Cambridge IELTS 5 - Training

Test 1

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Section 1

DREAMTIME TRAVEL AGENCY
Tour information

Questions 1-4
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER


Example Answer
Holiday name Whale Watch Experience

Holiday length2 days
Type of transportation 1 
Maximum group size2 
Next tour date 3 
Hotel name 4 

Questions 5-6
Choose two letters A-E


Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?

 A fishing trip
 B guigded bushwalk
 C reptile park entry
 D table tennis
 E tennis


Questions 7-10
Complete the sentences below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer


7   The tour costs $   
8   Booking must be made no later than     days in advance
9   A     deposit is required
10 The customer's reference number is    



Section 2
Questions 11-19
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer


Brand of Cot Good Points Problems Verdict
Baby Safe Easy to
11 
  • Did not have any
    12 
  • Babies could trap their
    13 
    in the side bar
14 
Choice Cots Easy to
15 
  • Side did not drop down
  • Spaces between the bars were
    16 
17 
Mother's Choice Base of cot could be moved
  • Did not have any
    18 
  • Pictures could be removed easily
19 

Question 20
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer




Section 3
Questions 21-23
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

21 Andrew has worked at the hospital for 

22 During the course Andrew's employers will pay 

23 The part-time course lasts for 


Questions 24-25
Choose two letters A-E


What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?

 A a case study
 B an essay
 C a survey
 D a short report
 E a study diary


Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer


Modular Courses

Students study 26    during each module. A module takes 27    and the work is very 28   . To get a Diploma each student has to study 29    and then work on 30    in depth.



Section 4
Questions 31-35
Complete the summary below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer


31 According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand    , economics and finance.
32 However, women are more prepared to     about them.
33 Women tend to save for     and a house.
34 Men tend to save for     and for retirement.
35 Women who are left alone may have to pay for     when they are old.


Questions 36-41
Complete the summary below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer


Saving for the future

Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a 36    occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their 37   . A good way for women to develop their 38    in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in 39   . When investing in stock and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in 40   . In such ways, women can have a comfortable independent retirement.




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