IELTS Writing Test

Task 1: The charts below show the qualifications of graduates in 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Young people do not spend their holidays or weekends doing outdoor activities like hiking and climbing in the natural environment. Why is this? What can be done to encourage them to go outside?

Task 1: The table below shows the two age groups participating in the marathon from 2008 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Many animals are in danger of extinction. Some people say only animals that are useful to humans should be protected. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The table below gives information about marriage patterns and the average ages of brides and bridegrooms in Australia from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Task 1: The bar chart below shows the percentage of the population aged 65 or over in Canada, Germany and the UK in 1980, 2000 and 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Children can easily have access to online information, so libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The table below gives information on the salaries of secondary teachers in five countries in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source of energy for many countries. However, some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of tourists who used different types of transport in a particular country between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Employers should give their staff at least four weeks' holiday a year to help employees get better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task 1: The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported, in thousand tonnes, in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Task 2: Some people believe that watching TV is bad for children, while others claim it has positive effects as children grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.