雅思模拟测试题2

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write your answer in box 40 on your answer sheet.

What is the main theme of the passage?

A People have the right to doubt science and technologies.

B The precautionary principle could have prevented the development of science and technology.

C There are not enough people who truly understand the precautionary principle. D The precautionary principle bids us to take risks at all costs.

WRITING WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The charts below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

You should write at least 150 words.

Average years of schooling Years of schooling 10 8 6 4 2 0 1980 1990 Per 1000 people 80 60 40 20 0 Scientists and technicians per 1000 people 1980 1990 Spending on Research & Development 400 US $ billions 300 Developing countries 200 100 0 1980 1990 Industrialised countries

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.

In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility.

What are your opinions on this?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should write at least 250 words.

SPEAKING PART 1

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Visitors ? ? ? ?

What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country? Are there any traditional arts or music you would recommend?

Tell me about the kind of foreign visitors or tourists who go to your country. In what ways has tourism changed your country?

Describe a memorable event in your life. You should say:

when the event took place where the event took place what happened exactly

and explain why this event was memorable for you. PART 2 PART 3

Discussion topics:

The role of ceremony in our lives Example questions:

How important are ceremonies in our lives?

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Do you see the role of private and public ceremonies changing in the future? Attitudes to marriage in your country Example questions:

Have attitudes to marriage changed in recent years?

In what ways do men and women feel differently about marriage, in your opinion? Events of national/global significance Example questions:

What sort of national events make headlines in your country?