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3 min read · 02 Feb 2023

Cambridge IELTS 17 | Test 2

Giving Reasons and Explaining why you feel something is a positive or negative development.

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IELTS
3 min read · 27 Jan 2023

Take risks in professional...

It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the ad...

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IELTS
3 min read · 25 Jan 2023

Letter seeking a Job

A formal letter for IELTS talking about your work experience.

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IELTS
3 min read · 23 Jan 2023

The main way to be happy...

Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people...

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IELTS
3 min read · 23 Jan 2023

Letter to School

You recently did a short cookery course, The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.

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IELTS
3 min read · 23 Jan 2023

Task 1: Ownership of electrical appliances

The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in hous...

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3 min read · 23 Jan 2023

Growth of online shopping...

The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give...

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3 min read · 17 Jan 2023

2023 Expected IELTS Writing Question #1

Some believe studying in a developed country is the best way to attain a well-paid job. Others feel there are other bett...

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3 min read · 03 Dec 2022

WT2: Traditional Dressing

In many countries, traditional dress and costumes are considered effective ways of maintaining links with the past. How...

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