Cambridge IELTS 4 General Writing Test B
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you are selling
- describe the furniture
- suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible.
What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Cambridge IELTS 5 General Writing Test B Task 2 Model Answer (178 words)
Dear Ali,
I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to let you know that I’m selling some of my furniture, and I thought you might be interested in buying a few pieces. The main reason I’m selling is that I’m planning to redecorate my place with a new style and color scheme, so I’m parting ways with some items that no longer fit the new look.
The furniture I’m selling includes a comfortable three-seater sofa in a neutral beige color, perfect for any living room setup. It’s in excellent condition, as I’ve taken good care of it. Additionally, I have a sturdy wooden coffee table with a glass top that adds a touch of elegance. There’s also a beautiful bookshelf, which has plenty of space for books and decorative items.
If you’re interested, I’d love for you to come and take a look at the furniture. How about this Saturday afternoon? We can catch up over coffee and you can see if any of the pieces suit your style.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Kind regards,
Anwar
Cambridge IELTS 5 General Writing Test B Task 2 Model Answer (270 words)
I think it is true that in almost every country today each household and family produces a large amount of waste every week. Most of this rubbish comes from the packaging from the things we buy, such as processed food. But even if we buy fresh food without packaging, we still produce rubbish from the plastic bags used everywhere to carry shopping home.
The reason why we have so much packaging is that we consume so much more on a daily basis than families did in the past. Convenience is also very important in modern life, so we buy packaged or canned food that can be transported from long distances and stored until we need it, first in the supermarket, and then at home.
However, I think the amount of waste produced is also a result of our tendency to use something once and throw it away. We forget that even the cheapest plastic bag has used up valuable resources and energy to produce. We also forget that it is a source of pollution and difficult to dispose of.
I think, therefore, that governments need to raise this awareness in the general public. Children can be educated about environmental issues at school, but adults need to take action. Governments can encourage such action by putting taxes on packaging, such as plastic bags, by providing recycling services and by fining households and shops that do not attempt to recycle their waste.
With the political will, such measures could really reduce the amount of rubbish we produce. Certainly nobody wants to see our resources used up and our planet poisoned by waste.
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