The Complete IELTS Course
IELTS Writing - General
Task 1
Task 2
Task 1
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ,
Task 2
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their
own country.
Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your
arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
own country.
Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your
arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
