IELTS Writing Test

Task 1: The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The plans below show layouts of student rooms for two people and for one person, together with the weekly cost. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Task 1: The bar chart below gives information about the number and purposes of trips made by men and women in one year in a certain European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: These days many parents pressure their children to be successful. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Task 1: The bar charts display the results of a 2009 survey regarding people's automobile ownership in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?

Task 1: The table and chart below provide a breakdown of total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Task 1: The diagram below shows the stages in the recycling of aluminium drink cans. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: The main purpose of advertising is to increase sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The maps show how a beachfront area in Australia changed between 1950 and today. Task 2: Why do some people work harder than others, and is working hard always a good thing?

Task 1: Pie charts - courses followed by students; 1984, 1994 and 2004; face-to-face study declines; mixed-media courses grow sharply; online learning appears; correspondence courses decrease slightly. Task 2: Agree or disagree essay - advertising and unnecessary products; sales and consumer manipulation; useful product information; artificial demand; largely agree.

Task 1: Two plans - archaeological findings at a historic site; 2004 and 2014; more ancient structures discovered; stadium, toilet and palace added; residential remains expand; temple and coastline unchanged. Task 2: Agree or disagree essay - free housing for people who cannot afford it; housing as a basic need; social protection; financial burden; targeted support rather than unlimited free provision.