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Free Taste
A short sample of all four skills.
Free Taste
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Academic and General Training share the same Free Taste length.
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Part 1
Let’s talk about your home town. Where is it?
Section 1
Play the recording once, then answer.
Passage
The harbour lights came on before the last ferry left. Commuters folded their newspapers and watched the water.
Questions 1–5. Choose the correct letter.
Task
Write about whether cities should invest more in public parks.
Marking your mock
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Progress
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