IELTS Writing Questions

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IELTS writing question bank for Task 1 and Task 2

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AcademicTask 2Q1
Education

Education – free university?

Some people believe university education should be free for everyone. Others think students should pay their own tuition. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Minimum: 250 words
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AcademicTask 2Q2
Environment

Environment – responsibility

Some people think that individuals should be responsible for reducing their own carbon footprint. Others believe that governments and large companies must take the lead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Minimum: 250 words
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AcademicTask 2Q3
Technology

Technology – social media

Many people believe that social media platforms are damaging face-to-face communication skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Minimum: 250 words
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AcademicTask 2Q4
Urban living

Cities – congestion

In many cities, traffic congestion has become a serious problem. What are the causes of this issue, and what measures can be taken to solve it?

Minimum: 250 words
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AcademicTask 1Q5
Data / Bar chart

Bar chart – internet access

The bar chart shows the percentage of households with internet access in five different countries in 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Minimum: 150 words
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AcademicTask 1Q6
Data / Line graph

Line graph – city population

The line graph compares the population of three cities between 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Minimum: 150 words
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AcademicTask 1Q7
Data / Pie chart

Pie chart – household spending

The pie charts illustrate how household spending in one country changed in three categories between 1995 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Minimum: 150 words
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AcademicTask 1Q8
Process diagram

Process – recycling

The diagram shows the stages in the recycling process for plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Minimum: 150 words
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GeneralTask 1Q9
Letters

Letter – noisy neighbour

You have recently moved into a new apartment and your neighbours are making a lot of noise. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: - explain the situation - describe how the noise is affecting you - suggest what they should do to solve the problem.

Minimum: 150 words
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GeneralTask 1Q10
Letters

Letter – local library

You live near a public library and you have noticed that it is often closed earlier than advertised. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter: - explain what you have observed - describe how this affects you and other residents - suggest what the library should do to improve the situation.

Minimum: 150 words
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GeneralTask 2Q11
Work

Work–life balance

In many countries, people are working longer hours and have less free time. What problems can this cause, and what solutions can you suggest?

Minimum: 250 words
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GeneralTask 2Q12
Tourism

Tourism – local impact

Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of income for many countries, but it also has negative effects on local communities and the environment. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion.

Minimum: 250 words
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