IELTS General Training Practice Test 2

Listening 169 · Reading 100 · New General Writing · New Speaking
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Listening Module. The uploaded Listening Test 169 audio has been compressed and embedded.
Listening Part 1 · Questions 1–10
Television Viewing Survey
Choose the correct letter A, B or C. For Questions 5–7, choose TWO letters.
Q1
The respondent works in
A the professions · B business · C other
Q2
The respondent has a salary of
A £0–15,000 · B £15,000–35,000 · C over £35,000
Q3
The respondent watches TV for
A relaxation · B entertainment · C information
Q4
Every day the respondent watches TV for
A 30 min–1 hour · B 1–2 hours · C more than 2 hours
Q5
The respondent mainly watches TV:
Q6
On the new channel the respondent would like to see more:
Q7
The respondent would advise the new channel to:
For 5: A early morning · B midday · C afternoon · D early evening · E night
For 6: A children’s programmes · B documentaries · C local services · D travel · E health
For 7: A spend more on drama · B train broadcasters · C improve sound · D famous interviews · E talk to customers
Q8
Adverts should occur only every
A 10 minutes · B 15 minutes · C 20 minutes
Q9
The respondent would attend special promotions if
A expenses are paid · B invited specially · C held locally
Q10
The respondent would like to receive
A no mail · B requested mail · C all mail
Listening Part 2 · Questions 11–20
Student Union and Radford
Questions 11–14: Choose FOUR letters A–G.

Which FOUR activities of the Union are mentioned?

A raising money for good causes · B political campaigning · C running a news agency · D running a supermarket · E providing cheap tickets · F helping with accommodation · G providing catering services
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Questions 15–16: Choose TWO letters A–E.

Which TWO topics can you get advice about from the Union?

A immigration · B grants · C medical problems · D personal problems · E legal matters
Q15
Q16
Questions 17–20: Write A, B or C for the location.
A part of the Metro Tower Building · B in the main square in the centre of town · C some distance from the centre
Q17
the hi-tech fitness centre
Q18
the ice rink
Q19
the new cinema
Q20
the Theatre Royal
Listening Part 3 · Questions 21–30
Dissertation Information
Questions 21–26: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.
Q21
Hand-in date:
Q22
Length:
Q23
Extra programme offered on:
Q24
7 February:
Q25
February–March:
Q26
: write up work
Questions 27–30: Write A if in favour, B if no strong opinion, C if against.
Q27
Buying a computer
Q28
Reading previous year’s dissertation
Q29
Using questionnaires as main research instrument
Q30
Interviewing tutors
Listening Part 4 · Questions 31–40
Water in Australia
Questions 31–37: Choose A, B or C. Questions 38–40: Choose THREE letters A–E.
Q31
The driest continent is
A Australia · B Africa · C Antarctica
Q32
The evaporation rate in Australia is
A lower than Africa · B higher than Africa · C about the same
Q33
Rainfall hardly penetrates the soil because
A soil is too hard · B soil is too hot · C plants use it up
Q34
In sandy soils water can
A evaporate quickly · B seep down to rock · C wash soil away
Q35
Water is mainly pumped up for
A people to drink · B animals to drink · C crops
Q36
Natural springs are located
A in unexplored parts · B commonly across Australia · C in a few areas
Q37
Underground water supplies
A 18% · B 48% · C 80% of Australia’s water

Which THREE uses of dam water are mentioned?

A livestock · B watering farmland · C industry · D controlling floods · E hydro-electric power
Q38
Q39
Q40
Reading Module. General Training Reading Test 100 with interactive answers.
General Reading Section 1

Wonder Plates

Wonder Plate offers personalised ceramic plates. Each plate contains a special message from the sender to the recipient. Customers write the message on an A4 sheet of paper exactly as they want it to appear. The message must not be more than 50 words.

Customers choose one of ten plate colours and a design from twelve design patterns, shown in the attached brochure. The standard plate costs $20, and there is a fixed $100 charge for the design and message printing. Order size can reduce the price. Delivery normally takes 14 business days, but an Urgent Form and an additional $30 guarantee 3-day delivery. Unsatisfied customers can complete a Consumer Feedback Form or call Customer Service.

Advertisements A–L

A Special Moments: professional family videos for birthdays, weddings and memorable events. B Peter’s Garage: motorcycle repairs and services. C Had an Accident?: legal help after accidents. D Money Matters: foreign exchange. E Asian Cook Book: cookbooks from Asian countries. F Dream Holiday: holidays worldwide. G Dominic Costa: weekend cooking classes. H Itantic: Italian restaurant. I Fund Transfers Worldwide: money transfers. J Digital Magic: new and used cameras and accessories. K Gift Land: gifts for birthdays and weddings. L The Riverhouse: accommodation and function room.

General Reading Section 2

Paradise Island Trip Company

Beryl Dickson studied sociology and worked in research and tourism research before becoming Customer Service Manager. Rita Martin is Booking Supervisor and enjoys travelling to the island to monitor booking procedures. Judith Clemons was a teacher and now manages visitor accommodation and monitors food services. Shane Moore is a tour guide with a sports background. Lesley Albertson works part-time as a tour guide and also works in a music recording studio. Ian Rawnsley is Finance Controller and invests in facilities based on visitors’ feedback. Diana Ford is a front desk officer and receptionist, often the first contact for visitors.

Photo Perfect Travel Cameras

The camera comes with a Rapid Guide and an Extra User Guide. Batteries are not installed to avoid leakage. The camera uses four AA batteries; lithium batteries last longer than standard ones, but the guide does not explicitly recommend them. The camera has an 80x digital zoom lens and image stabiliser. The image size dial has settings A, B and C; larger image sizes require more memory. If the camera is stored for more than two weeks, remove the batteries. Store it in its case between 5°C and 35°C. A standard cloth cover is included, while a leather cover is an optional extra.

General Reading Section 3

Bicycle: From Push to Pedal

Karl Drais created early pushbikes in 1818. These had two wheels and were moved by the rider pushing along the ground with the feet. They were faster than walking and were owned by wealthy people. Louis Gompertz added a hand-driven ratchet mechanism in 1821. Kirkpatrick MacMillan later invented a mechanical crank, and R. W. Thompson introduced pneumatic tyres that made riding smoother.

In 1850 Pierre Michaux redesigned the bicycle with a very large front wheel, a small rear wheel and pedals, making it resemble modern bicycles more closely. In 1885 John Kemp Starley introduced a chain drive, redesigned the frame and reduced the front wheel diameter, creating the Rover Safety Bicycle, which was exported widely.

Achim Conrad introduced hand-operated cable-pull brakes in 1898. Derailleur gears used chains and sprockets to create more speed. Later, hollow steel rods reduced weight. In the 1950s Glenn Wright invented running gear with quick-release wheels, derailleur gears and cable-operated brakes. Since the 1980s, new materials and mountain bikes have increased the bicycle’s popularity.

Questions 1–14

Questions 1–7: Complete the sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
Q1
The ceramic Wonder Plate is a unique gift because it is
Q2
The personal message must not exceed
Q3
Customers choose from designs.
Q4
Examples of plate designs can be found in the
Q5
Price per plate varies depending upon the
Q6
The must be completed for quick delivery.
Q7
If a customer is not satisfied they should fill in the form or
Questions 8–14: Which business A–L should be contacted?
Q8
Legal compensation after a motorcycle accident.
Q9
Send money to a friend in Malaysia.
Q10
Buy a special anniversary gift.
Q11
Get help understanding an Italian cookbook.
Q12
Buy video equipment for a child’s birthday party.
Q13
Plan overseas annual leave.
Q14
Find accommodation for friends from Italy.

Questions 15–27

Questions 15–21: Match each statement with a person A–G.
A Beryl · B Rita · C Judith · D Shane · E Lesley · F Ian · G Diana
Q15
Responsible for guest housing.
Q16
Presently has two employers.
Q17
Disliked a previous job and changed career.
Q18
A new guest will likely meet or speak to this person first.
Q19
Main place of work is not on Paradise Island.
Q20
The beautiful environment motivated this person to work on the island.
Q21
Enjoys spending holiday time on Paradise Island.
Questions 22–27: TRUE, FALSE or NOT GIVEN.
Q22
Two instruction guides are included with the camera.
Q23
Batteries are not installed to protect the camera.
Q24
Lithium batteries are recommended for the camera.
Q25
The C setting uses more memory than the A setting.
Q26
The camera should not be used in a very cold place.
Q27
A camera cloth cover costs extra.

Questions 28–40

Questions 28–33: Match each statement with the person A–H.
A MacMillan · B Drais · C Starley · D Gompertz · E Michaux · F Wright · G Conrad · H Thompson
Q28
Encouraged the use of hands rather than feet to stop.
Q29
Built expensive bikes.
Q30
This person’s invention reached many parts of the world.
Q31
This design involved wheels of different sizes.
Q32
This invention made riding more comfortable.
Q33
Combined other people’s inventions with his own.
Questions 34–40: TRUE, FALSE or NOT GIVEN.
Q34
MacMillan’s crank divided pedal force equally between front and rear wheels.
Q35
Michaux’s bicycle looked like today’s bicycles.
Q36
Starley’s changes involved making the front wheel smaller.
Q37
The sprockets in the derailleur made the bike go faster.
Q38
Hollow rods made bicycles easier to ride.
Q39
Running gear was invented around 100 years before the boneshaker.
Q40
Future bicycles will be even more environmentally friendly.
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  1. 1: personalized, personalised
  2. 2: 50 words
  3. 3: 12, twelve
  4. 4: attached brochure, brochure
  5. 5: order size
  6. 6: urgent form
  7. 7: call 122523, call, call 12 25 23
  8. 8: c
  9. 9: i
  10. 10: k
  11. 11: g
  12. 12: j
  13. 13: f
  14. 14: l
  15. 15: c
  16. 16: e
  17. 17: a
  18. 18: g
  19. 19: b
  20. 20: c
  21. 21: e
  22. 22: true
  23. 23: true
  24. 24: not given
  25. 25: true
  26. 26: not given
  27. 27: false
  28. 28: g
  29. 29: b
  30. 30: c
  31. 31: e
  32. 32: h
  33. 33: f
  34. 34: not given
  35. 35: true
  36. 36: true
  37. 37: true
  38. 38: true
  39. 39: false
  40. 40: not given
General Training Writing Module 2. These writing tasks are new and different from the previous test.
Writing Task 1 · Letter
Spend about 20 minutes. Write at least 150 words.

You recently attended a weekend course at a local training centre. You enjoyed the course, but you left an important item there.

Write a letter to the course organiser. In your letter:

  • describe the course you attended
  • explain what item you left behind and where it might be
  • ask the organiser what you would like them to do
Words: 0
Writing Task 2 · Essay
Spend about 40 minutes. Write at least 250 words.

In many cities, people are choosing to use bicycles instead of cars for short journeys.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Words: 0
Speaking Module 2. This speaking test is new and different from the previous practice test.
Part 1 · 4–5 minutes

Television, courses and transport

  • How often do you watch television?
  • Do you prefer watching programmes online or on TV?
  • Have you ever taken a short course?
  • What kind of transport do you use most often?
Part 2 · Long turn

Describe a useful skill you learned from another person

  • what the skill was
  • who taught it to you
  • how long it took you to learn
  • and explain why this skill is useful to you
Part 3 · Discussion

Learning skills and modern life

  • What practical skills should young people learn at school?
  • Is it better to learn a skill from a teacher or online?
  • Why do some adults stop learning new skills?
  • How might transport change in cities in the future?