An IELTS 6.0+ Preparation Course instructed by Thầy Hải – ESPD/HANU
Practice Test 1.2020 (CE15T1)
LISTENING
PART 1 Questions 1–10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Bankside Recruitment Agency
- Address of agency: 497 Eastside, Docklands
- Name of agent: Becky 1
- Phone number: 07866 510333
- Best to call her in the 2
Typical jobs
- Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
- Must have good 3 …………………. skills
- Jobs are usually for at least one 4 ………………….
- Pay is usually 5 £ …………………. per hour
Registration process
- Wear a 6 …………………. to the interview
- Must bring your 7 …………………. to the interview
- They will ask questions about each applicant’s 8 ………………….
Advantages of using an agency
- The 9 …………………. you receive at interview will benefit you
- Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
- Less 10 …………………. is involved in applying for jobs
Questions 11–14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Matthews Island Holidays
11 According to the speaker, the company
A has been in business for longer than most of its competitors.
B arranges holidays to more destinations than its competitors.
C has more customers than its competitors.
12 Where can customers meet the tour manager before travelling to the Isle of Man?
A Liverpool
B Heysham
C Luton
13 How many lunches are included in the price of the holiday?
A three
B four
C five
14 Customers have to pay extra for
A guaranteeing themselves a larger room.
B booking at short notice.
C transferring to another date.
Questions 15–20
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Timetable for Isle of Man holiday
| Activity | Notes |
| Day 1 Arrive | Introduction by manager |
| Hotel dining room has view of the 15 …………………. | |
| Day 2 Tynwald Exhibition and Peel | Tynwald may have been founded in 16 …………………. , not 979. |
| Day 3 Trip to Snaefell | Travel along promenade in a tram; train to Laxey; train to the 17 …………………. of Snaefell |
| Day 4 Free day | Company provides a 18 …………………. for local transport and heritage sites. |
| Day 5 Take the 19 …………………. railway train from Douglas to Port Erin | Free time, then coach to Castletown – former 20 …………………. has old castle. |
| Day 6 Leave | Leave the island by ferry or plane |
Questions 21–26
What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a child is likely to have because of their position in the family?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to Questions 21–26.
Personality Traits
A outgoing
B selfish
C independent
D attention-seeking
E introverted
F co-operative
G caring
H competitive
Position in family
21 the eldest child ………………….
22 a middle child ………………….
23 the youngest child ………………….
24 a twin ………………….
25 an only child ………………….
26 a child with much older siblings ………………….
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
27 What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
A There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests.
B There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status.
C Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.
28 What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children’s academic performance?
A It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.
B The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.
C The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference.
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?
A learning to share
B learning to stand up for oneself
C learning to be a good loser
D learning to be tolerant
E learning to say sorry
