Listening Section
You will listen to a recording and answer questions based on it.
John has recently moved to a new city for his job. He works as a project manager at a tech company. On his first weekend, he decided to explore the local area. He visited a famous park and went to a nearby museum that show cases the city’s history. John enjoyed learning about the culture and taking photos of historical artifacts. Later, he stopped at a café for lunch, where he tried a local dish recommended by the waiter. John found the city vibrant and looks forward to discovering more places.
Questions:
1. What is John’s occupation?
2. Name two places John visited on his first weekend in the new city.
3. What did John do at the museum?
4. How did John feel about his experience in the city?
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Reading Section
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that has gained popularity in recent years. It is produced by converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels. Solar energy is considered one of the most sustainable ways to generate power, as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers reliance on fossil fuels. Many countries are investing in solar technology to meet their energy needs. However, there are challenges, such as the high initial cost of installation and the dependence on weather conditions. Despite these obstacles, the future of solar energy looks promising with advancements in technology.
Questions:
1. What is solar energy and how is it produced?
2. Why is solar energy considered sustainable?
3. What are two challenges mentioned in the passage regarding solar energy?
4. How are countries responding to the potential of solar energy?
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Writing Section
You will have two tasks:
Task 1 (150 words minimum):
The table below shows the number of tourists (in millions) visiting three different countries in 2020 and 2023. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2 (250 words minimum):
Some people think that having a university degree is essential for securing a good job, while others believe that experience and skills are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Provide examples to support your answer.
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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 watching sports? Why or why not?
2. How often do you exercise, and what kind of exercise do you do?
3. Is it important to have hobbies? Why?
Part 2: Long Turn
Describe a time when you helped someone.
You should say:
1. Who you helped
2. What the problem was
3. How you helped them
4. How you felt after helping them
Part 3: Discussion
1. Why do you think some people enjoy helping others?
2. Should schools teach students about the importance of helping others?
3. How can volunteering benefit a community?
