Answers, Audio & Listening Practice Test 1 for IELTS Academic and General Training Cam 14

Part 1: Questions 1-10

Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Name: Louise Taylor

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Nationality:

Date of birth: 14 December 1977

Occupation: interior designer

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Reason for visit business (to buy antique )

Length of stay: two months

3
Current address: Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft

Items stolen

  • a wallet containing approximately £
  • a
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Date of theft:

Possible time and place of theft

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Location: outside the at about 4 pm

Details of suspect:

  • Some boys asked for the then ran off
  • One had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
  • he was about 12, slim build with hair
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Crime reference number allocated:

Part 2: Question 11-20

Questions 11 and 12: Choose TWO letters, A-E.
11 & 12
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
Questions 13 and 14: Choose TWO letters, A-E.
13 & 14
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
Questions 15-20: What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.
A. It is encouraged.
B. There are some restrictions.
C. It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15 Using the internet
16 Flexible working
17 Booking holidays
18 Working overtime
19 Wearing trainers
20 Bringing food to work

Part 3: Question 21-30

Questions 21-25: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

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Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
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According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
23
What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
24
What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
25
What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
Questions 26-30: What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.
Decisions
A. use visuals
B. keep it short
C. involve other students
D. check the information is accurate
E. provide a handout
F. focus on one example
G. do online research

Parts of the presentation

26 Historical background
27 Geographical factors
28 Past mistakes
29 Future risks
30 International implications

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction

  • More energy required because of growth in population and
  • What’s needed:
    • renewable energy sources
    • methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy

Advantage:

  • waves provide a source of renewable energy

Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems

Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:

  • waves can move in any
  • movement of sand, etc. on the of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy

Tides are more than waves

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

  • will be created in a at Swansea
  • breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
  • rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
  • stored water is released through , driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

  • not dependent on weather
  • no is required to make it work
  • likely to create a number of

Problem:

  • may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels