Academic/General Training Module by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
74 
8. Sentence completion 
 
Task Type & Format 
This task type requires candidates to complete sentences in a given number of 
words taken from the text. Candidates must write their answers on the answer 
sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers candidates 
should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A 
NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO 
WORDS’. If candidates write more than the number of words asked for, they will 
lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words 
will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are 
in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the 
first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second 
question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. 
Task Focus 
This task type assesses the candidate’s ability to locate detail/specific 
information. 
Tip:
Make sure you use words from the text exactly as they are written in the 
text, and they fit the sentences grammatically. 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
75 
Example:
Here is part of a text about public relations. In this example, answers should be 
no more than one word and/or a number. 
Not so long ago, public relations – or PR, as it is usually referred to – was the 
poor relation of many functions within an organization. While Production, 
Finance and even Human Resources were usually represented at Board level, the 
PR function was much further down the hierarchy, simply expected to do its job 
of issuing press releases and gaining positive publicity for the organization. This 
is now changing. In addition to these bread-and-butter tasks, PR specialists may 
now be involved in strategic planning, as senior managers realize how much PR 
can contribute as the ears and eyes of the organization. 
Question:
Complete the sentences below. 
1. Some of an organization's other 
…
used to be considered more 
important than PR.
2. In the past, an organization's 
…
was unlikely to include anyone from 
PR.
3. The role of PR includes trying to ensure that the organization attracts 
favorable 
… .
4. PR now sometimes helps to develop an organization's 
… .