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IELTS Recent Mock Tests Volume 1

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 every other week
2 Peter Wisrough
3 168 Bridge Road
4 helpline@blackcat.com
5 BS97PU

6 yellow
7 Central Park
8 metal
9 magazines
10 Savvy

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 Internet
12 too long
13 typed
14 layout

15 errors
16 skills and experiences
17 contact number
18 20 C,E,F

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 B
22 A
23 C
24 A
25 A

26 B
27 C
28 B
29 C
30 B

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 modules technology
32 finding a job
33 old library
34 Maths Department
35 B

36 C
37 nursery
38 medical services center/centre
39 media center/centre
40 new library

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the form below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Example	Answer
Aim:	protecting environment through recycling
Type of group:	non-profit
Frequency of newspaper collection:	1
Name:	2
Address:	3
E-mail:	4
Postcode:	5

1 Answer: every other week

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the words/numbers you must write for the answer are highlighted in yellow.
words might mislead you are in highlighted in blue.

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Frequency of newspaper collection __________

WOMAN: And we don’t come collect newspaper every day! In fact, we only do pickups every other week .

Note

The keyword concerned in Q1 is frequency.

From the question, we can assume that the answer can be an adverb or noun relating to the frequency of newspaper collection.

The keyword frequency is not mentioned in the conversation, however, the woman did talk about the frequency of newspaper collection when she mentioned that they didn’t collect newspaper every day. The answer, every other week, is referred to after that.

For that reason, the answer of Q1 is every other week.

2 Answer: Peter Wisrough

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Name __________

WOMAN: That’s great, sir. You’re doing the right thing. OK, I need to get your contact information. What is your name, please?

MAN: Peter Wisrough

WOMAN: Peter... how do you spell your last name? W-I-S-R-O-W?

MAN: No, actually it’s W-I-S-R-O-U-G-H.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q2 is name.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of the man.

The keyword is mentioned when the woman asked the man about his name, followed by the answer, Peter Wisrough. The last name can be a little bit difficult to write down for students, but the man did spelled it in the next sentence.

All things considered, the answer of the question is Peter Wisrough.

3 Answer: 168 Bridge Road

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Address __________

WOMAN: You’re quite a card, Peter! OK, now what’s your address?

MAN: No. 168 Bridge Road . That’s here in London. How about if I have any questions?

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The keyword concerned in Q3 is address.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an address (the number of the house, the name of the street…).

The keyword is mentioned in when the woman asked the man “what’s your address?”, followed by the answer, 168 Bridge Road.

For that reason, the answer of Q3 is 168 Bridge Road.

4 Answer: helpline@blackcat.com

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E-mail __________

MAN: No. 168 Bridge Road . That’s here in London. How about if I have any questions?

WOMAN: MAN: I'm sending you a copy of our booklet, too. The booklet has our phone number and our e-mail address, helpline@blackcat.com, that’s H-E-L-P-L-I-N-E at B-L-A-C-K-C-A-T dot com.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q4 is email.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the man’s email address.

The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer helpline@blackcat.com. The answer is emphasized when the man spelled it after that.

For that reason, the answer of Q4 is helpline@blackcat.com.

5 Answer: BS97PU

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Postcode __________

But I nearly forgot to ask, what’s your postcode?

BS97PU .

PS97BU?

No. That’s B as in “boy"-S-9-7-P as in “Peter”-U.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q5 is postcode.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a postcode, including words and numbers.

The keyword postcode is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, BS97OPU. Don’t be misled by the phrase PS97PU as the man confirmed that P was wrong.

For that reason, the answer of Q5 is BS97PU.

Questions 6-10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Recycling
Ways of recycling	Newspaper: in a 6 box
Nearest rubbish collection centre	On the East Side of 7
Rubbish that can be recycled	Blue box: 8 Green box: glass and plastics Yellow box: paper
Rubbish that cannot be recycled	9
Name of a booklet	10

6 Answer: yellow

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Ways of recycling: Newspaper: in a __________ box

So, I’m guessing those yellow boxes I saw are for recycled newspapers?

Yes, that is correct, and it’s free of charge.

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The keywords concerned in Q6 are recycling and box.

From the question, we can assume that the answer can be a noun or an adjective referring to the characteristic of the box.

The keyword recycled is mentioned in the conversation after the answer, yellow, is referred to, which can be difficult to catch if you don’t pay attention to details.

All things considered, the answer of Q6 is yellow.

7 Answer: Central Park

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Nearest rubbish collection centre: On the East Side of __________

And where is that?

Our main centre isn’t that far from you. It’s actually right on the East Side of Central Park

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The keyword concerned in Q7 is East Side.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, the name of a place.

The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, Central Park.

For that reason, the answer of Q7 is Central Park.

8 Answer: metal

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Rubbish that can be recycled

Blue box: __________

Green box: glass and plastics

Yellow box: paper

Cool. Hey, what’s with all those different coloured boxes outside that place?

Oh, that’s for the different materials we recycle. The blue is for metal , the green is for glass and plastics, and the yellow of course is for paper.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q8 is blue box.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, which is parallel with glass, plastics and paper (rubbish that can be recycled).

To answer this question, you should pay attention from the moment the different coloured boxes referred to in the conversation. The keyword blue is mentioned, followed by the answer, metal.

For that reason, the answer of Q8 is metal.

9 Answer: magazines

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Rubbish that cannot be recycled: __________

MAN: Actually, they don’t go in any of the bins. Unfortunately, magazines can’t be recycled because of the material they’re made of. It’s such a waste. So would you be interested in volunteering?

Note

The keyword concerned in Q9 is cannot be recycled.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun referring to items that cannot be recycled.

The idea cannot be recycled is referred to for the first time when the man said that magazines didn’t go in any of the bins. After that, he confirmed magazines cannot be recycled.

All things considered, the answer of Q9 is magazines.

10 Answer: Savvy

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Q10

Name of a booklet: __________

Absolutely. Along with the newspaper box, I’ll be sending

you our booklet, “ Savvy ", that is S-A-double V-Y. It tells you about what you can do to protect the environment in your daily life. Plus it lists things you can do as a volunteer with our group.

Note

The keyword concerned in 10 is booklet.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of a booklet.

In the conversation, the keyword booklet is mentioned, followed by the answer, Savvy. The answer was emphasized when the word SAVVY was spelled, another hint to answer this question.

All things considered, the answer of Q10 is Savvy.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-17

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

“CV and Interview Skills” Semina

The speaker suggests that the students use the 11 when they begin writing resumes.

The students should be sure not to keep the CV 12

A 13 cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included.

The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 14

The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 15

The words in a CV can describe your 16

Don’t forget to put down a 17 on the CV.

11 Answer: Internet

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Q11

The speaker suggests that the students use the __________ when they begin writing resumes.

First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the Internet . These will give you all the suggestions you need. If you look at the paper I gave you, you will see a list of the dozen most popular sites.

Note

The keywords concerned in Q11 are suggest, use and when they begin writing resumes.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a source or material students should use when they begin writing resumes.

Actually, those keywords above are not mentioned directly in the speech. The speaker suggested dozen of great websites on the Internet that can give students all the suggestions they need.

For that reason, the answer of Q11 is Internet. Don’t be misled by the word websites or sites, as he only suggested some popular websites.

12 Answer: too long

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Q12

The students should be sure not to keep the CV __________

I can mention a couple of important points, however. One is that your CV or resume should not be too long . A page is about right. Why?

HR departments do not have time to read long documents. Too many people are sending too many CVs!

Note

The keyword concerned in Q12 is not to keep the CV.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adjective referring to a characteristic of the CV.

According to the speech, the CV should not be too long, about a page is OK as HR departments didn’t have time to read long documents (the word long is repeated here).

For that reason, the answer of Q12 is too long.

13 Answer: typed

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Q13

A __________ cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included.

Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter.

Note

The keywords concerned in Q13 are cover letter, applying for a job and should be included.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adjective or a noun referring to the characteristic of the cover letter.

The keyword should be included and cover letter are mentioned in the speech (when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter). It is stated that the cover letter to be included with the CV should be typed one.

For that reason, the answer of Q13 is typed.

14 Answer: layout

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Q14

The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful __________

Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive layout . Maybe use different type fonts or colours to highlight information. Some people include a photo.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q14 is beautiful.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something in the CV that should be beautiful.

The keyword beautiful is not mentioned directly in the speech as the speaker used its synonym, attractive. The answer, layout, is stated right after the word attractive.

For that reason, the answer of Q14 is layout.

15 Answer: errors

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Q15

The CV should not have any spelling and grammar __________

Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors . I used to be an HR manager. If I saw a mistake, that CV went into the garbage.

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The keyword concerned in Q15 is spelling and grammar.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a negative thing referring to spelling and grammar that a CV should not have.

The idea “a CV should not have” is stated in the speech when the speaker said “Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors”.

For that reason, the answer of Q15 is errors. Remember to write errors in plural form (as this word ended with the /z/ sound).

16 Answer: skills and experiences

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Q16

The words in a CV can describe your __________

Something you write in a CV is a description of your skills and experiences in an interesting way. Mention training, too. I mean these are what get you hired!

Note

The keyword concerned in Q16 are describe your.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something described by word In a CV.

The keyword describe (description) is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer skills and experiences.

For that reason, the answer of Q16 is skills and experiences. Remember to write the word skills and experiences in their plural forms as skills ended with the /z/ sound and experiences ended with the /iz/ sound.

17 Answer: contact number

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Q17

Don’t forget to put down a __________ on the CV.

Finally, speaking of CVs, it’s sad. But some people actually forget to provide a contact number .

Note

The keyword concerned in Q17 is put down.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something should be included in the CV.

The keyword is not mentioned in the speech, however, the speaker did remind the students to provide a contact number in the CV.

For that reason, the answer of Q17 is contact number.

Questions 18-20

Choose THREE letters, A-G, and write them next to questions 18-20.

What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview?

A Working hours
B Promotion prospect
C Salary range
D Pension contribution bonus
E Training
F Holidays
G Location

18-20 Answer: C,E,F

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Q18-20

Choose THREE letters, A-G, and write them next to questions 18-20.

What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview?

A Working hours

B Promotion prospect

C Salary range

D Pension contribution bonus

E Training

F Holidays

G Location

You should make sure the salary range is commensurate with what you’re worth, and if you’re not, you can move on to better opportunities .

In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid.

Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well .

Note

The keywords concerned from Q18 to Q20 are details and know in the interview.

To answer this kind of question, we should cross out the wrong options and add a V sign in the correct one while listening.

In order to answer Q18-20, we should pay attention closely from the sentence “Alright, moving on to the actual interview”.

Option A is the first one to cross out as the speaker referred to as a detail which can make you come off as lazy, so it should not be mentioned in the interview.

Option B, promotion prospect is another one to cross out as it is referred to as a detail to find out later on.

Option C. salary range is correct as the speaker advised student to make sure the salary range is commensurate with what they’re worth.

Option D. pension contribution bonus is referred to as less important than C. salary range as it not going to matter for quite a long time. Therefore, D is incorrect.

Option E. training is another detail students should find out. For that reason, E is correct. The speaker also suggested students to find out about holidays, therefore, F. holidays is a right choice.

Option G. location is a detail you can work out after other main issues, therefore this option is incorrect.

All things considered, the answers of Q18-20 are C, E and F.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

A Consultation with the Returning Students Advisor

What does the man want to have?

A A break
B A talk
C A class

Answer: B

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Q21

What does the man want to have?

A break

B A talk

C A class

DR LINDSEY: That’s certainly a praiseworthy habit. Let me see, it looks like you’ve taken a long break from school, and I understand you wanted to have a chat about what you should study if and when you return for further classes.

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The keyword concerned in Q21 is want to have.

The question asked about something the man want to have.

The keyword is mentioned in the conversation when the professor said he understood the man wanted to have a chat about what he should study… The answer for this question is a chat or a talk, synonym of chat.

All things considered, the answer of Q21 is B. a talk.

What does the man think of children nowadays?

A Confident
B Intelligent
C Mature

Answer: A

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Q22

What does the man think of children nowadays?

A. Confident

B. Intelligent

C. Mature

FRANK: I feel more shy and scared than the primary students I teach! In the schools I taught, I found today’s youngsters are very sure of themselves . In terms of intelligence, I have a lot to teach them. And the maturity level of much of my class leaves something to be desired. But in terms of confidence, wow! A lot more confident than I am now, that’s for sure!

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The keyword concerned in Q22 is children nowadays.

The question asked about the thought of the man about children nowadays.

The man stated in the conversation that he found today’s (nowadays) youngsters were very sure of themselves and they were more confident than he was at that time., which means they are confident, therefore, option A. confident is correct. Option B. intelligent is incorrect as he had a lot to teach them. Option C. mature is also incorrect because maturity level was something to be desired.

All things considered, the answer of Q22 is A. confident.

What type of people does the man want to teach?

A Children
B Students
C Adults

Answer: C

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Q23

What type of people does the man want to teach?

A. Children

B. Students

C. Adults

FRANK You see, I’ve been teaching children for a few years, but I think I’d be happier teaching adults.

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The keywords concerned in Q23 are type of people and want to teach.

The question asked us about a group or type of people that the man wanted to teach.

In the conversation, the man stated that he’d be happier teaching adults. He said that teaching children made him talk like he was seven. Don’t be misled by option B. students as it’s just the professor’s suggestion.

All things considered, the answer of Q23 is C. Adults.

What did the man do when he encountered former students?

A Had a conversation
B Ran away
C Taught them

Answer: A

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Q24

What did the man do when he encountered former students?

A. Had a conversation

B. Ran away

C. Taught them

Well, yes. Fairly often now I run into former students and we talk . Some of them are getting close to being grown up. I guess I think more and more about how people develop over time. So, I'm interested in the results of education, you know, the final stages.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q24 is encountered former students.

The question asked us about what the man did when he encountered his former students.

The keyword former students is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, we talk (which means had a conversation). Option C. taught them is not referred to in the conversation, therefore C is incorrect. Don’t be misled by option B, ran away as the man only said “run into”, which means unexpected meeting.

All things considered, the answer of Q24 is A. Had a conversation.

What is the man’ s greatest weakness ?

A Being old-fashioned
B Lack of confidence
C Being introverted

Answer: A

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Q25

What is the man’s greatest weakness ?

A. Being old-fashioned

B. Lack of confidence

C. Being introverted

I’m definitely overcoming my introversion and starting to be much more comfortable in front of a class. To tell the truth, I’m afraid I’m rather behind the times about many things. It’s more difficult for me to chase after the popular things youngsters are fond of - such as Iphone, Twitter, if you name it!

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The keyword concerned in Q25 is greatest weakness.

The question asked us about the man’s greatest weakness.

The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the hint to answer Q25. The man stated that he was afraid of being behind times, old-fashioned, therefore, A is correct. His confidence is getting better, so B. lack of confidence is definitely incorrect. He also said that he overcame his introversion, therefore being introverted is not his greatest weakness. So C. being introverted is a wrong choice.

All things considered, the answer of Q25 is A. being old-fashioned.

When did Doctor Lindsey go to college?

A 18 years ago
B After starting a family
C When she was 35 years old

Answer: B

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Q26

When did Doctor Lindsey go to college?

A. 18 years ago

B. After starting a family

C. When she was 35 years old

How old are you, 35? People at your age still go back to school for further education. I was a bit the same way.

I mean I didn't study at the university 'till after i had a family.

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The keyword concerned in Q26 is Doctor Lindsey go to college.

The question asked us about the point of time Dr Lindsey go to college.

According to Dr. Lindsey, she didn't study at the university until after she had a family. Therefore, option B is correct.

Option A is incorrect as the phrase 18 years old is only mentioned when she wanted to compare her point of view at different stages of life.

Option C is not correct since 35 is the age of the man she was speaking to, not her age (in fact, she did not mention her age).

All things considered, the answer of Q26 is B. After starting a family

How did the woman feel when she was a freshman?

A Hopeless
B Unsuccessful
C Stressed

Answer: C

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Q27

How did the woman feel when she was a freshman?

A Hopeless

B Unsuccessful

C Stressed

It was, Frank. It truly was. My first term at school was extremely stressful . But excuse me! You’re not here to listen to my life story. We’re talking about your plans.

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The keyword concerned in Q27 is when she was a freshman.

The question asked us about the feeling of the woman when she was a freshman.

The woman said that her first term at school was extremely stressful, therefore, option C. stressed is correct.

For that reason, the answer of Q27 is C. stressed.

How does the man feel about his career?

A Unique
B Boring
C Impressive

Answer: B

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Q28

How does the man feel about his career?

A Unique

B Boring

C Impressive

There is nothing interesting about my career or plans. It’s really not too impressive.

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The keyword concerned in Q28 is feel about his career.

The question asked us about the feeling of the man about his career.

The keyword career is mentioned in the conversation, when the man said that there was nothing interesting about his career of plans. Therefore, option C. boring is correct and option A. unique is incorrect. His job is stated to be not too impressive, so option C, impressive is incorrect.

All things considered, the answer of Q28 is B. boring.

What does the man finally decide to study?

A Languages
B Business
C Liberal Arts

Answer: C

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Q29

What does the man finally decide to study?

A. Languages

B. Business

C. Liberal Arts

A lot of people have told me that for practical reasons, it would be more rewarding to choose Business Management as my major, but I made up my mind to study Liberal Arts once I got the idea of going back to school.

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The keyword concerned in Q29 is finally decide to study.

The question asked us about the man’s final option.

Option A. Languages is a major he liked at first (but he didn’t say that he would choose it). Option B. Business was suggested by other people because it was rewarding. The man finally chose Liberal Arts (in the conversation, he used a synonym, made up my mind).

For that reason, the answer of Q29 is C. Liberal Arts.

Which change in students’ life is NOT important to Frank?

A Classroom technology
B Student housing
C University facilities

Answer: B

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Q30

Which change in students’ life is NOT important to Frank?

A. Classroom technology

B. Student housing

C. University facilities

Let's see, I doubt you’ll be living in student housing, so I won’t go into all the improvements there.

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The keywords concerned in Q30 are not important and change in students’ life.

The question asked us about the changes in students’ life that is not important to Frank.

Classroom technology was something that Frank had to get used to, therefore option A. classroom technology is incorrect. University facilities including plethora and resources available for students were a major change Frank would enjoy, therefore option C. university facilities is incorrect. Only option B. student housing is referred to but they didn’t talk about improvements there. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

All thing considered, the answer of Q30 is B. Student housing

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-34

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The university uses 31 as their teaching method.

Research skills include writing and 32

Books of Economics are kept in the 33

Maths books are kept in the 34 Building.

31 Answer: modules technology

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Q31

The university uses __________ as their teaching method.

The first question is whether Wassamatta U. employs modules technology as an instruction method. The answer is yes, we do.

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The keywords concerned in Q31 are teaching method and uses.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something used by the university as their teaching method.

The keyword teaching method is not mentioned in the speech as the speaker used a synonym, instruction method. According to the speech, Wassamatta University employed (used) modules technology as an instruction method.

For that reason, the answer of Q31 is modules technology.

32 Answer: finding a job

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Q32

Research skills include writing and __________

That’s not just school work, either. Writing English - the native language for most of you - and finding a job are also research skills. And, yes, those will be addressed in tomorrow’s workshop.

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The keywords concerned in Q32 are research skills and writing.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, the name of a skill included in research skills.

The keyword research skills and writing are mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer, finding a job, which is also regarded as research skill.

For that reason, the answer of Q32 is finding a job.

33 Answer: old library

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Q33

Books of Economics are kept in the __________

Economics books are in the old library .

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The keywords concerned in Q33 is books of Economics and kept in the.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a place where books of Economics are kept.

The keyword Economics books is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer, old library.

For that reason, the answer of Q33 is old library.

34 Answer: Maths Department

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Q34

Maths books are kept in the __________ Building.

They can be found in the Maths Department Building.

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The keywords concerned in Q34 are Maths books and in the … Building.

From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, a place where Maths books are kept.

The keyword Maths books is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer Maths Department Building. Don’t be misled by the word old library or new library, as it is stated that Maths books were neither in the old library nor in the new one.

All things considered, the answer of Q34 is Maths Department.

Questions 35-36

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

Which is NOT provided for students in most of the large buildings?

A Printing
B Photocopying
C Typing

Answer: B

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Q35

Which is NOT provided for students in most of the large buildings?

A. Printing

B. Photocopying

C. Typing

So most of the large buildings you see around campus do not have copiers for students.

Note

The keywords concerned in Q35 are not provided for students and large buildings.

According to the speech, most of the large building around the campus did not have copiers for students. Printers were available to students.

For that reason, the answer of Q35 is B. photocopying.

What type of printer is available for the students?

A Computer printers
B Prepaid cards
C Laser printers

Answer: C

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Q36

What type of printer is available for the students?

A. Computer printers

B. Prepaid cards

C. Laser printers

If you need to have printing done, all the copiers available to students are laser printers. Plus, for your convenience, you can pay using prepaid cards. You can get those in the Student Union Building.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q36 is print.

The keyword print (printing) is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer, laser printers. The computer printers is not mentioned, therefore, option A is incorrect. Don’t be misled by option B. prepaid cards as it’s just a payment method.

All things considered, the answer of Q36 is C. laser printers.

Questions 37-40

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

If you go straight out those doors, the 37 is directly opposite this building.

If you make a right turn outside the door and go to the second building, that’s the 38 .

You can see the 39 if you look out of that window.

The Media Centre is located in front of the 40 .

37 Answer: nursery

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Q37

If you go straight out those doors, the __________ is directly opposite this building.

If you go out of the building, you can see the Nursery is just on the other side of this building

Note

The keywords concerned in Q37 are straight out those doors and opposite this building.

The keyword straight out the doors is not mentioned directly in the speech, as the speaker used a synonym phrase, go out of the building. According to the speech, if you go straight out those doors, the Nursery is directly opposite this building.

For that reason, the answer of Q37 is Nursery.

38 Answer: medical services center/centre

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Q38

If you make a right turn outside the door and go to the second building, that’s the __________

Of course, you need to find the Medical Services Centre which is on the right as you leave the building . Remember, that’s the second building on the right.

Note

The keywords concerned in Q38 are right turn and second building.

This question can be a little bit difficult to answer as all hints and keywords are mentioned after the answer was said. It would be better if you could note down some main points of the audio or the words which could be the answer (based on our assumptions above).

According to the speech, the Medical Services Centre is the second building on the right. It’s also the only building mentioned in 3-4 sentences (while listening, you should write its name down because it’s totally matched with our assumptions, the name of a building).

All things considered, the answer of Q38 is Medical Services Centre/Center.

39 Answer: media center/centre

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Q39

You can see the __________ if you look out of that window.

And if you look out of that window, you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes on the roof. So that's what we call the Media Centre.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q39 is look out of that window.

The keyword is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer. According to the speech, you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes on the roof, which is called the Media Centre if you look out of that window.

For that reason, the answer of Q39 is Media Centre/center

40 Answer: new library

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Q40

The Media Centre is in front of the __________

Yes, behind the Media Centre. Quite new, isn't it? That’s the new library, just decorated.

Note

The keyword concerned in Q40 is in front of.

The meaning in front of is delivered in the speech in the sentence “… behind the Media Centre…. The new library, just decorated”.

For that reason, the answer of Q40 is new library.

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WOMAN: Hello, how may I help you?

MAN: Well, I’ve been seeing these yellow boxes in front of a lot of houses in my neighbourhood. I just wondered what they were for. I noticed your phone number on all of them, so I called. Could you tell me about your business?

WOMAN: We do do recycling, but we’re not a business. Gaea’s Guardians is a non-profit group. We encourage recycling as a way of protecting the environment.

MAN: I don’t know. I mean it is a good idea. But I really don’t read the newspaper every day or anything.

WOMAN: And we don’t come collect newspaper every day! In fact, we only do pickups every other week.

MAN: Oh, well then maybe I could help. I mean in my neighbourhood, there’s too much rubbish lying around everywhere. I’d like to help out, I guess.

WOMAN: That’s great, sir. You’re doing the right thing. OK, I need to get your contact information. What is your name, please?

MAN: Peter Wisrough..

WOMAN: Peter... how do you spell your last name? W-I-S-R-O-W?

MAN: No, actually it’s W-I-S-R-O-U-G-H.

WOMAN: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m a terrible speller.

MAN: You’re a good speller. It’s just that my family are terrible pronouncers!

WOMAN: You’re quite a card, Peter! OK, now what’s your address?

MAN: No. 168 Bridge Road. That’s here in London. How about if I have any questions?

WOMAN: MAN: I'm sending you a copy of our booklet, too. The booklet has our phone number and our e-mail address, helpline@blackcat.com, that’s H-E-L-P-L-I-N-E at B-L-A-C-K-C-A-T dot com.

But I nearly forgot to ask, what’s your postcode?

BS97PU.

PS97BU?

No. That’s B as in “boy"-S-9-7-P as in “Peter”-U.

So, I’m guessing those yellow boxes I saw are for recycled newspapers?

Yes, that is correct, and it’s free of charge.

Wow, that’s good news! Do you recycle anything besides newspaper?

Oh yes, we recycle most everything. Glass, plastic, paper...

Oh, so I can put like glass and plastic bottles in the box?

Sorry again. Things like that you have to bring to our collection centre.

And where is that?

Our main centre isn’t that far from you. It’s actually right on the East Side of Central Park.

That new blue building?

That’s the one!

Cool. Hey, what’s with all those different coloured boxes outside that place?

Oh, that’s for the different materials we recycle. The blue is for metal, the green is for glass and plastics, and the yellow of course is for paper.

Hm, okay. I’ll try and manage to keep all that straight.

Oh, no need, they’re each labelled.

Great. So which one would I put magazines in?

Um, I’ll think about it. Could you send me some more info?

Absolutely. Along with the newspaper box, I’ll be sending you our booklet, “Savvy", that is S-A-double V-Y. It tells you about what you can do to protect theenvironment in your daily life. Plus it lists things you can do as a volunteer with our group.

Hey, that’s cool, thanks!

My pleasure. Do you have any other questions or concerns?

Nope, that’s it!

SECTION 2

Welcome everyone to today’s seminar on “CV and Interview Skills”.

Remember, your CV is probably the most important document you will ever write. It opens the door to your career! And that job interview is probably the most important meeting you will ever attend. It's like stepping through that open door. So let’s roll up our sleeves and get down to work, shall we?

First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the Internet. These will give you all the suggestions you need. If you look at the paper I gave you, you will see a list of the dozen most popular sites.

I can mention a couple of important points, however. One is that your CV or resume should not be too long. A page is about right. Why?

HR departments do not have time to read long documents. Too many people are sending too many CVs! After all, the economic crisis of

2008 is still very much alive. Everyone needs a job now.

No matter how short you make that resume, though, you do not want to forget to tell HR how to contact your references. References are people who will give you a recommendation for a job. That’s usually an ex-boss or a professor who knows you well. Do not use relatives! I don’t care how much your mum loves you.

Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter.

A cover letter is a letter where you, basically, are asking for a job. It's like introducing yourself. Make it brief. The real information about you is on that CV of yours. And, please make sure the letter is typed!

It doesn’t matter if your handwriting is beautiful or not. Companies only read typed letters.

Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive layout. Maybe use different typefonts or colours to highlight information. Some people include a photo. You can find dozens of examples on the Internet. Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors. I used to be an HR manager. If I saw a mistake, that CV went into the garbage.

Something you write in a CV is a description of your skills and experiences in an interesting way. Mention training, too. I mean these are what get you hired! Do not just say, “I have lots of experience.” or “I have many skills.” Tell that boss what you did, for what company, and when. Better, tell him how well you did it! Don’t just say, “I sold houses.” Say, “I sold two million pounds worth of houses in my first year.” That is, say something to make the person reading excited and curious.

Finally, speaking of CVs, it’s sad. But some people actually forget to provide a contact number. That’s pretty silly. You wrote a great CV, you have HR dying to meet you... and they don’t know how. You forgot your phone number! Oh sure, if you apply online, they have your e-mail address. But you just showed them you’re forgetful. Why are they going to want to talk to you after that?

Alright, moving on to the actual interview, I’ll go over what you need to know by the end of it, and what you can discuss and negotiate on later once it looks like you’ll be offered the job. First, there’s working hours. It’s not that necessary to hammer out the hours off the bat, especially since it’s easy to come off as lazy when the first thing you bring up is how much you’re going to have to work. You can also find out more about possible promotions later on. It is important,

however, to get a feel for how much you’ll be paid. You should make sure the salary range is commensurate with what you’re worth, and if you’re not, you can move on to better opportunities. Being sure you’re going to make what you want to live on is much more important than issues like your pension - you’re all so young that your pension is not going to matter for quite a long time.

You should find out about what skills you must know for the job and what they’ll teach you. In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid. Beware of any jobs that want you to train for a long time without appropriate compensation.
Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well. Do you get paid vacation time? Are you allowed to take personal days? Do you have to work on national holidays?

Once you work out these main issues, you can move on later to details like the location and expected attire and whatnot.

Wow, that’s a lot of information! Let’s take a break so you can think everything over and ask any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to come and see me if you need any clarification on all this stuff!

SECTION 3

FRANK: Hello, are you Dr Lindsey? The Returning Students Advisor?

DR LINDSEY: Yes, that’s right. Are you Frank? Your appointment wasn’t till 2:00, but that's OK. Please come in and have a seat.

FRANK: Thanks, I like to arrive early whenever I have anything to do.

FRANK: It’s such a big challenge. I don’t know if I’m crazy for doing this or not!

DR LINDSEY Believe it or not, I know exactly what you mean. Before I began working here at the university, I taught primary school for nearly ten years. It takes a lot of courage to go back to school!

FRANK: I feel more shy and scared than the primary students I teach! In the schools I taught, I found today’s youngsters are very sure of themselves. In terms of intelligence, I have a lot to teach them. And the maturity level of much of my class leaves something to be desired. But in terms of confidence, wow! A lot more confident than I am now, that’s for sure!

DR LINDSEY: Stop fretting. “A brave man is a coward who refuses to run.” Let’s talk about your strong points. You seem an intelligent man. What is it you would like to study?

FRANK You see, I’ve been teaching children for a few years, but I think I’d be happier teaching adults.

DR LINDSEY: I think teaching students in middle school is much more satisfying because they end up being much more grateful for your work. If I may ask, what got you interested in teaching adults?

A lot of things, I guess. I met my future wife back in my first year of college. She always complains that I was more interesting then. She says that now I talk like I’m seven years old! That’s probably from being with children all day.

Ha ha ha! Again I know just what you mean. My husband used to say the same thing about me when I taught kindergarten. Anything else?

Well, yes. Fairly often now I run into former students and we talk. Some of them are getting close to being grown up. I guess I think more and more about how people develop over time. So, I'm interested in the results of education, you know, the final stages.

I see. Well, coming back to the university can be both difficult and very rewarding. There are some problems unique to returning students, you know, older students like yourself. What do you think is your greatest weakness?

Well, I actually think my confidence is getting better.

How old are you, 35? People at your age still go back to school for further education. I was a bit the same way.

I mean I didn’t study at the university till after I had a family: a husband and one child. My point of view was a lot different from your average eighteen-year-old girl’s, I can tell you!

Gee, that sounds pretty rough. A family and college?

Clearly you weren’t unsuccessful though!

It was, Frank. It truly was. My first term at school was extremely stressful. But excuse me! You’re not here to listen to my life story. We’re talking about your plans.

Is there anything unique I should know about you or your past experience or plans?
I’m afraid not. There is nothing interesting about my career or plans. It’s really not too impressive.

Now, I forbid you to talk like that. This is your one life, and if you’re not interested, why bother living it? Don’t be so humble, Frank.

OK, OK. My wife says I’m a wimp.

Let's talk about your dreams a bit. You want to teach adults, you said. What would you like to teach them?

Well, when I first came to college, I really liked Languages and Literature. A lot of people have told me that for practical reasons, it would be more rewarding to choose Business Management as my major, but I made up my mind to study Liberal Arts once I got the idea of going back to school.

I must say it’s refreshing to meet someone who knows there’s more to an education than computers and finance. Let’s have a look at the university course catalogue...

Excuse me, Dr Lindsey. Before we do that, could I maybe ask you some questions about changes in university life? I think I need to discuss that so I know what to expect.

Of course. I’m here to help you. The biggest thing to get used to is the change in technology. Professors present things on huge screens, many of which are interactive computerised whiteboards. You can write on them still and use them like a touch screen. They’re really handy! No more sloppy scribbled notes on the projector. Let's see, I doubt you’ll be living in student housing, so I won’t go into all the improvements there.

Another major change that you’ll enjoy is the plethora of resources available for students. As a student, you have 24-hour access to the gym, and library privileges that include the use of school computers to scan, copy, and print, and of course the Media Library, which contains movies from all genres and most of the movies listed on AFI’s Top 100 Movies of All Time. The dining facilities are also not what they used to be.

They offer choices for all diets, and you can expect a hot meal any time of day.

FRANK:Wow, things really have changed! I’ll be sure to utilise all those great facilities in my time here. Thanks for all your help, Dr Lindsey. I think that’s all the questions I have for now.

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OK and welcome back. During the short break we just took, several of you approached me with questions. So, before going on with the orientation talk, I’d like to address those queries. As I’ve found, if one person asks a question, probably a dozen others are wondering about the same thing!

The first question is whether Wassamatta U. employs modules technology as an instruction method. The answer is yes, we do. At least that’s what the university catalogue says. If some of you don’t understand what “modules technology” is, don’t worry. I googled the word but couldn’t find it. Apparently, though, it’s a method of broadband, wireless access. At least that’s what an American company’s website told me. But again, don’t worry. If you need to know something more, your professor can tell you.

Another question someone asked me was what tomorrow’s workshop on “Research Methods and Skills” was about. Well, research skills include any method you can imagine for finding and presenting any information you need. That’s not just schoolwork, either. Writing English - the native language for most of you - and finding a job are also research skills. And, yes, those will be addressed in tomorrow’s workshop.

As you know, Wassamatta U. is one of this country's premier universities for the study of “the dismal science", economics. Some of you, it seems, want to get a jump on their classmates. During the break, half a dozen of you came up and asked me where to find economics tomes. I know it’s odd, but this school’s library holdings are divided up between two libraries. Economics books are in the old library. If you look out of the window behind me, you can see it. It’s the red brick building.

Oh, before I forget, you economics types also need a lot of maths, am I right? Well, those Maths books are neither in the old library nor in the new one. They can be found in the Maths Department Building.
Why am I telling you this? Doesn’t “the Invisible Hand” guide economists? Maybe it’s good you asked: in 2008, that Hand shoved most of the world economy off a cliff, didn’t it?

Now I realise that most of you couldn’t bring a computer printer or a photocopier from home. So I’m sure you’re already wondering where you can copy things like term papers, Internet articles, and things like that. I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there are a number of places you can make copies. These include both libraries and the Student Union Building.

Now the bad news. I am sorry to say, most classroom buildings and academic departments do not have copiers students can use. So most of the large buildings you see around campus do not have copiers for students. The copiers there are reserved for professors and office staff. Oh, yes! I nearly forget to tell you. If you need to have printing done, all the copiers available to students are laser printers. Plus, for your convenience, you can pay using prepaid cards. You can get those in the Student Union Building.

That just covers the questions put to me. If you have more, please see me during the next break at 2:15. Right now, though, I’d like to start to give you a rundown on the various facilities here on campus. That way, you won’t get lost so easily in the weeks to come.

I have been told that this year’s incoming class features a large number of married students and parents. So, you must be wondering where to put the baby while you’re in class. OK, right now, we are in the Student Union Building, right? Remember the big doors in front where you all came in? If you go out of the building, you can see the Nursery is just on the other side of this building. It’s only about twenty metres away! Convenient, eh?

Next, we’re all from different places around the country. Some of you are from other countries. That means we’re pretty likely to get sick during the first months of school as we expose each other to many new viruses. So, where’s the doctor? Of course, you need to find the Medical Services Centre which is on the right as you leave the building. Remember, that’s the second building on the right.

And if you look out of that window, you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes on the roof. So that's what we call the Media Centre.

Yeah, I know, I think it’s confusing, too. The Media Centre is next to the Medical Centre. The chairwoman of the Journalism School on the first floor doesn’t like it when people who wander in there mistake her for a nurse!

Chances are you’ll have at least one Maths class while you’re here.

That red building there just outside to the left is the Maths Department Building. I know, it looks about as old as the subject as Maths, but I assure you that the inside is equipped with state-of-the-art classroom equipment including interactive chalkboards and surround sound in every room.

Oh, can you see the back building there? Yes, behind the Media Centre. Quite new, isn't it? That’s the new library, just decorated.

They’re back-to-back, you might say. If you look just to the left of it at the lower, older-looking building, you’ll find the old library. It’s nice and quiet - perfect for those marathon study sessions during exam week. Since the weather is so nice, why don't we stop looking at our maps but go for a walk around the campus?

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

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Recycling

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“CV and Interview Skills” Semina

Questions 18-20

Questions 21-30

A Consultation with the Returning Students Advisor

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