you should follow carefully the steps set out in the How to Answer section. In this way you will develop an understanding of the most efficient test strategies. | page 1 GENERAL TRAINING WRITING PRACTICE TEST 1 TIME ALLOWED 1 hour WRITING TASK 1 You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. An Australian colleague is going to your country for a conference. He She will spend several days in your home town and has written a letter to you asking for advice about things to see and do there. Write a letter to the colleague suggesting what he she should see and do while he she is in your home town. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. WRITING TASK 2 You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task. As part of a class assignment you have been asked to write about the following topic. In Western countries people spend a lot of money on their pets. They buy special food for their cats or dogs buy them toys and often pay high fees for medical treatment. Some people think this is a waste of money and argue that pets are dirty and dangerous. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet Do people spend too much money on pets Give reasons for your answer. You should write at least 250 words. 134 IELTS Preparation and Practice page 2 GENERAL TRAINING WRITING PRACTICE TEST 2 TIME ALLOWED 1 hour WRITING TASK 1 You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. Last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin College of English. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write to the director of the language school and request these documents. You should write at least 150 words. WRITING TASK 2 You should spend no more than 40 minutes on this task. As part of a class assignment you have been asked to write about the following topic. There have been many technological developments in the 20th century for example in transport telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important How has it changed people s lives Have all the changes been positive
