IELTS General Training Writing Practice Tests
10 IELTS General Training Writing practice tests in the real format, timed like the exam, with answers when you finish. Task 1: a letter (formal, semi-formal or informal) of at least 150 words; Task 2: an essay of at least 250 words. Band 6, 7, 8 and 9 sample answers with examiner notes.
IELTS General Training Writing Practice Test 1 with Answers
A free, interactive IELTS General Training Writing practice test with answers, about 60 minutes.
TopicsThe return of the overnight sleeper trainComplaint to a gym about equipment and chargesOnline shopping versus local shops
This IELTS General Training Practice Test 1 has 1 paper — Writing. Choose a paper below to start; your browser will load the interactive version automatically.
Writing
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. This task is not scored automatically; compare your answer with the Band 6, 7, 8 and 9 samples, or ask the AI examiner (Pro).
Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter
• explain which equipment has problems and how this has affected you
• describe the mistake with the payment
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words. This task is not scored automatically; compare your answer with the Band 6, 7, 8 and 9 samples, or ask the AI examiner (Pro).
In many countries, more and more people are buying goods online rather than from shops in their local area.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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About the IELTS GT Writing paper
Task 1: a letter (formal, semi-formal or informal) of at least 150 words; Task 2: an essay of at least 250 words. Band 6, 7, 8 and 9 sample answers with examiner notes.
How IELTS GT is scored
IELTS General Training is reported as a band score from 1 to 9 for each skill and overall. On 7ESL, Listening and Reading give an instant practice score with a band estimate (General Training Reading uses its own, stricter table), while Writing and Speaking come with Band 6, 7, 8 and 9 sample answers and examiner notes. Pro members can also have a letter or essay scored by the AI examiner.
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