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Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1

SECTION 2
Questions 11-15: Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-E, next to questions 11-15.

11 Science Museum
12 National History Museum
13 Car Park
14 Shopping Mall
15 Primary School

Questions 16-20: What is the improvement of each main point of interest in the area?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.

A New entrance
B Free lunch provided
C Free information provided
D Increase in size
E Additional signs
F New exhibitions
G New structure

16/ CarPark
17/ Primary School
18/ Science Museum
19/National History Museum
20/ Shopping Mall
SECTION 3
Questions 21-23: Choose the correct letter A, B, C
21/ The proposal will

A be reviewed by two examiners.
B be added to the final grade.
C be returned with feedback.

22/ The proposal will consist mostly of

A topics
B methods
C results

23/ For the practice paper, the tutor has directed the students to make sure to

A pay attention to time limits.
B write at least 6,000 words.
C keep on topic.

Questions 24-30: Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
There is no need to 24………….. lots of people.
Pay attention to the 25………….. of the final report.
Prepare two 26………….., one for the teacher, another for the students
themselves.
The deadline of the final paper is 27…………..
The students can 28………….. their topics before the beginning of April.
Students deciding to change topics must deliver a 29………….. to the teacher in advance.
At the beginning of the report, the hypothesis and an outline of the 30………….. are needed.
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Advertising Effect
The important factor to consider

The 31………….. that customers must travel affects the probability that they will buy the product.

Methods of communication

Advertising slogans are easier to remember if there is a 32………….. played with them.

Mandy’s Candy Store appeals to people’s sense of 33………….. to draw in
customers.

To an ad campaign for digital products, it is 34………….. that is extremely
important.

Effect on your product sales

The customer’s 35………….. after he or she experiences the ad is most
important.

Marketing strategies

On international flights, it is wise for advertisements to be displayed in the
common 36………….. of most passengers.

Very few young people buy 37…………..

The UNESCO website would be a good place to advertise for companies aiming to improve the 38…………..

One good location to place ads for suntan lotion is the 39…………..

A good scene for a water purification commercial would be wonderful sights of a 40…………..

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-6: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Questions 7-10: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for
each answer.
Issues to Discuss
Communication: 7……………
Friends: 8……………
Cigarettes: 9……………
Cleaning: must 10……………

SECTION 2
Questions 11-17: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
It is important for everyone to know simple first
aid 11……………
After an accident, one must firstly be aware of 12……………
After that, the first-aider must 13……………
Clearing of airways may not happen when patients
are 14……………
The mouth must be checked for 15……………
CPR must be done if breathing is absent or 16……………
CPR must be done up to the arrival of 17……………

Questions 18-20: Choose THREE answers from the list and
write the correct letter, A-G, next to the questions 18-20.
Which THREE pieces of advice does the first-aid officer say
are most important?

A Have proper equipment
B Give regular first-aid training
C Have a safety officer
D Instil safe behaviour
E Put posters on walls
F Have safety meetings
G Have first-aid boxes

SECTION 3 Questions 21-25: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
21/ Nicole received the best information from the

A staff.
B students.
C cleaners.

22/ The product used most wastefully was

A copying paper.
B plastic.
C paper plates and cups.

23/ The proportion of interviewed people who expressed concern over
waste was
A 30%.
B 45%.
C 55%.

24/ The proportion who claim they take action over this problem was

A 10%.
B one third
C one half.

25/ Nicole thinks many people do nothing because they are

A lazy.
B uncaring.
C uninformed.

Questions 26-30: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

SECTION 4: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
31/ Society cannot
A find more coal and oil.
B reduce waste C02.
C take C02 from power stations.
32/ Turning carbon dioxide into a solid
A is slow but practical.
B can be made faster.
C cannot happen naturally.
33/ Seawater
A has lots of carbonic acid.
B has closely connected types of life.
C is highly acidic.

Questions 34-40: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-5: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
NUMBERS for each answer.

Questions 6-10: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
6/ The main form of data collection will be
A questionnaires.
B Internet polling.
C face-to-face interviews.
7/ To finish in time, the staff will have to
A work late.
B come in early.
C take some work home.
8/ The final report will contain
A three appendices.
B material from the company website.
C a supplementary booklet.
9/ The final report will be handed in on the
A 5th.
B 15th.
C 25th.

10/ At the end, there will be
A an office party.
B a restaurant dinner.
C presents for all involved.
SECTION 2
Questions 11-15: Write the correct letter, A-F, for each answer.
Problems to Fix
A Birds in ceiling
B Broken windows
C Electrical fault
D Fallen tree
E Leaking roof
F Staining on walls

Questions 16-20: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.
Additional Details Concerning Repairs
The stained walls will be painted 16……………
Extra paint will be left in the 17……………
The baby birds will be given to a 18……………
The fallen tree will be used as 19……………
The smaller parts of the tree will be put in a 20……………

SECTION 3
Questions 21-26: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

Questions 27-30: Choose the correct letter, S, C, or P.
NB You may use a letter more than once.
S Social History
C Cultural Studies
P Political Theory
What are the speakers’ favorite subjects?
27 Steve
28 David
29 Susan
30 Olive

SECTION 4
Questions 31-32: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
31/ Originally, country
A required fewer workers.
B had lots of animals.
C were more interesting places.
32/ Now, the problems there
A can be solved.
B are numerous.
C are expected.
Questions 33-35: Choose THREE answers from the list and write the
correct letter, A-F, next to the questions 33-35.
Which THREE factors are typical of modern farming?
A Many overheads
B More machines
C Fewer types of products
D More frequent feeding
E Greater numbers of products
F More factories

Questions 36-40: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 5: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR NUMBERS for each answer.

Survey Form

Dealing with: exercise (Example)
Time contacted: 1……………
Suburb: 2……………
Age Group: 3……………
Occupation: 4……………
Family: 5……………

Questions 6 – 10: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The subject undertakes exercise by regularly 6…………… She does yoga in order to relax and 7…………… her muscles. When she was younger, she would 8……………, and in the future, she may go 9…………… although that will depend on whether she has enough 10…………….

SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 16: Write the correct letter, A-F, for each answer.

11 Quiet reading
12 Computers

13 Newspapers & magazines
14 Reference books
15 Audio section
16 Main library

Questions 17 – 20: Write the correct letter, A-J, for each answer.

17 Teacher-led discussion
18 Writing skills
19 On-call teacher
20 Language exchange

SECTION 3 Questions 21 – 24: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
One of the basic strategies when listening to lectures is to use 21……………. This saves times, but it is only effective if they can be 22…………… later. More generally, it is necessary to format the page in anticipation of the 23…………… of the lecture. As an example, one can draw 24……………, tables, and flowcharts, consistent with the way the subject matter is presented.

Questions 25 – 30: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Subject	Recommended Page Design
25…………… Studies	flowchart, showing courtroom processes and 26……………
Culture Studies	table or spider graph, linking 27…………… thoughts etc.
Management Theory	network  (like spider graph but has 28……………)
Political Science	linear 29……………
Mass Media	just use 30……………

SECTION 4
Questions 31-35: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Neutrinos

are everywhere		100 to 200 31…………… pass through our bodies every second.
are difficult to detect because of	1. the presence of other particles	usually need a 32……………
	2. the surrounding 33…… ………	detection location usually 34……………
	3. challenge of installing equipment	engineering is very 35……………

Questions 36-40: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-7: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Client Details
Name: Andrew Peterson (Example)
Educational Qualification: Degree in 1…………….
Previous Job: 2…………….
Hobbies: 3…………….
Main Skills: 4…………….
Expected Salary ($): 5…………….
Can start: 6…………….
Other languages: 7…………….

Questions 8-10: Choose THREE letters from the list, A-G.
Which THREE qualities do employers most value in their staff?
A Problem-solving skills
B Diligence
C Experience
D Flexible hours
E Independent thinking
F Good personality
G Qualifications

SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 15: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
11 What does the centre provide first?
12 What is important to control?
13 What will be used to assess member’s fitness level?
14 How often is the exercise schedule reviewed?
15 How many exercise programs are available?
Questions 16-20: Write the correct letter, A-G, next to the questions.
Which place is best for

A jogging machines
B Yoga studio
C Weight units
D Front-desk area
E Squash courts
F Shower blocks
G Swimming pool
16 developing confidence?
17 reducing stress?
18 building fitness?
19 meeting others?
20 finding information?

SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 25: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
21 The position needs someone good at
A Computers.
B Dealing with people.
C Arts.
22 The directors will select someone from the faculty of
A Arts.
B Computing.
C Business.
23 The position will require the person to
A Work long hours.
B Train others.
C Do weekend work.
24 The position will come with a
A Car.
B Parking space.
C Much better salary.

25 The best aspect of the job is it
A Gives more responsibility.
B Comes with a private office.
C Is a step to higher positions

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

Candidates

Steven Abdul Lek Oscar

Years of
Experience 26………… 7…………. 8 …………… 12…………….
Qualification MBA 27…………… degree Certificates

Possible
Concerns 28…… limited English 29……………. 30……

SECTION 4: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
31 Caves are
A Often ignored.
B Mostly in remote areas.
C Often difficult to explore.
32 People who explore caves
A Mostly need to know about cartography
B Enjoy overcoming the difficulties.
C Usually know about cave sciences.
33 China has
A Probably the most undiscovered caves.
B A growing number of cave explorers.
C Some of the best documented caves.
Questions 34-40: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Three Main Reasons for Cave Formation

Dissolution	Volcanic Lava Tubes	Action of Waves
mainly involves 34……………	topmost surface cools down and 35…………… hotter lava continue to flow beneath	waves pound in to cliffs then erode into 36 ……………or less rigid rocks.
Limestone caves	often have formations made of 37…………… carbonate e.g. stalactites, stalagmites, and 38
e.g. Lechuguilla	finally revealed in 39…………… interestingly, formed from the 40……………

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for
each answer.
Example
Peter consumes far too much soft drink
Peter and Mary’s diet will be both sensible
and 1…………….
Every two months, they can eat 2…………….
On Saturdays, they will go 3…………….
This coming Saturday, they will go to 4…………….
In every meal, there will be 5…………….

Questions 6-10: Choose the correct letter, C, I, or B.

C Chocolate
I Ice cream
B Biscuits

Peter’s opinion Mary’s opinion

Tuesdays B 6…………….

Thursdays 7……………. 8…………….

Sundays 9……………. 10…………….

SECTION 2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

Advantages of Stanfield Childcare Centre

Detail Another Detail

1. Walls are 11……………. includes the 12…………….

2. Teachers are able to teach a 13……………. There are many special 14…………….

3. They 15……………. Surfaces daily. procedures to limit the spread of 16…………….

Questions 17-20: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
NB You may use a letter more than once.

A Andrea
B Bella
C Cathy
Which childcare worker:
17 has her own children?
18 often sleeps at the center?
19 is good with shy children?
20 is a good cook?

SECTION 3
Complete the flowchart.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Foundation for Essay Writing
Decide on 21……………. you like.

↓

Focus on 22……………. area of interest.

↓

Write 23……………. statement.

↓

Create 24…………….

↓

Ensure this 25……………. clearly.

Questions 26-30 Complete the summary.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
There are several 26……………. involved in producing a good essay.
The writer must think independently and give 27……………. examples as support, each one with a reference (which is a 28…………….). The formatting must follow the 29……………. issued by the university, as well as the word count decided by the lecturer, although it can vary by 30…………….

SECTION 4
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
31/ Geocentrism
A has a long history.
B is similar to heliocentrism.
C took some time to be deduced.
32/ Heliocentrism
A was realised only recently.
B was not generally accepted.
C fitted the views of the church.
33/ The night sky
A is relatively simple.
B remains basically the same.
C was once used for navigation.

Questions 34-40Complete the notes.
Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Nicolaus Copernicus

started the Copernican 34…………….
his book published the year he was 35……………. and
then passed away
This book generated little 36…………….

Other scientists

Galileo was persecuted.
37……………. was killed.
even the sun believed to be in 38…………….

Modern geocentrism

based on the 39…………….
Believers also support creationism.
40……………. of Americans believe in this.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-6: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

School Excursion

Day: Wednesday (Example)
Destination: 1…………….
Weather: 2…………….
Arrival time: 3…………….
Activities Planned
See: 4…………….
Eat: Catered lunch
Attend: 5…………….
Return time: 6…………….

Questions 7-10: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Nationality %
7……………. 26

8……………. 25

9……………. 16

Indonesian 15

10……………. 8

Saudi 7

Other 3

SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 15: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

11 The company deals mostly with:
A Big cities.
B Nature holidays.
C Nepal.

12 The overseas consultants deal mostly with:
A Asia.
B North America.
C Europe.

13 For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the:
A Morning.
B Afternoon.
C Night.

14 Trips to regional locations are good because:
A The buses are comfortable.
B There is storage for suitcases.
C They can be seen quickly.

15 SleekLine buses are particularly known for their:
A Service.
B Size.
C Comfort.

Questions 16-20: Write the correct letter, A-G, next to the questions.

16 Local Tours
17 Interstate Tours
18 International Tours
19 Asian Region
20 General Office

SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 24: Write the correct letter, A-H, for each answer.

Morning Afternoon
Monday Opening Lecture 21…………….
Tuesday 22……………. Study Skills
Wednesday x 23…………….

Thursday x x
Friday x 24…………….

A BBQ
B Careers lecture
C Computer lab visit
D Dance
E Library tour
F Student Union induction
G University tour
H Legal rights lecture

Questions 25-30: Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

25 …………….
26 …………….
27 …………….
28 …………….
29 …………….
30 …………….

SECTION 4
Questions 31-34: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

Behavior in parks is controlled by 31…………….
Insect numbers are reduced by having 32…………….
A wilderness park does not have any 33…………….
Observing trees and lying in the grass are examples
of 34…………….

Questions 35-40: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

PARKS

1000 years ago

sufficient wilderness
large forests: people could 35…………….
desire to preserve nature began with 36…………….

Princes Park

land originally worth £ 37…………….
designed by Joseph Paxton
in the middle was a 38…………….

Neighborhood Parks

now regarded as a 39…………….
satisfy a natural desire
can be famous, e.g. in 40…………….