IELTS Mock Test 2023 August
- Published on: 21 Aug 2023
- Tests taken: 404,909
Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 10
- 1 C
- 2-3 C,E
- 4 smoking
- 5 laundry
- 6 quiet
- 7 non-parking
- 8 party
- 9 6:00 am/6:00
- 10 front door key
Part 2: Question 11 - 20
- 11 6
- 12 20
- 13 Venue
- 14 court 4
- 15 Sunday afternoons
- 16 Coach
- 17 Paul Bhatt
- 18 barbecue (dinner)
- 19 MVP
- 20 confirm letter
Part 3: Question 21 - 30
- 21 614
- 22 14:00/2:00 pm/2pm
- 23 extend thesis deadline
- 24 reading materials
- 25 A
- 26 F
- 27 E
- 28 D
- 29 30 A,D
Part 4: Question 31 - 40
- 31 shooting star
- 32 solar
- 33 meteor showers
- 34 1833
- 35 comets
- 36 fireball
- 37 white
- 38 thunderstones
- 39 June 30
- 40 65 million/65,000,000
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Review & Explanations:
Question 1
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example
What’s the name of the accommodation house?
B. Thomas House
C. Student House
The accommodation was originally built as _____________________
- A
- B
- C
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Q1. The accommodation was originally built as _____ |
As you know, the building was constructed in the middle of the 18th century and was used by the family of Thomas. |
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Built = constructed From the conversation, “the building was used by the family of Thomas”. Thus, the answer should be “C- private house” |
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Questions 2-3
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which of the following TWO facilities are NOT in the house?
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- 2-3 Answer: C,E
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Q2&3. TWO facilities are NOT in the house?
A bathroom
B balcony
C computer room
D garden
E garageStudent: And a garage?
Advisor: No, we don’t provide parking lot to students.
Student: Does it have a computer room?
Advisor: No. I mean a leisure room on the second floor and you can find a comfortable lounge with big balcony on the same floor.
Various facilities are mentioned, but the note is that NOT in the house.
The advisor answered “NO” for the question about “garage” and “computer room”
Thus, the answers for Q2 &3 are C, E (in any order)
(Note: because this is a private house for students, you can guest the garage and computer room maybe the suitable options to choose)
Questions 4-7
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| RULE | |
| Bedroom and bathroom | 4 is not allowed |
| 5 room | Use before 11 p.m. |
| Lounge | 6 after 11 p.m |
| Yard | 7 |
- 4 Answer: smoking
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Q4. ______ is not allowed (in bathroom and bedroom)
Advisor: There are some rules in Thomas House. Firstly, smoking is not allowed in both your bedroom and bathroom.
From the conversation, “smoking is not allowed in both bedroom and bathroom”. Thus, the answer for Q4 should be “smoking”
- 5 Answer: laundry
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Q5. ______ room (use before 11 p.m)
Student: Advisor, is there a laundry in the house?
Advisor: Of course. Laundry room is located on the right corner of the second floor.
Student: Sure.
Advisor: But please do not use it after 11 o'clock.
Use before= do not use after
From the conversation, “do not use it (laundry room) after 11 o’clock”. Thus, the answer for Q5 should be “laundry”
- 6 Answer: quiet
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Q6. ______ after 11 p.m (lounge)
Student: If the lounge has a time restriction ?
Advisor: Definitely. We ask all students to keep quiet and do not make noise after 11 o’clock.
From the conversation, “keep quiet after 11 o’clock”. Thus, the answer for Q6 should be “quiet”
- 7 Answer: non-parking
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Q7. ______ (yard)
Student: We know there is a backyard in the house.
Advisor: Yes.
Student: If we can park our car there?
Advisor: No. We do not allow parking in our yard
From the conversation, “do not allow parking in yard”. In addition, you have to write one word. Thus, the answer for Q7 should be “non-parking”
Note: not parking = non-parking
Questions 8-10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
8 is only allowed on weekends.
The opening time of the front door is 9
You can go to Room 101 beside reception to get a 10
- 8 Answer: party
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Q8. ______ is only allowed on weekend
Advisor: We only allow party on weekends.
From the conversation, all keywords are mentioned, “we only allow party on weekends”. Thus, the answer for Q8 should be “party”
- 9 Answer: 6:00 am/6:00
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Q9. The opening time of the front door is _____
The door is locked at 11 p.m. and opened again at 6 a.m
Note: two times (11p.m and 6a.m) are mentioned, but the note that is about “the opening time”.
From the conversation, the answer for Q9 should be “6 a.m”
- 10 Answer: front door key
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Q10. . You can go to Room 101 beside reception to get a _______
…Remember to take the front door key when you go out early or come back late.
Student: How could we get the front door key?
Advisor: You can go to residents office building and get your key in Room 101”.
From the conversation, “you can get the key (front door key) in Room 101”. Thus, the answer for Q10 should be “front door key”
Source 1
Source 2
SECTION 1
You will hear a conversation about accommodation rules.
Advisor: Good morning, everyone. I’m your accommodation advisor.
Well, firstly welcome to Thomas House which is one of the most popular accommodations in our university. I will give you an introduction about the house and answer your questions. As you know, the building was constructed in the middle of the 18th century and was used by the family of Thomas. That’s of course how the house and university got his name. We repaired it and added some new and modern facilities last year.
Student: Excuse me, advisor.
Advisor: Yes?
Student: What kind of facilities are there in Thomas House?
Advisor: There are three floors. A front fall and a dining room are on the ground floor.
Student: Does the house have a garden?
Advisor: Of course.
Student: And a garage?
Advisor: No, we don’t provide parking lot to students.
Student: OK.
Advisor: A small Gym with some new equipment is on the second floor.
Student: Does it have a computer room?
Advisor: No. I mean a leisure room on the second floor and you can find a comfortable lounge with big balcony on the same floor.
Student: How about bedroom and bathroom?
Advisor: They are both on the top.
Student: How many students are there in one flat?
Advisor: Four to six.
Student: I wonder if I have to share a bathroom with others.
Advisor: No. We provide every student a bedroom and bathroom.
Student: Great.
Advisor: There are some rules in Thomas House. Firstly, smoking is not allowed in both your bedroom and bathroom.
Student: Does the house have a smoking section ?
Advisor: No. You can smoke on balcony or outside the house.
Student: Advisor, is there a laundry in the house?
Advisor: Of course. Laundry room is located on the right corner of the second floor.
Student: Sure.
Advisor: But please do not use it after 11 o'clock .
Student: Is it free to us?
Advisor: In fact, you don’t need to pay any bills which are included in your accommodation fee. But you have to pay laundry fee.
Student: How much?
Advisor: We offer two coin-coin-operated washing machines. The large one is two pounds fifty and the small one is one pound sixty.
Student: If the lounge has a time restriction?
Advisor: Definitely. We ask all students to keep quiet and do not make noise after 11 o’clock.
Student: We know there is a backyard in the house.
Advisor: Yes.
Student: If we can park our car there?
Advisor: No. We do not allow parking in our yard.
Student: OK. Could we invite some friends to hold a party in the garden or lounge?
Advisor: We only allow party on weekends.
Student: Fine.
Advisor: The last rule is to pay attention to the opening time of the Front Hall. The door is locked at 11 p.m. and opened again at 6 a.m. in the next morning. Remember to take the front door key when you go out early or come back late.
Student: How could we get the front door key?
Advisor: You can go to residents office building and get your key in Room 101.
Student: Sure.
Advisor: Well, any questions?
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