AES IELTS Practice Test 1 PDF
AES IELTS Practice Test 1 PDF
AES IELTS Practice Test 1 PDF
GENERAL TRAINING
Reading (1 hour)
PART 1
Look at the article on the next page about university accommodation and at the statements
(1-8) below.
Questions 1-8
2. Few students are fond of staying in a place which resembles their home.
3. Second year students do not stand a chance of being offered a room in halls of residence.
7. Students will be in the red unless they set a budget before they go house-hunting.
8. Reasonable rental prices can be found near university and local amenities.
You have been through the whole process – Having said that, second-year undergraduate
filled in an UCAS application form, sent the students are not so keen on staying in halls of
results of your A-levels, passed your residence or flats administered by their
English exam and was finally given an offer university. At this stage, either the
to join university. Now you are on your way accommodation bureau is not up to offer a
to move to the university accommodation of place to older students (as there is a policy
your choice, a question arises in your head – for welcoming first-year students before
where is the best place for a student to stay anyone else, and, then, if a room remains
while being at uni in the UK? empty, they will consider other applications)
or they have met a few friends who they get
A survey has shown that over 60 percent of along with, and they feel it is time to go
first-year students look for a room within house-hunting. This is when the adventure
the available university-managed for undergraduate students starts again. Now
accommodation houses. The reason for that they are familiar with their university
is simple – a fresher tends to feel lonely, lost policies and the new city life, they are about
and homesick more often than a final year to be bombarded with new rules and
undergraduate. In addition to that, halls of regulations set by estate agencies. Payments
residence are like a refugee camp where the are to be made pcm. (per calendar month), a
newcomers can gather together so as to monthly deposit is to be given beforehand,
survive in the new environment, which flat and house rents are either bills inc. or
initially may be so obscure that they often bills exc. (including or excluding bills) and
get lost amid the disturbing and exciting big so on.
city.
No matter what they go for, around 30
On-campus housing facilities also count for percent of final year undergraduates send
their final choice – the majority of the their applications forms and hope to come
residents said that a place with a homey back to the university accommodation and
atmosphere, like a lounge with comfortable their halls of residence so that they can
sofas and a TV or a fully-equipped kitchen finally complete their degree.
and a launderette, was very important for
their well-being.
Write the appropriate letters (A-H) in the boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.
11. As you swim, the flowing water splashes over the rocks.
Questions 15-21.
From the list of headings below, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-G.
Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in boxes 15-21 on your answer sheet.
List of headings
15. Paragraph A
16. Paragraph B
17. Paragraph C
18. Paragraph D
19. Paragraph E
20. Paragraph F
21. Paragraph G
A. First of all, dieting does not only consist of dashing to the supermarket and glancing
through shelves in search of a miserable, tiny chocolate bar with the word ‘diet’ written in
gold letters. Dieting is about balancing the food you eat! In other words, you cannot eat
some green salad and sip a glass of grapefruit juice and, then, ask for three hamburgers and
a pack of chips. You should think about the food you eat as if you had to put it on a scale.
Instead of dragging your feet when you step on a scale, consider a fast handwriting in
calorie scale. How many calories am I supposed to have on a daily basis? And how many
calories do I actually eat?
B. Taking down the amount of calories you have is not the only step for a healthier life.
Exercising, whether we like it or not, is vital to our organs and body systems. Have you got
any problems with diabetes? Then, walking is important to help your pancreas reactivate
itself so as to burn the sugar and the carbohydrates. Whatever physical activity you take up,
you can be certain that the first one to be benefited from it is your own body.
C. Breathing fresh air is as crucial to your body as regular exercise. Wherever you live,
wherever you work or study in, there should always be some free time to rest under a tree or
a garden for a few minutes. However, a good air quality should also be followed by a deep
breath. This way, inhaling and exhaling can actually feed your cells and lungs with oxygen
while reinvigorating your mind and body.
D. As well as oxygen, our bodies need the most wonderful cleansing system – water! Yes,
you should drink about two litres of water per day. This is crucial to the function of your
kidneys as they do keep kidney stones away. Water hydrates your cells and it is a refreshing
drink. No wonder why human body is 60 or 70 percent water.
E. A change in your lifestyle is inevitably important to the quality of your life. No matter
how hardworking you are at home and in your workplace, there is a time when you should
definitely avoid stress! This includes getting involved in stressful situations, such as family
conflicts, heavy workload and unnecessary emotional distress. You are not a hero and if you
carry such problems over your shoulders, you will not do anyone any good.
F. At the end of the day, there should be a relaxing night. You have probably heard that
you should sleep between 7 and 8 hours per night. This is vital to the replenishment of
energy stores, repair of damaged tissues, recovery of cells and maintenance of our bodies
and minds. For this reason, the next time you go for a session of sleep deprivation, you
should remember the effects you are missing out from a good night’s sleep.
Last but not least, you should take some time to relax and smile! Smiling attracts other
smiles and can make your life much happier. You will also feel less tense, worried and
anxious and your life can be changed into a state of relaxation and happiness.
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
1. Fieldtrip - The first assessment consists of a trip to a London area known as ‘The City
of London’ or Square Mile, as its area covers about a mile (2.6km²). It is a modern
conurbation and holds the UK financial centres and industry. You will spend a day
walking though the monuments and buildings that are of historical and cultural
importance and are expected to take leaflets and talk to engineers and architects about the
development of this urban area.
Portfolio – Once the first assessment is completed, you will build up a portfolio on the
geographical and urban planning of the ‘City of London’. You are expected to consider
both the emergent growth companies that have settled there and the environmental impact
on the site.
Further Information:
• The fieldtrip will take place during the week 9. This is a date set between Monday, 4th
April and Friday, 8th April. Two tutors will accompany the group and guide them through
the major buildings. Introductory information will also be given to the students.
• Professionals such as planning managers, engineers and architects will be available in
specific buildings. Students should take the initiative to talk to them, i.e. write down
relevant questions and interview them.
• The portfolio should be handed in by the end of the week 14. Therefore, the deadline
for this assignment is 13th May. Only under special circumstances will this assignment be
considered after this date.
Building up a portfolio means that each student will organise a set of appropriate
informative leaflets and information sheets, responses during the interviews and their own
reflections on it. The development of reflective skills is an important issue and they are to
be assessed and evaluated in this assignment.
Look at the assessment guidelines for students on how to approach their assignments.
Complete the flow chart below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
22. Undergraduate students have two types of assignments in order to complete their
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29. …………………….. will be evaluated and will count towards the final mark.
Choose the appropriate letter A-D and write them in boxes 30-31 on your answer sheet.
30. What do you learn about the rainforests in the first paragraph?
31. In the second paragraph, what piece of information is accurate about the human beings
who have been to the rainforests?
Questions 32-34
Choose THREE letters A-G and write them in boxes 32-34 on your answer sheet.
Which THREE of the following does the writer highlight when describing the rainforests?
36. What is the name of the third layer mentioned in the passage?
37. What does the term ‘under this condition’ refer to?
Questions 38-40
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?
1. 1 21. 21
2. 2 22. 22
3. 3 23. 23
4. 4 24. 24
5. 5 25. 25
6. 6 26. 26
7. 7 27. 27
8. 8 28. 28
9. 9 29. 29
10. 10 30. 30
11. 11 31. 31
12. 12 32. 32
13. 13 33. 33
14. 14 34. 34
15. 15 35. 35
16. 16 36. 36
17. 17 37. 37
18. 18 38. 38
19. 19 39. 39
20. 20 40. 40
Answer Key
Writing Task 1
You have recently watched a new programme on TV. You like the programme
but have just discovered that the TV station has moved it to a later time, when
you’re unable to watch it.
Dear ……………………….,
Writing Task 2
Children should be forced to read novels from every major genre including science
fiction, sport, romance, horror and crime. Being widely read will mean children will
have a better understanding of the world around them.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Letter 1
Dear Sir
I write to you about the recent change in the broadcast schedule of the programme - "Health
Capsule" - from its earlier slot of 9:00 pm to the present slot of 11:00 pm.
Let me first compliment you for the excellent content and presentation of this bi-weekly programme. It
gives a succinct snapshot of the happenings in the health-and-fitness world. Being avid fitness
enthusiasts, I and my friends at the gym relate quite well to it.
However, the shifting of the broadcast slot to such a late hour is an inconvenience. Besides my
friends, I am sure I echo the sentiments of the other fans of the programme in the locality, who have
to get up early the next morning and so cannot stay awake till so late in the night.
I appreciate your rationale behind the decision to shift the programme. However, perhaps you have
underestimated the fan-following that this programme has acquired over such a short period of time?
Given its popularity, I request you to revert back to the original broadcast schedule.
Yours faithfully
_____________[your name]
[Over 190 words. Suggested score - Band 8.5]
Essay 1
For an average child growing up in the cocooned environs of home, school and playground, the
world appears to be just what they see around them - doting parents who take care of all their needs,
school staff who nourish their intellect with structured learning, and fellow friends whom to share and
fight with. How should we make the children aware of the existence of the rest of the world and its
grown-up ways?
One very good way of introducing the real world that exists beyond this shielded life is by putting
novels into their hands. As the child begins to turn page after page, they are inexorably drawn into
the fantasy woven by the author. As they navigate the story arc, they begin to get an inkling of what
exactly to expect when they become adult. Well-read parents or seniors can discuss the pros and
cons of the plot over lunch or dinner with the child and give their thinking the right, constructive
direction.
Each genre - whether science fiction or sport, romance or crime and horror - has some different
perspective to offer to the child. Because the children themselves do not know which genre of novel
might hold their interest, the best way is to let them discover what attracts them most by forcing them
to read novels of all possible genres. Quite naturally, the kids will discard the genre that is not to their
liking, and will gravitate towards the one that is.
The best way to give children an education that goes beyond the learning of the classroom is to
inculcate in them the taste for literature. What better way to round out their personality than by gently
handholding their imagination into the world of fantasy of diverse authors?