How to Master the ielts

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Test B
Reading section (B)
Section 
1
Use the right type of fire extinguisher!
361 
TRUE
362 
TRUE
363 
NOT GIVEN
364 
TRUE
365 
FALSE
366 
TRUE
367 
TRUE
Contract of employment
368 
viii
369 
v
370 
i
371 
iv
372 
ix
373 
ii
374 
vi
Section 
2
How to create a blog
375 
blogging service
376 
guest users

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377 
dialogue boxes
378 
text
379 
interest
380 
delete
Print, copy and scan
381 
A
382 
C
383 
D
384 
A
385 
B
386 
B
387 
C
Section 
3
Can an old dog learn new tricks?
388 
FALSE
389
TRUE
390 
TRUE
391 
FALSE
392 
NOT GIVEN
393 
D
394 
A
395 
B
396 
C
397
to 
400 
H D B E (any order)

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Writing section (B)
The following writing­task answers have been written by the author. The method
used is explained at the end of each task. There are no right or wrong answers but 
you must cover all parts of the question. Marks are lost for mistakes in grammar, 
punctuation and spelling, as well as repetition of words. A higher mark is awarded for 
well­constructed sentences that communicate a clear message using sufficient 
vocabulary.
Writing task 
1
 Sample answer
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Christopher Thompson and I am a new internet customer. On Monday
I purchased a DVD player from your online shop with a view to playing MP3 discs, 
CDs and DVDs only to find that it will not play MP3 discs.
The web page stated that the DVD player was a new model capable of playing
MP3 discs but this is clearly not the case. I have tried to play MP3 discs but was 
unable to do so. The user manual states quite clearly that it will only play CDs and 
DVDs and not MP3 discs.
I wish to exchange the model for one that will play MP3 discs. I do not wish to
spend any more money so the replacement model must not be more expensive.
If you do not have a suitable replacement, then please contact me by e­mail so I can 
return the item for a full refund, including postage and packaging costs. Please let 
me know your postal address for returns.
I look forward to your early response by e­mail, and I trust that you will update your 
web page so that it contains the correct information.
Yours faithfully
Christopher Thompson
Method
The letter deals with each of the three bulleted points in turn. The author introduces 
himself in the first paragraph, and then states briefly what the problem is (what the 
letter is about). The second paragraph explains the problem in more detail. The third 
paragraph states clearly what the author wants the shop to do. The final paragraph 

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covers how and when the author expects a reply, and makes a suggestion about 
how a similar problem can be avoided in the future.
Writing task 
2
 Sample answer
There are arguments both for and against children having to wear a school uniform. 
Some people favour uniforms simply because they look smart. However, uniforms 
do more than this because they identify you with a particular school which can help 
to maintain discipline and reduce truancy. Uniforms also promote safety and security 
by making it easier to identify intruders in the school. On a practical note, a uniform 
makes choosing clothes straightforward and problem­free for parents. Contrast this 
with the difficulties faced by parents with limited means (for example, living off state 
benefits) when a child wants to wear expensive designer clothes, mainly to impress 
friends. In this circumstance, children from poorer backgrounds can find themselves 
disadvantaged.
On the other hand, some people would argue that wearing a school uniform is an 
unnecessary restriction on personal freedom and expression. Instead, pupils should 
be allowed to choose their own clothes as suits them as individuals, rather than
having to conform to a fixed dress code. Many pupils do not like a school uniform 
that means wearing the same clothes every day.
Personally I see nothing wrong with wearing a uniform to school because there is 
plenty of opportunity to wear your own clothes outside the school gates. Also, some 
restrictions are always necessary to stop people from dressing inappropriately whilst 
at school. There are strict dress codes and uniforms for adults in certain occupations 
so children might as well get used to the idea of having to wear a uniform of some 
type. I do not think it is a good idea to let young people have everything their own way 
too soon otherwise they will have problems with authority later on. (260)
Method
In the first paragraph, the author introduces the topic without copying from the
question and then continues by explaining the benefits of wearing a school uniform. 
The second paragraph describes some disadvantages of wearing uniforms. The 
third paragraph covers the author’s personal opinion on the topic, as required by
the question, and includes more reasons to support the author’s conclusion.

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answers
Reading Passage 
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