IELTS Recent Mock Tests Volume 5

Published on: 24 Jan 2018
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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 Grieg
2 15/03/1980
3 Ellendale
4 W5 2AT
5 0/no

6 8/eight months
7 1/one
8 back door
9 G4168770
10 Silver-Colored

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 C
12 B
13 B
14 A
15 teaching methods

16 accommodation
17 flats
18 disco
19 international evening
20 2 minutes

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 C
22 A
23 B
24 A
25 C

26 A
27 E
28 D
29 A
30 B

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 C
32 C
33 B
34 B
35 C

36 market
37 interviews
38 useless
39 photographs
40 crime

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

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

Registration Form
Name:	Anna 1
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy):	2
Address:	4 3 St.
Post code:	4
Nationality:	Grenadian
Number of previous burglaries:	5
Time of apartment tenancy:	6
Number of occupants:	7
Entry point of burglar:	8
Details of lost property:
• Serial number of lost computer:	9
• Material of stolen purse:	10 Cloth
*Example*	Answer
Type of crime reported:	robbery

1 Answer: Grieg

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Note:

the words which lead you to the answer are underlined.
the word/number you must write for the answer is marked.
words which you might wrongly think could be the answer are in italics.

The keywords concerned in Q1 must be “name”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
The police officer asks Anna to give him her first and last name. As her first name, Anna, is filled in the blank, the remaining answer to this question must be “Grieg”.

Note: The police mistakenly believes that her last name is Greg. However, Anna immediately corrects it. Therefore, “Greg” is an incorrect answer.

2 Answer: 15/03/1980

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The keywords concerned in Q2 must be “date of birth”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a date.
The police officer asks Anna to give him her date of birth. Anna’s date of birth is March 15th, 1980. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “15(th) March/March 15(th)”.

3 Answer: Ellendale

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The keywords concerned in Q3 must be “address”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
According to Anna, she lives at 4 Ellendale Street. As we only need to fill in the name of the street, the answer for this question must be “Ellendale”.

4 Answer: W5 2AT

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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be “postal code”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a code.
Anna’s postal code is W5 2AT. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “W5 2AT”.

5 Answer: 0/no

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The keywords concerned in Q5 must be “number of previous burglaries”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a number.
The police officer wants to know whether there are any previous burglaries at Anna’s flat. As he only concerns Anna’s flat, the number of prior break-ins should be zero. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “0/no”.

6 Answer: 8/eight months

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The keywords concerned in Q6 must be “time of apartment tenancy”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
According to Anna, she has been in Ellendale for 8 months. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “8/eight months”.

Note: The police officer only concerns Anna’s tenancy time in Ellendale, not UK. Therefore, “1 year” is an incorrect answer.

7 Answer: 1/one

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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be “number of occupants”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
It is implied in the conversation that Anna lives alone. Therefore, the number of occupants must be one. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “1/one”.

8 Answer: back door

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The keywords concerned in Q8 must be “entry point of burglar”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
It is implied from the conversation that the thieves used a crowbar to force the back door open. In other words, the entry point of burglar must be the back door. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “back door”.

9 Answer: G4168770

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The keywords concerned in Q9 must be “serial number”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a code.
The serial number of Anna’s computer is G4168770. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “G4168770”.

10 Answer: Silver-Colored

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The keywords concerned in Q10 must be “material of stolen purse”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Anna’s stolen purse is made from silver-colored cloth. In other words, the material of stolen purse is silver-colored cloth. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “silver-colored”.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

What is the project that Mark and Gina want to start?

A business school requirements
B directions to the business school
C explaining the business school experience

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q11 must be “project”.
According to Mark, their project will focus on the experience in the business school. In other words, they will explain the business school experience in the project. Therefore, the answer for this question must be C.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that the project will focus on business school requirements. However, Mark explicitly confirms that this content will not be included in the project. Therefore, A is an incorrect answer.

Who is the target audience?

A business students
B business school applicants
C summer school attendees

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q12 must be “target audience”.
Gina states that their target audience will be individual applicants to the business school. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be B.

How will they convey the information?

A summer course lecture
B informational video
C pamphlet in the mail

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q13 must be “how to convey the information”.
This question is quite difficult as all of the answers are mentioned in the conversation. The explanations are as follows:
Option A is incorrect because a summer course lecture is briefly a suggestion from a tutor. We can see that no further discussion or explanation are given, which means that Mark and Gina do not agree with this suggestion.
Option C is incorrect. As most college students never check their mail, therefore, sending pamphlets in the mail is not an appropriate method.
Option B is correct. Gina confirms that they will use the video to convey information. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be B.

They want to do this project because

A students worry about their studies.
B they want to obtain a good grade.
C they want to attract future business school applicants.

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q14 must be “because”.
As Gina and Mark struggled a lot when they first got into business school, they want to make a video to help new students. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be A.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that option C is a correct answer. In the conversation, Mark explicitly states that he does not make the video to attract new students. Therefore, option C is incorrect.

Questions 15-20

Complete the table below.

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

Topic	Time
• Academics - 15	7 minutes
• 16 - Cafeteria - 17	6 minutes
• Social activity - 18 - 19	8 minutes
• Conclusion	nearly 20

15 Answer: teaching methods

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The keywords concerned in Q15 must be “academics”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In the academics section, Make and Gina want to focus on the professors’ teaching method. The reason for this selection is because the teaching methods in business school are really different from that in high school or liberal arts college. Therefore, the answer for this question must be “teaching methods”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that Mark and Gina will provide guidance on what courses to take in the academics section. However, it turns out that this is a brief suggestion from the tutor. No further discussion or agreement is reached, which means that it is not a correct answer.

16 Answer: accommodation

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The keywords concerned in Q16 must be “cafeteria”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The next section is accommodation. In this section, Mark and Gina want to describe different dining options at the cafeteria. As “cafeteria” is our main keyword, we can assume that the answer for this question must be “accommodation”.

17 Answer: flats

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The keywords concerned in Q17 must be “accommodation” and “cafeteria”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Apart from the cafeteria, Mark and Gina will focus on flats. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “flats”.

18 Answer: disco

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The keywords concerned in Q18 must be “social activity”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In the social activity section, Mark wants to focus on the disco, since it attracts many upperclassmen. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “disco”.

19 Answer: international evening

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The keywords concerned in Q19 must be “social activity”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
In the social activity section, Gina also wants to focus on the international evening. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “international evening”.

20 Answer: 2 minutes

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The keywords concerned in Q20 must be “conclusion”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
According to the tutor, the conclusion shouldn’t be more than 2 minutes, as other parts are more important. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “2 minutes”.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that the correct answer must be 4 minutes. However, a 4-minute conclusion is Gina’s personal suggestion. In fact, the tutor doesn’t agree with Gina and the final agreement is 2 minutes for conclusion. Therefore, “4 minutes” is an incorrect answer.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The subjects in questionnaire are

A tourists in the hotel in this area.
B local residents.
C people who are living in this area.

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q21 must be “subjects in questionnaire”.
It is implied in the conversation that the subjects in John’s questionnaire are the people living in the area. Therefore, the answer for this question must be C.

The results of the questionnaire should be

A directly entered into the computer.
B scored by hand.
C submitted directly to Professor Curran.

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q22 must be “questionnaire results”.
According to John, the participants will use a computer to directly fill in there answers. In other words, the results of the questionnaire should be directly entered into the computer. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be A.

Why should John give a copy of plans to the professor?

A to receive a good grade
B to get advice
C to earn high praise

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q23 must be “why” and “John gives a copy of plans to the professor”.
Dani suggests John to give a copy of plans to the professor. The reason for this is because he can review and give John feedback. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be B.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that option A or option C is the correct answer, as both of them are mentioned in the conversation. However, Dani emphasizes that high grade or appraise is not the reason for John’s questionnaire submission. Thus, option A and option C are incorrect answers.

How will the instructions be presented?

A given by a group representative
B given by all members of the group
C given by the professor

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q24 must be “how the instructions are presented”.
John explicitly states that the instructions will be provided by another representative. Furthermore, this representative will not be analysing the data. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be A.

What does Dani suggest to John when those subjects receive the questionnaire?

A divide into 2 parts to argue
B focus on the opinion of the interviewees
C take consideration of both sides

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q25 must be “Dani’s suggestions to John when subjects receive the questionnaire”.
Dani suggests John to tell the representative to remind subjects to fully consider both sides of each issue. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be C.

Why is this project particularly important to John?

A to earn respect from professors in the department
B to raise his grade
C to impress his professor

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q26 must be “reasons why this project is particularly important to John”.
It is implied in the conversation that John wants to earn respect from his professors in the department through the project. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be A.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that option B or option C is the correct answer, as both are mentioned in the conversation. However, it turns out that those reasons are not John’s true intentions. Therefore, option B and option C are incorrect.

Questions 27-30

What is the source of each one below in this survey?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

A	radio
B	council meeting
C	the television
D	newspaper
E	journal
F	the Internet

27 Map

28 Photo

29 Budget

30 Comment

27 Answer: E
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The keywords concerned in Q27 must be “map”.
According to John, this map comes from the Modern Psychology Journal. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be E.
28 Answer: D
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The keywords concerned in Q28 must be “photo”.
According to John, the photo comes from a newspaper last year. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be D.

29 Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q29 must be “budget”.
According to John, the radio station sponsored his study if he agreed to play their station in the room. In other words, his budget comes from the radio station. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be A.

30 Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q30 must be “comment”.
According to John, the comment comes from a person who delivered a speech at the Psychology Club Council meeting. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be B.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-35

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Why did the lecturer choose to focus on the Pleasanton Town Market?

A It was the first ever Town Market.
B It has been covered extensively in local history classes.
C It is often mentioned in some literature of the library.

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q31 must be “reasons why the lecturer selects Pleasanton Town Market”.
The lecturer explicitly states that the Pleasanton Town Market is important because it is often mentioned in the literature in the library, not because it was the first ever Town Market. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be C.

The Town Market originally made a large profit selling

A handcrafts
B vegetables
C animals

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q32 must be “made a large profit selling”.
From the lecture, we can assume that the market was famous for its quality livestock. Thus, it is implied that the market originally made a large profit selling animals. Hence, the correct answer for this question must be C.

The money that the marketers made contributes to local

A reconstruction
B development
C defense

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q33 must be “money marketers made contributes to local”.
According to the lecturer, money from the Town Market contributed to the local development. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be B.

Note: Some students may mistakenly believe that option A or option C is the correct answer. However, as we listen carefully to the lecture, the profits from the Town Market didn’t contribute to local reconstruction and defense, as it didn’t belong to the reconstruction era. Therefore, option A and option C are incorrect answers.

Market sales plummeted due to a lack of viable.

A agriculture
B transport
C city planning.

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q34 must be “sales plummeted due to a lack of viable”.
According to the lecture, as revolutions happened, more people lived in farms away from the city center. Therefore, customers no longer wanted to travel far, which resulted in a decrease in sales. Hence, the correct option is B.

Mayor John C. Wiley decided the Clock tower would be used as a_______in the early stages of the uprising

A clock
B grounds for battle
C jail

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q35 must be “Clock Tower was used as” and “in early stages of the uprising”.
According to the lecture, Mayor John C. Wiley decided to use the Clock Tower as a prison. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be C.

Questions 36-40

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Research Methods	Objects	Problems
reference section	36	there is too much information
37	Rebellion	bias makes it 38
39	Jim Wiley	the information is insufficient
newspaper archives	40	more detail is needed

36 Answer: market

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The keywords concerned in Q36 must be “reference section” and “too much information”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Through the library’s reference section, students can look for information on the market. The information on the market itself, however, is believed to be too abundant. As the information perfectly matches our keywords, the correct answer for this question must be “market”.

37 Answer: interviews

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The keywords concerned in Q37 must be “Rebellion”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The lecturer suggests the students to find family members of old war veterans to conduct interviews. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “interviews”.

38 Answer: useless

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The keywords concerned in Q38 must be “bias makes it”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
Even though the lecturer suggests the students to conduct interviews, she did emphasize that interviews mixed with bias are considered useless. Therefore, the correct answer for this question must be “useless”.

39 Answer: photographs

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The keywords concerned in Q39 must be “Jim Wiley” and “the information is insufficient”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The lecturer is happy to share her photographs with the students. The person featured in one of the photographs is actually Jim Wiley. Furthermore, the lecturer adds that the photographs, in fact, don’t provide enough information. As the information perfectly matches our keywords, the correct answer for this question must be “photographs”.

40 Answer: crime

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The keywords concerned in Q40 must be “newspaper archives” and “more detail is needed”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The lecturer encourages her students to do a crime thriller, based on the crime section (during that time period) in newspaper archives. She also reminds her students to get more details. As the information perfectly matches our keywords, the correct answer for this question must be “crime”.

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SECTION 1

POLICE: Hello, London Police Department.

ANNA: Yes, I would like to report a robbery.

POLICE: Alright, just a minute while I pull up the form. OK, could you give me your first and last name?

ANNA: Anna Grieg.

POLICE: Anna, Greg? G-R-E-G?

ANNA: No, Grieg. G-R-I-E-G.

POLICE: Got it. Alright moving on: gender - female. Date of birth?

ANNA: 15th of March, 1980.

POLICE: Alright, thanks. Just a few more personal information questions and then we can address your claim.

ANNA: Alright.

POLICE: What is the address?

ANNA: 4 Ellendale St. That’s E-L-L-E-N-D-A-L-E.

POLICE: Oh right, Ellendale Street: Yeah we’ve had a lot of break-ins in that area lately. And the postal code?

ANNA: W5 2AT.

POLICE: And are you a citizen of the UK?

ANNA: No.

POLICE: Okay, what type of citizenship do you have?

ANNA: Well, I lived in the United States for most of my life, but I am actually of Grenadian nationality.

POLICE: Okay, so is that the country that issued your passport?

ANNA: Yes.

POLICE: Alright.

POLICE: And what is the crime you are reporting?

ANNA: I already said - a robbery!

POLICE: Oh, right. Sorry, this is about the hundredth robbery report I’ve filled out today. Have you had any prior break-ins?

ANNA: Um, in the building or just my flat? The unit below mine got broken into last year.

POLICE: No, just your flat.

ANNA: Oh - then no. Not here.

POLICE: Alright, let’s see here. Can you think of anything that was out of the ordinary around your building, or anyone who may have had reason to do this?

ANNA: No, it seemed like just a normal evening. I didn’t see anyone suspicious, and can’t think of anyone that would target me specifically.

POLICE: How long has this been your place of residence?

ANNA: Hm, let me think. I moved in on February 1, and it’s October, so it’s been about 8 months already. Wow, time flies!

POLICE: And that is just for Ellendale, yeah?

ANNA: Yes. I have lived in the UK for just over 1 year.

POLICE: I see. Can you give me the first and last name of all members of the household?

ANNA: Actually, I live alone.

POLICE: OK - so no other occupants. And can you give me a brief account of what happened?

ANNA: I left to go to a dinner party at 6 p.m., and when I returned at 11 I found the place ransacked and a lot of my things gone.

POLICE: Any sign of forced entry?

ANNA: Yes, the back door was wide open, and it looked like someone used a crowbar to force it open.

POLICE: I see. And just to be clear, was the door locked when you left?

ANNA: Of course!

POLICE: Hey, you would be surprised how many reports we get where people have failed to lock their doors. Now I need you to list any missing items valued above £200.

ANNA: So far I’m missing my computer, my purse with my wallet in it,

and the TV.

POLICE: OK. Let’s start with the computer. What is the estimated value?

ANNA: £500.

POLICE: And what is the serial number?

ANNA: G4168770.

POLICE: Thank you, and a visual description?

ANNA: It is a black 13-inch Pemdas Cloudbook. There is an Oxford sticker on the lid.

POLICE: OK, and could you give a description of the purse?

ANNA: Sure. It’s a Claude Frieda shoulder bag and the material is silver-colored cloth.

POLICE: Price?

ANNA: £300.

POLICE: Okay. That concludes my report. I’ll submit it and we’ll let you know of any developments.

SECTION 2

TUTOR: Hi, Mark. Hi, Gina. What can I help you with?

MARK: So we were hoping you could help us with this extracurricular project.

TUTOR: Sure - what is the topic?

GINA: Attending business school.

TUTOR: This sounds like a great idea. So you’re going to explain the requirements for getting into business school?

MARK: Not exactly. It will be more broadly about the experience - the academics, accommodation, and social experience that comes with being a part of the business school.

TUTOR: I see. So would your audience be the general public?

GINA: Well, we would probably want more to focus on members of the institution - we would especially like to reach individual applicants to the business school.

TUTOR: I see. Now what form will this information be? You could give a talk to all the summer courses - all you would need is permission from the course director. Or you could pass out information outside the student union.

MARK: Those are both good ideas. What about sending out pamphlets in the mail?

TUTOR: Most college students never check their mail. Maybe you could make a video and show it on campus?

GINA: That’s a great idea. We’ll do the video.

TUTOR: Great. And as members of the business school, do you have an incentive to attract new students? If so, this idea is a great way to do that.

MARK: No, the idea actually came about because of how much students like us worry about their studies.

GINA: Yeah - when! got into business school, there were a lot of things I had not prepared for, so the video would cover a lot of things Mark and I wish we had known upon entering business school.

TUTOR: Right.

TUTOR: What would you talk about first?

MARK: The first and probably most important section would be academics.

TUTOR: Good idea. So would you provide guidance on what courses to take?

GINA: We want to focus especially on the approaches professors take - their teaching methods. It is far different than what students are used to in high school, and even in liberal arts college.

TUTOR: Good idea. And how long do you think you would spend explaining academics?

MARK: We’ll probably spend 7 minutes on it.

GINA: We also have some ideas for talking about housing, food options, and stuff like that. We’re not really sure how to tie it all together though.

TUTOR: I think it would be suitable to title that section accommodation - what do you think?

MARK: That could work. We’ll definitely describe the different dining options at the cafeteria, and then walk students through flats and the grueling process of finding one near the business school campus.

GINA: Okay - so we would cover specifics on the cafeteria, as well as flats?

MARK: I think those are both helpful. We could spend about 6 minutes on accommodation, and be sure to touch on those specifically.

TUTOR: Great. Is there anything else you would talk about?

GINA: We definitely want to go over the social aspect of attending school here.

TUTOR: Of course. I think it’s good to have a little fun once in a while when you’re working so hard in school.

MARK: I think we are going to introduce new students to the disco that so many upperclassmen know and love. Maybe we’ll include a few other places too, but that’s the main one.

GINA: We’re also going to invite students to the international evening taking place in the first week of school as a great chance for our large international student population to meet a lot of other new students.

TUTOR: It can definitely be hard to meet people as an international student. I think that is a great idea. You may want to spend slightly longer on this section than the other two.

MARK: Hm... How about 8 minutes?

GINA: That sounds reasonable. So overall, the introduction should take 3 minutes, and then the conclusion should take 4, giving us a total of 28 minutes.

TUTOR: I wouldn’t rash your introduction. Maybe give it between 4 and 6 minutes. The conclusion, though, can be shorter since it’s just a quick refresher of each of the topics. Give that not more than 2 minutes.

MARK: Okay. So in total the video should take about the same time, just more intro and less conclusion?

TUTOR: Precisely.

GINA: Alright - we are goihg to get to work on our video. Thanks for your help!

SECTION 3

DANI; So tell me about your research project, John.

JOHN: I created a questionnaire for the study to determine people’s opinions of the relative feasibility of earning a living in Brisbane.

DANI: Oh, cool. How is it scored? Are they all multiple choice questions?

JOHN: Well, the questions consist primarily of yes/no responses. There are two free response questions at the end. Participants will use a computer to fill in their answers; that way it is really easy to analyse the data afterward.

DANI: Great! It sounds like you have a pretty solid idea of what you should do. Just don’t forget to submit a copy of your plans to Professor Curran by the 15th.

JOHN: Oh, I almost forgot!

DANI: Hm, you don’t do it for high grade or appraise, but he can review and give you feedback.

JOHN: Right, that will be helpful - he has been conducting studies like this for 30 years now.

DANI: Yep, oh and I’m curious - are you going to be in the room giving subjects directions for the questionnaire?

JOHN: Well, I think the instructions will be provided by another representative who will not be analysing the data. I want them to feel they can answer and be completely anonymous, so I will not be in the room. Anonymity is really important for this study.

DANI: I agree. Good idea. You should tell the representative to remind subjects to fully consider both sides of each issue. Sometimes it’s really easy to immediately check “yes” or “no” without stopping to think about it completely.

JOHN: That’s so true! It’s like a race to finish the questionnaire first or something. I’ll make sure to include that in the instructions. This report has to be perfect!

DANI: Wow, what’s the big deal? I know it’s part of your grade and all...

JOHN: Well it’s that, but also a well-executed study could grab the attention of faculty in the department, which would be a huge deal.

DANI: So...for attention?

JOHN: No silly! I mean I could really gain the respect of professors who may later take me on as a graduate student in their labs.

DANI: Oh, I see.

DANI: Let me take a look at the survey. Wow, this looks great! The map of the median income by region is a great tool - where did you find it?

JOHN: Well thanks! I read a lot of sources and just noticed this one in a small psychology journal called Modern Psychology. It’s more helpful than the photo I added, but I think the photo is just so interesting. It was in the newspaper last year during that huge wage strike.

DANI: It’s great. Probably not necessary, but it looks great. I don’t understand - what is WKRX’s involvement here?

JOHN: Oh - the radio station agreed to sponsor the study if I play their station in the room.

DANI: Wow, interesting. So you don’t have to pay for any of this?

JOHN: Exactly.

DANI: Nice! Where did you get that idea?

JOHN: Last month at the Psychology Club Council meeting someone talked about how easy it is to get sponsorship from local businesses, so I listened to their advice and called around!

DANI: I’ll have to remember that. Well, this all looks great. Good luck!

SECTION 4

Good afternoon. In the last few lectures we’ve been covering the social and political pressures that influenced the rise of the rebellion of 1679. Today I would like to focus on the Pleasanton Town Market.

Now, why are we talking all about some market? It’s not like it was the first market ever, or even a particularly large market. The Pleasanton Town Market is important because it is often mentioned in the literature found in the library. If you have ever been there, you have probably seen all of the hand-crafted items sold there now. But what was originally bought and sold in the town market?

In the beginning, the market sold products such as meats, furs, and simple tools. Over time, though, it became known as the place to find quality livestock. People came from all over the world to find the biggest and best cows, pigs, and chickens. In fact, the profits from the Town Market became the savior of a

plummeting economy during a time of much turmoil. Not to be confused with the reconstmction era, a period of rapid development came about in the 1660’s as a result of the market’s vendors contributing their profits to building up much needed public facilities and defense, which would later make a huge impact on the outcome of the war.

For many years, the market flourished and began to draw in large tourism crowds in addition to the throngs of livestock customers. However, as revolutions in farming came about, more people moved to farms far from the city centre. Customers grew more and more reluctant to travel all the way to the town centre for their meats when they could easily choose to buy from local farmers near them for a fraction of the price.

With such a fall in the profits of the town’s major profit generator, some quality town planning was needed. In the mayoral election of 1668, a young man of little fame just barely claimed the popular vote - none other than the now legendary John C. Wiley.

Wiley’s first decision as mayor of Pleasanton was to deal with the quickly failing Town Market. The building with the large clock was a landmark that had symbolised growth in Pleasanton for a generation. Wiley decided to use the notoriety of the Town Market to set an example. During the historical Rotterdam Rebellion, Wiley gave all those involved lifetime prison sentences in the very same building. It stayed a prison for about 50 more years until they transported all remaining prisoners to other facilities and turned it into the historical monument today.

Now that you know the basics of the history of the Pleasanton Town Market, I will introduce your next group project. I want you, to make a short film based on the real historical events that occurred in Pleasanton before and during the uprising.

I will give you some class time to look through the library’s reference section, but you will be responsible for conducting further research outside of class. I suggest starting by looking for information on the market itself. You’ll find plenty of information - in fact, some students complain that there is actually too much information on it.

On your own time, you could find family members of old war veterans to conduct interviews. Sometimes they provide wonderful insight that you wouldn’t find in proper history books, but be careful - an interview that is riddled with bias is useless.

I myself have some very old photographs here that you are welcome to take a look at for some inspiration. I’m lucky enough to own this one of Jim Wiley himself! Very interesting to see, but does not provide enough information to add much to your film.

Feel free to take this film into whatever direction you choose; You could even do a crime thriller based on real outlaws. All you would have to do is look through the newspaper archives in the crime section during that time period. Try to get as much detail as you can, but you may end up having to draw your own conclusions.

Okay, that’s enough from me, so let’s go on to...

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