IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 2
IELTS General Training Writing Test 2: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 2 has two tasks: an informal letter and a two-question essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
General Training Writing Test 2 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has been ill and is now recovering at home. You were not able to visit your friend while they were in hospital.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you could not come to the hospital
- give your friend some of your own news
- suggest something you could do together when your friend is better
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,
Write at least 150 words.
How to answer
- Write as you would talk to a friend. Short forms like I'm are fine.
- Write one paragraph for each of the three points.
- End with “Best wishes,” and your first name.
General Training Writing Test 2 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, people now spend very large amounts of money on weddings and other family celebrations.
Why do people do this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- There are two questions. Answer both of them.
- Write one body paragraph for each question.
- Answer each question in your introduction too.
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