IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 5
IELTS General Training Writing Test 5: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 5 has two tasks: an informal 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 5 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month a friend lent you some camping equipment for a weekend trip. Unfortunately, some of the equipment was damaged during the trip.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- tell your friend about the trip
- explain how the equipment was damaged
- apologise and offer to make up for the damage
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 5 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More and more people are choosing to work for themselves instead of working for an employer.
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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