"University education? I'm sure it's to prepare you for a lifetime of student loan debt!" How would you answer this essay question about the function of a university? Cambridge IELTS Book 7 Writing Task 2 IELTS Writing Task 2 Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. University Education IELTS Essay Should universities provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace? Universities are generally considered to be places of higher learning, whether students pursue u...

IELTS Writing, General Training, Task 1, Cambridge IELTS 7 Writing Test Questions & Answers IELTS General Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently started work in a new company Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you changed jobs describe your new job tell him/her your other news Write at least 150 words. International English Language Testing System IELTS Writing General Training Task 1 Sample Answer Dear Sarah, Hi, how are you? I hope that you are well. I just wanted to tell you some exciting news. I got a new job. You remember I was working for that marketing company in Brisbane, well I was beginning to get a little frustrated there because I wasn’t learning anything new. So I decided to apply for a few positions I saw advertised on the internet. Anyway, I had some interviews a couple of months ago, and I was offered a position as Content Manager with a digita...

Here are some IELTS speaking answers for the IELTS speaking questions in Test 4 of Cambridge IELTS Book 7 practice tests about travel to work, technology and housework, technology and work, and a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. Note that there are many different ways to respond. The examples below are only some possible answers. IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 How do you usually travel to work or college? I usually drive to work because I work in several different locations and it’s not easy to use the bus or train to get to where I want to go. Have you always travelled to work/college in the same way? No. Years ago I used to go to work on the train every day, but that was because I was working in a different place and the train was both the quickest and cheapest option to travel to work at that time. What do you like about travelling to work/college this way? Well, there are several reasons why I like travelling by car to work. It’s more convenient bec...