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General Writing Sample Task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to
work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and
sometimes borrow your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your
letter as follows:
Ans: Dear Sir/Madam, (band 5)
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my room-mate. As you know we share one
room, I cannot study in the room at all any more if I still stay there.
She always has friend visiting and has parties in the room. They make lots of noise and switch
on the radio very loudly, for me this environment is very difficult to study and I need a quiet
room. Even borrows my things without asking, it is very impolite.
I request you can give me a new room next term because I have been asked her has parties in
other place many times they still have parties in the room. I really cannot stay in the same room
with her.
I would be grateful if you could change me a single room.
Ans:Dear Sir/Madam, (band 7)
I am writing you to express my dissatisfaction with my roommate and request for another
accommodation next term.
My mainproblem is that I cannot study in my room because my roommate always has friends visiting.
He alsohas partieswhichusuallyendearlyinthe morning,severaltimesaweek.Furthermore, he often
borrows my things without asking me.
I cannot acceptthissituationanylonger.Especiallybecause Ihave veryimportantexamsnexttermandI
really must study hard. This is why I would be very grateful if I could have another room next term. It
would be most convenient for me not having to share my room with someone else.

2. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
You’re faithfully,
Ivan Sidorov
You have just spent a weekendstayingat the LiloHotel in Adelaide.Whenyou get home you find that
you have left a bag at the hotel.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Model answer:
Dear Mr. Simpson,
I stayed in your hotel on the 23rd and 24th of October. I was in Room 603. When I arrived home, I
discovered that I had left one of my bags at the hotel. Could you please check your Lost and Found
Department and see if my bag is there?
The bag is small blackleather,document case with a narrow strap. Inside the bag, you will find several
business cards, a fountain pen, a small address book, three copies of a business proposal and a silver
pocket calculator. These things are not very valuable in money terms, but they have a lot of personal
value.
I wouldappreciate itif youcouldcontact me as soonas possible,particularly since I need the proposals
for a presentation this week. If you could send the bag to me by courier service, I would be most
grateful. I have arranged to pay for the service.
Thank you for your help.
You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and
work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests.
Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her.
 You should write at least 150 words.
 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
 Model answer:
Dear Monica,
Hi! My name is Jane Zhang,and I obtainedyourname andaddressfromPenPalsInternational.Iamvery
gladto have thischance to write toyou andbecome penpals.
Let me firstintroduce myself.I’mcurrentlyworkingasa computerprogrammerina large multi-national
company. I graduated from Tsinghua University with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science in July
1996. While I enjoy my current job, I’m interested in pursuing a Master’s degree, and hope to begin
graduate studiesnextSeptember.Myhobbiesinclude listeningtopopmusic(especiallyU2), playing the
piano and erhu ( a Chinese instrument), and playing tennis. I’m also very interested in travelling, and
have visited every province in Chinese at least once.

3. Thissummer,I will be travellingwithmymothertoCalifornia.She will be attendingahistoryconference
at the Universityof California-Berkeley,andIhave justreceivedpermission to go with her. We will stay
in California for a total of 2 weeks – from August 2nd to 16th, 1999. If you are free, I would be very
happy to meet you in person. Perhaps we could spend a day or two together.
Well, let me finish here. I am already eagerly awaiting your reply to this first letter. Please tell me all
about yourself and your interests. I hope that we can become good friends.
Yours truly,
Michael
IELTS Writing Task 2/ IELTS Essay:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's
development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.
Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
You should write at least 250 words.
Sample Answer 1:
Education is the fundamental building block for children’s development. However, the growth of
students is very much dependent on the way of coaching. Some prefer educating students at
home while others think it is necessary for children to attend schools. In this essay, I will analyse
both viewpoints before reaching a reasonable conclusion.
There are groups of people who consider homeschooling has many benefits for child’s growth.
For instance, a student studying at home can get personal attention from parents which result in
good academic results. Furthermore, parents are aware of their child’s weakness and can help
him to cope with difficulties. Thus, it can be said that children can learn their subjects at the pace
in which they are comfortable and this can help them to excel in studies.
On the other hand, many consider schools as the required element in student growth. Educational
institutions, for example, concentrate on teaching moral values like tolerance and sharing along
with studies. Moreover, they are encouraged to perform tasks in a team, enabling them to learn
teamwork and not to dishearten by failure. Therefore, chances of suffering from depression are
reduced to a greater extent in case he doesn’t get what he desired in the real world.
From above, it can be seen that both the viewpoints have their own merits. However, I tend to
believe that in order to sustain in the actual world, students should be motivated to get educated

4. in institutions rather than learning alone at home. It is thus hoped that the government will
enforce strict laws for attendance in school compulsory.
(by - Aqueela Mansuri)
Sample Answer 2:
Homeschooling method of educating children is a trend still followed by a diverse variety of
groups all over the world. The concept dates back as far as the times when actual schools, for
teachings group of attendees, didn't exist. The method originated in royal environments where
kings would appoint the wisest pupil in their cabinets to carry out teaching sessions with kids in
the house. However, this practice of in-house education began to diminish when public education
institutes came to the fore.
Benefits of homeschooling cannot be overlooked. The biggest advantage for children who are
learning at home is the individual attention the tutor can provide to them. This not only results in
clear delivery of knowledge to the student, but the pace of such can also be set, maintained and
adjusted as per needs of the student and requirements of the course. Recipient of home tuition
can enjoy a flexible schedule as deemed fit by the involved parties. This time selection option
can be a great tool to tune up the process of learning. Some children find it easier to study at
night while others prefer to do the same in the daytime. A one-on-one session between a student
being taught at home by his teacher establishes a social bond between them. This leads to an
increased level of interactivity which contributes assertively in the learning curve.
On the contrary, participants of group schools acquire some distinct advantages primarily due to
the system they get involved in. First and foremost would be societal structure. Human is a social
being and there is no place better than a public or private school where children learn how to
interact with others. Another social property which the students pick up in group schooling
system is competition. They learn how to survive together and how to get ahead of other. A
healthy competition amongst students teaches them the value of effort. Group schooling systems
make the arrangement of specialized practical equipment feasible, which would ultimately
enhance the learning experience of all the students.
In my opinion, group schooling systems were made a global standard for a reason and not the
homeschooling. Public schools provide balance in society on a large scale. Children with the
uniform set of educational skills aligned towards a common goal can grow up to be more useful
for the world, rather than each child moving in a different direction.
[By - Rouhullah Noorani]
Sample Answer 3:
Today’s children become tomorrow’s citizens. So allowing them to interact with the community

5. is very important. More than that every human is a social being. Schools play an important role
in forming children’s social behaviours. So, in my opinion, teaching children at school is better
than teaching at home.
The main reason why kids need to be sent to school is to get awareness about the society he/she
will be a part of the future. Till 4-5 years, children normally with their family. Only after sending
to school they will get a chance to mingle with the same age group. This will help them to
improve communication skills, social awareness, skills to handle difficult situations etc. They
will be able to do at least their own things themselves. Also, I think this is required to reduce
their selfishness- they will learn how to share in schools.
The other important fact is discipline. At home, kids always feel easiness. It will be always a
tension free atmosphere for them since they are used to it from the childhood. Also, parents and
other family members may not be as strict as a teacher in many aspects. So it is hard to get
discipline in life for kids those who miss schooling. The main reason for this is the freedom they
get at home.
Apart from all these disadvantages, learning at home has some merits too. The main advantage is
kids will be more comfortable. Parents can decide or prioritise the topics to teach, unlike in some
schools give over work-load to kids. The time for study can be flexible so that children will get
more free time. And parents may be comparatively tension free too.
In a nutshell, even though both methods have its own merits and demerits, parents should make
important decisions about their children according to their circumstances and convenience.
(by - Tintu Joy)
Sample Answer 4:
One school of thought is that the best approach for child’s development is that if parents teach
their children themselves at home. On the other hand, the second school of thought is that
children should attend school for their better development. There is no general consensus over
this and both approaches have advantages.
Let’s see the advantages of the first approach. It is understood that no one can better understand
their child except his/her parents. A child is with the parents since birth and parents know each
and every aspect of the child. While teacher has to teach the whole class and take every student
along with including slow learners and fast learners. Whereas parents have one child to teach and
they can give him/her their hundred percent attention. They can schedule the teaching as per their
child’s pace. Moreover, parents can better look after the child.
Another approach is attending school. This method has its own advantages. In school, a child has
to spend his time in the class with other children of the same age. He/she starts making new
friends. They not only talk about studies but also discuss other happenings around them. They
share knowledge and information with each other. All the children take part in group activities
including extracurricular activities. As a result, their confidence increases many folds.

6. As we have seen, both methods have their own advantages. However, I strongly feel that it is
very vital for children to attend school. This way, school and parents share the responsibility of
development of the child and it is the best approach.
[by - Mansoor Afzal]
Sample Answer 5:
Education is a vital element in a child's development. Over the past years, there has been a lot of
option on how the parents want their children to attain an excellent education. Hence it brought
the argument on being homeschool and being enrolled in a school. Although homeschooling
provides much freedom for the children to learn on their own time without limit, being enrolled
in school will provide them much of the resources that are available in a school set up.
Homeschooling has been a practice throughout history, as the mother serves as the first teacher.
At the present, homeschooling has been a choice for parents who commonly not satisfied with
the school system. It provides learning freedom, giving children enough time to focus on one
topic at the time as well as giving them enough rest periods. Commonly it is facilitated by the
mother, giving them a chance to spend much time with their children creating a great bond.
Moreover, making them aware of the children’s aptitude, attitude and abilities, making it easier
to come with the individualised lessons and facilitate one-on-one tutorial.
Another benefit of it is that it helps in reducing emotional pressure brought by bullies, peer
pressure and boredom. On the contrary, this requires a full attention by the parents, limiting their
time to work. Thus, requires parents to be creative in facilitating the lesson in order to gain
interest and children's attention in each lesson. In the fiscal note, although you are not obliged to
pay for tuition fees, being homeschool is expensive as you need to buy certain educational
resources that are easily available in school settings.
On the other side, attending school provides a lot of positive aspects; one of this is that the
school provides a wide range of up to date educational resources. Moreover, teaching is
facilitated by a well-trained teacher that can provide effective teaching strategies. Although
bullies and peer pressure are present in the school settings, this will help children to be socially
exposed to these factors, thus, giving them a chance to cope with it and further gain their
confidence and high self-esteem.
To sum it up, both choices has its positive and negative side, but in my opinion, attending school
provide a wide range of necessary information as well as skills that children will help them
develop well. Even though attending school is beneficial, education supplementation from home
will help students to attain a high level of education. School and home teaching will greatly help
students understand more and help them mould their character and attitudes that will help them
in the near future.