IELTS test in Malaysia – November 2023 (General Training)

Thanks to our kind subscriber A, here are the Writing topics from yesterday’s IELTS exam in Malaysia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

– Let your friend know why you can’t go to the concert
– Suggest another activity you can do together
– Explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that students should learn cooking at school, while others believe that this is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test

To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you

• Address each bullet point clearly.
• Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
• Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
• Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.

To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you

• Make your position clear throughout the essay.
• Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
• Use formal vocabulary.
• Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
• Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.