IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 1
IELTS General Training Writing Test 1: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 1 has two tasks: a formal letter and an opinion essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
General Training Writing Test 1 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a bill from your electricity company. The amount on the bill is much higher than usual, although you have not been using more electricity than before.
Write a letter to the electricity company. In your letter
- explain why you think there is a mistake in the bill
- describe what happened when you phoned the company about it
- tell the company what you would like it to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
How to answer
- Say why you are writing in the first two sentences.
- Write one paragraph for each of the three points.
- Be polite. Do not use short forms like don't. End with “Yours faithfully,”.
General Training Writing Test 1 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that friendships made online can be just as close as friendships made face to face.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- Give your opinion in the introduction, and keep the same opinion to the end.
- Write two body paragraphs. Each one has one reason and one example.
- Finish with your opinion again, in different words.
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