IELTS General Training Writing / Practice Test 9
IELTS General Training Writing Test 9: Letter and Essay
This free General Training Writing Test 9 has two tasks: a formal letter and a problem and solution essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
General Training Writing Test 9 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently went to a restaurant with your family to celebrate a special occasion. One member of staff was especially helpful to you.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
- say why you went to the restaurant
- describe what the member of staff did for you
- suggest how the restaurant could reward this person
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
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. Do not use short forms like don't. End with “Yours faithfully,”.
General Training Writing Test 9 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Every year, large numbers of people are tricked by criminals who contact them by phone, email or text message and persuade them to hand over money or personal details.
Why do these tricks often succeed? What can be done to protect people from them?
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 problems and one on the solutions.
- Match each solution to a problem.
- Give an example for each main point.
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