IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 10
IELTS General Training Writing Test 10: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 10 has two tasks: a semi-formal letter and an advantages and disadvantages essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
General Training Writing Test 10 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A colleague from your company's office in another country is coming to work in your office for two weeks. Your manager has asked you to help them prepare for the visit.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter
- tell your colleague what arrangements have been made for their stay
- explain what they will be doing in your office
- suggest some things they could do in their free time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,
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 but friendly. End with “Yours sincerely,” or “Kind regards,”.
General Training Writing Test 10 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many students have a part-time job while they are still studying at school or university.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- Write one paragraph on the advantages and one on the disadvantages.
- If the question asks which is bigger, answer it clearly.
- Give an example for each main point.
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