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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with.

What are the advantages and disadvantages for their child of having a large number of toys?

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

Write at least 250 words.

Essay

Family

IELTS

Read more about IELTS Task 2 (General Training): Buying a large number of toys

IELTS Task 1 (General Training): A letter to a restaurant manager

You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.

Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter

give details of your visit to the restaurant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and the service

Write at least 150 words.

You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

...............

Experience

IELTS

Read more about IELTS Task 1 (General Training): A letter to a restaurant manager

Writing

Transitions Words & Phrases (4): Adding information

Transitions, additional, information

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Transition Words & Phrases (3): Comparison and Contrast

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