IELTS Writing Checker

IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

Question type

Source

Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter:- describe your previous studies and/or work experience- describe your current activities, hobbies and interests- tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 4 sample answers (Band 6–7)
Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been offered a job and have been asked to start next week. You want the job, but because of a previous commitment you want to delay starting for two weeks. Write to the manager. In your letter:- accept the job- explain your situation- ask for a change to your start date

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 4 sample answers (Band 7–8.5)
Formal LetterTask 1

You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter:- inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled- describe your suitcase and what happened to it- explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 4 sample answers (Band 6.5–7)
Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You share a room in a college with another student. You find it difficult to study and work there because your roommate has friends and parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer. In your letter:- explain the problems with your current room- ask for a new room next term- say that you would prefer a single room and explain why

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 4 sample answers (Band 7)
Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has written a letter informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter write:- what he or she can do in your country/city advise him/her about the place he/she could stay at- suggest to him/her- what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 4 sample answers (Band 7.5–8)
Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super’s permission for that. Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the problems- explain what type of room you would prefer

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 3 sample answers (Band 7–7.5)
Formal LetterTask 1

You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say:- when you will be arriving and leaving- what type of rooms you would like- ask how much the weekend will cost- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 3 sample answers (Band 7–7.5)
Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 3 sample answers (Band 7–8)
Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give details of your study plans- explain why you want to get a part-time job- suggest how your friend could help you find a job

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

  • Task ready
  • 20-minute exam timer
  • Feedback in about 20 seconds · free
Start writing this task
Read 3 sample answers (Band 6–8)