IELTS students can take the Academic or General Training version of the test. One way in which the tests are different is in the Writing Section. Below are some examples of General Training Writing Questions
EXAMPLE 1
Task 1
You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realized there were some problems with the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
- explain why you took the job
- describe the problems that you experienced
- suggest what could be done about them
Task 2
People who have original ideas are of much greater value to society than those who are simply able to copy the ideas of others well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
EXAMPLE 2
Task 1
Last week you went to a musical concert. You were very impressed with the performance.
Write a letter to a friend about the concert. In your letter
- say what the concert was and why you went
- describe the performance
- suggest why he/she should go to the concert
Task 2
Crime is nearly always related to the environment in which it occurs. For this reason, international laws and international law courts are unrealistic and will not succeed in reducing crime levels in different countries.
Discuss.