IELTS Cambridge Book 14.1

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SECTION 1.                Questions 1–10

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime:
theft
Personal information
Name
Louise "Taylor"
Nationality
1 ..
Date of birth
14 December 1977
Occupation
interior designer
Reason for visit
business (to buy antique 2 ......)
Length of stay
two months
Current address
3 ... Apartments (No 15)
Details of theft
Items stolen
- a wallet containing approximately 4 £
- a 5 ...
Date of theft
6 ....
Possible time and place of theft
Location
outside the 7 ..... at about 4 pm
Details of suspect
- some boys asked for the 8 ...... then ran off
- one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
- he was about 12, slim build with 9 ..... hair
Crime reference number allocated
10 ....

SECTION 2.            Questions 11--20

Induction talk for new apprentices

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20

Company policy for apprentices

15.   Using the internet

16.   Flexible working

17.   Booking holidays

18.   Working overtime

19. Wearing trainers

20.  Bringing food to work

SECTION 3.      Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

Cities built by the sea

21.   Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

22.   According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

23.   What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

24.   What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

25.  What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Parts of the presentation

26.   Historical background

27.   Geographical factors

28.  Past mistakes

29.  Future risks

30.  International implications

SECTION 4.      Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction
  • More energy required because of growth in population and 31 ..
What's needed:
  • renewable energy sources
  • methods that won't create pollution
Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32 ..... source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir
Problems:
  • waves can move in any 33 ...
  • movement of sand, etc. on the 34 .... of the ocean may be affected
Tidal energy
Tides are more 35 ...... than waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
  • will be created in a 36 .... at Swansea
  • breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
  • rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
  • stored water is released through 37 . , driving the turbines in the reverse direction
Advantages:
  • not dependent on weather
  • no 38 ....... is required to make it work
  • likely to create a number of 39 ...
Problem:
  • may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40 .... and building up silt
Ocean thermal energy conversion
Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels
Water brought to the surface in a pipe