IELTS Writing Practice Questions
Browse IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 prompts, then continue in the full IELTSX practice environment.
- Weekly working hours of men and women in government institutions and private institutions
The graph below shows the weekly working hours or men and women omen in in government institutions and private institutions.
- Plan of a museum showing layout changes between 1998 and 2008
The picture below shows the plan of museum in 1998 and after some changes was made in 2008
- Structure and use of a simple solar panel
The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use.
- Layout changes of a bookshop before and after redevelopment
The maps below show the layout of a bookshop before and after it was redeveloped.
- Banning shops from selling scientifically proven unhealthy food and drink
Some people think that shops shouldn’t be allowed to sell food or drink that has been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.
- Household composition in a North American country in 1970 and 2003
The table below shows the household composition in a North American country from 1970 and 2003.
- Specialized sports facilities for top athletes versus public access
Some countries, to achieve an international sporting success, are building specialized facilities for only top athletes rather than allowing common people to use those facilities.
- Demographic statistics of UK visitors to Spain by age in 1985 and 2005
Table showing the percentage of UK visitors to Spain, grouped by age in 1985 and 2005.
- Curriculum range versus detailed study for older school children
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge while others believe they should learn a small number of subjects in detail.
- Number of applicants from four different countries in a UK university between 1999 and 2003
The graph below shows the number of applicants from four different countries in a UK university between 1999 and 2003.
- Reasons and solutions for prison criminals reoffending after release
Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes when set free.
- Percentage of school aged boys and girls in secondary school in four world regions in 2000
The first chart below shows the percentage of school-aged girls and boys who were at secondary school in four regions of the world in 2000.
- Reasons and impacts of the increasing demand for university education
In many countries, more and more people want to study at universities.
- Comparison of the town of Brindell and local areas in 1800 1900 and 2000
The maps below compare the town of Brindell and local areas in 1800, 1900 and 2000.
- Prediction of increased free time in the twenty first century due to technological developments
It was predicted that with the development of technology, people in the 21st century would have much more free time than in the past.
- Total expenditure and breakdown of weekly spending for students studying abroad
The table and chart provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in four countries.
- Average salaries of graduates and non-graduates in the UK in 2010
The tables show the average salaries of graduates and non-graduates in the UK in 2010.
- Proportion of residents using public transport and private cars in five Australian cities between 2000 and 2010
The line graphs show the proportion of residents using public transport and private cars in five Australian cities between 2000 and 2010.
- Government provided free education at every level versus individuals paying for university
Some people think that the government should provide free education at every level. However, some say that individuals should pay for their university education.
- Changes in the amount of tax collected as a percentage of GDP in five different countries between 1975 and 2005
The table below shows changes in the amount of tax collected (measured as a percentage of GDP*) in five different countries for four years between 1975 and 2005.
- Supervising children activities closely versus giving them more freedom
Many parents and teachers today think it is important to supervise children's activities very closely. Others say it is important to give children more freedom.
- Crime incidence in millions for car theft house burglary and street robbery between 1970 and 2005
The line graph below shows crime incidence, in millions, for car theft, house burglary, and street robbery between 1970 and 2005.
- Government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas
The given graph shows the past figures of government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas.
- Average earnings of people in various areas of work in one country in 2000 and 2010 and the average salary for all sectors
The chart below shows the average earnings of people in various areas of work in one country in 2000 and 2010. The table shows the average salary for all sectors in the same years.
- Percentage of math graduates and other graduates who obtained a full-time job and their average salary in Australia from 2004 to 2012
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and other graduates who got full-time job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also show the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012.
- Belief that a large amount of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money
Some people believe that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money.
- Spending more government money on free time activities for young people instead of education
Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people.
- Prison versus better education as a more effective way to prevent crime
Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, some people believe that a better education will be a more effective way to prevent people from committing crimes.
- Percentage of students on one adult education center taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year
The pie charts below show the percentage of students on one adult education center taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year.
- Relevance of customs and traditional ways of behavior to modern life
Many customs and traditional ways of behaviour are no longer relevant to modern life and no longer worth keeping.