IELTS Cambridge Book 19 Writing Practice Test 03

IELTS Cambridge Book 19 Academic and General Training Writing Practice Test 03 with Model Answers and Free Downloadable PDF.

IELTS 19 Academic Writing Practice Test 3, Task 1

In Task 1 of the IELTS 19 Academic Writing Practice Test 3, you need to look at a graph, chart, table, or diagram and write a short report about it. This task checks how well you can describe information and trends clearly and accurately.

IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1 QUESTION:

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Biofuel Production: How Ethanol is Made

Sample Answer CAM 19 ACADEMIC TEST 3, WRITING TASK 1

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6.5 score.

The given diagram illustrates the various stages in the process of producing ethanol, a kind of biofuel.

Overall, there are about 9 main phrases in the ethanol production, starting with growing plants and tress, and finishing with supplying ethanol for transportation and gas mission.

At the first stage in the process of making ethanol, a large number of trees and plants are grown.

Thanks to the source of energy from sunlight and carbon dioxide from humman and transportattin, plants and trees grow up and are haverested when they are mature enough. After being collected by machine, they are put into another machine where slice them into small pieces to form cellulose.

This step is call pre-processing.

In the following stage, cellulose are taken to a factory where “processing” stage occurs.

Subsequently, Sugars are extracted from original cellulose before microbes are added to make ethanol. It is then used as a tupe of fuel for a lot of means of transportation such as cars, trucks, airplanes. Finally, a huge amount of carbon dioxide which is released into the air become energy for process of “photosynthesis” of plants and trees.

Here is the examiner’s comment:

This is a strong response. The first short paragraph is an introduction, then the second paragraph contains an overview of the process [starting with growing plants] and [finishing with supplying ethanol]. This is sufficient as an overview, but the candidate should also summarise the main stages. The rest of the response presents and highlights the process.

Ideas are logically organised and the response follows the order given in the diagram.

There is good use of linking words to describe a process [At the first stage | After being | Subsequently] and other linking devices, including reference and substitution [they | then used).

The candidate uses vocabulary well with some flexibility [extracted | photosynthesis], but there are a handful of errors [phrases / phases | tress / trees || humman / human | transportattin / transportation | tupe / type]. These errors do not get in the way of the meaning.

Grammatical range is quite broad and there is a variety of complex structures and sentences with multiple clauses. There are a few errors [where slice them / which slices them].

To achieve a higher score, an overview which summarises the main stages should be presented, for example: This cycle for biofuel production involves three main stages: harvesting and preparing plant material for processing, producing ethanol by chemical processing, then using the fuel for transportation, before the cycle begins again.

IELTS 19 Academic Writing Practice Test 3, Task 2

In Task 2 of the IELTS 19 Academic Writing Practice Test, you will write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. This task checks your ability to express and support your ideas clearly and logically.

IELTS Academic WRITING TASK 2 :

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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

Write at least 250 words.

ESSAY MODEL ANSWER CAMBRIDGE 19 AC TEST 3, WRITING TASK 2

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 7.0 score.

Saving money for the future is always a very good idea. First of all money is something that is needed in almost all areas in life. Whether you are young or old you need money to buy everyday things like food, clothing, etc. living etc.

young people are usually often full of enthusiasm about life their future. They are looking forward to their first job, to meeting new people or to getting to know as much of the world as they can.

Many tend to live in the present rather than in the future so that they don’t always plan ahead.

When you people get older and settle down they realize that buying a house, starting a family or caring for your health takes up a good considerable amount of money and everybody who began saving money in younger years is glad to have done so. However, saving money is not always possible when you are young. Sometimes unforeseen expenses cannot be avoided, life situations are suddenly changing or there is never even enough money available even for the most necessary things. So So how could you save money for the future in this case? In general, you have to ask yourself what your priorities in life are. What are the things you cherish most? Is it more important for you to plan ahead or do you prefer to just enjoy the moment that you live in?

Everybody has to make own choices and to consider what is really essential for him or herself.

In any age taking a moment to f reflect on your life and looking back at the choices you things you have already done is always a good thing to do.

If you know yourself well and alt about all the things that really make you happy you will be able to make the right decisions in financial issues as well as life other areas in life.

In what way money plays an important role will be easy to be found out then. Perhaps you need less than you first thought years ago.

Here is the examiner’s comment:

This is a strong response to the task. In the first paragraph, the candidate makes their view clear, agreeing with the statement that saving money for the future is a good idea. In the next two paragraphs, they present ideas on how saving money is actually quite challenging: young people can [tend to live in the present), so [don’t always plan ahead, the cost of housing, starting families and health care can be high, and [unforeseen expenses cannot be avoided). The rest of the response is about how people can decide how much to spend and how much to save. The last line [Perhaps you need less than you first thought years ago] suggests that saving is not the answer for everyone. The ending gives advice to the reader, rather than summarising the main ideas. Ideas are easy to follow and logically organised. Linking expressions are well integrated [Whether | Sometimes | Perhaps] and generally accurate, and cohesive devices are used well [Many tend to | everybody who] with some errors [own choices / their own choices]. Paragraphing at the start is appropriate, but the last four sentences are set out separately and inappropriately, which affects the score.

There is some higher-level vocabulary, with effective collocation [full of enthusiasm | tend to live in the present | settle down | unforeseen expenses]. The candidate uses a variety of structures, including comparative forms [rather than | do you prefer], conditionals [/f] and a range of multi-clause sentences. Errors remain, with some missing punctuation and incorrect tenses [be found out / find out] and prepositions [In any age / At any age], but this does not affect the reader’s understanding.

To achieve a higher score, the candidate should ensure that the conclusion summarises the main ideas, and use effective paragraphing, especially in the second half of the response.

IELTS 19 General Training Writing Practice Test 3, Task 1

In Task 1 of the IELTS 19 General Training Writing Practice Test 3, you will need to write a letter. This letter could be formal, semi-formal, or informal, and it tests your ability to communicate clearly in written English.

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING WRITING TASK 1 QUESTION:

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.

Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter

• say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
• explain why your plans have changed
• tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear……,

Sample Answer CAM 19 GT TEST 3, WRITING TASK 1

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5.5 score.

Dear Mr Banks

As you know, my 6 month lease is about to expierd next month and I’m writing to you with a request to extand it for 6 more month, as my sircumstents had changed.

When I just arrived to Adelaide I wasnt sure that i’ll be able to stay more then l month. I got a l month contract with my work place and that was suppuse to be it. Last week my boss who is apperoutly have a good imprassion of me, ask me to stay and maunage another project here in the city. So, if it’s possible, i’ll love to extand ower agreement. I really love the apartment, the view is lovely and the nightbrohood is friendly, although I do have one problem? The back door is broken and i’ll aprishiate you help in that metter, espisialy if I’m going to stay throw the winter, which I understan can be quit cold and windy around here.

Thank you very much

Here is the examiner’s comment:

This letter covers each area of the task and provides a nice level of detail. The request is to extend the lease for a further six months, plans have changed due to a work opportunity and a problem with the back door is highlighted. The tone is suitable for writing to the owner of the apartment. Ideas are organised coherently and progression is clear. There are a range of cohesive devices [So | although] and helpful use of referencing [it | who | which].

Unfortunately, there is a high level of error in spelling. This does detract from the score, which is a shame as this writer is clearly trying hard to include a good range of vocabulary. Unfortunately, the errors are noticeable because there are so many of them [expierd / expired | apperoutly / apparently | extand ower / extend our | nightbrohood / neighbourhood | espisialy / especially].

There is a mix of simple and complex grammatical structures, with some good examples [is about to | if it’s possible | if I’m going to stay]. However, again, the level of error is quite high and is noticeable. There are errors in plural forms [6 more month / 6 more months] in use of past tenses [ask / asked] and future forms [”I love to / I’d love to].

The content of this letter covers each area of the task, but to achieve a higher score, the candidate should demonstrate a greater level of accuracy with vocabulary and grammatical structures.

IELTS 19 General Training Writing Practice Test 3, Task 2

In Task 2 of the IELTS 19 General Training Writing Practice Test, you will write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. You need to present your opinion, provide reasons and examples, and write in a clear and organized way.

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING WRITING TASK 2 TOPIC:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or a negative trend?

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

Write at least 250 words.

ESSAY MODEL ANSWER IELTS 19 GT TEST 3, WRITING TASK 2

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5.5 score.

Yes, this is a positive trend, but when you know about that manufacturer company, about their service, quality, quantity etc. If you buy goods from you known brand then it is good for you because you get good product.

Goods are produced in local areas are cheaper than imported gods. There is a big price difference in local and imported goods. All people are not reached so those who are not afford imported goods they automatically turn to local goods.

If you buying any goods from our local brand then the money remain in our area & this is very helpful to make our economy strong. We have to buy only those product that made or produced in our area because it gives money, job to our area.

There are verious frouad companies selling duplicate of first copy imported goods. So this is also the one reason or kind of fear for not buying imported goods. There are verious charges applied when we buy imported goods and for local goods there are no such charges or taxes applied.

Hear I would like to share my experience. I buy a jeans of Lewis brand of rs 4000 after some days the colour of pant become lighter day by day, I feel very bad because I invest 4000 rs on jeans only because Lewis is an imported brand, then I thought if I buy jeans from local area then I get 4 jeans in 4000 & I realised I did mistake & from that day I choose to buy goods that are produced in my local area rather than imported goods.

I suggest you that, I you want to be a part of our developing country then buy goods from our local brands this helps to keep our money in our country.

Here is the examiner’s comment:

This response addresses both parts of the question: the reasons for consumers buying local goods, and whether this is positive or negative. In the first line, we see the writer thinks it is a positive trend. Then reasons are given for buying local goods rather than imported goods: if the product is local, it will be a good product; locally produced goods will be cheaper; the money will remain in the local area, helping the local economy with jobs and money; and buying local will avoid buying fake goods. A personal example is given to illustrate the positive trend. The conclusion is really ‘giving advice’ to consumers to buy local brands to develop their local economy.

There is progression through the response, but linking expressions are largely missing or incorrect [Hear / Here | / suggest you that / | suggest that]. However, cohesive devices are sometimes used well [those who | our | those product that) but can be faulty.

Vocabulary has an adequate range, with some good collocation, [known brand | price difference | no such charges or taxes applied] despite some errors in spelling [verious frouad / various fraud]. There are some examples of complex sentence forms, for example, in the fourth paragraph, but there are quite frequent grammatical errors.

To achieve a higher score, the candidate should present the ideas around the ‘positive and negative trend’ more clearly. Their conclusion should summarise the main arguments, rather than ‘give advice’ to local consumers. They should also demonstrate a greater level of accuracy with vocabulary and grammatical structures.