Prepare for IELTS General Training Volume 2 Writing Practice Test 2
Question list
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
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:
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ 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 Jerry,
I heard your birthday party is going to be organized by next week, and you seem to worry about detail of the party, Thus I am writing to recommend you to my opinion.
Firstly, I know you like fantasy things like princess and magic, so I suggest that you take on Alice in Wonderland for the theme of the party. You will be dressing up as Alice because you are the star of this party, and other guests will dress up like various characters. Don’t you think this is cute?
Then, Since the theme of the party is Alice in Wonderland, I think your garden is suitable for hosting any sort of parties. Because, there are a variety of flowers in the garden such as Hydenyia, jasmine, Bluebell, and rose. We will be enjoyed and relaxed by the smell of flowers.
Finally, when we talk about the garden, the key things are seats to sip the sets of the afternoon fragrant tea. At the end of the party, you will blow candles out and unwrap your friend’s presents. That sound exciting, is that right?
I hope these suggestions will inspire your idea for your perfect birthday party. When you can decide, don’t hesitate to ask me for help setting up the place.
Best wishes,
Zoe Simson
There is always an instinct among humans to explore the unexplored places which is why some people like to travel a lot, whether for recreational purpose or job-related work. Wisdom prevails in to get familiar with the culture or the background of the nation in which you are residing, although if your stay is of short-duration. It could be of great benefit in terms of various things.
This whole planet is a global village where people are constantly moving to different continents for different purposes, such as for pursuing higher studies, finding a good place to work, for vacation, and more. How much one should know about the custom of the other country? Well, it depends upon the duration and the purpose of their stay. For Instance: If the visitors are students and planning to stay for more than a year, then they must be familiar with the social culture as it would help them to interact with the natives and also help them to settle down at a new place like finding a good place to live.
There are other additional perks of knowing about a place and their past, as visitors will not take much time to absorb into a new community. On the other hand, people already residing in those places can feel more connected with non-residents and be more helpful in guiding the ways and options. Having the basic understanding of their common language, foreigners can make their trip wonderful and would not feel out of place. Because language is one of the biggest hobble, where travellers should not lose sight of it.
In conclusion, getting familiar with the rituals of current living country is nothing short of a boon for immigrants and travellers. Apart from that, it also promotes secularism and harmony among the people of different countries and cultures. In addition, it can make great networking skills at different locations and cities. If one has initial knowledge of the society and their habitat, it would never be a trouble of moving to any part of the world.
Dear Sam,
Thank you for considering my suggestions to organise your milestone birthday celebration. I'm very excited about you stepping into the Silver Jubilee birthday celebration.
Let me explain to you in detail. I'm planning to have a dark interior with golden spotlights at different locations. Basically, it creates a black-themed interior with a centre spotlight stage for cake cutting and also, a small ramp for performing a fashion show at the corner. We all friends of yours, should be attired with black-tie and suit concept.
I'd like to select the perfect venue for arranging your birthday party. I would suggest you pick a centered hallway which should be more convenient for everybody. Selecting the venue in the heart of the city wouldn't be the best option for us? Think about it.
I would like to recommend you arrange for Karaoke and a DJ to entertain us while we dance and party. Let's rock and roll at your party.
I hope these suggestions will inpire your Idea for your perfect birthday party.
I can't wait to hear from you.
Your friend,
Peter
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss.
si es importante
tema1. the coulture of the peopple who grow up there it is affected by their past and their history. for ex
understan the way they see and do,
tema 2. knowing something about the history and coulture would let you understand the achitecture around you, the history that every old corner has, and the how they build it. FOr example when the second war finish wre lot of countries that has to recreta their cities by constructing new twers and buildings.
Living as a foreign in another country is a great experience, however you should defintely get to know something about their history and culture before you go. This may bring you a different point of view of how the citizens are and the path that the country need to take before becoming what you are seeing now.
On the one hand, it is said that the way we are has everything to do with how we were riced. That is to say, that the culture in which we lived have a huge effect on our personality, namely our humor, our ways of demostrating affection and how we talk to each other. That is why it would always be helpfull for a foreing person to know what to expect from people that was born with a different childhood and be aware of their different style of life.
On the other hand, history had a massive impact on the archritecture of any location. Due to this, knowing the history about the old buildings in town will give you a great view of how it was in the past, hence you would be able to feel that in a special way. Moreover, most of the countries that were involved or affected by first or second war, had to be entarely reconstructed. Thus a big part of this cities have a modern structure, that make them now famous for.
To conclude, to anyone wanting to live in another country we could said that knowing people personalities´ and the history of the construction of the town will assure you an amazing experience. Saying this you should definitely search for this information before going.
Hi John
I am very happy to hear about your birthday party. Thanks you are asking for a suggestion.
Firstly you should organize a black tie event I believe that would be a great idea. It will be unique for your guests because we didn't celebrate it like before. Clown will welcome the guests with flowers, snowfall spray, and dancing.
About the landmark, your home garden area is the best place because it has sufficient space for our guests, as well as we have an option where we can build a big stage and decorate it with artificial flowers. On the right side of the garden, we also have a buffet, BBQ, and tea/coffee space.
Finally, as we have a big stage for the entertainment. We should invite a Jazz band because this band is more popular nowadays. It's not much more expensive than a DJ band. Peoples love their song,
Dear Joye,
Hope you are doing well in your new home. I know you are planning for your upcoming 30th birthday on 18th of June and asked for my suggestions. I apologise not to write you earlier.
Let’s start planning from the venue. Have you already made reservation for the party? If not, how about your new home? As you already mentioned that you wanted to arrange a housewarming party in coming next two weeks and your birthday is also in the following week. I thought it would be excellent to celebrate both parties in your backyard. I saw the pictures of your house that you sent me. I think it is big enough to accommodate at least 30-40 people altogether.
The guest list should include your family members and close friends. You can also invite some of your colleagues from your office. I am not sure if you are in touch with John anymore. If you are, you must invite his family. He lives in the same town next to you.
I think and I am sure your birthday party theme would be traditional Indian Saree, as I know how much you love saree. You can select a colour for everyone, and the men can wear traditional kurta. It would be great to hire any local band for the party.
I am so excited to meet you and celebrate together! Let me know what you have decided and do not hesitate to ask for any help.
Love and wishes,
Nabs
Dear Gbenga,
The preparation for your golden jubilee birthday is in top gear. The guest lists consist of family members, colleagues at work and some of our classmates when we were at school.
The police band has been invited to grace the occasion with their music. The venue chosen is the Balmoral Hall along Opebi link road. The party will start by 2pm propmt on the day.
Guests will be allow into the hall on the provision of their access card which was sent out together with the invitation cards last week.
The food, both continental and local dishes will be catered for by Sweet Sensation and the ice point will be in charge of drinks. One of our classmate has volunteered to be the Masters of testimony because he is into entertainments. The gift corner is at the front of the hall very close to the cake table.
The decoration of the hall has been taken care of by Biz decor and more.
The band will kick start the event by 1:30pm with the arrival of the guests. The party events kicks off by 2pm with opening prayer by any of your siblings.
After that we move into event with a brief history of you from someone that knows you well. Guests will be allowed to given their opinion about you and you got in contact with them. The food and drinks will be serve to every one and after the wining and dining, the ground floor will be opened for celebrant to dance.
If you need any changes to done, you can call me so that it can be done immediately as the date is just around the corner.
Best wishes Adeola
Dear Ana
Many congratulation on your upcoming 30th birthday celebration. Really appreciate you asking me for suggestions on how to celebrate it. That’s very kind of you. I’m writing to give you some ideas regarding your upcoming party.
I think it would be a good idea to have a themed birthday party. One of the options could be 90’s theme celebration as most of us are born in 90’s it would be a sort of tribute to our decade.
Secondly, I think hiring a venue is the best option. Something like a restaurant instead of just a community hall because you will not have to worry about catering then and everything will be sorted. I recommend this eatery called Spaghetti tree house which has opened very recently. I have been there once myself, the food is tasty and the ambience is gorgeous too.
Regarding entertainment for the party, I think hiring a DJ is a good option as everybody can request their favourite tunes and songs to be played while they dance and have a good night. We can also plan some games like charades or bear pong.
Looking forward to an amazing evening celebrating you.
All the best
Xyz
Dear James,
I hope you're doing great as your birthday is fast approaching. As you know, this birthday is a special one since it marks the beginning of your adulthood. I think it should be celebrated in a particular way. I suggest that all the male guest should put on a black tie since it it your favourite color. Do you have any idea about the number of people that would be present? well given that you're quite popular in town i guess many people will show up and you will need a spacious hall to accomodate everyone.
Regarding the venue, Id suggest the city gymnassium due to the fact it's located in a non residential area. Hence the loud music won't be a nuissance since only a supermarket, and a gas station is located nearby.
Finally, concerning the DJ, I don't know if you have someone in mind already. If not I know a good one who doesn't live far from my house. I attended a party where he he was the main DJ and i'd say that he has a good play list with different genres of musics and most people were satified with his playlist. His youtube channel name is 'David musica' you can watch all his mixed tape and tell me if it suit you or not. Happy birthday in advance.
I can't wait to hear from you
your friend
Donald.
as a foreigner wherever you go it would be good if you have to know more about the history and culture of the country that you going to live in.
why you have to learn about it because you are not going to be shocked when you livin' a new place or the country that you live in. You have to respect their culture because every country has a different culture and might make you think that does not make any sense however that is the thing that you have to know and you have to follow their culture if you want to live in that place.
if you are not doing research or learning about their culture when you go to their place it is going to be a big mistake, for example, some tourists go to Indonesia without learning about the culture which makes some of the tourists shocked and difficult on the first day such as most Indonesian are moeslem which is they have to do pray 5 times per day and every time when they will go to pray it is always symbols by adzan which mean they using a speaker with maximum volume, when you do not know about it might be you will think that they are disturbing or bothering people and turns out that actually a normal thing. and if you complain about it, it would be dangerous for you because they think that you do not respect their culture and might be you will get deported after that
Dear Zara
I heard that your birthday will be held on July 17th, Have you had any idea to celebrate your birthday? if you still don't have any idea to celebrate your birthday I would be recommended you some of the things that might be you can consider are possible or not at your birthday party.
Because I know that your friend most of them are anime lovers it's gonna be a good idea if you make a theme party about anime in which people who got an invitation for your birthday they have to wear anime custom and it will be great if the party is held on Santika Hotel in Jl. senayan Jakarta, because I know that place has a good ballroom which is suitable with your birthday party also the services are excellent.
and to make the birthday party complete I would recommended you the favourite one DJ at the town he's DJ MAX as we know he has so much great music that will be played on your birthday party also he will play the music at any request.
I wish you'll consider my suggestion about your birthday party, see you on July 17th.
best wishes
Marko
Dear Tommy,
I heard your celebrate birthday on 16th June, so I am writing this letter to suggest you about ideas for your birthday party.
Firstly, I know you really like to watch football and your favorite player is Osgar in Liverpool. So I think your birthday theme should be sport, and you should wear Liverpool t-shirt number 11 cause it is Osgar's number. then others in your birthday should dress up about football team or other sport that they like. It will be very interesting when you see your friends be sport player walking into your party.
I also want to suggest you about the location for your party. It would be playground in school or area in sport club. It sound fun right, you can create activities and games for your visitor such as running or jumping game. Then after end of game, we have dinner together, in this time if we can listen to music during eating it would be perfect party, that music I recommended should be guitar or piano because it can make we all chilled and relaxed.
I hope you can create your best party birthday, and I can not wait to see you in party.
Best regarts,
Zai Hun