Homework: IELTS Online Tests

TEST #2 (listening part)

1. went blank
2. plugged in
3. using internet – (using the internet)
4. antivirus
5. Morningside area
6. 7:45 a.m. – (7:45)
7. Branston
8. Sarrencen
9. 60 pounds
10. half an hour
11. B
12. A
13. B – (C)
14. A
15. A
16. C – (B)
17. B
18. C
19. F – (D)
20. E
21. an article
22. puzzled
23. record
24. 50
25. the requests
26. E
27. F
28. C
29. A – (G)
30. B
31. the fossil record
32. changed physically
33. reason and imagine
34. thought
35. experiments
36. great apes
37. presence of
38. altruism
39. social deception
40. moral and political
TEST #2 (reading part)
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B – (C)
5. D – (A)
6. 2-3 seconds
7. 10 seconds – (10 senconds)
8. 100 – (100 to 120)
 9. 200
10. B
11. E
12. D – (C)
13. F
14. wood
15. status and wealth
16. expensive commodity
17. classical
18. furniture and textiles
19. Edwin Lutyens
20. local authorities
21. B
22. A
23. B – (D)
24. A
25. C
26. C
27. v
28. ii
29. i – (iii)
30. viii
31. NG
32. T
33. F
34. NG – (F)
35. NG
36. T
37. growing population
38. racist assumption
39. archeological and historical
40. inhuman behavior
TEST #2 (writing part)
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995
and 2015.
The line graph provided illustrates the percentage of households that owned four different electronic devices,
like MP3 players, mobile phones, computers, and tablets from 1995 to 2015.

Overall, the chart depicts a significant increase in the proportion of households owning these electronic devices
over the two decades. The ownership of mobile phones and computers experienced a gradual rise, while the
ownership of MP3 players and tablets experienced a slower increase.

In 1995, only a small portion of households owned a mobile phone or a computer and none of the households
owned a tablet, while around 15 percent had an MP3 player. Over the following decade, the ownership of a
mobile phone grew rapidly to around 80 percent, while the ownership of a computer was lower at
approximately 60 percent. During the same period, the ownership of an MP3 player and a tablet saw a slower
growth rate, reaching around 30 and 8 percent, respectively.

By 2015, the percentage of households owning a mobile phone and computer had increased dramatically to
almost 100 percent, reaching the same point in the end. In contrast, the ownership of an MP3 player did not
gain popularity among households, so it reached the lowest point of approximately 42 percent, while families
owning tablets, increased significantly to over 80 percent.

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Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative
development?

These days it is clear that celebrities earn more than politicians. This trend has raised several arguments regarding
the reasons behind it and whether it is a positive or negative development.

One of the primary reasons why celebrities earn more than politicians is due to the nature of their work. Celebrities,
especially those in the entertainment industry, have a significant influence on society. They can attract a large
audience, which leads to high income for the industry. In contrast, politicians are not in the business of making
money, but rather their focus is on public service. Hence, the pay rate of politicians is lower than celebrities.
Another reason for this trend is the globalization of the entertainment industry. With access to the internet and social
media platforms, celebrities can reach a global audience, which increases their market value. On the other hand,
politicians' influence is limited to their respective countries, which restricts their market value.

In conclusion, the reasons why celebrities earn more than politicians are due to their global influence and the nature
of their work. However, I believe that this trend is a negative development as it does not value the critical role
politicians play in society. It is essential to recognize the importance of public service and provide adequate
compensation to those who serve the public.

Writing task 2 from Cambridge 3

Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing
international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion?

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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and
keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

- Automation replaces crafting

- Traditional practices struggle to survive

Technological advancements make traditional skills disappear. Indeed, it leads to automation, which replaces
crafting and traditional methods.

As technology becomes an increasingly important part of our lives, traditional practices like storytelling
around campfires lead to online content consumption, which means that these traditions start to die out.

Striking a balance between technological advancements and cultural heritage is crucial for a country’s
resilience.

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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely
wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility.
What are your opinions on this?

- Exposure to real-world responsibilities

- Work experience provides practical skills for the future

Involving kids in paid work, broadens their horizons, way of learning, and approaches to real-world
responsibilities.

As well as being paid for the job, children learn how to behave in huge companies, the way to work in teams
and to serve their customers.

Encouraging volunteering opportunities with proper support ensures a balanced approach.

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Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However,
the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such
areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

- Access to healthcare, education and trade is a fundamental right

- Dependency on foreign aid can prevent progression