IELTS 아카데믹 모의고사: The bleaching of coral reefs

지문 1 · 675단어 · 13문항

The bleaching of coral reefs

A. Coral reefs cover less than one per cent of the ocean floor, yet they support around a quarter of all marine species. They are often called the rainforests of the sea, and like rainforests they are the product of a…

• 소제목 매칭 × 6
• True / False / Not Given × 3
• 문장 완성 × 4

지문 2 · 658단어 · 13문항

How reading spread

A. For most of human history, the ability to read was a rare and jealously guarded skill. Writing had existed for thousands of years, but the labour of copying every text by hand meant that books were scarce and…

• 소제목 매칭 × 6
• 요약 완성 × 4
• 객관식 × 3

지문 3 · 656단어 · 14문항

The art and science of restoring old paintings

A. When a centuries-old painting arrives in a conservation studio, it rarely looks the way its maker intended. Layers of dirt and smoke have dulled its colours, the varnish that once protected it has yellowed, and…

• Yes / No / Not Given × 4
• 정보 단락 매칭 × 5
• 객관식 × 2
• 요약 완성 × 3

Part 1 · 10문항

Enquiring about a flat to rent

A prospective tenant phones a letting agent to ask about a flat that is available to rent.

• 노트 완성 × 6
• 단답형 × 4

Part 2 · 10문항

The grounds of Ashcombe Botanical Garden

A garden guide describes the layout of a botanical garden to a group of visitors.

• 지도·도표 라벨링 × 5
• 객관식 × 5

Part 3 · 10문항

Designing a student survey

A supervisor and a student discuss the design of a questionnaire for the student's research project.

• 매칭 × 4
• 객관식 × 6

Part 4 · 10문항

Materials science and recycling

A lecturer explains the challenges of recycling everyday materials.

• 노트 완성 × 10

Task 1 · 150단어 이상

The line graph below shows the number of visitors, in thousands, to three tourist attractions in a city over a ten-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task 2 · 250단어 이상

Some people believe that advertising has too much influence on the way we live and the choices we make. Others argue that its effect is limited and largely harmless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Part 1

Part 1: Technology

문제 예시

• What kinds of technology do you use every day?
• How has technology changed the way you study or work?
• Do you prefer using a phone or a computer? Why?

Part 2

Part 2: Describe a piece of technology you find useful

문제 예시

• Describe a piece of technology that you find useful.

Part 3

Part 3: Technology and society

문제 예시

• How has technology changed the way people communicate with each other?
• Do you think new technology always makes life better? Why or why not?
• What are the disadvantages of relying heavily on technology?