IELTS General Training Writing · Practice test
The weekend job: IELTS General Training Writing practice test
A formal letter applying for a weekend job at a museum, then an essay on traditional crafts disappearing.
- General Training
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Formal letter: Jobs
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement for a part-time weekend assistant at a museum in your town.
Write a letter to the manager of the museum applying for the job. In your letter
explain why you are interested in the job
describe the experience and qualities you would bring to it
say when you would be available
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
Problem and solution: Culture
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, traditional skills and crafts such as weaving, pottery and woodworking are disappearing.
What problems does this cause, and what could be done to keep these skills alive?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.