IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 3
IELTS General Training Writing Test 3: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 3 has two tasks: a semi-formal letter and a discussion essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
General Training Writing Test 3 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to have some building work done on your home next month. The work will last for about three weeks.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
- explain what work you are having done
- describe how the work might affect your neighbour
- say what you will do to keep any problems to a minimum
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 3 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that all schoolchildren should wear a uniform, while others believe that children should be free to choose what they wear to school.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- Explain the first view in one paragraph and the second view in another.
- Give your own view. Say it in the introduction and again at the end.
- Use examples to support each view.
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