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International English Language Testing System: Instructions To Candidates

The document provides instructions for an IELTS General Training Writing Diagnostic Test. It explains that the test contains two writing tasks, with Task 2 contributing double the weight of Task 1 to the overall writing score. For Task 1, test takers must write a 150-word letter to a friend explaining why they changed jobs, describing their new job, and providing other news. For Task 2, test takers must write at least 250 words arguing whether there are more advantages or disadvantages to living in a house compared to an apartment, and provide reasons and examples to support their answer.

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International English Language Testing System: Instructions To Candidates

The document provides instructions for an IELTS General Training Writing Diagnostic Test. It explains that the test contains two writing tasks, with Task 2 contributing double the weight of Task 1 to the overall writing score. For Task 1, test takers must write a 150-word letter to a friend explaining why they changed jobs, describing their new job, and providing other news. For Task 2, test takers must write at least 250 words arguing whether there are more advantages or disadvantages to living in a house compared to an apartment, and provide reasons and examples to support their answer.

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IELTS GT DxT

Writing

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

General Training Writing DIAGNOSTIC TEST Time 1 hour 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Read the instructions for each task carefully. Answer both of the tasks. Write at least 150 words for Task 1. Write at least 250 words for Task 2. Write your answers in the answer booklet. Write clearly in pen or pencil. You may make alterations, but make sure your work is easy to read. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer booklet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES


There are two tasks on this question paper. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.

IELTS GT DxT

Writing

WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter explain why you changed jobs describe your new job tell him/her your other news

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ____________ ,

IELTS GT DxT

Writing

WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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