IELTS Mock Test 2023 May

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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 8.30
2 King's Cross
3 Underground Station
4 6
5 5 minutes

6 1.40
7 11
8 6.05
9 4.80
10 75

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 write down
12 pre-scheduled appointment
13 in relation
14 long-term
15 accessible

16 strategies
17 B
18 A
19 C
20 A

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 readability
22 lecture notes
23 planning
24 key points
25 whole picture

26 your reader
27 A4 page
28 seem to follow
29 connective words
30 one-sided

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 powerful associations
32 danger and warning
33 see red
34 we blush
35 the red rose

36 C
37 C
38 B
39 B
40 D

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

Transport form Highgate Village
Example Answer Destination ..........Camden Town........... • Fast train leaves at 1 from platform 9. • Nearest station is 2 • Number 999 bus goes to Gower Street 3 • The train leaves the railway station from platform 4 • There is a train every 5

1 Answer: 8.30

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The keywords concerned in Q1 must be “fast train leaves” and “platform 9”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a time.
As the woman wants to get to her destination before 10 am, the man suggests her taking the fast train, which leaves at 8.30 from platform 9. As “fast train” and “platform 9” perfectly match our expected keywords, we can be sure that the answer for Q1 must be “8.30”.

2 Answer: King's Cross

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The keyword concerned in Q2 must be “nearest station”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name.
The man confidently states that King’s Cross is the nearest railway station to the woman. Therefore, the answer for Q2 must be “King’s Cross”.

Note: Students may mistakenly believe that Kings Crossed is the correct answer of Q2. However, should students carefully listen to the man’s spelling, it is clear that King’s Cross is indeed the correct answer.

3 Answer: Underground Station

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The keywords concerned in Q3 must be “Number 999 bus” and “Gower Street”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a name, a noun or a noun phrase.

As the woman has never been to England before, she has to ask the man for the best direction to King’s Cross station. According to the man, she can take the 999 bus to get to Gower Street Underground Station. As the keywords “999 bus” and “Gower Street” show up as we expected, we can be sure that the answer for Q3 must be “Underground Station”.

4 Answer: 6

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The keywords concerned in Q4 must be “train leaves railway station” and “from platform”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number or a name.
Another way to get to King’s Cross Station is to directly walk to Gower Street and get on the train leaving from Platform 6 to King’s Cross. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q4 must be “6”.

5 Answer: 5 minutes

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The keywords concerned in Q5 must be “train” and “every”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
According to the man, there is a train every five minutes. Therefore, the answer for Q5 must be “5 minutes”.

Questions 6-10

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AN DIOR A NUMBER for each answer.

Means of transport	Normal fare	Discounted fare
Bus	£2	₤ 6
Train (busy time)	₤ 7
Train (off-peak hours)	£11	₤ 8
Regular Thames boat trip	£6	₤ 9
Half-day sightseeing boat tour	£45	-
Whole-day sightseeing boat tour	₤ 10	-

6 Answer: 1.40

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The keywords concerned in Q6 must be “bus” and “discounted fare”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
According to the man, the bus fare should be discounted to £1.40 if passengers have International Student Travel Cards. Therefore, the answer for Q6 must be “1.40”.

7 Answer: 11

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The keywords concerned in Q7 must be “train (busy time)” and “normal fare”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
From the man’s statement, we can be sure that the normal fare for any train, regardless of busy time or off-peak hours, is £11. Therefore, the answer for Q7 must be “11”.

8 Answer: 6.05

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The keywords concerned in Q8 must be “train (off-peak hours)” and “discounted fare”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
With an International Student Travel Card, passengers will only have to pay £6.05 for a train in the off-peak hours. Therefore, the answer for Q8 must be “6.05”.

Note: Students may mistakenly believe that £11 is the correct answer for this question. However, the man clearly states that passengers on trains during busy time cannot enjoy any discount. In other words, there is no discounted fare available for trains during morning peak time. On the other hand, there is discounted fare available for trains during off-peak hours, which is £6.05, as long as passengers own International Student Travel Cards. As a result, the correct answer remains £6.05.

9 Answer: 4.80

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The keywords concerned in Q9 must be “regular Thames boat trip” and “discounted fare”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
As for regular Thames boat trip, passengers who own International Student Travel Cards will only have to pay £4.80, rather than £6. Therefore, the answer for Q9 must be “4.80”.

10 Answer: 75

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The keywords concerned in Q10 must be “whole-day sightseeing boat tour” and “normal fare”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a number.
As the man took his girlfriend on the trip three weeks ago, he surely could tell the woman the exact fares of sightseeing boat tours. According to him, half-day tour shall cost £45, while whole day tour shall cost £75. Therefore, the answer for Q10 must be “75”.

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Label the table below.

Write NO MOKE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Services offered	For individuals	For groups
email counselling	• your decision when to allocate time to your issues • 11 and reflect	-
face-to-face individual counselling	• talk In person • 50-minute session • 12 time	-
group therapy	-	• how to function 13 to others • 14 personal development
self-help resources	• find out more about your issues • 15 24/7 • links to a range of resources	-
specific issue workshops	-	• similar specific issues • develop helpful 16

11 Answer: write down

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The keywords concerned in Q11 must be “email counselling” and “reflect”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb or a phrase.
The speaker claims that students who individually use the email counselling service shall write down their issues and reflect on them. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q11 must be “write down”.

12 Answer: pre-scheduled appointment

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The keywords concerned in Q12 must be “face-to-face individual counselling”, “50-minute session” and “time”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, students who use face-to-face individual counselling service shall be able to talk about their issues for 50 minutes at a pre-scheduled appointment time. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q12 must be “pre-scheduled appointment”.

13 Answer: in relation

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The keywords concerned in Q13 must be “group therapy”, “how to function” and “to others”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
The speaker suggests that students who want to consider how they function in relation to others should be encouraged to take group therapy. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q13 must be “in relation”.

14 Answer: long-term

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The keywords concerned in Q14 must be “group therapy” and “personal development”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb, an adjective or a phrase.
The speaker states that students who want to invest in long-term personal development shall use group therapy service. As the question only requires two words for each answer, the answer for Q14 must be “long-term”, rather than “invest in long-term”.

15 Answer: accessible

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The keywords concerned in Q15 must be “self-help resources”, “find out more about your issues”, “24/7” and “links to a range of resources”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb, an adjective or a phrase.

According to the speaker, self-help resources are beneficial to students who want to find out more about their issues. Especially, self-help resources are available 24/7 and have links to a range of resources. As our expected answer sticks to the keyword “24/7”, the answer for Q15 must be “accessible”.

16 Answer: strategies

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The keywords concerned in Q16 must be “specific issue workshops”, “specific issues” and “develop helpful”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.

According to the speaker, students who want to learn about specific issues with a number of people who are interested in developing strategies to manage similar concerns shall use specific issue workshop service. As our expected answer sticks to the keyword “develop”, the answer for Q16 must be “strategies”.

Questions 17-20

Which counsellor should you see?

Write the correct letter: A, B or C, next to questions 17-20.

A	Deirdre Blythe
B	Bobby Foyle
C	Samantha Stewart

17 if you have not made an appointment

18 if you have never seen a counsellor before

19 if you suffer from stress or anxiety

20 if you are not able to see a counsellor during normal office hours

17 Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q17 must be “have not made an appointment”.
The speaker clearly states that Bobby Foyle is available all day during term time. Thus, students can come in and talk to Bobby Foyle without appointment. Therefore, the answer for Q17 must be “B”.

18 Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q18 must be “have never seen a counsellor before”.
As a matter of fact, Deirdre Blythe specializes in meeting new students and offers introductory session. In other words, students who have never seen any counsellor before shall be encouraged to meet Deirdre Blythe. Therefore, the answer for Q18 must be “A”.

19 Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q19 must be “suffer from stress or anxiety”.
As Samantha Stewart has experience in stress management and relaxation techniques, any student who suffers from stress or anxiety is encouraged to meet her. Therefore, the answer for Q19 must be “C”.

20 Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q20 must be “not able to see counsellor during normal office hours”.
The speaker states that among three counsellors, Deirdre Blythe is the only counsellor who can counsel outside normal office hours. Therefore, the answer for Q20 must be “A”.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-30

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

HOW TO WRITE AN ENGLISH LITERATURE ESSAY
Introductory Points • Number one criterion for a good essay is 21 • Avoid writing an essay that is a regurgitation of facts, 22 or other people’s opinions. • The second important thing to keep in mind is 23 • Write 24 and ideas down before you start. • Look at the 25 before you start writing. • Know 26 . Do not make the mistake of writing for yourself. Essay Structure • Absolute maximum paragraph size is an 27 Flow • One thought should 28 another in your English Literature essay. • To make the transition between paragraphs smoother, you can use 29 and phrases. Argument • Every English Literature essay should have a clear argument. This should not be 30 but rather, it should include several possible sides of the discussion.

21 Answer: readability

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The keyword concerned in Q21 must be “number one criterion”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The tutor clearly states that the number one criterion for a good essay is readability. Undoubtedly, the answer for Q21 is “readability”.

22 Answer: lecture notes

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The keywords concerned in Q22 must be “avoid”, “regurgitation of facts” and “other people’s opinions”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.

In order to maintain readability, the tutor suggests Alice and Alfred avoiding writing an essay with regurgitation of facts, lecture notes and other people’s opinions. As “regurgitation of facts” and “other people’s opinions” have already shown up in the tutor’s statement, “lecture notes” remains to be the answer of Q22.

Note: “Regurgitation” has the same meaning with “reiteration”, which is “to say or repeat something again”.

23 Answer: planning

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The keyword concerned in Q23 must be “the second important thing”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun, a noun phrase or a phrase.
The tutor clearly states that the second important thing to keep in mind is planning. Therefore, the answer for Q23 must be “planning”.

24 Answer: key points

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The keywords concerned in Q24 must be “write”, “and ideas” and “before you start”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The tutor suggests that Alfred and Alice should make a list of all key points and ideas before they start writing the actual essay. Therefore, the answer for Q24 must be “key points”.

25 Answer: whole picture

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The keywords concerned in Q25 must be “look at” and “before start writing”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the tutor, Alice and Alfred should look at the whole picture before they start writing. Therefore, the answer for Q25 must be “whole picture”.

26 Answer: your reader

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The keywords concerned in Q26 must be “know” and “mistake of writing for yourself”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
Alfred is confused as he usually writes for himself and does not know who his reader is. In response, the tutor calls that a mistake and advises that he should know his reader. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q26 must be “your reader”.

27 Answer: A4 page

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The keyword concerned in Q27 must be “absolute maximum paragraph size”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the tutor, the maximum paragraph size should be an A4 page. Therefore, the answer for Q27 must be “A4 page”.

28 Answer: seem to follow

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The keywords concerned in Q28 must be “flow”, “thought” and “another”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb or a phrase.
In order to maintain flow, each thought should seem to follow another thought. Therefore, the answer for Q28 must be “seem to follow”.

29 Answer: connective words

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The keywords concerned in Q29 must be “transition between paragraphs” and “and phrases”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.

Alice believes that we should use connective words and phrases to ensure smooth transition. As the keyword “phrases” has already shown up, “connective words” remains to be the answer of Q29.

30 Answer: one-sided

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The keywords concerned in Q30 must be “should not be” and “several possible sides of discussion”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
In order to have a clear argument, several possible sides of the discussion shall be included in the essay, rather than one-sided rant. As the keywords are perfectly matched, the answer for Q30 must be “one-sided”.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-35

Complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Red is a potent colour. It brings to mind many 31

It is frequently used to imply or refer to 32

Our faces become red when we are very angry, hence the expression to 33

When 34 , we become suddenly red in the face from embarrassment or shame, modesty or guilt.

Finally, red is the colour most often used to symbolise love, the most common example of which is, of course, 35

31 Answer: powerful associations

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The keywords concerned in Q31 must be “red” and “brings to mind”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
The speaker strongly believes that the color red carries many powerful associations. Therefore, the answer for Q31 must be “powerful associations”.

32 Answer: danger and warning

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The keyword concerned in Q32 must be “imply or refer to”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or a noun phrase.
According to the speaker, the color red is frequently used to imply danger and warning. Therefore, the answer for Q32 must be “danger and warning”.

33 Answer: see red

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The keywords concerned in Q33 must be “faces become red when we are very angry” and “expression”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
In fact, when we are very angry, our faces turn red. Thus, the expression “see red” is used to imply angry. Therefore, the answer for Q33 must be “see red”.

34 Answer: we blush

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The keywords concerned in Q34 must be “red in the face”, “embarrassment”, “shame”, “modesty” and “guilt”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a phrase.
The speaker also emphasizes that when we are guilty, shy or embarrassed, we blush. Therefore, the answer for Q34 must be “we blush”.

Note: “Blush” means “to become red in the face”.

35 Answer: the red rose

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The keywords concerned in Q35 must be “red”, “love” and “the most common example”.

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun, a noun phrase or a phrase.
According to the speaker, red is the color most frequently used to express love. In particular, the red rose is the most common example of such fact. Therefore, the answer for Q35 must be “the red rose”.

Questions 36-40

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

According to colour psychology, wearing red clothing may influence

A our visual perception.
B our bank balance.
C our bodily processes.
D our interest in sport.

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q36 must be “color psychology”, “wearing red clothing” and “influence”.

The speaker states that wearing red clothing can influence our mood, perceptions and actions. Furthermore, red clothing can even change physiology and balance of hormones. In other words, wearing red clothing can influence our bodily processes. Therefore, the answer for Q36 must be “C”.

Note:

Answer A is incorrect, as red clothing only affects our perceptions and others’ perceptions of us, not our visual perception.
Answer B is incorrect, since “balance” here means “equal proportion”, not the “balance” in your bank account.
Answer C is incorrect, since the changes in physiology and balance of hormones can influence the performance in sporting contests, not the interest in sport.

A surprising number of non-primate mammals

A have a new cell in their retina.
B are dogs.
C are colour-blind.
D cannot survive in the tropics.

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q37 must be “surprising” and “non-primate mammals”.

In fact, many non-primate mammals like dogs are unable to tell whether it is red or green. In other words, they are color-blind, while primates are not color-blind. However, as the question only concerns non-primate mammals, the answer for Q37 must be “C”.

Note:

Answer A is incorrect, as only primates develop a new cell in their retina, not non-primate mammals like dogs.
Answer B is incorrect, as dogs are used as an example of non-primate mammals. It does not mean that dogs are the only non-primate mammals.
Answer D is incorrect, as the speaker never mentions about the ability of surviving in the tropics of non-primate mammals. Thus, it is not clear whether non-primate mammals are confirmed to be unable to survive in the tropics.

Russell Hill and Robert Barton's experiments showed that humans react to red

A with humility and arrogance.
B in the same way as mandrill monkeys.
C only 5% of the time.
D as if they are footballers trying to score a penalty.

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q38 must be “Russell Hill and Robert Barton’s experiments” and “humans react to red”.

According to the speaker, Russell Hill and Robert Barton’s experiments showed that humans react to red in the same way as mandrill monkeys. In fact, red means fitter, more dominant and higher-ranking to mandrill monkeys. Thus, lower-ranking monkeys use this to avoid competing with stronger monkeys. In human, the reaction is quite the same, as Russell Hill and Robert Barton proved that wearing red may give athletes a small competitive advantage. In particular, athletes or goalkeepers wearing red may have a little higher chance of winning. Therefore, the answer for Q38 must be “B”.

Note:

Answer A is incorrect, as the speaker never confirms that humans react to red with humility and arrogance.
Answer C is incorrect, as the speaker never confirms that humans react to red only 5% of the time. In contrast, “5%” is mentioned once in the fact that athletes wearing red may be 5% more likely to win the contests.
Answer D is incorrect, as the idea about footballers trying to score a penalty is only used as a prime example of the small competitive advantage that athletes wearing red have. The speaker never compares the reaction of humans to red to footballers who try to score a penalty.

Which is NOT mentioned as a reason for the effect of wearing red in sport?

A Wearing red helps the athlete rise to a higher level of self-confidence.
B Wearing red makes people domineering and controlling.
C The opponent of an athlete wearing red feels threatened.
D Umpires tend to be partial towards athletes wearing red.

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q39 must be “not mentioned”, “reason for wearing red in sport”.

The speaker clearly states three reasons for the effect of wearing red in sport. Firstly, wearing red helps boosting athletes’ self-confidence. Secondly, wearing red may intimidate opponents. In other words, opponents of athletes wearing red may feel threatened. Last but not least, athletes wearing red may earn favor from umpires. Therefore, the answer for Q39 must be “B”, as it is the only reason not stated by the speaker.

Colour psychology is

A studied by very young scientists.
B an old-fashioned branch of science.
C considered to use controversial experimental methods.
D interested in how colour can be used to improve work performance.

Answer: D

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The keyword concerned in Q40 must be “color psychology”.
The speaker believes that color psychology may help in the production of more productive working environments in the future. In other words, color psychology is interested in how color can be used to improve work performance. Therefore, the answer for Q40 must be “D”.

Note:

Answer A is incorrect, as the speaker clearly states that color psychology is a very young science, not studied by very young scientists.
Answer B is incorrect, as color psychology is a young science and its findings are still at an early stage of development. Thus, it is not an old-fashioned branch of science.
Answer C is incorrect, as the fact that color psychology uses controversial experimental methods is never mentioned.

Part 4

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Part 1

You will hear a conversation between a clerk at the help desk of a transport and travel agency and a woman who is asking for travel information. First you have some time to look at questions 1-5. [Pause 30 seconds]

You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

Woman; Good morning!

Man: Good morning, madam. How can I help you?

Woman: Well, I'd like to get to Camden Town from Highgate Village tomorrow, before 10 am.

Man: Did you say Highgate Park or Highgate Village?

Woman: I said Highgate Village, from Camden Town.

Man: Are you sure?

Woman: Yes, I should know where I'm going.

Man: Right. So, Highgate Village from Camden Town.

Woman: No, sorry. I should have said Camden Town from Highgate Village.

Man: That's what I thought you said. And how are you planning to get there? By bus or train?

Narrator: The woman wants to go to Camden Town, so 'Camden Town' has been written in the space. Now we shall begin.

You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1-5.

Woman: Good morning!

Man: Good morning, madam. How can I help you?

Woman: Well, I'd like to get to Camden Town from Highgate Village tomorrow, before 10 am.

Man: Did you say Highgate Park or Highgate Village?

Woman: I said Highgate Village, from Camden Town.

Man: Are you sure?

Woman: Yes, I should know where I'm going.

Man: Right. So, Highgate Village from Camden Town.

Woman: No, sorry. I should have said Camden Town from Highgate Village.

Man: That's what I thought you said. And how are you planning to get there? By bus or train?

Woman: Oh, it doesn't bother me which way I travel, as long as I get there sooner rather than later.

Man: Well, if you take a fast train, you'll get there In under an hour. Now there's a King's Cross express train leaving the station at 8.30 from platform 9. How does that sound?

Woman: Great. Which station does that leave from?

Man: King's Cross. It's the railway station nearest to you.

Woman: Did you say Kings Crossed?

Man: No, King's Cross. That's C-R-O-S-S. Are you not from around here?

Woman: No, it's my first time in England, I'm afraid. So, could you point out the best way to get to King's Cross station?

Man: Yes, of course, I could. Just give me a second to look it up. Right, well, it looks like you have two options. You could take the 999 bus from the Highgate Village Central Square to Gower Street Underground Station. At Gower Street take a train to King's Cross. Alternatively, you could walk to Gower Street and get straight on the train going to King's Cross. Go to platform 6 on the Northern line.

Woman: How long would the walk take?

Man: About half an hour or so.

Woman: Oh, no, that's too long. I don't want to be walking around streets I don't know for half an hour.

Man: Actually, the walk there is not complicated. Just go down

Holloway Road until you come across Gower Street - the road, not the station - on your right. The station is about 5 minutes' walk up the road on your left.

Woman: That does sound easy. It'll be better for me to get some exercise as well. What time do I catch the Tube?

Man: There are trains every five minutes, so it doesn't really matter what time you get there from that point of view. However, it might be very busy at that time in the morning, so you may want to get there early, just in case. Sometimes the trains are too full to take everyone waiting on the platform. If I were you, I'd get there for 7 o'clock.

Woman: 7 o'clock. OK. Well, thank you very much. You've been most helpful.

Narrator: Before listening to the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 6-10. [Pause 30 seconds] Now listen and answer questions 6-10.

Man: You're welcome. Is there anything else I can do for you?

Woman: Actually, yes. How much will it cost me?

Man: Well, you can get a ticket on the bus for £2 and you'll need £11 each way for the train. Unless, that is, you have an International Student Travel Card.

Woman: No, I haven't but I can probably get one before tomorrow.

Man: Well, that's good because that'll cut the cost of travelling right down. The bus will cost £1.40 each way, and the train to Camden Town... Actually, I'm sorry, I was mistaken. There's no discount offered when travelling during morning peak time so I'm afraid it'll still cost you £11. But you'll probably want to return after peak hours, won't you? So your return train ticket might cost you considerably less...

Woman: What are off-peak hours, then?

Man: Either before 5 o'clock in the afternoon or after 8 o'clock in the evening.

Woman: Oh good! I've no intention of coming back until long after 9 so that'll work out nicely. So, what discount will I get?

Man: Your return train journey would only cost you £6.05 with your card. But do make sure you don't forget to buy an International Student Travel Card before 7 am tomorrow.

Woman: Oh, I won't forget. In fact, I'll get one today as soon as possible.

Man: Good for you. Is there anything else I can help you with?

Woman: Actually, there is. Do you know if I can use my International Student Card on boats?

Man: If you're thinking of the regular Thames boats that go back and forth between the east and west banks, then the answer is 'yes'. But you can't use it on the tourist ferries linking the north and south banks, I'm afraid. A one-way trip east or west of the Thames costs £6 but with your card you'd make a 20% saving and pay only £4.80.

Woman: So, £4.80 for the regular ferry... Do the ferries linking the north and south banks offer sightseeing tours?

Man: Yes, but, like I said, there's no discount offered on those.

And you can only book using cash or credit card. But I can't book them for you. We don't work with them.

Woman; Oh, I see. You wouldn't happen to know the cost of a tour by any chance, would you?

Man: In actual fact, I do, because I took my girlfriend on the trip three weeks ago. We bought the half-day tour and that was £45 each but I am told that you can do the whole day for £75.

Woman: Well, thank you again. You really have been most helpful.

Man: Don't mention it. Have a nice day now.

Narrator: That's the end of Part 1. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now turn to Part 2.

Part 2

You will hear a university counsellor talking to a group of students. First you will have some time to look at questions 11-16. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now listen carefully and answer questions 11-16.

Speaker:

Hello everyone. I'm the counselling administrator here at King's College and I've been asked to come and talk to you about our counselling team and the services that we offer, The University Counselling Service is available to all our students and it is free of

charge. It is our belief that if you can function well psychologically, then you will find it easier to fulfil your potential, both personally and academically.

Our services include:

• email counselling: we believe it is helpful to be able to write down your issues and see your own words so you can reflect on them, and do so in your own time.

• face-to-face individual counselling: we believe it is beneficial to talk about your issues in person, at a pre-scheduled appointment time, for 50 minutes.

• group therapy: particularly valuable If you want to consider how you function in relation to others and if you are keen to invest in long-term personal development.

• self-help resources: helpful if you are interested in finding out more about your issues and seeking strategies to help yourself, accessible 24/7 and with links to a range of resources.

• specific issue workshops: suitable if you want to learn about specific issues in a supportive learning environment with a small group of others who are interested in developing strategies to help manage similar concerns.

I must stress at this point that you can only register for ONE of these options at any one time.

Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the discussion you have some time to look at questions 17-20. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now listen and answer questions 17-20.

Speaker;

We have three professional counsellors here at King's College: Deirdre Blythe, Bobby Foyle and Samantha Stewart.

Deirdre Blythe specialises in seeing new students and offers an introductory session during which she explains the counselling process and what you can expect to achieve through counselling. This can be particularly helpful for those who are concerned about the counselling process. During that first session she also establishes what it is that's led you to seek counselling. Deirdre is also the only counsellor available outside office hours. She's usually available early Monday morning, before classes begin, and late Tuesday evening after class.

Bobby is available all day long during term time. If you feel the need to drop in and talk to someone then see Bobby about it. Bobby will either see you himself or place you with the next available counsellor. If you want to be sure to see the same counsellor on each visit, then we strongly recommend that you make an appointment ahead of time.

Anyone who is trying to deal with examination stress or any type of anxiety should see Samantha Stewart. Sam has an extensive background in stress management and relaxation techniques and her repertoire includes a full range of techniques to help you cope, such as body awareness, time management and positive reinforcement.

Well, that's it, thanks for your time. If you have any questions or want more, information about our services, do come and see us at the Counselling Service.

Narrator: That's the end of Part 2. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now turn to Part 3.

Part 3

You will hear a conversation between a tutor and two students about how to write an English Literature essay. First you have some time to look at questions 21-26. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now listen carefully and answer questions 21-26.

Tutor: Hello Alfred and Alice. Glad you could make it. So the two of you think you need help with essay writing, correct?

Alfred: Yes, we do. I mean, all the lecturers expect us to write essays but no one has bothered to explain what's required in an English Literature essay.

Tutor: Right, well, let's get started, shall we? Now, how basic do you want this tutorial to be?

Alice: As basic as possible. Different people - I mean different fellow students, of course - seem to disagree on what makes a good essay, so I am very confused,

Tutor: Well, your number one priority is readability.

Alfred: But what Is it that makes an essay readable?

Tutor: Well, it's got to be interesting and enjoyable to read and easy to understand. Write an essay that you yourself would want to read. If you wouldn't want to read your own essay, you can rest assured that no one else will. No one wants to read an essay that is a mere reiteration of facts, lecture notes or other people's opinions. The second important point to bear in mind when writing your English Literature essay is planning. Don't start writing without a goal or an idea of the key points to cover.

• Make a list of all the key points and ideas before you start writing.

• Plan your paragraphs.

• Look at the whole picture before you begin.

• Give yourself a deadline for the first 300 words.

Alice: One moment, could I write this down, please?

Tutor: Yes, of course. So, I'll start again.

1. When should you aim to have the first 300 words written by?

2. Make a list of all the key points and ideas before you start writing.

3. Plan your paragraphs.

4. Consider the whole picture before you begin.

5. Decide what your argument is going to be.

6. Who is your reader?

Alfred: That's a tough one. I never know who my reader is supposed to be. I usually write for myself.

Tutor: A lot of students make that mistake. And because they know what they mean to say, they do not bother to explain it clearly. No. Your reader is the person who is actually going to read it, that is, your lecturer and fellow students. In your case, it's me and Alice.

Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the discussion you have some time to look at questions 27-30 [Pause 30 seconds]

Now listen and answer questions 27-30.

Tutor: The next thing to talk about is paragraph size. Rather basic to writing a good essay I would say. If you have re-read a paragraph and got lost on the way then it is probably time to consider dividing it into two paragraphs. Paragraphs are there to help you and your reader make sense of the text: they divide up your thoughts neatly and section each part of your argument into readable chunks. Remember, you should never have a paragraph that is longer than an A4 page.

Alice: I'm usually OK with most of the things you mentioned but the problem with my essays is that they usually lack flow.

Alfred: Same here.

Tutor: Well, what you need to do is make sure that the transition between your paragraphs and sentences makes sense. Each thought should seem to follow on effortlessly from each previous thought.

Alice: And it is at this point that we might want to use connective words and phrases such as 'in addition', 'in spite of this', 'however', 'on the other hand' and so on,

Tutor: Well, yes, but you need to be very careful when using connectives. Don't just use them for the sake of using them, as many students often do. Use them only when it makes sense to use them. Otherwise you're better off not using them at all.

Last but not least, your argument should be perfectly clear. Instead of offering a one-sided rant, however, make sure you include several possible sides of the discussion. A great English Literature essay on the set text is a lively and thought provoking conversation.

Narrator: That's the end of Part 3. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]

Now turn to Part 4.

Part 4

You will hear a lecture on the topic of 'colour psychology'.

First you have some time to look at questions 31-40.

[Pause 1 minute]

Now listen carefully and answer questions 31-40.

Speaker:

Today I'm going to talk about red. Red is a strong colour that stands out particularly well from background colours. It carries many powerful associations. It often infers danger and warning, and is used internationally as the colour for stop signs and traffic lights. In addition, red is the colour our face turns when we are angry - when we 'see red', but also when we are feeling guilty, shy or embarrassed, in other words, when we blush. Red is also the colour most associated with love, for example, the red rose.

Recently, however, a new branch of science called 'colour psychology' has found that wearing red clothing can have a considerable impact on our mood, perceptions and actions, as well as others' perceptions of us. Dressing in red can even change vour physiology and balance of hormones and alter your performance in sporting contests.

Given the powerful impact of the colour red on humans, it is perhaps a little surprising that many mammals, like dogs, are unable to differentiate between red and green. However, when early primates were striving to adapt to life in tropical rain forests, a new kind of cell evolved in their retina. This cell enabled them to identify red fruit in the green foliage easily.

The ability to distinguish red objects soon led to new forms of social signalling. For many primates, red skin - caused by blood pumping near the surface of the skin - is an important sign of social dominance. With vivid markings on their face and bottom, mandrill monkeys are perhaps the most famous example. The strength of the red colour indicates the position that the monkey occupies in the strict social hierarchy of its group; in fitter and more dominant individuals, the red is much stronger. By recognising other monkeys' strength and fitness, lower-ranking and weaker monkeys are able to avoid coming into conflict with these much stronger rivals.

In 2004, two psychologists at the University of Durham in the UK decided to investigate whether humans might react in a similar way to red. Russell Hill and Robert Barton decided to test how humans might respond to red clothing. Perhaps the sight of red clothes could carry associations of aggression, seen in the red faces of angry people, and dominance, just like a mandrill.

For a while, Hill and Barton were unable to work out a good experiment to test the idea. However, the 2004 Olympics in Athens gave them the perfect opportunity to do so. And so, in combat sports, such as boxing and tae kwon do, the two competing athletes were randomly assigned either red or blue kits to wear. This enabled Hill and Barton to compare the same athletes' performances when they were wearing different colours.

By tracking the athletes' progress through the games, they found that those wearing the red kits were about 5% more likely to win their contest than those wearing blue. So, although wearing red could not, of course, change the athlete physically, it did seem to give them a small competitive advantage. Later studies showed that the effect of wearing red was an advantage in other sports, too. In football penalty taking, for example, they are less likely to score if the goalkeeper is wearing red.

Although the effect of wearing red in sport is well established, the exact reason for it remains a matter of debate. There are three possibilities, of which one, two, or even all three have a significant impact. The first is that people who wear red feel themselves to be more dominant, which boosts their confidence as well as triggering physiologicalchanges, like an increased heart rate and higher testosterone levels, all of which could improve their performance. Another possibility is that the red colour might intimidate the competitor. So, in just the same way that the less dominant mandrill monkeys tend to avoid competing with the higher ranking monkeys with crimson faces, the individual may feel socially inferior to a competitor wearing red. The third possibility is that it might have something to do with the referees who score combat sports. In one experiment, the colours of outfits in videos of tae kwon do contests were changed, and then the videos were shown to experienced professional referees. Simply changing the colours of the contestants', clothing changed the way the referees scored them; whoever was wearing red was favoured.

Although these early results are fascinating, colour psychology is still a very young science, and many of its findings are still at a very early stage of development, The experimental results need to be confirmed by further studies. However, in the future the hope is that colour psychology will help in the production of more produc; tive working environments.

Narrator: That is the end of Part 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]

That Is the end of the listening test. You now have ten minutes to transfer your answers to the Listening Answer Sheet.

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