IELTS Writing Test

Task 1: The line graph shows the change in production, measured in million tonnes, of three products in the forest industry in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

Task 1: The bar chart below shows the number of jobs in tourism-related industries in one UK city between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The table below shows the unemployment rate in the labour force in nine countries in 1994 and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes is replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?

Task 1: The table below shows the percentages of postgraduate and undergraduate students who were very satisfied, quite satisfied, or not at all satisfied with three aspects of university facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Many people decide to delay having children. Why is this the case? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of female members of parliament in five European countries, from 2000 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Task 1: The line graph below shows the percentage of electricity generated in the UK from four different resources between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Some parents nowadays believe that children should spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The table shows information about students studying in six different departments at an Australian university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary for locating these sources in remote and untouched natural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?

Task 1: The table below shows the number of people engaged in physical activities in Australia in 2001, 2005 and 2009, and the percentage change over the period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: The demand for food is increasing worldwide. What are the reasons for this? What measures could the international community take to ensure that there is enough food for everyone?