Cambridge IELTS 17 (General)

Test 1

Arriving in Singapore by plane

Arriving in Singapore by plane

You can refer to the flight information television screens on Level Two for the allocation of your baggage claim belt. Free trolleys are available near all baggage claim belts and our friendly ...

Singapore Guide

Singapore Guide

The route begins just opposite the Orchard MRT station at the Singapore Marriott Hotel. This eye-catching landmark has a distinctive Chinese-styled green roof and red pillars.

Writing a personal CV that will attract employers

Writing a personal CV that will attract employers

You are unique. No-one has the same behavioural make-up that you have. Likewise, everyone's career history is also unique.

Organise your workspace

Organise your workspace

Don't underestimate time lost or stress caused from an inefficient working environment.

A significant development in mining safety

A significant development in mining safety

Coal has been used as a source of fuel for over 5,000 years, but for most of that time it was probably gathered from places where it was exposed on the surface of the ground, It is possible that the ...

Test 2

Want to rent a property?

Want to rent a property?

With over 50 years' experience, we offer a comprehensive safes and lettings service. Our firm has been based in Shipton Street since its foundation and so we have a thorough knowledge of the ...

Cycle lights

Cycle lights

You must have approved front and rear lights that are lit, clean and working properly when cycling between sunset and sunrise. It's no defence to say that it was past sunset but not yet dark.

Maintaining a safe environment for employees working on computers

Maintaining a safe environment for employees working on computers

Under health and safety law, you must ensure that the working environment meets certain minimum requirements. 

Using portable ladders

Using portable ladders

Workers use portable ladders for a variety of jobs outside, such as first- and second-floor window cleaning and building repairs.

The story of the Fosbury Flop

The story of the Fosbury Flop

On October 20, 1968, a 21-year-old university student from the USA called Dick Fosbury completely transformed the sport of high jumping with a gold-medal and Olympic-record jump of 2.24 meters at the ...

Test 3

Local countryside walks

Local countryside walks

Take either the yellow path or the blue path - both eventually come out at the Old Water Mill and are at about the same level of difficulty.  

Poppi Properties

Poppi Properties

I have had a terrible experience with Poppi Properties and as an ex-tenant, I advise you to go elsewhere if you want to rent or buy a property -- as I have now done. When I initially viewed my Poppi ...

Procedure for making a complaint at work

Procedure for making a complaint at work

If you have a problem or complaint at work, you might want to take this up with your employer. This is called 'raising a grievance'.

Driving a taxi or private hire vehicle

Driving a taxi or private hire vehicle

Taxis are an important part of any town or city's transport system. Taxis have a licence plate and roof sign that states they are a taxi. As a taxi driver you might be booked in advance, wait on a ...

Forced rhubarb

Forced rhubarb

Rhubarb has large fan-shaped leaves and long, green edible stalks, which are commonly cooked with sugar to make pies and other desserts. One type of rhubarb is grown in the dark to produce longer, ...

Test 4

Outdoor activities for all the family

Outdoor activities for all the family

Our walks cater for all ages and all degrees of fitness, and are suitable for children as well as adults. Every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year our experts lead several walks. So whether you ...

Hinchingbrooke School Sixth Form

Hinchingbrooke School Sixth Form

Hinchingbrooke School consists of the lower school, for students aged 11 to 16, and the sixth form, for ages 16 to 18+. In the sixth form we provide a strong programme of guidance for students, ...

Tree cutters at work

Tree cutters at work

Tree surgeon lvars Balodis describes the teamwork involved in cutting down a large tree

Plumbing skills

Plumbing skills

Plumbers install and repair the equipment and pipes needed to carry water, gas and waste in homes and other buildings.

Why it is important to save species like the dormouse

Why it is important to save species like the dormouse

A scheme to save the dormouse, a tiny woodland mammal, from extinction could lead to the reintroduction of larger lost species such as the wolf and sea eagle to the UK