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IELTS Academic Writing
IELTS Academic Writing is considered by many to be the most difficult part. With 2 modules Task 1 and Task 2, you are supposed to finish your essays in 60 minutes. Some believe Task 1 Academic is very challenging because a graph/chart will be given to you. However, regardless of which module (academic or general), writing task 2 is always given more marks.
IELTS Academic Writing 1
Task 1 Academic:You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are. Also ask what alternatives are available ...
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Task 2 Academic:
Countries should produce the food that their population eat, and import as little as possible. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons, examples to your answer (250 words.)
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IELTS Academic Writing 2
Task 1 Academic:A friend who lives in another country has invited to you come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Thank him/her for the invitation
• Explain why you cannot come
• Give ...
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Task 2 Academic:
Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage, but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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IELTS Academic Writing 3
Task 1 Academic:The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people think that teachers at school are more responsible for children’s intellectual and social development than parent. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What is your personal opinion?
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IELTS Academic Writing 4
Task 1 Academic:The graph shows the figures for CFC emissions in four countries between 1989 and 2001. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information below.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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IELTS Academic Writing 5
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the table below. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
In many countries children are engaged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
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IELTS Academic Writing 6
Task 1 Academic:The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarize the in formation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Task 2 Academic:
All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or dis agree with this statement?
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IELTS Academic Writing 7
Task 1 Academic:The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Task 2 Academic:
The Internet when used as a source of information, has more drawbacks than advantages. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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IELTS Academic Writing 8
Task 1 Academic:The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
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Task 2 Academic:
Despite health warnings, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. Why should we be concerned about this? What solutions would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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IELTS Academic Writing 9
Task 1 Academic:The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university ...
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Task 2 Academic:
In some countries today, there is an attitude that "anyone can do it" in the arts- music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
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IELTS Academic Writing 10
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to extend it underground. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
In many countries, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a house with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes governments pay for this care. Who should be responsible for our old people? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
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IELTS Academic Writing 11
Task 1 Academic:The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002.
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Task 2 Academic:
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology has affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
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IELTS Academic Writing 12
Task 1 Academic:The map below shows three proposed sites for a new hypermarket (A, B and C) in the city of Pellington.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
Because of the pressure of new subjects such as business studies, many schools have dropped sport of physical education (PE) from the curriculum. How important is sport or PE in a young person's education?
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IELTS Academic Writing 13
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools. Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.
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IELTS Academic Writing 14
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stree than they this in the past. However, other feel that the amount of stress people have today is exaggerated. They say that previous generations were under more pressure, the ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 15
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below provide information on rental charges and salaries in three areas of London. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past.
Do you agree or ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 16
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. You should write at least 150 ...
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Task 2 Academic:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people consider computers to be more of a hindrance than a help. Others believe that they have greatly increased human potential.
How could computers be considered a hindrance?
Give reasons for your answer and include ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 17
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union. The Pie Chart shows the percentage of European Union funds being spent on different forms of transport. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:
Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 18
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans.
Do you agree or disagree?
Write at least 250 ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 19
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows estimated world literacy rates by region and by gender for the year 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons and include relevant examples from your own experience.
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IELTS Academic Writing 20
Task 1 Academic:You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?
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IELTS Academic Writing 21
Task 1 Academic:The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
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Task 2 Academic:
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 22
Task 1 Academic:The flowchart illustrates the production of coloured plastic paper clips in a small factory. Write a report for a university tutor describing the production process. Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
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IELTS Academic Writing 23
Task 1 Academic:The table below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of proportion to the importance of the work that they do.
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IELTS Academic Writing 24
Task 1 Academic:The chart and graph below give information about sales and share prices for Coca-Cola. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. • You should write at least 150 words • You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air-force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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IELTS Academic Writing 25
Task 1 Academic:The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
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Task 2 Academic:
We need more female leaders in Politics to reduce violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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IELTS Academic Writing 26
Task 1 Academic:The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australian share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. • You should write at least 150 words. • You should spend about 20 minutes on this ...
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Task 2 Academic:
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
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IELTS Academic Writing 27
Task 1 Academic:Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
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Task 2 Academic:
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes of widespread drug use by young people ...
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IELTS Academic Writing 28
Task 1 Academic:The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people believe that university graduates should pay the full cost of their education. Others say that university education should be free. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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IELTS Academic Writing 29
Task 1 Academic:The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
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Task 2 Academic:
Some people think that policeman should be armed.Others prefer the police to remain unarmed.Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
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