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IELTS Writing TASK 1

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

2.

The map gives information about the number of zebras and buffalos over a period of 6 years from 2005 to 20011.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

From 2005 to 2011, the number of buffalos rose each year till it reached just under 120.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

WHICH STATEMENT IS UNTRUE?

a)

In 1970, there wear 4 million bee colonies in the country and this rose to approximately 4.2 million in 1980.

b)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased by more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

c)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased to more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

5.

WHICH STATEMENT IS UNTRUE?

a)

Over the year, the amount of honey produced by the bee colonies dropped.

b)

The most significant decline was in 1980 with 20,000 tonnes compared to that in 1970.

c)

The amount of honey fell by 20,000 tonnes to 110,000 tonnes in 1980.

d)

2010 witnessed the sharpest drop in the amount of honey produced in the USA.

6.

PICK OUT 2 DESCRIPTION STATEMENTS THAT ARE WRONG.

a)

The pie chart provides information about the percentages of divorces in Finland and Sweden between 2011 and 2015.

b)

Overall, Sweden experienced a downward trend, while Finland showed an upward trend throughout the period.

c)

Sweden’s divorce rate was about 45% in 2011, being higher than Finland’s rate by approximately 8%.

d)

Percentage of divorces in Finland was less than 40% in 2011, and it decreased in 2012.

7.

Describe the trend of the graph.

a)

Overall, there was an upward trend in the number of people......

b)

Overall, there was a downward trend in the number of people......

c)

Overall, there was a fluctuation trend in the number of people......

d)

Overall, the number of people... fluctuated over the 4 years period.

8.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning as this one.

There is a noticeable increase in temperature from May onwards.

a)

There is a steady rise in temperature from May onwards.

b)

Temperature increases noticeably from May onwards.

c)

Temperature decreases noticeably from May onwards.

9.

The number of people attending the theatre has fallen dramatically.

a)

There are fewer and fewer people attending the theatre.

b)

The number of people attending the theatre has decreased slightly.

c)

There has been a dramatic fall in the number of people attending the theatre.

10.

There had been a steady rise in DVD sales for the first six months of the year.

a)

DVD sales have increased firmly for the first six months of the year.

b)

DVD sales had risen steadily for the first six months of the year.

c)

There has been a steady increase in DVD sales for the first six months of the year.

11.

There has been a rapid growth in the use of alternative energy sources.

a)

The use of alternative energy sources has grown rapidly.

b)

There has been a firm increase in the use of alternative energy sources.

c)

The use of alternative energy sources has increased steadily.

12.

The trees have been..

a)

demolished

b)

converted

c)

cut down

d)

extended

13.

The large house has been _________________a retirement home

a)

demolished

b)

cut down

c)

converted into

d)

knocked down

14.

...........the 1986 map, there was more farmland and less housing.

a)

In addition

b)

Concerning

c)

Regard

d)

Past

15.

Synonym for ' the building was knocked down'

a)

cut down

b)

converted

c)

demolished

d)

constructed

16.

Regarding the present map, a car park...

a)

has been constructed next to the hotel.

b)

was constructed next to the hotel.

c)

will be constructed next to the hotel.

d)

constructing next to the hotel

17.

In the present, the school has been __________with two new building

a)

demolished

b)

extended

c)

replaced

d)

cut down

18.

The shops have been _________ houses.

a)

converted into

b)

replaced with

c)

demolished

d)

cut down

19.

In 1995, there was housing ____________of the town

a)

at the east of the town

b)

in the east of the town

c)

in the west of the town

d)

from the west of the town

20.

The fish market _____________with apartments.

a)

was converted into

b)

has been replaced with

c)

was demolished

d)

has been cut down

21.

In 1986, ___________ a shop north of the post office

a)

there is

b)

there was

c)

there has been

d)

is being

22.

The cafe currently.....

a)

remains the same.

b)

remained the same

c)

remaining the same

d)

same remains

23.

Synonym for cleared

a)

removed

b)

converted into

c)

built

d)

extended

24.

In the past, there was farmland...

a)

in the north east of the town

b)

on the north east of the town

c)

at the east north of the town

d)

in the east north at the town

25.

There is now a hotel __________ of the cafe

a)

in the east

b)

to the east

c)

from the east

d)

behind the east

26.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: country

a)

globe

b)

nation

c)

international

d)

city

27.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: gradually

a)

slowly

b)

rapidly

c)

considerably

d)

dramatically

28.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: rose

a)

fell

b)

plummeted

c)

grew

d)

dropped

29.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: rose

a)

fell

b)

plummeted

c)

grew

d)

dropped

30.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: SHOT UP

a)

plunged

b)

rocketed

c)

dropped

d)

fell

31.

Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:

Synonym for: while

a)

therefore

b)

greater

c)

whereas

d)

regarding

32.

Adjective describes "Very extensive change".

a)

steady

b)

slight

c)

dramatic

d)

moderate

33.

Which of the following word means "increase"?

a)

plunge [to/by]

b)

deteriorate

c)

dive [to/by]

d)

soar

34.

Which word in the second sentence which is similar in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the first sentence from different parts of an essay?


Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in violent crime.

Cases of assault have constantly/ continuously/ sharply been going up and robbery is now more likely to result in injury.

a)

constantly

b)

continuously

c)

sharply

35.

Choose the best sentence which is the same meaning with the previous one.


The number of people owning mobile phones rose dramatically between 1990 and 1995.

a)

The number of people owning mobile phones went down dramatically between 1990 and 1995.

b)

There was a dramatic rise in the number of people buying mobile phones between 1990 and 1995.

c)

There was a dramatic rise in the number of people owning mobile phones between 1990 and 1995.

36.

Choose the correct option:

a)

The table shows the amount of students who study abroad in 2001 and 2011.

b)

The table shows the number of students who study abroad in 2001 and 2011.

37.

Choose the correct options:

a)

The graph illustrate China's annual growth rate of exports of goods.

b)

The graph illustrates China's annual growth rate of exports of goods.

38.

Choose the correct options:

a)

The line graph shows how many Finnish people went to the cinema between June and October 2014.

b)

The line graph shows how much Finnish people went to the cinema between June and October 2014.

39.

Choose the correct option:

a)

The pie charts compare the world population of 1900 with 2000.

b)

The pie charts compare the world population in 1900 and 2000.

40.

Choose the correct option:

a)

The bar chart gives information about average household expenditure in Japan.

b)

The bar chart shows information about average household expenditure in Japan.

41.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

42.

What is the best introduction for the graph?


The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

a)

The line graph compares the fast food consumption of teenagers in Australia between 1975 and 2000, a period of 25 years.

b)

The line graph shows changes in the amount of the fast food consumption of teenagers in Australia between 1975 and 2000, a period of 25 years.

c)

The graph demonstrates the increasing number of fast food consumption between teenagers in Australia between 1975 and 2000, a period of 25 years.

43.

Which word in the second sentence which is similar in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the first sentence from different parts of an essay?


Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in violent crime.

Cases of assault have constantly/ continuously/ sharply been going up and robbery is now more likely to result in injury.

a)

constantly

b)

continuously

c)

sharply

44.

Choose the best sentence which is the same meaning with the previous one.


The number of people owning mobile phones rose dramatically between 1990 and 1995.

a)

The number of people owning mobile phones went down dramatically between 1990 and 1995.

b)

There was a dramatic rise in the number of people buying mobile phones between 1990 and 1995.

c)

There was a dramatic rise in the number of people owning mobile phones between 1990 and 1995.

45.

Which sentence best describes the picture?

a)

B is directly opposite A.

b)

B is in the south-west/on the bottom right-hand corner of A.

c)

B is in the south/at the bottom of A.

d)

B is in the east/on the left-hand side of A.

46.

What information stands out?

a)

The age of the networks: London being the oldest and LA the newest.

b)

Kilometers of route: London the most. Paris the least.

c)

Passengers per year: Washington DC the most, Kyoto the least.

47.

Which of the following word means "increase"?

a)

plunge [to/by]

b)

deteriorate

c)

dive [to/by]

d)

soar

48.

Adjective describes "Very extensive change".

a)

noticeable

b)

remarkable

c)

dramatic

d)

moderate

49.

For events which happen autonomously in nature, such as rain, formation of clouds or erosion of mountains, generally use ______________ unless you need to shift focus from the subject to the object of the stage.

a)

the active form

b)

the passive form

c)

the stative form

d)

the active voice

50.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

51.

The map gives information about the number of zebras and buffalos over a period of 6 years from 2005 to 20011.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

From 2005 to 2011, the number of buffalos rose each year till it reached just under 120.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

Which statement is INCORRECT?

a)

In 1970, there wear 4 million bee colonies in the country and this rose to approximately 4.2 million in 1980.

b)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased by more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

c)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased to more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

54.

Which statement is INCORRECT?

a)

Over the year, the amount of honey produced by the bee colonies dropped.

b)

The most significant decline was in 1980 with 20,000 tonnes compared to that in 1970.

c)

The amount of honey fell by 20,000 tonnes to 110,000 tonnes in 1980.

d)

2010 witnessed the sharpest drop in the amount of honey produced in the USA.

55.

Describe the trend of the graph.

a)

Overall, there was an upward trend in the number of people......

b)

Overall, there was a downward trend in the number of people......

c)

Overall, there was a fluctuation trend in the number of people......

d)

Overall, the number of people... fluctuated over the 4 years period.

56.

The trend for Harry Potter book sales rose ________ from 2000 in June to 8000 in July.

a)

sharply

b)

gradually

c)

lightly

57.

The sales of books experienced ...... over the period.

a)

an upward trend

b)

a downward trend

c)

a steady fall

d)

a slight increase

58.

The overall sale of the company slightly increased ... 10% in 2005.

a)

by

b)

of

c)

for

59.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

60.

Which word in the second sentence which is similar in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the first sentence from different parts of an essay?


Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in violent crime.

Cases of assault have constantly/ continuously/ sharply been going up and robbery is now more likely to result in injury.

a)

constantly

b)

continuously

c)

sharply

61.
a)
fluctuate
b)
fall to a low point
c)
reach a peak
d)
rise
62.

In the bar chart, which answer was always higher than the other?

a)

Satisfied

b)

Dissatisfied

63.

In the table, how many aspects of the flying experience were mentioned?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

64.

In the table, what does "courtesy" mean?

a)

service

b)

politeness

c)

happiness

d)

appearance

65.

In the table, which made customers most satisfied?

a)

Courtesy of flight attendance

b)

Courtesy of check-in/ gate agent

c)

Price of tickets

d)

Schedules

e)

Comfort of seats

66.

In the table, which aspect what the passengers were least satisfied with?

a)

Courtesy of flight attendance

b)

Courtesy of check-in/ gate agent

c)

Price of tickets

d)

Schedules

e)

Comfort of seats

67.

In the table, which aspect increased most significantly throughout the period?

a)

Courtesy of flight attendance

b)

Courtesy of check-in/ gate agent

c)

Price of tickets

d)

Schedules

e)

Comfort of seats

68.

The bar chart ___________________ the number of men and women studying engineering at Australian universities between the years 1992 and 2012 at 10-year intervals.

a)

tells

b)

integrates

c)

illustrates

d)

includes

69.

The number of male students _________________ from 14,000 in 19992 to 12,000 in 2002, and then remained level through the following decade.

a)

rose dramatically

b)

rose slightly

c)

fell dramatically

d)

fell slightly

70.

While the number of male students _____________, the number of women increased between 1992 and 2002.

a)

rose

b)

decreased

c)

went up

d)

remained the same

71.

The number of female students _______________ by 2,000 each decade.

a)

grew steadily

b)

grew dramatically

c)

decreased steadily

d)

dropped dramatically

72.

Men continue to make up the _______________ of engineering students in Australia.

a)

minority

b)

most

c)

some

d)

majority

73.

___________, we can see a clear upwards trend in the number of female engineering students in Australian universities, while the number of male students seems to have levelled off.

a)

Overall

b)

Maybe

c)

Sometimes

d)

In the past

74.

The chart 1. ________ 2. ________ ________ that people in England travelled using different forms of transport in the years 1985 and 2000

a)

illustrates/ average kilometers

b)

illustrate/ average distance

c)

illustrates/ average distance

75.

It is clear that the total number of miles travelled by English people using all modes of transport 3. ___________ ___________ between 1985 and 2000

a)

was the highest

b)

was the greatest

c)

accounted for the smallest

d)

was the smallest

76.

The car was by far the 4. ________ used form of transport in both years.

a)

the least

b)

the most

c)

the less

d)

more

77.

The figures for miles travelled by train, long distance bus, taxi and other modes also 6. _________ from 1985 to 2000.

a)

grew remarkably

b)

experienced an upward trend

c)

decreased noticeably

d)

declined significantly

78.

Travelling by taxi experienced the most 7. __________ change, with more than a 8. __________ increase from 13 miles per person per year in 1985 to 42 miles in 2000.

a)

dramatic/ threefold

b)

steep/ twofold

c)

dramatic/ double fold

d)

sharp/ threefold

79.

There was a 9. _______ in the average distances for three forms of transport, namely walking, bicycle and local bus.

a)

downward trend

b)

upward trend

c)

decline

d)

growth

80.

Bicycle use 11. ________ from 51 to 41 miles over the period shown, while the biggest 12. _________ change was in the use of local buses, with average miles per person 13. __________ from 429 to 274 over the 15-year period.

a)

decline/upward/decrease

b)

declined/downward/decreased

c)

declined/upward/decreased

d)

declines/downward/decreases

81.

graph / illustrate / how many percents / men and women / population / obese / 1993 and 2005

a)

The line graph illustrates how many percent of men and women in the population were obese between 1993 and 2005.

b)

The line graph illustrated how many percent men and women in the population were obese during 1993 and 2005.

c)

The line graph illustrate how many percent of men and women in the population are obese between 1993 and 2005.

82.

figure / compare / obesity rates / men and women / population / 1993 to 2005

a)

The line figure compares the obesity rates of men and women in the population from 1993 to 2005.

b)

The line graph compared the obesity rate of men and women in the population from 1993 to 2005.

c)

The figure compares the obesity rates of men and women in the population from 1993 to 2005.

83.

line graph / reveal / rates / obesity / men and women / population / 1993 and 2005

a)

The line graph reveals the rates of obesity of men and women in the population between 1993 and 2005.

b)

The line graph revealed the rates of obesity between men and women of population between 1993 and 2005.

c)

The line graph reveal the rates of obesity in men and women of the population during 1993 and 2005.

84.

The overall trend for all five countries was __________.

a)

upward

b)

downward

c)

increase

d)

decrease

85.

This means women in these five countries getting married at a(an) __________ age.

a)

younger

b)

older

c)

young

d)

old

86.

The three countries with significantly higher marriage age were: __________, __________ and __________.

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Japan

c)

South Korean

d)

Indonesia

e)

India

87.

What is the overall trend that applies to the three age groups?

a)

fluctuating wildly

b)

peaking in 2002 before plummeting in the following year

c)

decreasing steadily

88.

According to the chart, which age group spent the most on dining out?

a)

18 - 30

b)

31 - 50

c)

Above 50

89.

According to the chart, which age group spent the least on dining out?

a)

18 - 30

b)

31 - 50

c)

Above 50

90.

Which of the overview below best describes the line graph above?

a)

Overall, all three age groups’ spending on dining out peaked in 2002 before plummeting in the following years, with young adults spending the least and seniors spending the most during the time period in question.

b)

In general, while all three age groups' spending on dining out peaked in 2002, the 18-30 group's number reached a low of slightly above 100 Euro in the following years.

c)

Generally, while all three age groups' spending on dining out peaked in 2002, the above 50 group's number remained quite stable in the following years.

unanswered

91.

The number of Facebook users ______________ in the first quarter of 2018, with figures shrinking from 240 million accounts down to only 60 million accounts.

a)

fell

b)

increased

c)

four-fold

d)

with figures increasing

e)

soared

92.

Instagram profit is projected to rocket in 2018, __________________ by two-thirds compared to the 2017 level.

a)

increased

b)

four-fold

c)

with figures increasing

d)

soared

e)

with figures staying around the same level

93.

The number of ads shown on Youtube ________________________ in 2017, as indicated by profit figures jumping by approximately 70 per cent.

a)

fell

b)

with figures increasing

c)

soared

d)

as indicated by

e)

with figures staying around the same level

94.
a)

Overall, we can see that while the proportion of attendants of community schools increased significantly to 58%, that of voluntary-controlled schools dropped to 20%

b)

It is evident that while the community schools experienced a sharp increase in the proportion of those attending their institutions over the period, the others saw a corresponding decline.

95.

a)

Overall, it can be seen that both increased as a percentage of GDP, but IT remained at a higher rate throughout this time.

b)

It is obvious that when the percentage of GDP for IT industry kept growing sharply, Service industry had a quite stable trend to over 8%.

96.

a)

It is evident from the chart that throughout the period, the most popular place to move to was Australia.

b)

It is evident that from the period shown, the most popular place to move to was Australia when New Zealand experienced a downward trend and became the least visited country.

97.

a)

Overall, it can be seen that car thefts were far higher in Great Britain than in the other three counties throughout the whole time frame.

b)

It can be clearly seen from the chart that Great Britain experienced the highest number of thefts per 1000 vehicles at nearly 20 cases.

98.

a)

It is evident that all five countries spent most of their income on food and drink and housing, but not much was consumed on clothing and entertainment.

b)

Overall, it is evident that all five countries spend the majority of their income on food and drink and housing, but much less on clothing and entertainment.

99.

a)

Overall, while the percentage of those employed in their 20s and 40s increased, employment for other ages groups, particularly the over 50s, fell.

b)

Overall, the proportion of employees in their 20s and 40s increased to around 33%, that of other ages groups fell by nearly 10%.

100.

Complete the sentence about the chart using comparison structure:


a. More females ______________ males chose the bicycle

a)

and

b)

than

c)

as

101.

Complete the sentence about the chart using comparison structure:


b. The bicycle was ______________ than any other invention.

a)

more popular

b)

less popular

c)

no important

102.

Complete the sentence about the chart using comparison structure:


c. The car was ___________ popular among females than males.

a)

less

b)

more

c)

as

103.

Complete the sentence about the chart using comparison structure:


d. __________________ invention among both sexes was the TV.

a)

The most popular

b)

The least popular

c)

An important

104.

Complete the sentence about the chart using comparison structure:


e. ____ women than men voted for the mobile phone.

a)

More

b)

Fewer

c)

Not as many

105.

From 2005 to 2015, the company B had a remarkable ________________.

a)

rise

b)

stability

c)

decrease

d)

fluctuation

106.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The primary school has been expanded on the east side.

b)

The primary school was expanded on the east side.

c)

The primary school is big now.

d)

The primary school has received a massive expansion.

107.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

All of the farmland has been cleared to make way for new housing.

b)

Most of the farmland was destroyed to make way for new housing.

c)

The farmland is deleted to make way for new housing.

d)

The farmland has been cancelled to make way for new housing.

108.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The gardens have been removed with the large house converted into a retirement home.

b)

The gardens were removed in 1986.

c)

The gardens were closed due to high maintenance costs.

d)

The gardens have been relocated to an area outside the town.

109.

Which sentence is NOT appropriate for IELTS Writing Task 1?

a)

Due to considerable investment, the town has grown rapidly.

b)

Despite considerable changes, the post office has remained in the same location.

c)

The number of residential properties in the town has increased significantly.

d)

There are no longer any shops within the town.

110.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

The island was largely uninhabited before the development.

b)

The island has greatly expanded in size since the development.

c)

The island has undergone some minor improvements.

d)

The island remains largely unchanged despite the investment.

111.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

A pier has been constructed on the south side of the island.

b)

Watersports facilities have been added to the island.

c)

The island is now an exclusive location for the rich and famous.

d)

New beaches have been artificially added around the island.

112.

Which sentence best describes the two maps?

a)

The eastern side of the island has been left untouched.

b)

The eastern side of the island will be the site of a waterpark.

c)

The eastern side of the island now has a designated swimming area.

d)

The eastern side of the island has an artificial beach.

113.

Which sentence is NOT suitable for IELTS Writing task 1?

a)

The addition of accommodation has boosted the local economy.

b)

15 holiday homes have been constructed on the island.

c)

The most significant change to the island has been the addition of accommodation.

d)

Before the development, there was no accommodation available to visitors to the island.

114.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

The proposed development will drastically transform the town centre.

b)

The proposed development has drastically transformed the town centre.

c)

The proposed development drastically transformed the town centre.

d)

The proposed development is drastically transforming the town centre.

115.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of new housing.

b)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of a number of new shops.

c)

Once complete, the development will see the expansion of the park and school.

d)

Once complete, the development will see the addition of several leisure facilities.

116.

Chose the sentence to best describe the two maps.

a)

The redevelopment includes plans to add a ring road to the town.

b)

The redevelopment includes plans to reduce traffic congestion.

c)

The redevelopment includes plans to construct a new school.

d)

The redevelopment includes plans to demolish a considerable amount of housing.

117.

Which sentence should not be written for IELTS Writing Part 1?

a)

Local residents are displeased about the destruction of the countryside the development will bring.

b)

Local residents will have access to a new shopping centre as part of the redevelopment.

c)

Local residents will only be able to access the town centre on foot.

d)

Local residents will live within walking distance of all the new facilities.

118.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The area has been transformed from an industrial district to a residential and commercial one.

b)

The area has undergone some minor changes as a result of the development.

c)

The area has been transformed by the addition of a ferry terminal.

d)

The area has now become much greener.

119.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The piers, formerly used to receive commercial vessels, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

b)

The piers, formerly used to receive private yachts, have now been replaced by a commercial dock.

c)

The piers, formerly used to receive passenger ferries, have now been replaced by a yachting marina.

d)

The piers, formerly used to as part of a covert smuggling operation, have now been replaced by legitimate local businesses.

120.

Choose the best sentence to describe the two maps.

a)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been demolished and replaced with a hotel and apartment blocks.

b)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been converted into a hotel and apartment blocks.

c)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been redesigned as a hotel and apartment blocks.

d)

The industrial factories and warehouses have been relocated further along the coast..

121.

Which sentence should NOT be used in an IELTS Writing Task 1 response?

a)

The addition of the pleasure boat marina has attracted a large number of playboy millionaires to the area.

b)

The pleasure boat marina is located adjacent to the hotel.

c)

The pleasure boat marina contains three piers in contrast to the previous four for commercial shipping.

d)

The pleasure boat marina lies just to the east of one of the new park areas.

122.

Which sentence is better for the overview of this graph?

a)

Overall, we can see that while the proportion of attendants of community schools increased significantly to 58%, that of voluntary-controlled schools dropped to 20%

b)

It is noticeable that while the community schools experienced a sharp increase in the proportion of the attendees over the period, the others saw a corresponding decline.

123.

Which sentence is better for the overview of this graph?

a)

Overall, in Great Britain and the USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

Overall, in Germany, the percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly different.

c)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport while motorcycle is the least chosen means to travel around.

124.

The number of animals increased____________ 2004 and 2008.

a)

IN

b)

BY

c)

BETWEEN

d)

OVER

125.

PICK OUT 2 DESCRIPTION STATEMENTS THAT ARE WRONG.

a)

The pie chart provides information about the percentages of divorces in Finland and Sweden between 2011 and 2015.

b)

Overall, Sweden experienced a downward trend, while Finland showed an upward trend throughout the period.

c)

Sweden’s divorce rate was about 45% in 2011, being higher than Finland’s rate by approximately 8%.

d)

Percentage of divorces in Finland was less than 40% in 2011, and it decreased in 2012.

126.

WHICH STATEMENT IS UNTRUE?

a)

Over the year, the amount of honey produced by the bee colonies dropped.

b)

The most significant decline was in 1980 with 20,000 tonnes compared to that in 1970.

c)

The amount of honey fell by 20,000 tonnes to 110,000 tonnes in 1980.

d)

2010 witnessed the sharpest drop in the amount of honey produced in the USA.

127.

WHICH STATEMENT IS UNTRUE?

a)

In 1970, there wear 4 million bee colonies in the country and this rose to approximately 4.2 million in 1980.

b)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased by more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

c)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased to more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

128.

From 2005 to 2011, the number of buffalos rose each year till it reached just under 120.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

129.

The map gives information about the number of zebras and buffalos over a period of 6 years from 2005 to 20011.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

130.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

131.

"a quarter" is?

a)

35%

b)

25%

c)

65%

d)

90%

132.

How to describe 97%?

a)

a small fraction

b)

almost all

c)

just over a quarter

d)

slightly under half

133.

How to describe 50%?

a)

half

b)

a quarter

c)

three quarters

d)

just under

134.

How to describe 57%?

a)

almost half

b)

just above half

c)

about a quarter

d)

almost all

135.

Which continent has the smallest portion of wild cats?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

South America

136.

Which continent is home to more than a third of wild cats worldwide?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

137.

How to describe 30% of my savings?

a)

about a third of my savings

b)

a big portion of my savings

c)

less than half of my savings

d)

almost all of my saving

138.

which word represents a minor, small change?

a)

significantly

b)

moderately

c)

slightly

d)

considerably

139.

Synonym of "three times bigger" is?

a)

twice as big as

b)

triple the size

c)

threefold better

d)

double in size

140.

"Water consumption in Hanoi accounted for 27% of nation-wide water use in 2013." Tick ✅ three phrases with the same meaning as "accounted for".

a)

comprised

b)

occupied

c)

consisted of

d)

made up

e)

composed

141.

The price of oil _______.

a)

rise dramatically

b)

dramatical risen

c)

dramatic rise

d)

rose dramatically