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IELTS Practice Tests from www.IELTSPracticeTests.com GENERAL IELTS READING PRACTICE TEST 10 Reading (1 hour) PART Questions 1-5 Look at the blog article on the next page and at the statements (1-5) below In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet write TRUE if the statement is true FALSE if the statement is false NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage The guide wrote previous entries in his blog The tourists were disappointed with the architecture in the capital city of Chile The guide has been to seven Andean countries They were not held up by a traffic jam The weather was unchangeable during the day www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com A Tour Guide’s Blog Thank you for visiting my blog You are welcome to join me in great expeditions to the most dramatic and exuberant landscapes in the world This is a follow-up to my earlier Latin American tour After the Amazon rainforest and the Peruvian Machu Picchu, you are about to unveil the secrets of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile Day A group of five Germans, three Australians and two Japanese people arrived at Santiago airport I introduced myself and made sure that they had a hot meal in one of the greatest restaurants in town We then had a Santiago city tour so that they could see some tourist attractions They particularly liked the Municipal Theatre of Santiago and the Contemporary Art Museum They were impressed with the presidential palace, which is called Palacio de La Moneda I drove them to the hotel where they had a good night’s sleep Day After breakfast, we checked-out of the hotel and headed for the north Yes, we were going to the Andes Mountains The Andes is 4,300 miles long and it is considered the world’s longest mountain chain Its altitude is quite impressive too - a mountain is about 13,000 feet high The Andes are found in seven Latin countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile If you feel like exploring the Andes, then you should be prepared for a long journey in a range of Spanish-speaking countries We decided to stop and put up our tents for the night before we made our way up to the mountain Day After our first night’s camping, we got into the van and I drove them through the first Andean hills and mountains The road was quite clear – well, we wouldn’t expect it to have a traffic jam However, there were loads of slippery stones so I had to drive very slowly It was also very foggy in the morning and it made it even more difficult for me to drive there Later on, the sun came out and we could see a stunning sunset from the hill It really made our day Day 4-6 Everyone was really excited as we got ready to hike Can you guess the destination? We were about to climb up the Mount Aconcagua This is the highest mountain in the Andes and it is 22,841 feet above sea level As we went up, the wind got stronger and colder and even oxygen was rarer After we put up our tents, two tourists started having breathing problems I always carry my first-aid oxygen supplement so I helped them to restore normal breathing The next day went on smoothly, especially when we made our way down Day It was time to get into another car and drive to the Atacama Desert As we were going north in late October, the tourists could watch the incredible ‘Flowering Desert’ phenomenon The rocky desert is transformed into a wonderful carpet of colourful flowers which range from lion paw to cactus In the evening, we set up our tents and had a campfire while we contemplated the clear sky Finally we were in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat Our next stop: the Valley of the Moon where a lunatic landscape would impress us all www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Question Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box on your answer sheet What piece of information is accurate about Mount Aconcagua? A It is the highest mountain in the American continent B Two tourists did not manage to climb it up C Some people may find it difficult to breathe properly D Everyone was provided with a first-aid emergency oxygen supplement Questions 7-9 Choose THREE letters A-G and write them in boxes 7-9 on your answer sheet Which THREE of the following does the writer highlight when describing the Atacama Desert? A The rocky desert is known as Atacama Salt Flat B There are lunar features in the Valley of the Moon C Lion paws and cactus are typical desert vegetation D There was a fire in their campsite E As the sky is so clear, one can see amazing stars F The Atacama Desert is totally located in the north G The ‘Flowering Desert’ phenomenon occurs at certain times of the year www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 10-17 Match the properties to the statements 10-17 Write the appropriate letters (A-H) in the boxes 10-17 on your answer sheet NB Some of the properties may be chosen more than once 10 You can find a stunning house next to the shore 11 They assure that the materials provide protection 12 The building is screened and has security equipment 13 This company has special deals with banks 14 You can purchase a property with an amazing garden 15 If you live there, you will not be bothered anymore 16 There is a variety of properties ranging from houses to flats 17 You will own a property in the city centre www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Home Sweet Home ‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’ Come and find out your next castle A Dream Property Are you looking for the house of your dreams? Then you shall not look anymore You are about to see the most beautiful houses and flats in town Whether you would like a smart trendy flat in the city centre or a cottage in the countryside, you are certain to find a fantastic deal as we can help you make your dream come true! B First Estate Agency Do you think that every house is sold to older people? We are specialised in dealing with young professionals who are first-time buyers We have amazing contracts with building societies and we provide you with great mortgages so that you can purchase your first home Are you ready to own your place? C Paradise Buildings Do you often go to the beach in the summer holidays? Then you may consider going to your own beach house You can choose from hundreds of beach houses which have been built to suit all needs Whether you have children or a group of friends, we have properties which range from 2-bedroom to 6-bedroom houses You will have a warm welcome party to your beach house next summer! D New Home If you are tired of paying for your landlord’s mortgage instalments, then you should arrange a visit to our properties We offer a variety of terraced houses and semidetached houses for those who are looking for a new home in quiet and safe suburbs in town Whether you would like back gardens or swimming pools, we have options for all tastes! Come and book an appointment to visit your next new home! E Country Cottages When winter comes, you may feel like escaping from stress and relaxing in a cosy cottage in the countryside Our cottages were built with reinforced concrete walls and have double glazed windows so that you can feel warm and comfortable during the coldest temperatures of the year Come and pick out your cottage and be ready for a comfy winter time F Splendid Block of Flats As a successful professional, you may want to own a luxurious apartment located at the heart of the financial city This condominium is monitored by CCTV cameras and wardens who are available 24 hours a day The communal areas include a playground, two swimming pools, a sauna, a gym and a tennis court You are certain to feel like staying in! G Private Real Estate If you are looking for a house where you have privacy, then you are definitely going to pay us a visit We are specialised in detached houses and bungalows which have been built in the most elegant suburbs of Sydney If you are tired of noisy neighbours and not want to be disturbed by parties that you were not invited to, then come along and take a look at our range of offers H Farmhouse Buildings Welcome to the greatest ranches and farmhouses! We provide an amazing selection of 18th century farmhouses and brand-new ranches which are near the Grand River so that you can go fishing and swimming at any time Come and experience the joys of landscapes which embellish the garden of your new house! www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART Questions 18-24 From the list of headings below, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-G Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in boxes 18-24 on your answer sheet List of headings i Transferring shares and assets ii Defining the corporate capital iii Administering the company iv Provision of personal information v Negotiating shares and assets vi Decisions of the Board of Directors vii Compliance with the Shareholders’ Agreement viii Increase in the company’s capital stock ix Stating your objectives x Assembly regulations 18 Paragraph A 19 Paragraph B 20 Paragraph C 21 Paragraph D 22 Paragraph E 23 Paragraph F 24 Paragraph G www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Business Studies & International Law A Shareholders’ Agreement In order to write a Shareholders’ Agreement, you should follow the procedures below: A Make sure that you have the correct information about the parties, including shareholders’ names, ID number and their inscription in the roll of individual taxpayers, address, city and country You should use the term ‘hereinafter referred to as’ and their first names B Consider the purpose of the agreement What is it aimed to? Is it intended to define the roles and responsibilities of the shareholders? Or it is related to their pre-emptive rights regarding their corporate shares? You should take into account that this document may complement a Company’s By-Laws or a Private Instrument of Purchase and Sale Commitment for Acquisition of Shares and Other Matters This section should be written under the heading of ‘Definitions’ C Once the ‘Definitions’ are written, you should evaluate the ‘Assumptions’ What type of company is it? What goods they sell or what type of service they offer? What is the shareholders’ participation in the company capital stock? Are they having any voting rights? These questions shall be answered in clauses and you should provide as much information as possible D The Shareholders’ General Meeting is crucial to the company’s management and it shall take place monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually It is at the discretion of the Company and it is included in its By-Laws Nevertheless, the rules shall be governed by the Shareholders’ Agreement as it includes their voting rights It is important to state that the agenda is pre-approved by the shareholders prior to the General Meeting Moreover, they should be informed about a meeting via written notice E You should also include a clause on Management and Corporate Governance As far as management is concerned, decisions shall be made based on the shareholders’ voting rights and pre-emptive rights They shall have the right of appointing members of the Executive Board and Board of Directors and their decisions shall have effect on the entire corporation F It is also important to note the rights and obligations on sale and purchase of shares This clause will address issues such as ‘tag along’, i.e the possibility of joint sales, and its obligations, which are referred to as ‘drag along’ You may also consider the possibility of acquisition of shares by third parties, in case no party has interest in acquiring shares and assets G Finally, you should define the validity of the Shareholders’ Agreements and violations against it It is essential that you consider the representations, warranties and obligations which the shareholders could comply with Whether any amendments are to be made in the near future, you should also include a clause on procedures for amendments to the Shareholders’ Agreements Ultimately, you should write the Terms of Confidentiality so that the shareholders could sign it and execute the Shareholders’ Agreement www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 25-30 Look at the reading passage on the previous page Complete the flow chart below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Write your answers in boxes 25-30 25.……………………… refers to the aims and purpose of the Shareholders’ Agreement ↓ You should include 26.………………………… on the company’s goods and services as well as the shareholders’ participation in the capital stock ↓ The 27.………………… is held at specific times of the year ↓ The formation of the Executive Board and Board of Directors depend on the shareholders’ 28.………………… ↓ You should evaluate the inclusion of 29.…………………… as well as its obligations ↓ Finally, you should include the 30.…………………… as its signature will confirm the validity of the Shareholders’ Agreement www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com PART The Art of Summer Festival A unique experience is awaiting for those who are passionate about music If you are coming over to the UK next summer and would like to experience the British music scene, then you cannot miss out on amazing music festivals There are a range of festivals intended for music lovers They include a variety of music genres to suit all tastes and ages The greatest British music festival is named Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts It takes place at Worthy Farm, near Pilton, Somerset in June and the festival lasts three days Glastonbury has a range of stages and tents where concerts are played The Pyramid Stage is the place for the highest profile acts and top music attractions This stage is the place where famous bands have made greatest performances of all time This is due to the fact that Glastonbury is known to have an amazing and incredible atmosphere where concerts become unforgettable experiences for bands and their audience There is also the Other Stage, which is set for new bands as well as players in the early years of their career The Dance Village is where electronic music is played and DJ sets are done They include techno, trance, house, garage and drum’n’bass and people dance until the early hours of the morning Since festival-goers are young people and family, there is a Kidz Field, the Pilton Palais Cinema Tent and a Theatre & Circus area There is room for surrealism in Shangri-La and futuristic special effects in Arcadia There is also space for artworks and you can see ecofriendly artefacts The majority of festival-goers are concerned about preservation and environmental issues and, as a result, Glastonbury raises fund for non-governmental organisations such as Greenpeace, Oxfam and WaterAid and the public reaches the number of 150,000 people every year There is also a popular festival which takes place simultaneously in both Reading and Leeds It is known as Reading Festival and Leeds Festival or Reading and Leeds Festivals These dual fests are held in late August, i.e at the weekend preceding the bank holiday While Reading Festival takes place in Little John’s Farm in central Reading, Leeds Festival is in Braham Park, next to Wetherby The Main Stage is the place for rock and indie concerts While NME or Radio One is the stage for less well-known bands, BBC Introducing Stage is for unknown acts The Carling stage is now called Festival Republic stage and it is intended for those who are in the early career On the other hand, Lock Up stage is where you can see punk and underground acts There is also a Dance Tent for dance music and an Alternative Tent, which is a place where you can see comedy acts Regardless of what music you are into, you can be certain to find a festival which appeals to you There are hundreds of festivals which are held throughout the United Kingdom and they are either specialised in a music genre, for example, London Jazz Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival, or cross-genres, for instance, T in the Park for music lovers in Scotland or Bestival for those who would like to dance in the Isle of Wight Every music lover should have the opportunity to experience the thrilling and dreamlike atmosphere of going to a British music festival www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com Questions 31-32 Look at the text on the previous page and at the statements (31-32) below In boxes 31-32 on your answer sheet write TRUE if the statement is true FALSE if the statement is false NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage 31 Glastonbury takes place in the English countryside 32 Glastonbury is only held at weekends Questions 33-37 Complete the table below Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 33-37 on your answer sheet Glastonbury Reading and Leeds Festival The greatest bands are included in the Both festivals are held 36 …… in two line-up for the 33 …… cities Cinema, 34 …… are also available for Comedians perform in the 37 …… the whole family 35 …… benefit from fund-raising www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 10 Questions 38-39 Look at the text on page and at the statements (38-39) below In boxes 38-39 on your answer sheet write TRUE if the statement is true FALSE if the statement is false NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage 38 Famous surreal paintings can be found in Shangri-La 39 Reading and Leeds Festivals take place before the national holiday Question 40 Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write it in box 40 on your answer sheet 40 What you learn about British festivals? A Most festivals specialise in one music genre B The festivals vary according to UK cities C Some festivals combine a range of musical genres D There are a small number of festivals with a good atmosphere www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 11 IELTS Reading Answer Sheet www.ieltspracticetests.com 1 21 ▭ ▭ 2 ▭ 22 ▭ ▭ 23 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ▭ 38 ▭ 39 ▭ 20 ▭ 37 38 19 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 36 37 18 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 35 36 17 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 34 35 16 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 33 34 15 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 32 33 14 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 31 32 13 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 30 31 12 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 29 30 11 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 28 29 10 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 27 28 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 26 27 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 25 26 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 24 25 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 23 24 ▭ ▭ ▭ ▭ 22 ▭ ▭ ▭ 21 ▭ ▭ ▭ 39 ▭ 40 ▭ www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com ▭ 40 ▭ ▭ 12 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING READING TEST 10 www.ieltspracticetests.com Answer Key PART PART A Tour Guide’s Blog A Shareholders’ Agreement 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T F NG T F C B/C/G (any order) B/C/G (any order) B/C/G (any order) Home Sweet Home 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 C E F B H G A F iv ix ii x iii v vii Definitions clauses (Shareholders’) General Meeting voting rights / pre-emptive rights join sales Terms of Confidentiality PART The Art of Summer Festival 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 T NG Pyramid Stage theatre and circus non-governmental organisations simultaneously Alternative Tent NG T C www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 13 General IELTS Writing Practice 10 www.ieltspracticetests.com Writing Task Spend no more than 20 minutes on Task We recommend 15 minutes You recently purchased a bag of sultanas from your local store but when you got home you found that not only had they gone bad, but there was no expiry date on the packaging Write a letter to your local store In your letter Describe the bad bag of sultanas Complain about the poor service Say what you expect them to about it You should write at least 150 words 160-170 words is recommended You NOT need to write any addresses Start your letter as follows: Dear ………………………., Writing Task Spend no more than 40 minutes on this task We recommend 35 minutes It has been proposed that a global currency, replacing all currencies, should be introduced What you think of this idea? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience You should write at least 250 words 270-290 words is recommended www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 14 General IELTS Writing Practice 10 - Suggested Answers These are one of many possible ways of writing the answers to these questions There is no right or wrong answer, just correct or incorrect English! Task Dear Sir, th I am a regular customer of your store Two days ago, on October , 2009, I had the occasion to purchase a bag of sultanas from your store (invoice number 2009/517) on my way home from work After breaking open the seal of the bag at home, my children felt a certain gooeyness as they put their hands in to bring out the raisins We dropped the entire content of the bag in a bowl and saw to our horror that all the sultanas were sticking together, as if glued, forming a squishy mass A dark brown liquid oozed from the mass A putrid smell emanated from the bag We had no option but to get rid of the whole thing In a hurry, I did not look at the packaging closely while at the store, but now when I inspect it, I see that the expiry date is not to be found anywhere Your staff should be more alert when placing goods on the shelves I would like you to arrange for a replacement of the bag of sultanas when I visit the store again this week Failing that I would like to request a refund I look forward to your immediate response to this matter Yours faithfully, _[your name] Task For several decades, the United States dollar had been the de facto world currency, striding powerfully on the stage of world finance, money and banking However, the recent crisis in the global economy, triggered by the collapse of markets in the US, has lent credence to a long-standing demand for the creation of a global currency, also known as "supranational currency", to replace all other currencies The question is, will this lead to a more stable economy worldwide, and will this lead to the removal of the disparity between the haves and the have-nots? It has been proposed that the hundreds of currencies that float around the world in the name of money be consolidated into one single global currency, henceforth to be known as the "Terra" Arguments in its favour include the currency making international business more efficient, encouraging a freer flow of foreign direct investment, and being inflation-proof When this is implemented, e-commerce will become simpler, though banks will be bereft of the exchange conversion commissions which they shave off and keep to themselves every time monies cross borders Critics however paint a more pessimistic picture, citing reasons why the proposal can never be implemented The smaller, financially weaker countries will never be able to match the might of the more powerful nations when it comes to the strength of their currency This can also lead to undermining the sovereignty of these countries, they claim The conversion of European currencies to the Euro has not been smooth sailing, they point out, and difficulties still exist In conclusion, therefore, it is best to thrash out the issues first Any hasty decision might plunge the world into a mess that will take a long time to unravel [Task example - over 200 words Task example - over 280 words Suggested score - Band 8.5] www.AdultEnglishSchool.com | www.IELTSPracticeTests.com | www.TutorAgent.com 15 General IELTS Speaking Practice Test 10 www.ieltspracticetests.com Hi My name is _ I’m your examiner today Can you tell me your full name please? 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