ielts_trainer_2_academic_six_practice_tests

limited size [= small spaces], some come with a bed,
shower and kitchen unit. Smart planning and skilful
construction [= clever design] mean they take up
very little room’ [= don’t need much space].’
Distraction A We are told that ‘Furniture and fittings
are made from recycled products’, but there is no
information about what materials these products
are made from; C We are told that students live
in container dormitories in Amsterdam and
Copenhagen, but the writer doesn’t tell us why the
students have chosen to live in them. We are told
that young entrepreneurs can save money by living
in them, but the motivations of the students and
entrepreneurs are not compared; D The locations
of Docklands, Copenhagen and Amsterdam are
mentioned, but the writer does not say whether
these places – or other locations – are good places
or not for development.
Task information: Yes / No / Not given
1 1 Contradictory 2 Contradictory 3 Similar
4 Similar 5 Similar
2 Questions 36–40
36 YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘Successful
development [= good models of development] is
taking place in many urban areas around the world,
and city planners have a duty [= should] to see for
themselves the transforming effect this can have on
residents’ lives. There is no better way to do this than
to visit these places in person [= to travel to them].’
37 NOT giVEN: The writer only says that ‘These might
be neighbourhoods constructed for the first time [=
entirely new neighbourhoods], or developers might
have transformed what was already there [= existing
neighbourhoods].’ There is no information about what
kind of neighbourhood might be easier to develop.
38 NO: The statement contradicts the writer’s opinion
as the writer states ‘the idea of cars determining
[= influencing] urban planning, and indeed the
whole concept of private car ownership, is now
outdated [= it is no longer useful] and must be
abandoned [= we must stop doing this]. Instead, the
layout of an area under development must make
it easier for people to meet up in pedestrianised
zones and community spaces.’ In other words, the
writer suggests the needs of pedestrians are more
important than those of car drivers.
39 NO: The statement contradicts the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘At the heart
of the development should be a cultural area,
providing venues for art, music and street theatre.
Such activities bring communities together, and
do far more for positive relations than a new mall
or shopping precinct [= retail opportunities]. For
this reason, these kinds of performance spaces
[= venues for art, music, etc.] should be prioritised
[= regarded as more important by planners].’
40 YES: The statement accurately reflects the writer’s
opinion because the writer says ‘planners and
developers must be obliged to create, within the
same neighbourhood, different types of homes
[= new housing developments] for wealthy
professionals, for families, for the elderly and for
young people [= examples of social diversity] just
starting out. This kind of mix is essential [= it is very
important].’
Writing TASk 1
Training
Review
1 A graphic of some kind, e.g. a chart, table or
diagram. It could also be a combination of
two types.
2 At least 150.
3 No. You must describe what you see and definitely
not give your own opinions.
4 No. You must use a formal or neutral style.
5 No. The text is short and the summary can be
written in one paragraph.
6 Yes. Aim to show a wide range of both vocabulary
and grammatical structure where appropriate. You
will be given marks for this.
7 Yes. This is what is being tested in Task 1.
8 Yes. You must make sure you understand the purpose
of the graphic and base your writing on this.
9 Yes. This is central to the most Task 1s. Note that
comparisons aren’t possible for Process diagrams.
10 After the introductory comments you should write
about the most striking and noteworthy points,
features or trends first. You must provide an
‘overview’ – this is usually best near the start or at
the end of the text.
Useful strategies: pie charts
Teaching and research – this is by far the largest area.
a Introduction
The charts show how one university spent its income
in 2015 compared to 2005, giving the percentages
spent on six different areas of its operation.
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