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IELTS Academic Sample Paper 2024

Official solved past paper for IELTS Academic Sample Paper 2024 (Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking).

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1

Which hormone is primarily secreted by the male reproductive system and is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics?

Adrenal Hormones and Stress Response
a testosterone
b gibberellins
c thyroxine
d adrenalin
Explanation

Testosterone is the primary androgenic hormone produced by the testes in males. It plays a critical role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.

2

Within the Font dialog box in word processing software, which tab provides the necessary options to apply various font effects?

Microsoft Word
a Text Effects
b Standard Toolbar
c Character Spacing
d Font tab
Explanation

The Font tab within the Font dialog box is the primary location for modifying text appearance.

3

Which poet is famous for composing a series of poems centered on the character 'Lucy'?

William Wordsworth and Nature Poetry
a S. T. Coleridge
b Shelley
c William Wordsworth
d P.
Explanation

William Wordsworth wrote the 'Lucy poems', a series of five poems composed between 1798 and 1801. These poems explore themes of nature, loss, and the idealized memory of a young woman named Lucy. They are considered some of the most poignant and lyrical works in the Romantic tradition.

4

According to Karl Marx, what is the primary driver of the proletarian revolution?

Karl Marx_ Historical Materialism and Class Struggle
a Industrial owners
b The landlords
c Trade Unions
d Strong and centralised workers
Explanation

Marx argued that the proletariat, through the development of class consciousness and organized collective action, would overthrow the bourgeoisie. He emphasized that the industrial environment forces workers into centralized, large-scale cooperation, which facilitates the formation of a revolutionary force capable of seizing the means of production and dismantling the capitalist structure.

5

Which industry typically utilizes 'room/day' as its primary cost unit?

Job Costing and Process Costing
a None of these
b hospitals
c hotels
d schools
Explanation

In the hospitality industry, specifically hotels, the 'room/day' is the standard unit of cost and revenue measurement, representing the cost incurred to maintain and provide a room for one guest for a single night.

6

What unique event was organized for the public during the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Olympics & Paralympics
a Tour de France Public Stage
b Marathon Pour Tous
c Public Swim in the Seine
d Midnight 100m Sprint
Explanation

The 'Marathon Pour Tous' (Marathon for All) allowed over 20,000 amateur runners to run the official Olympic marathon course on the same day as the elite women's race.

7

Which sector is a major focus of CIS cooperation?

Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
a Space colonization
b Security and defense coordination
c Ocean management
d Global trade negotiations
Explanation

Security cooperation is a core CIS objective.

8

Which country is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas?

European Empires
a Argentina
b Brazil
c Mexico
d Venezuela
Explanation

Due to the Treaty of Tordesillas, Portugal colonized the eastern part of South America (Brazil), while Spain took the rest.

9

A vehicle travels at 41 km/h for 6 hours. What distance does it cover?

Time and Distance
a 216
b 246
c 266
d 286
Explanation

Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the formula Distance = Speed * Time. 2. Distance = 41 * 6 = 246 km. 3. Therefore the vehicle covers the computed distance.

10

In the context of a binomial distribution, how is the probability of failure represented?

Binomial and Poisson Distributions
a p = q – 1
b q = 1 – p
c q = 1 + p
d p = q +1
Explanation

In a binomial distribution, each trial results in either success (p) or failure (q). Since these are the only two mutually exclusive and exhaustive outcomes, their probabilities must sum to one. Therefore, the probability of failure is defined as q = 1 - p.

11

In the context of classical conditioning, which two components are associated with one another?

Classical Conditioning
a Punishers
b Reinforces
c Stimuli
d Responses
Explanation

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus. By repeatedly pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus, the neutral stimulus eventually elicits a conditioned response. This foundational concept in behavioral psychology demonstrates how organisms learn to predict significant events in their environment by linking two distinct stimuli together.

12

The term 'BLOG' is a portmanteau derived from which two words?

Web Browsers
a Wave-log
b Web-blog
c Web-log
d Wed-lock
Explanation

The word 'blog' is a shortened form of 'weblog'. It originated in the late 1990s to describe online journals or informational websites consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries displayed in reverse chronological order.

13

Which tower became famous for being the tallest leaning tower?

Tallest Buildings and Structures
a Leaning Tower of Pisa
b Capital Gate
c Suurhusen Church Tower
d Tilting Tower of Torino
Explanation

Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi leans 18 degrees, the tallest leaning structure.

14

The 'SBP Banking Services Corporation' (SBP-BSC) is responsible for:

Monetary Policy & Role of State Bank of Pakistan
a Setting the interest rate
b Operational functions like currency management and public debt handling
c Deciding foreign policy
d Managing the stock exchange
Explanation

The SBP-BSC is the operational arm of the State Bank. It manages the circulation of currency notes, handles government payments and receipts, manages the prize bond scheme, and performs exchange control functions through its offices across various cities in Pakistan.

15

What is the representative net chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis
a ((CH2O) + O2 CO2 + H2O)
b None of the above
c CO2 + H2O light O2 + (CH3O)
d CaCO3 + 2HCl CaCl2 H2O+CO3
Explanation

Photosynthesis is the biological process where plants convert light energy into chemical energy. The net reaction involves the intake of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) in the presence of light to produce oxygen (O2) and carbohydrates. While the specific carbohydrate product is often represented as (CH2O)n, option A provides the closest simplified representation of the photosynthetic pathway among the choices provided, illustrating the conversion of inorganic substrates into organic matter.

16

A sphere of radius 3 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel partly filled with water. The radius of the vessel is 6 cm. If the sphere is completely submerged, by how much will the water level rise?

2-D Geometry
a 0.5 cm
b 1 cm
c 1.5 cm
d 2 cm
Explanation

The volume of the displaced water equals the volume of the sphere. Volume of sphere = (4/3)π(3³) = 36π. The volume of the displaced cylindrical water = π * R² * h = π * 6² * h = 36π * h. Equating them: 36π = 36π * h, giving h = 1 cm.

17

What is the world ranking by area for Sweden?

Countries Capitals
Explanation

Sweden ranks 55th globally by area, with 450,295 sq. km.

18

What is the volume of a sphere of radius 3 cm? (Take π = 3.14)

Volume and Surface Area
a 113.04 cm³
b 103.04 cm³
c 123.04 cm³
d 133.04 cm³
Explanation

Step 1: The volume of a sphere is V = (4/3)πr³. Step 2: Substitute the values: V = (4/3) × 3.14 × 3³. Step 3: V = 4 × 3.14 × 9 = 113.04 cm³.

19

What term describes a product viewed as a combination of tangible characteristics and the associated cluster of services?

Nature and Scope of Marketing
a Tangible product
b Generic product
c None of these
d Extended product
Explanation

An extended product (or augmented product) includes the core product and its tangible features, plus additional services and benefits such as warranties, installation, customer support, and delivery. This holistic view recognizes that consumers are buying a total solution rather than just a physical item. By augmenting the product, companies can create greater value and differentiate their offerings from those of competitors in the market.

20

Pitt’s India Act classified Company territories in India as:

Pitt’s India Act 1784
a Company colonies
b British possessions
c Indian protectorates
d Crown dominions
Explanation

For the first time, Indian territories were officially termed 'British possessions.'

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Adrenal Hormones and Stress Response 5%
Microsoft Word 5%
William Wordsworth and Nature Poetry 5%
Karl Marx_ Historical Materialism and Class Struggle 5%
Job Costing and Process Costing 5%
Olympics & Paralympics 5%
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) 5%
European Empires 5%
Time and Distance 5%
Binomial and Poisson Distributions 5%
Classical Conditioning 5%
Web Browsers 5%
Tallest Buildings and Structures 5%
Monetary Policy & Role of State Bank of Pakistan 5%
Photosynthesis 5%
2-D Geometry 5%
Countries Capitals 5%
Volume and Surface Area 5%
Nature and Scope of Marketing 5%
Pitt’s India Act 1784 5%