Master IELTS General Training Volume 1
- Published on: 07 Nov 2018
- Tests taken: 690,903
Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 10
- 1 Pierce
- 2 70 Welcome Lane
- 3 13 July 1980
- 4 190
- 5 September 2009
- 6 D
- 7 E
- 8 A
- 9 B
- 10 C
Part 2: Question 11 - 20
- 11 guide
- 12 city centre/center
- 13 A
- 14 B
- 15 B
- 16 D
- 17 B
- 18 D
- 19 H
- 20 F
Part 3: Question 21 - 30
- 21 Thursday
- 22 European History
- 23 Geography
- 24 timetable, reading/book list
- 25 Wish Lane
- 26 30 minute walk
- 27 north gate
- 28 30 A,B,H
Part 4: Question 31 - 40
- 31 D
- 32 B
- 33 A
- 34 200,000
- 35 17.8
- 36 visa
- 37 20%
- 38 three
- 39 Transnational (education)
- 40 education agents
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Review & Explanations:
Questions 1-5
Complete the following information using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each gap.
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Surname |
1 |
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Given name |
Sharon |
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Address |
2 , Tipton, TP3 4MB |
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Date of birth |
3 |
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Type of membership |
annual |
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Amount due |
₤ 4 |
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Credit card number |
4673 9702 0361 |
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Expiry date |
5 |
- 1 Answer: Pierce
Note:
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the words which lead you to the answer are underlined.
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the word/number you must write for the answer is marked.
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words which you might wrongly think could be the answer are in italics.
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The keyword concerned in Q1 must be Surname
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From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
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As the men asks the woman to tell he her surname, the woman confirms that My surname is Pierce - P-I-E-R-C-E.
Therefore, the answer for Q1 must be Pierce
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- 2 Answer: 70 Welcome Lane
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The keyword concerned in Q2 must be address.
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From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a place.
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The customer mentions that ‘70 Welcome Lane, Tipton, TP3 4MB’.
Hence, the answer for Q2 must be 70 Welcome Lane
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- 3 Answer: 13 July 1980
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The keyword concerned in Q3 must be Date of birth
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From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a day.
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The customer mentions that 13 July 1980.
Therefore, the answer for Q3 must be 13 July 1980.
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- 4 Answer: 190
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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be Amount due.
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From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
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We should notice that the woman pick annual membership (from Given information) and she states that I’d just like to join the gym. After the man’s offer that £20 a month, £50 every three months or £190 a year, she confirms I’ll pay for the year.
Hence, the answer for Q4 must be £190.
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- 5 Answer: September 2009
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The keywords concerned in Q5 must be Expiry date
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From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a time.
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The man states that expiry date ... September 2009.
Thus, the answer for Q5 must be September 2009.
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Questions 6-9
Label the diagram of the gym, using FOUR of the following six labels.
Write the appropriate letter in the correct space on your answer sheet.
| A | free weights area |
| B | ladies’ changing area |
| C | men’s changing area |
| D | refreshment area |
| E | treadmills |
| F | various machines |
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- 6 Answer: D
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The keywords concerned in Q6 must be main entrance and reception
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The man states that Right by reception, we have a refreshment area, serving healthy food and drinks .
Thus, the answer for Q6 must be D.
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- 7 Answer: E
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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be River.
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The man states that The treadmills are by the window, so you get a great view across the river.
Therefore, the answer for Q7 must be E.
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- 8 Answer: A
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The man states that Opposite them are various machines and at the far end you can see the tree weights area. We should notice that from the position of The treadmills which is opposite machines, there is tree weights area.
Thereby, the answer for Q8 must be A.
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- 9 Answer: B
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The keywords concerned in Q9 must be doors and sauna.
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The man states that If you look at the far end, you’ll see two doors. The one on the left is the ladies’ changing area.
Thus, the answer for Q9 must be B.
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Question 10
Decide which pair of pie charts illustrate the membership of the gym and spa and write the appropriate letter on your answer sheet.
- A
- B
- C
- D
Thus, the answer for Q10 must be C. |
Source 1
Source 2
SECTION 1
Woman: Hello. I’d like to become a member of the gym.
Man: Certainly. Have you filled out an application form?
Woman: Not yet. Do you have one?
Man: Yes. I’ve got one right here. Or I could just enter your details directly into the computer. It would be quicker.
Woman: OK. Go ahead.
Man: Could you tell me your name, please?
Woman: My surname is Pierce - P-I-E-R- C-E - and my given name is Sharon -S-H-A-R-O-N.
Man: Thank you. And your address?
Woman: 70 Welcome Lane, Tipton, TP3 4MB.
Man: Could I just note your date of birth?
Woman: 13 July 1980.
Man: Are you just applying for membership of the gym or would you like to join the health spa as well? There’s a special price of £'50 a month or £130 for three months.
Woman: I’d just like to join the gym, thanks.
Man: OK. That’s £20 a month, £50 every three months or £190 a year.
Woman: I’ll pay for the year.
Man: Will you be paying by credit card?
Woman: Yes. Here you are.
Man: Thank you. Card number ... 4673 9702 0361 ... expiry date ... September 2009. OK. I’ll just print out a form for you to sign and you’re a member. ... There you are. Sign here, please.
Woman: Great. Thank you. Could you just show me around very quickly?
Man: Certainly. Mike? Could you take over here for a few minutes? ... Come this way. Right by reception, we have a refreshment area, serving healthy food and drinks - no coffee or chocolate!
Woman: What a good idea!
Man: Beyond that, as you can see, there’s the main gym area. The treadmills are by the window, so you get a great view across the river. Opposite them are various machines and at the far end you can see the tree weights area. If you look at the far end, you’ll see two doors. The one on the left is the ladies’ changing area and the one on the right is the men’s.
Woman; And the swimming pool?
Man: There’s a door in each changing area that leads to the swimming pool.
Woman: The health spa is upstairs, isn’t it?
Man: Yes, there’s a flight of stairs leading from each changing room to the spa area. Oh, I forgot to mention that there’s a sauna beside each changing area. Our members love using those after a workout.
Woman: How many members are there?
Man; About 300 people, of which 200 are members of both the gym and health spa. Only about half of those people come regularly.
Woman: Does it ever get crowded?
Man: It can get a little cramped at the weekends and occasionally in the evenings during the week. A lot of people like to use the treadmills. There are no rules about how long you can use a particular machine, but we ask. people to be considerate. The swimming pool rarely gets crowded.
Woman: Are most of the members men or women?
Man: I’d say that there are a few more women than men. Ladies are more likely to join the gym and spa, whilst men usually just join the gym.
Woman: Well, thank you very much. I’ll be along tomorrow for my first workout. You open at 7, right?
Man: Yes, we’re open from 7 in the morning to 10 in the evening. See you tomorrow!
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