IELTS General Training Writing · Practice test
The last bus: IELTS General Training Writing practice test
A formal letter to a newspaper about a bus service being withdrawn, then a two-part essay on working until a later age.
- General Training
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
- Challenging
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Formal letter: Transport
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bus company that serves your area has announced that it will stop running its evening service.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter
explain who depends on the evening service
describe the effect the change will have
suggest what should be done
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Two-part question: Work
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, people are now expected to work until a later age before they can retire.
Why is this happening? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.