IELTS General Training Writing · Practice test
The training course: IELTS General Training Writing practice test
A semi-formal letter asking your manager to fund a course, then an essay on machines replacing people at work.
- General Training
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Semi-formal letter: Work
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen details of a professional training course that you would like your employer to pay for.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
give details of the course
explain how it would benefit your work
say how your duties would be covered while you are away
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr Okonkwo,
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Positive or negative development: Technology
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Machines and computer programs are increasingly doing work that used to be done by people.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.