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IELTS Homework for Lesson 1

Before your first lesson you need to do some homework for your tutor. Please write these in pencil on paper. DO NOT use your computer.

1. General Writing Task 1.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Yesterday you bought a bag of sultanas that didn't have an expiry date. You've just discovered that they've already gone bad.

Write a letter to your local store. In your letter
* Complain about the expiry date
* Explain that the sultanas have gone bad
* Ask for a replacement
 
You should write at least 150 words

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..........,

2. General and Academic Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Some people believe that children spend too much time doing things they like and not enough time doing school work.

Do you agree or disagree?

What do you think children should be doing?

Give reasons for your answer and include any related examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

3. General Writing Task 1.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Last month you had a holiday in your country where you stayed with some old friends. They have just sent you some souvenirs of your holiday.

Write a letter to your friends. In your letter

* Thank them for the souvenirs and for the holiday
* Tell them what you have been doing since the holiday
* Suggest that you have a holiday in their country next time

You should write at least 150 words

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..........,
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. General and Academic Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

The evolution of air travel is a positive development.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Do you think it will continue to expand in the future?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Please bring this writing to your first lesson. Make sure it is in pencil on paper so that your tutor can see what might lose you marks in the exam.

What you need to bring to your first lesson

* Your homework!
* Previous IELTS results, if any
* List of IELTS books you've used before, if you have any
* Pen and paper