Writing
XPERT English Center – Mock Test 2 (IELTS 3.0 – 4.0)
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Time allocated: 45 minutes
The test consists of 4 pages, divided into 2 parts. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers
Part 1 – Grammar and Sentence Building (15 questions, 30 points)
A. Sentence Transformation (Q1–5)
Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same. Use the word(s) given. Do not change the meaning.
1 Many tourists visit Ha Long Bay every year. (Prompt: passive voice)
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2 This restaurant is cheaper than the one across the street. (Prompt: expensive)
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3 If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home. (Prompt: unless)
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4 “I am studying for my English test now,” said Rosemary. (Prompt: said)
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5 I met a man yesterday. He is a famous football player. (Prompt: who)
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B. Error Correction (Q6–10)
Each sentence has 1–5 errors. Find and correct them.
6 She don’t likes playing computer games because it make her feel boring.
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7 We was watching television yesterday evening when suddenly the lights go out.
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8 There are much people in the park today because the weather are very nice.
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9 He has went to the doctor last week, but he still don’t feels better now.
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10 In the future, people travels to Mars for holiday, and they can stay there since many weeks.
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C. Sentence Combination (Q11–15)
Combine the sentences into one correct complex sentence. Use the connector(s) given in brackets. Do not
change the meaning.
11 My best friend studies engineering. / He also has a part-time job at a café. (Use: although)
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12 We stayed at home last weekend. / It was raining heavily. (Use: because)
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13 She wants to be a doctor. / She has studied science for many years. / Her parents are very proud of her.
(Use: since / and)
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14 I used to play football with my cousins. / Now I don’t have much free time. / I only play on special
occasions. (Use: used to / but)
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15 My brother bought a new computer yesterday. / It is much faster than his old one. / He uses it every day
for his school projects. (Use: which / and)
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Part 2 – Writing Task (40 points)
Write about 120–150 words.
Question:
Some people think that technology has made our lives easier, while others believe it has created more
problems.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should say:
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how technology makes life easier (e.g. communication, transport, medicine)
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what problems it causes (e.g. stress, less face-to-face contact, health issues)
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which opinion you agree with more, and why
Write in full sentences and organise your ideas into two paragraphs.
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THE END OF THE WRITING TEST.
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