IELTS General Training Writing · Practice test
The charity run: IELTS General Training Writing practice test
A formal letter asking the council for permission to use a park, then a discussion essay on competitive sport at school.
- General Training
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Formal letter: Community
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and a group of friends want to organise a charity run in a local park to raise money for a hospital.
Write a letter to the manager of the council's parks department. In your letter
explain what you are planning
say why you have chosen this park
describe the permission and help you need
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
Discussion essay: Sport
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that children should take part in competitive sport at school. Others think that schools should teach only activities in which children cooperate rather than compete.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.