Cambridge IELTS 7 General Writing Test B
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
- thank them for the photos and for the holiday
- explain why you didn’t write earlier
- invite them to come and stay with you
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 feel that entertainers ( e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Cambridge IELTS 7 General Writing Test B Task 1 Model Answer (167 words)
Dear James,
I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you so much for sending the wonderful photos from our holiday last month. They brought back so many happy memories and made me smile. Your hospitality and the amazing time we had together will always be cherished.
I apologize for not writing to you sooner. Work has been quite hectic since I returned, and I’ve been trying to catch up with various tasks. However, please know that I’ve been thinking about our trip and wanted to express my gratitude for your kindness and the incredible experiences we shared.
I would love to repay your generosity and invite you to come and stay with me. It would be fantastic to show you around my city and spend some quality time together again. Please let me know when you might be available so we can plan a visit that works for everyone.
Once again, thank you for everything. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
Alison
Cambridge IELTS 7 General Writing Test B Task 2 Model Answer (278 words)
I agree with the view that stars in the entertainment business are usually over paid. This is true whether we are considering stars of film, sport or popular music, and it often seems that the amount of money they are able to earn in a short time cannot possibly be justified by the amount of work they do.
However, it is also true that it is only those who reach the very top of their profession who can get these huge salaries. So the size of salary that stars expect is closely linked to the competition they have to overcome in order to reach success. They are, in effect, rare talents.
Furthermore, the majority of stars do not hold their top positions long. Sport stars and pop stars, for example, are soon replaced by the next younger, more energetic, generation, while the good looks of most film stars quickly fade. So this relatively short working life may be some justification for the very high pay.
Unfortunately, professionals from other fields, who make a much greater contribution to human society, are paid so much less that it is hard to disagree with the statement. Teachers, nurses, laboratory researchers etc. are never listed among the best-paid professionals, yet they are more important to our well-being and our future than the stars who earn their fortunes so quickly.
In conclusion, I think there may be some reasons why entertainment stars earn high salaries but overall ! agree that they are overpaid. The gaps between their earnings and those of people who work less selfishly for the good of society cannot be justified. Such professionals should be much better appreciated and better paid.
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