For dinner you are allowed a small quantity of about 100 grammes of either brown rice or pasta with steamed or baked fish, and vegetables. If you must have dessert, you can either have another piece of fruit or some low-fat organic yogurt.

P: Where do I buy all this organic food?

D: There's a shop in the high street and I want you to walk there. It's just opposite the town hall.

P: Okay.

D: I want you to be 100% dedicated to this diet.

P: Is that it?

D: Yes, and I'll see you in a month's time to reassess you.

P: Okay, Doctor. Well, I'll see you in a month.

D: Oh, and absolutely no alcohol, coffee or cigarettes.

P: Oh, dear.

That is the end of Part three. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now turn to Part four.

Part 4

You will hear part of a lecture on photography. First you have some time to look at question 31-40.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds)

Now listen carefully and answer question 31 to 40.

Last week, we focused on the creative side of photography - composition etc. - but this week it's time to get a bit more technical. Today, our focus is going to be on exposure. The term exposure simply refers to the amount of light your film is exposed to. Or, put another way, the amount of light you allow to strike your film.

A good photographer has got to know two things; (i) how much light is required to capture a particular image and (ii) how to control the light reaching the film. The former is usually determined by the camera's inbuilt light metre, and the latter is taken care of by means of the aperture and shutter setting. Essentially, exposure time is controlled by opening the aperture and allowing light to pass through it for a fixed duration. Aperture sounds like a fancy word, but, in simple terms, it is basically a hole whose size can be varied to allow more or less light to pass through it. Aperture size is described in f-numbers, with each f-number being half as bright as the previous one. The difference in value between one full f-number and the next is known as a 'stop'. The smaller the f-number, the larger the aperture and the greater the amount of light being let pass through it.

Pause (4 seconds)

Shutter controls also play a crucial role in determining the exposure for a shot. The shutter prevents light from reaching the film until the instant of exposure when a. picture is being taken. Then, it opens for a predetermined amount of time, allowing light to pass through the aperture and onto the film. Shutter speed is expressed, in seconds or fractions of a second. A one-unit change to the shutter speed is also known as a 'stop', and a change of one stop to the shutter speed has a similar outcome to a one-stop aperture size adjustment.

Overexposure, as the name suggests, occurs when you give your film more exposure to light than is necessary, to capture a clear image. Telltale signs of overexposure include pictures dominated by pale or light shades and poor washed-out colours. Underexposure, then, occurs when there is not enough light and produces the opposite result; a dark image with poor detail and shadows.

Before we go on to look at how to ascertain the correct exposure settings for a particular shot, let's take a short break..

That is the end of Part four. You now have half a minute to check your answers.

(Pause the recording for 30 seconds).

That is the end of the listening test. In the IELTS test you would now have ten minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.

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