Our lovely student KK took IELTS in Canada and remembered the writing questions below:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have joined a sports club recently, and you are experiencing some problems. Write letter to club manager. In your letter
– Say why you joined the club
– Explain about the problems you are experiencing
– Suggest solutions to fix them
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test
To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you
- Address each bullet point clearly.
- Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
- Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
- Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.
To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you
- Make your position clear throughout the essay.
- Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
- Use formal vocabulary.
- Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
- Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.