IELTS General Training Writing practice test paper
You will be allowed 1 hour to complete two tasks in the IELTS General Training Writing test.
The two parts of this practice Writing test are presented on two separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your practice is as realistic as possible. If you prefer to work offline, download the test paper.
In the actual test you will do your writing in an answer booklet.
Timing
The total time allowed for the IELTS General Training Writing test is 60 minutes. Time yourself and allow just one hour to complete both parts.
Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on task 1
write in a personal, semiformal or formal style
write at least 150 words
Writing task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on task 2
give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge or experience
write at least 250 words