B2 Upper-intermediate
Writing
IELTS · Academic & General Training
Education
About 20 minutes
1 question
IELTS General Training — Formal letter: A Library Room Booking
About this practice test
Practise B2 English writing for IELTS General Training with an appropriately toned letter about a library room booking.
What you’ll practice
Answering the task
Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.
Developing your ideas
Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.
Using language well
Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.
What to expect:
1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and unofficial practice band estimates.
The practice timer allows 20 minutes.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Writing response
How to approach this practice
Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.
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A Library Room Booking · IELTS General Training — Formal letter
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
A public library cancelled the room you booked for a free community workshop. Write to the library manager.
Task requirements
- Explain the booking and the purpose of the workshop.
- Describe the problem caused by the cancellation.
- Request a suitable solution.
At least 150 words. 20-minute practice.
Write to an unfamiliar official or organisation. Cover all three points in a consistent formal register.
What to review next
Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.