IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 8
IELTS General Training Writing Test 8: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 8 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 8 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is going to start driving lessons soon and has asked you for advice. You passed your own driving test last year.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- tell your friend about your own experience of learning to drive
- give some advice on how to prepare for the test
- say how you could help your friend
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 8 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many families today, people rarely sit down together to share a meal.
Why has this change happened? How does it affect family life?
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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