Prepare for IELTS General Training Volume 2 Writing Practice Test 1
Question list
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should write at least 150 words.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Comments:
Dear Asher,
Hope this finds you well. It's been a while that we've been in touch so I thought about writing to you. The last time we spoke, you discussed about issues you're facing settling in your new school. Well, this is natural my friend, to get comfortable and used to of a new place or a setup right away is difficult. However, adaptation is the key. I would suggest you to start socializing. I remember you were very active in Dramatic Club, try joining the Drama Club of your school. Volunteer in social services, this will not only keep you busy but also you'll be able to get to know other allies of your school.
Also, if you'll start taking part in the general classroom discussions, this will give a chance to the teachers and your class fellows to get to know you more. I am very sure you're going to make a great friend circle of your own pretty soon. Along with all this, keep writing to your people here, to feel less isolated.
Let us know how you're coping up with things there.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Love and wishes,
Mahroo
Dear John,
Hope you are doing good. I heard that you have some difficulty to fit in new school. Dont worry about it. This will be a problem always when you move out of a comfort zone. This is just a new place sickness. Dont allow the scikness to over take you. Enjoy your valuable time at school.
I know you will soon end up with a gang. You are an outgoing person. Try to talk to your neighbour in class and ask their help. By asking help to different peoples you get to engage with them. Try to play with them, get on lunch with them. You can start a conversation even if they didnt. Dont hesitate to interact.
Also, you can join some of the clubs in school. This will be a great oppertunity to meet students from other classes as well. Try not to miss any school activities which will help you in colobrating with other students.
I don't want to load you with lots of advice. But don't feel lonely. It will take some time to get fit in new circumstances. you will soon have a wonderful time at the school. We will meet soon. Take care of your health and studies.
Your's lovely,
Karthick S
Dear Marco,
I hope this massage finds you well. I am happy to hear that you have joined a new school. My friend i want to say you one thing that, only change is constant and it's part of our life. It is challenging to adjust in a new environment. I would suggest you to join the local social groups also you can participate in the local events, that may help to to make new friends. Besides, you can nurture your hobbies now. I know you have a keen interest in gardening, I will try to send you some indoor plants, initially you can start with it.
Also, if possible I would encourage you to do some basic exercises which can bring the peace of your mind. No more today, keep in touch and I will wait for your update, stay blessed.
love and wishes,
Dave
Dear jhon
i am here to write some letter to give some advise because i heard you get a difficul fitting at the your new shcool, i hope you can be more confident and brive to face real life in the future.
at first, actually you should make a new friend in there becouse they can help you learn about your new environment and a new people caracters at you shcool
next, another options is you may jioned a club or a group activities , people can get to know more about and you can essier to get a new friends and adapting with you environment
last, in my opinion, keep being a good person, because i think if you a good person you can make kind people too
in conclusion, what ever you do whatever you are keep being a good person that is a main points
Dear friend, I hope this letter find you well!
Sorry if I not spoke to u frequently, my days are insane since I got divorced, but I'm here now, and I want help you with this new chapter of your life! I know these days are not easy, but it's just a phase, and very soon you will have a lot of friends, who nows also became a popular, right?! LOL
I will make some suggestions to help you... you wodering to join a parto of any group? Try join a groups, like Chearliders, Drama Club, Theather club or maybe, soccer club. You have a great potencial for sports, and a great fisical preparation, so subscribe and let flow. You’re funny and have a great smile and heart, people Around of you have Lucky to have you close by, sob be confident and everthing gonna be okay very soon!
Love and wishes,
Joi
Hey friend how are you? I hope you are doing well there. I know you are facing difficulties making new friends there, when i was new in these school you were my first friend and you helped me make new friends so now its my turn to guide you how to make new friend. just go and sit with someone you like being around help them in some work and there studies don't be nervous while talking to them or otherwise take part in some sports and college fests you will enjoy working with some new classmates and make some friends there show our sports sprit to them, don't feel shy I know you are will make lots of friend there.
Dear Farhana,
At first, a big congratulations on your recent achievement in getting enrolled into your dream school.
As you know, changing school can be both exciting and nerve wrecking simultaneously. This is pretty obvious and common feelings that you are going through now at this initial stage to fit into the new environement. However, this could be changed by following certain advices that I am sharing below. Joining at the boxing club could be a good option to meet like minded people as you love boxing. Also, participating in voluntary activities and social work would open a door for you to meet new people and make friends.
Being open, showing genuine compassion to others are some of the key virtues that will help you to get along with the new community and make life long friendship. We all are differnet and unique to each other, always consider any situation in putting yourself into others shoes. Last but not the least, learning new language and the culture are crucial in adjusting new environement.
I hope the advices I shared above will help you and make your time less stressful. Please keep me updated regarding sny further issues you are facing.
Yours Sicerely,
Mehedi Hasan
Dear Min,
How are you? I haven't seen you in a while. I heard that you have just changed your schools and I have written down to give you some tips to immerse yourself in the new environment more easily.
First of all, making new friends seems to be hard, but it's really not. I can help you, easily. A proper conversation is the key to starting a friendship. You should start by introducing yourself and asking simple questions to get to know each other better. This will help you close the gap between you and your peer.
In addition, joining a school club or activities is a good idea, there are a lot of people who have the same hobbies there, it's a high chance for you to make more friends.
If I can give you some extra advice, a first impression is important, so, make sure you have a great appearance when you approach others, and that also helps to boost your confidence. Plus, there are many YouTube videos that guide you on how to communicate efficiently, so you should spend some time learning from them.
You can always call me if you need anything. I hope you have a wonderful time in the new environment.
Best wishes,
Vera
Dear Steve,
My friend, the reason why I am writing to you is to encourage you about your new school where you will not find difficulties in fitting in.
In this new school, I feel it will be easy for us to make new friends because the school is a single sex school and they have alot of interesting activities there which will facilitate our means of making new friends.
Also, we could also join school clubs such as the drama club where a number of hilarous plays are acted, more you can also join some sportive activities like the volley ball and football games since are talented in those, in as much as we are excellent players in those domains.
In regards to the schools performance level, I feel it is to our favour as the school has motivating educational performances in the pass years, where they have had alot of awesome grades, and the remarks from parents concerning how hard working their tutors are.
I hope my advice meets you well
Chaoo
John
Dear Ahmed
Hope you are doing good. I heard that you have some difficulty to fit in new school. Dont worry about it. This will be a problem always when you move out of a comfort zone. This is just a new place sickness. Dont allow the scikness to over take you. Enjoy your valuable time at school.
I know you will soon end up with a gang. You are an outgoing person. Try to talk to your neighbour in class and ask their help. By asking help to different peoples you get to engage with them. Try to play with them, get on lunch with them. You can start a conversation even if they didnt. Dont hesitate to interact.
Also, you can join some of the clubs in school. This will be a great oppertunity to meet students from other classes as well. Try not to miss any school activities which will help you in colobrating with other students.
I don't want to load you with lots of advice. But don't feel lonely. It will take some time to get fit in new circumstances. you will soon have a wonderful time at the school. We will meet soon. Take care of your health and studies.
Dear Ahsan,
i hope you are fine .. i just came to know from your father that you just change the school and move on to the high school . that really a good news. I am really happy for you.
my Dear Brother our life does not remains the same time by time we need to change everything like our schools, colleges and even our home town in some cases. so we should always be ready mentally for any type of changing in our life.
you are now in high school and definitely you will see the new faces in your school and specially in your Class. So the first thing that you have to do is you have to find the good friends for you. For this you need to talk with your Class mates. give the time to them and then you will find out that which one is suitable for you to be your friend.
In School i suggest you to must participate in different activities. like the gaming also . i know you are a good Cricketer also. in School you must come front and show your ability in this field with this it will be easy for you to adjust there.
Hope this finds you well. It's been a while that we've been in touch so I thought about writing to you. The last time we spoke, you discussed about issues you're facing settling in your new school. Well, this is natural my friend, to get comfortable and used to of a new place or a setup right away is difficult. However, adaptation is the key. I would suggest you to start socializing. I remember you were very active in Dramatic Club, try joining the Drama Club of your school. Volunteer in social services, this will not only keep you busy but also you'll be able to get to know other allies of your school.
Also, if you'll start taking part in the general classroom discussions, this will give a chance to the teachers and your class fellows to get to know you more. I am very sure you're going to make a great friend circle of your own pretty soon. Along with all this, keep writing to your people here, to feel less isolated.
Let us know how you're coping up with things there.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.