IELTS General Training Writing · Practice test
A first visit: IELTS General Training Writing practice test
An informal letter to a friend who is coming to stay, then a discussion essay on children's free time.
- General Training
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Informal letter: Friends
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country is coming to visit your town for the first time next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say how you feel about the visit
suggest some places you could visit together
explain how to get from the airport to your home
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Alex,
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Discussion essay: Family
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that parents should decide how their children spend their free time. Others believe that children should be free to choose for themselves.
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.