General Training Writing · Practice test

General Training Test 30

Complete both tasks, then submit your writing to your teacher if you have an account.

  • 60 minutes
  • 2 tasks
  • Test 30 of 50

Test conditions: you have 60 minutes for both tasks. Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2. Your answers are saved as you type.

20 minutes · at least 150 words

Task 1

You want to volunteer at a local charity.

Write a letter to the charity organiser. In your letter:

  • say why you want to volunteer
  • describe the skills you can offer
  • say when you are available

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

40 minutes · at least 250 words

Task 2

More and more people are working for themselves instead of for a company.

Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Practice test written for Tips4IELTS. Any data is invented for practice.