Listening Section
You will listen to a recording and answer questions based on it.
Sarah recently started a new job at a software company. On her first day, her manager gave her an orientation tour of the office. She was introduced to her team, which consists of five members. Her role involves managing social media campaigns and collaborating with the marketing department. Sarah's office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, but her manager mentioned that during peak campaign periods, she might need to work extra hours. She was excited about the flexibility offered by the company, including the option to work from home once a week.
Questions:
1. What department does Sarah work in?
2. How many people are on Sarah's team?
3. What are Sarah's regular working hours?
4. What flexible work option does the company offer Sarah?
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Reading Section
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering over 5.5 million square kilometers. It is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees divided into 16,000 species. The Amazon is not only crucial for biodiversity but also plays a significant role in regulating the global climate. However, deforestation poses a serious threat to this delicate ecosystem. The main causes of deforestation include agriculture, logging, and infrastructure development. Conservation efforts are underway, but the rate of forest loss remains high.
Questions:
1. What is the size of the Amazon Rainforest?
2. Why is the Amazon Rainforest often called the "lungs of the Earth"?
3. What are the main threats to the Amazon Rainforest mentioned in the passage?
4. How many tree species are estimated to be in the Amazon Rainforest?
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Writing Section
You will have two tasks:
Task 1 (150 words minimum):
The table below shows the average monthly temperatures (in Celsius) of three cities: New York, Sydney, and Tokyo over a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2 (250 words minimum):
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complicated, while others think it has simplified our daily routines. Discuss both views and give your opinion on the matter. Use examples to support your argument.
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Speaking Section
I'll provide questions for each part of the Speaking section:
Part 1: Introduction & Interview
1. Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?
2. How do you usually spend your weekends?
3. What kind of music do you like to listen to?
Part 2: Long Turn
Describe a skill you have learned that you think is useful.
You should say:
1. What the skill is
2. How you learned it
3. How long it took you to learn it
4. Why you think it is useful
Part 3: Discussion
1. What skills do you think are most important for children to learn?
2. How can people continue to learn new skills after they finish school?
3. Do you believe that learning new skills can be a lifelong process? Why or why not?
