The General test is for people wanting to work in or emigrate to the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada or New Zealand. It is widely accepted for:
It is different to the IELTS Academic test which is required by universities and professional registration bodies.
– Write a minimum of 150 words : 20 minute – Write a minimum of 250 words : 40 minute | – 60 minutes |
Task 2 contributes twice as many marks to your overall score as Task 1.
T ask 1 – You are required to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation in relation to a specific circumstance.
The letter must be in one of the following styles as appropriate to the situation:
– to someone you don’t know. – to a friend or close family member. |
There are 7 common Task 1 letter topics:
Click the links for step-by-step lessons with sample questions and model answers.
Task 2 – You will be required to write an essay on a topic of general interest. Your essay will be a response to a specific point of view, problem or argument that will be stated in the question.
You may use a more personal style than would be required in the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.
There are 5 types of Task 2 essay:
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As with all elements of the IELTS exam, the IELTS General Writing test is marked according to four marking criteria.
– appropriate response to the task – the ability to present a well-structured essay – the ability to use a range of appropriate vocabulary and to use it correctly – the ability to use grammar correctly and to use a range of grammar forms |
Each carries 25% of the marks.
The two parts of the IELTS General Writing test are designed to assess your ability in different skill areas. The assessment criteria for any specific question will depend on the type of task you are asked to complete, but here is a general overview.
Don’t worry if you feel slightly overwhelmed after reading it. The lessons below contain all the help and step-by-step guidance you need to write high scoring essays and letters.
Task 1 – Your letter will assess your ability to engage in personal correspondence and be assessed in relation to one or more of these skills:
Task 2 – Your essay will be assessed in relation to one or more of the following:
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In addition to the sample questions and model answers in the lessons listed above, you will find many more in the IELTS General Writing lessons in the menus below.
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Letter Format – The format, the 7 topics, letter structure, formal & informal, assessment & marking criteria, sample questions. Essential information you need to know.
Letter Writing Tips – Learn top tips on how to meet the assessment and marking criteria and achieve a high score.
Letter Writing Structure – Find out how to use this easy to learn letter structure to write a high-scoring letter. Includes a model answer.
How To Plan a Letter – Learn a simple 5 step process & 6 part letter structure. Also, help to understand the question & generate ideas.
Formal or Informal – How to decide what type of letter to write. Sample questions & 2 model letters.
Letter Writing Vocabulary – Learn useful phrases to help you achieve a high score. Also, know how to start & end your letter.
How To Write an Informal Letter – Step-by-step instructions, simple 4 step plan & 6 part letter structure, model letter.
How To Write a Formal Letter – Step-by-step instructions, simple 4 step plan & 6 part letter structure, model letter.
Letter Topics – Learn the 7 most common letter topics & other popular subjects. Includes 20 sample questions.
IELTS Writing Task 2 – T he format, the 5 question types, the 5 step essay writing strategy & sample questions. All the key information you need to know.
The 5 Types of Task 2 Essay – How to recognise the 5 different types of Task 2 essays. 15 sample questions to study and a simple planning structure for each essay type.
Understanding Task 2 Questions – How to quickly and easily analyse and understand IELTS Writing Task 2 questions.
How To Plan a Task 2 Essay – Discover why essay planning is essential & learn a simple 4 step strategy, the 4 part essay structure & 4 methods of generating ideas.
How To Write a Task 2 Introduction – Find out why a good introduction is essential. Learn how to write one using a simple 3 part strategy & discover 4 common mistakes to avoid.
How To Write Task 2 Main Body Paragraphs – Learn the simple 3 part structure for writing great main body paragraphs and also, 3 common mistakes to avoid.
How To Write Task 2 Conclusions – Learn the easy way to write the perfect conclusion for a Task 2 essay. Also discover 4 common mistakes to avoid.
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In this introductory lesson you will find some guidance on how you should write an IELTS essay .
There are then more lessons on the following pages for different types of essay and different questions, with lots of tips and strategies for achieving a high score.
You can also watch a video of this lesson:
It is important to learn about IELTS essays because there are different essay types, and these will require different ways to answer them.
However, as you will see from the guidance on this page, they can all follow the same basic structure.
These are some of the types of IELTS essays you can get in the test:
Not every essay will fit one of these patterns, but many do.
You may get some of these tasks mixed up. For example, you could be asked to give your opinion on an issue, and then discuss the advantages or disadvantages of it.
The golden rule is to ALWAYS read the question very carefully to see exactly what you are being asked to do.
The second lesson explains more about analysing essay questions.
In order to answer this, lets first look at a sample question:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write at least 250 words.
An IELTS essay is structured like any other essay; you just need to make it shorter. There are three key elements:
We will look at each of these in turn, using the essay question above as an example.
You should keep your introduction for the IELTS essay short. Remember you only have 40 minutes to write the essay, and some of this time needs to be spent planning. Therefore, you need to be able to write your introduction fairly quickly so you can start writing your body paragraphs.
You should do just two things:
Here is an example introduction for the above essay question about IT:
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT, with many advances in this field. However, while these technological advances have brought many benefits to the world, I strongly believe that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive.
As you can see, the first sentence makes sure it refers to the topic (IT) and uses facts about IT taken from the question. Note that these are paraphrased - you must not copy from the rubric!
The second part then clearly sets out the what the essay will be about and confirms the writers opinion (some questions may not ask for your opinion, but this one does). The writer clearly agrees as he/she thinks there will be more negative impacts.
View this lesson for more advice on writing IELTS essay introductions.
For an IELTS essay, you should have 2 or 3 body paragraphs - no more, and no less.
For your body paragraph, each paragraph should contain one controlling idea, and have sentences to support this.
Lets look at the first paragraph for the essay about IT. The essay is about the benefits and drawbacks of IT, so these will need to be discussed in separate paragraphs.
Here is the first body paragraph:
On the positive side, email has made communication, especially abroad, much simpler and faster. This has resulted in numerous benefits for commerce and business as there is no need to wait weeks for letters or take time sending faxes, which was the case in the past. Furthermore, the World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. For example, people can access news, medical advice, online education courses and much more via the internet. These developments have made life far easier and more convenient for many.
The controlling idea in this first paragraph is the 'benefits of IT', and there are two supporting ideas, which are underlined. No drawbacks are discussed as the paragraph would then lose coherence.
Most of the essay will focus on the negative aspects of IT, as the writer says there are more negative effects in the introduction. So the next two paragraphs are about these.
The topic sentence in the next paragraph therefore tells us we are changing the focus to the negative points:
Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial. For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with each other on a day-to-day basis.
The final body paragraph gives the last negative effect:
In addition, the large size of the Web has meant that it is nearly impossible to regulate and control. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites and the spread of computer viruses. Unfortunately, this kind of problem might even get worse in the future at least until more regulated systems are set up.
The conclusion only needs to be one or two sentences, and you can do the following:
Here is an example:
In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe that these are outweighed by the drawbacks. In the future these will need to be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts on individuals and society.
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT, with many advances in this field. However, while these technological advances have brought many benefits to the world, I strongly believe that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive.
Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial. For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with each other on a day-to-day basis.
(290 Words)
The IELTS essay introduction talks in general about the increasing use of IT, thus introducing the topic well. The thesis then clearly sets out the writers opinion.
The following paragraph mentions the present benefits of these developments, but the opening sentence in the third paragraph is a qualifying statement (Nevertheless, not all the effects... ), so the writer can now focus on the negative elements.
The fourth paragraph provides two other negative examples (lack of regulation, viruses). Both paragraphs suggest that these problems will continue in the future.
The essay concludes with a clear opinion that agrees with the statement.
Overall, it is a well-balanced text that mentions the present situation ( ...this has made life.. .) but importantly, also refers to the future of IT (. ..likely to increase..., might get worse. ..).
Now you know the basics of writing an IELTS Essay, you can go on and look at further sample essays or if you prefer, check out the next lessons for Writing Task 2.
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Ielts sample letters (ielts writing task 1).
The purpose of this section is to help you with the Writing Task 1 of the IELTS General test. In Task 1, candidates are asked to respond to a given problem with a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. It is suggested that about 20 minutes is spent on Task 1, which requires candidates to write at least 150 words. Depending on the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to:
- engage in personal correspondence - elicit and provide general factual information - express needs, wants, likes and dislikes - express opinions (views, complaints etc.)
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IELTS Writing Task 2 requires you to write at least 250 words. You will be presented with a topic and will be tested on your ability to respond by giving and justifying an opinion, discussing the topic, summarizing details, outlining problems, identifying possible solutions and supporting what you write with reasons, arguments and relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. Writing scripts are marked by trained and certificated IELTS examiners, who all hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.
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Writing task 1 of the IELTS General Writing test is always letter writing. In Task 1, you will be given a situation, and based on the situation, you will be asked to write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter. It is advisable to spend 20 minutes on Writing task 1, which requires you to write at least 150 words.
Sample letters for each type of letter asked in the exam is given below for reference.
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– Describe the problems it has caused.
– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
– Suggest a solution.
Dear Mr. Johny,
I’m writing this letter to express my concern about the parking space for cars in our office. You are aware that we have recently relocated and do not have parking facilities in this building.
Let me explain the issue in detail. As we have relocated our organization to a new location, we are facing some problems with parking. Due to an increase in workforce, the number of vehicles has also increased. As a result, we are facing problems with parking. The vehicle owners have to park their vehicles on roadsides and whatever vacant space available near the office building.
Therefore, I believe that management should address the aforementioned issue to avoid chaos in front of the building and unauthorized parking issues. Having our own parking space will smoothen the parking process and save the time of employees.
I suggest that we rent a nearby vacant space for parking and appoint a guard to assist vehicle owners and stop any confusion. Request you to take the necessary actions at the earliest.
Yours truly,
A semi-formal letter is written to someone whom you only know professionally
Points covered in the sample answer:
You made a reservation at a hotel for you and your colleagues to stay during a business trip, but you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
– Give details of your booking
– Explain what changes you need to make
– Ask for some special arrangements to be made for your business meetings.
Dear Sir/Ma’am
I am Kanika Gupta, and I booked four deluxe rooms in your hotel for six days in August. I am writing this letter to request that you change our booking dates and the number of rooms for the period.
I was supposed to stay in the hotel along with three colleagues, from 6th August till 11th August 2021. However, due to the change in meeting dates, we would not be able to check in on the given dates. Hence, I am requesting you to kindly change our arrival dates to 23rd August and departure dates to 28th August. Now that the meeting is postponed, more colleagues will possibly be joining us for the meeting. Therefore, I also request you to increase the number of rooms from three to five.
Also, now that the meeting is postponed, we would require a new meeting venue. I would like to request arrangements for our business meeting for two days for 15 employees. That would be 24th and 25th August respectively.
I regret the inconvenience caused to you due to the above changes.
I look forward to a positive response from your end.
Yours sincerely,
Kanika Gupta
A formal letter is for an official purpose and written to someone whom you do not know personally.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter say
– What jobs do you plan to do?
– Why do you want to work overseas?
– Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on.
How are you? I hope you are enjoying your life in Canada. I have some great news for you. I have recently appeared for a language test, and I am on cloud nine as I passed with flying colors, and now I am planning to fly.
Actually, it’s my long-held aspiration to get a well-paid job in a country like Canada. Since I am a marketer, I can handle any work in the office and hope to get a decent marketing manager position. As you know, I have experience in multiple fields like sales, counseling, and production. So I hope I will not struggle to seek employment overseas.
My family encouraged me to migrate to Canada and expand my career there. I have to take this as a challenge because I have never lived away from home.
Out of all my friends and family, only you work in Canada. I guess you might be able to help discover job opportunities there. Please share some options which are applicable for my qualification and skills. Do tell me about the pay scale and details about the working conditions and working time in Canada.
Hope to meet soon and have a great time together.
Warm Regards
An informal letter is for personal purpose and written to someone whom you only know personally
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The 2nd task in IELTS General Writing is to write an essay. Here are the examples of successful responses for a high score. Pay attention to the structure of the answer and how paragraphs composition; main ideas and the examples they are supported with.
IELTS General Writing Task 2 looks like this (part in bold changes).
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
In this task you should: Explain the first point of view Explain the second point of view Add your opinion
Sample answer:
What’s the happiest time in people’s lives: youth or old age; school, career or retirement? All of these have been suggested, but teenage years and adulthood both have many supporters.
Those who believe teenagers are the happiest people cite their lack of responsibilities as a significant factor. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and although they may be included in family decisions, they’re not ultimately responsible. However, adolescents are on the threshold of adult life: they’re old enough to get a part-time job, so they can enjoy their first taste of financial independence, and their future study and career lie ahead.
Away from these serious concerns, young people have an active social life with their friends, often simply by hanging out with them. And of course, there’s the excitement of first love and first heartbreak. With all this to experience, teenagers see their parents’ lives as boring and stressful.
However, the reverse is also true. Adults see anxious, self-dramatising adolescents, and appreciate the joys of maturity. These may include a contented family life, long-lasting friendships and a career. Long-term relationships may not have the fireworks of adolescence, but are stronger for it, because of the wealth of shared experience. At work, many of us are challenged and stimulated by the increasing, professional skills we acquire, which ensures that our jobs remain interesting.
The greatest benefit, though, is that maturity gives you greater confidence in your own judgement, in all areas of life. You’re not afraid to express your opinion when others disagree and, unlike a teenager, you know when to let things go.
Both these periods can be happy times, but I look back at my own teenage years, with no desire to go back. Adult life may be less dramatic, but fireworks don’t keep you warm
In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem.
What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
It is undoubtedly the case that urban areas around the world increasingly suffer from congestion. In this essay, I examine the reasons for this trend and suggest some practical policies the authorities could implement to reduce the level of traffic in our cities.
The first step is to understand why traffic has increased in towns and cities. Broadly speaking, there are three main reasons for this. One is that cars have become more affordable for the average consumer and they are no longer a luxury item, but something that most families expect to own. A second reason is that public transport has become increasingly unreliable in recent years, not least because many bus and train services have been reduced because of the difficulty in funding them. The third reason is that society has in general become more mobile and this means more people are prepared to commute to work by car than they were before.
There is almost certainly no one solution to this problem given the complexity of its causes. However, one option has to be to improve the reliability of public transport to encourage people to take the bus or the train rather than get in the car. It would also be possible to discourage people from driving to work by introducing special tariffs for using the roads, especially during peak periods. A successful example of this is the congestion charge scheme in London which has certainly reduced the level of trafficin inner-city areas.
In conclusion, there are a variety of different factors that have led to rising levels of traffic in urban areas. While it may not be possible to find a complete solution, any action should probably involve encouraging greater use of public transport and making it more expensive for the motorist to drive in urban areas.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Here we write about the benefits. Remember: 1 advantage = 1 paragraph.
In many places today, children start primary school at around the age of six or seven. However, because it is more likely now that both parents work, there is little opportunity for children to stay in their own home up to that age. Instead, they will probably go to a nursery school when they are much younger. While some people think this may be damaging to a child’s development, or to a child’s relationship with his or her parents, in fact there are many advantages to having school experience at a young age. Firstly, a child will learn to interact with a lot of different people and some children learn to communicate very early because of this. They are generally more confident and independent than children who stay at home with their parents and who are not used to strangers or new situations. Such children find their first day at school at the age of six very frightening and this may have a negative effect on how they learn. Another advantage of going to school at an early age is that children develop faster socially. They make friends and learn how to get on with other children of a similar age. This is often not possible at home because they are the only child, or because their brothers or sisters are older or younger. So overall, I believe that, attending school from a young age is good for most children. They still spend plenty of time at home with their parents, so they can benefit from both environments.
The 2nd task in IELTS General Writing is to write an essay. Here are the examples of successful responses for a high score. Pay attention to the structure of the answer and how paragraphs composition; main ideas and the examples they are supported with. The 2nd task in IELTS General Writing is to write an essay. Here are the examples of successful responses for a high score. Pay attention to the structure of the answer and how paragraphs composition; main ideas and the examples they are supported with. IELTS General Writing Task 2 looks like this (part in bold changes). WRITING TASK 2
In this task you should: Explain the first point of view Explain the second point of view Add your opinion Sample answer: What’s the happiest time in people’s lives: youth or old age; school, career or retirement? All of these have been suggested, but teenage years and adulthood both have many supporters. Those who believe teenagers are the happiest people cite their lack of responsibilities as a significant factor. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and although they may be included in family decisions, they’re not ultimately responsible. However, adolescents are on the threshold of adult life: they’re old enough to get a part-time job, so they can enjoy their first taste of financial independence, and their future study and career lie ahead. Away from these serious concerns, young people have an active social life with their friends, often simply by hanging out with them. And of course, there’s the excitement of first love and first heartbreak. With all this to experience, teenagers see their parents’ lives as boring and stressful. However, the reverse is also true. Adults see anxious, self-dramatising adolescents, and appreciate the joys of maturity. These may include a contented family life, long-lasting friendships and a career. Long-term relationships may not have the fireworks of adolescence, but are stronger for it, because of the wealth of shared experience. At work, many of us are challenged and stimulated by the increasing, professional skills we acquire, which ensures that our jobs remain interesting. The greatest benefit, though, is that maturity gives you greater confidence in your own judgement, in all areas of life. You’re not afraid to express your opinion when others disagree and, unlike a teenager, you know when to let things go. Both these periods can be happy times, but I look back at my own teenage years, with no desire to go back. Adult life may be less dramatic, but fireworks don’t keep you warm
In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem? It is undoubtedly the case that urban areas around the world increasingly suffer from congestion. In this essay, I examine the reasons for this trend and suggest some practical policies the authorities could implement to reduce the level of traffic in our cities. The first step is to understand why traffic has increased in towns and cities. Broadly speaking, there are three main reasons for this. One is that cars have become more affordable for the average consumer and they are no longer a luxury item, but something that most families expect to own. A second reason is that public transport has become increasingly unreliable in recent years, not least because many bus and train services have been reduced because of the difficulty in funding them. The third reason is that society has in general become more mobile and this means more people are prepared to commute to work by car than they were before. There is almost certainly no one solution to this problem given the complexity of its causes. However, one option has to be to improve the reliability of public transport to encourage people to take the bus or the train rather than get in the car. It would also be possible to discourage people from driving to work by introducing special tariffs for using the roads, especially during peak periods. A successful example of this is the congestion charge scheme in London which has certainly reduced the level of trafficin inner-city areas. In conclusion, there are a variety of different factors that have led to rising levels of traffic in urban areas. While it may not be possible to find a complete solution, any action should probably involve encouraging greater use of public transport and making it more expensive for the motorist to drive in urban areas.
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The most commons topics are: age & generations, art, business, cities, communication, crime, education, environment, family, health, government, media & newspapers, psychology, society, sport, technology & science, transport, and work., below are some ielts writing task 2 samples (all written by me) on the most common topics, comment your own essays below and i will give you some feedback, if you want to get over your ielts fears and achieve your dreams (of going abroad or getting a better job), i now offer online lessons complete with feedback, videos, workbooks and more, consider supporing my efforts to write these essays but signing up for my online video courses here or my exclusive ielts ebooks here on patreon., age & generations, some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: music bringing people together (ielts cambridge 14), at the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people., do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: populations, young people (ielts cambridge 14), some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves., discuss both views and give your own opinion., read my sample answer for this question here., in some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people., why is this, what are the solutions, agriculture, in spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. why is this the case what can be done about this problem, give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. write at least 250 words., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: agriculture (ielts cambridge 13), some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible., to what extent do you agree or disagree, museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: museums, many museums charge for admission while others are free., do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: museum entrance fees, many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such as literature and painting., read my full sample answer for this question here., some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability., discuss both views and give your opinion., the government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education., to what extent do you agree, some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in., some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument., recent research has shown that business meetings and training are increasingly taking place online., what are the advantages and disadvantages of this, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: business, as well as making money, businesses also have a responsibilty towards society., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: businesses social responsibility, the global demand for oil and gas is increasing. some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas., do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages, the shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. only government action can solve this problem., read my sample here., when designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: buildings, living in large cities today poses many problems for people., what are these problems should governments encourage more people to live in smaller towns, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: cities, traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving companies, factories and their employees to the countryside., do you agree or disagree, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: overpopulation, too much money is wasted on repairing old buildings that should be used to knock them down and build new ones., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: old buildings, the roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on., what are the causes of this, what are some possible solutions, ielts writing task 2 sample answer general training: roads in major cities, some feel that cities shold be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important., discuss both sides and give your own opinion., available as an ebook my patreon., there are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems., some cities create housing for growing populations by building taller buildings while other cities have opted to build on wider areas of land., which solution is better, communication, the use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society., do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: face to face interaction, many people believe that social networking sites (such as facebook) have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: social networking sites, many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport., many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages., in many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings., do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages, read my sample answer here., some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. some believe that having more police on the streets is best way to reduce and combat crime., ielts writing task 2 sample answer (crime and the police), the crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advances in technology., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: crime & technology, the most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: education and crime, watching tv shows and movies about crime is becoming more and more popular., what effect does that have on society, some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. others think the parents should be punished instead., many researchers believe that we can now study the behaviour of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree., to what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics, is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals, some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment., get my sample answer for this essay by signing up for my patreon here., some believe that tourism does more to create tension between between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: tourism and culture, some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture., in many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. this has a negative impact on families, individuals and society., the best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches student to cope with change., read my essay here., some people say that school children should be mainly taught about the literature (e.g fiction and poetry) of their own country because it is more important than that of other countries., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: literature, plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today., what are the causes of this problem, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay, many people feel that students should learn from online materials while others feel that it is better to use printed materials., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: online materials, some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. some think they should begin at least 7 years old. discuss both views give opinions., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: children starting school, students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: academic/practical knowledge, some people believe that education is the key to tackling hunger worldwide while others feel that the answer is in food aid., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: hunger, compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before., do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country, will this trend change much in the future, ielts writing task 2 sample answer by dave: studying abroad, some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home., some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range., full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. some say they should do other activities too., nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education., environment, some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds., sample essay, some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems., discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: environmental problems plants and animals (ielts cambridge 14), climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. many people strongly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with this problem., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: climate change, plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. some people say they should be banned., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: plastic bags, developing the economy will always damage the environment., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: the economy & the environment, many believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. only governments and large companies can make a real difference., the most difficult ielts writing topic: january 2020, most agree that we should be training children to recycle waste to preserve the earth’s natural resources., however, some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feels schools are more responsible., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: recycling, the increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment., what can be done to solve this problem, read my sample answer for this essay here., some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell. others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging., discuss both views and give your opinions., some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation., in many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies., family & children, more and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live., read my answer here., many parents encourage young people to leave home when they become older, while others think they should stay at home with the family. discuss both views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer (family and the home), nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative., what is the reason for this, what measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: television, some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes., other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 12: children & choice, many parents today do not spend much time with their children., does this affect parents or children more, it is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents., these days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work., what could be the reasons for this is it a positive or negative development, some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made., read my sample answer on patreon., throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. if a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful., in many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. some believe this tendency should be changed., the best way to prevent people from smoking is to impose high taxes on tobacco products. in this way, people will be less likely to develop a long-term addiction to smoking., ielts examiner sample answer: government (by dave), some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population., many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation., some people think governments should care more about elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people., many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/her own healthy lifestyle. others believe that governments should take care of it. discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: health problems individuals/governments, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: smoking (real ielts exam), some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: unhealthy foods (real past ielts tests/exams), more and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks., what are the reasons for this, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: sugary drinks, many think that in today’s world it is very difficult for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. others, however, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: healthy lifestyle, some people say that it is acceptable to test medicine intended for people on animals. others, however, believe that it is not right to use animals in this research., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: medical testing, many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. others think there are more effective methods., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: gym/exercise, governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment., even though doctors advise old people to get more exercise, many old people do not get enough., what are some possible solutions for this, research into medical treatments are essential to improve health and fight disease., who do you think should fund this research: individuals, private companies or governments, in many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available., do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages, governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree., discuss both views and give you own opinion., some people say history is one the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: history (by dave), some believe that history has little to teach us about today while others think that the study of the past helps us to understand the present., it is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents., historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin., some people say that now is the best time in history to be living., what is your opinion about this, what other time in history would be interesting to live in, read my essay here. , living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: foreign languages (cambridge 13), some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication., media & newspapers, some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. however, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. discuss both views and give your opinion, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: newspapers and the media (by dave), some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: news media influence, watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television., some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed., in the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement, some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it., personal life, many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. however, this is very difficult to do. what are the problems associated with this what is the best way to achieve a better balance, ielts examiner sample answer: work-life balance (by dave), these days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay general training: working too much, some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: acceptance / unsatisfactory (ielts cambridge 14) by dave, some are of the opinion that people are naturally born as good leaders while others feel that leadership skills can be learned., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: leadership, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: leadership essay 2, many pschologists recommend that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing at all for a period of time during the day., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: stress, some think that ambition is a good quality., is it important to be ambitious, is it a positive or negative characteristic, some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present., in some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people., why might this be the case, do you think this is a positive or negative situation, in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough., what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message, science & technology, some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: scientific research (ielts cambridge 12), nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots., is this a negative or positive development, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: robots at home, people today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. this means that it is not that important to travel to those countries., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the internet & travel, in the future it will become more difficult to live on earth so more money should be spent researching how to live on other planets such as mars., some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology., read my sample answer this question here., more and more students at university today are not choosing to study science., why is this happening, what are the effects of this, in the future, people may have to live on other planets. some think that is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as mars., some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers., what is the cause of this, some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. while some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences., weddings are getting bigger and more expensive., is it a positive or negative development, some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. to what extent do you agree or disagree, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: choice (by dave), in many countries people are living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short time and thrown away. , what are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: society (by dave), many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: income inequality, people have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. however, it is difficult to decide what a perfect society would be like., what would be the most important element of an ideal society, what can normal people do to make society more perfect, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the ideal/perfect society, online shopping is becoming more common these days., what effect could this have on the environment and the types of jobs required, many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today., some people believe that smartphones are destroying social interaction today., many people think that zoos are cruel. others think they are helpful in protecting rare animals., in many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops., why do you think people waste food in this way, what can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away, some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. however, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a country., discuss both these views and give your opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the world cup and olympics, extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this view, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: extreme sports, many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is a negative., some people think that governments should invest mainly in making public transportation faster while other think there are more important priorities (cost, the environment)., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: transportation (by dave), some people believe that the best way to increase the road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars., to what extent do you agree or disagree., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: traffic and road safety (by dave), more and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time., what problems does this cause, what do you think are the possible solutions, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: problems with purchasing cars, when cars and cyclists use the same roads, there are often problems., why is this the case, the manufacturing and use of cars damages the environment but their popularity is increasing., how could this be controlled, after graduation many students take a year to travel. some think that it would be more useful to work for a year., many people today are choosing to travel to other countries., is this a positive or negative development, some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs., nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation., why might this be the case what could be the disadvantages of being self-employed, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: self-employment (ielts cambridge 14), nowadays, entertainers get paid more than politicians., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: entertainers & politicians, the job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: changing jobs, some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction and a permanent job is more important., when a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning., get my exclusive pdf sample answer for this question on patreon., recommended for you.
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The General Training Writing test includes two tasks that are based on topics of general interest.
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Essay on Eid ul Adha: The month-long Ramadan fasting has finally ended, and it’s time for celebrations. Eid Ul Adha, one of the two significant Islamic festivals. Eid ul Adha is known as Bakr-Id in India and is a public holiday. Eid ul-Adha originates from the tale of Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, per Allah’s instruction. Eid ul Adha 2024 was celebrated on 17 June. On this page, we will discuss an essay on Eid ul Adha for school students.
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Eid Ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar. Celebrated by Muslims all over the world, this festival marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Eid Ul Adha is a time of joy, reflection, and charity, bringing families and communities together in a spirit of generosity and faith.
The origin of Eid Ul Adha can be traced back to the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Ismail. According to Islamic tradition, God commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his beloved son as a test of his faith and obedience. Despite the immense emotional challenge, Ibrahim prepared to carry out God’s command. However, at the last moment, God provided a ram to be sacrificed in place of Ismail, rewarding Ibrahim for his steadfast faith and submission. This event is commemorated each year during Eid Ul Adha, reminding Muslims of the virtues of faith, sacrifice, and obedience to God.
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Eid Ul Adha holds profound significance in the Islamic faith. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and obedience to God’s will. The festival also emphasizes the values of sacrifice, charity, and compassion. During this time, Muslims are encouraged to reflect on their own willingness to make sacrifices for their faith and to help those in need. The act of Qurbani, or animal sacrifice, symbolizes the readiness to give up something valuable for the sake of God and reinforces the importance of sharing blessings with others, especially the less fortunate.
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Eid Ul Adha is marked by traditional celebrations aimed at bringing families, friends, and communities together.. The day begins with a special prayer, known as Salat al-Eid, performed in congregations at mosques or open grounds. This prayer is followed by a sermon that highlights the themes of sacrifice and devotion. After the prayer, Muslims who can afford to do so perform the Qurbani, sacrificing an animal such as a sheep, goat, cow, or camel. The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts: one-third for the family, one-third for friends and relatives, and one-third for the poor and needy.
The celebrations continue with feasts, family gatherings, and the exchange of gifts. Traditional dishes, including biryani, kebabs, and a variety of sweets, are prepared and shared among family and friends. Children often receive new clothes and gifts, adding to the festive atmosphere. Many people also take this opportunity to visit friends and relatives, strengthening social bonds and fostering a sense of community.
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Eid Ul Adha is a festival that embodies the core values of Islam, including faith, sacrifice, charity, and community. It is a time for Muslims to reflect on their relationship with God and to renew their commitment to helping those in need. Through the act of Qurbani and the sharing of food and resources, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate and uphold the principles of their faith. This festival not only commemorates a significant event in Islamic history but also serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Ul Adha is a cherished and meaningful celebration that brings joy, reflection, and a spirit of giving to Muslims everywhere.
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A.1 Eid ul-Adha is the latter of the two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.
A.2 The rites coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, which means “Feast of Sacrifice,” when Muslims with financial means commentate Ibrahim’s test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing the meat to the poor.
A.3 The term is used by Muslims all over the world as a greeting to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (which marks the end of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (which is in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah).
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