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Task 2 is usually an open-ended question that will ask you to compare or contrast, state advantages and disadvantages, or state whether you agree or disagree with a point of view. You are required to write 250 words. Tips: Make sure you understand the question and answer it completely. This task can be completed in 4-5 paragraphs: Paragraph 1: Paraphrase the question and state what you are going to write about, your opinion. Paragraph 2-4: State your points and give reasons to back your opinions. Paragraph 5-Summarize your point and write a brief conclusion. Make sure you write 250 words and

Below are two sample essays, with scores and critiques from an actual IELTS examiner. Question:  In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university.  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year before starting university. (Word requirement:  250 words) Essay 1 About education, every countries have their own customs.  In some countries, parents often encourage their children go traveling after finishing high school; however, some prefer their children keep studying.  Let’s see what’s the advantages and disadvantages for youngers to do. If people choose to work

Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 4 Let’s talk about your hometown. What do you like best about your hometown? Are the transport services convenient in your hometown? What don’t you like about your hometown? Let’s move on to talk about presents. When do people usually give presents in your country? What was the last

Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 3 Let’s talk about what you do.  What type of work do you do? Do you enjoy your job? Do you think you’ll do this job for a long time? Let’s talk about science. Did you enjoy learning science in school? Do you watch science programs on television? Are

Part 1 of IELTS will ask you several questions about 3 different topics.  Use the following tests and practice with a partner.  Try to answer the questions for all 3 topics in about 5 minutes.  If your partner does not give you a reason for their answer, ask why. Practice Test 2 Let’s talk about your studies. What are you studying now or what did you study previously? Why did you choose this course? What did/do you hope to do after graduation? Let’s move on to talk about hats. Do you often wear a hat? When do people wear hats

Task 1 is usually a bar chart, graph, or flow chart and you are asked to describe the chart and point out the most prominent details. You are required to write a minimum of 150 words. Tips: This task only requires 150 words; therefore, try to only spend 20 minutes writing because it does not carry as much weight as Task 2. You should be able to complete this task in about 3-4 paragraphs: Paragraph 1: Describe the graph or chart. Paragraph 2/3: Give a general description of the details, and point out those that are most significant. Last Paragraph: