IELTS Writing Practice Questions
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- Proportion People UK Survey Interested Certain Sports 1995 2000 2005
The chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years (1995, 2000, 2005) who said they were interested in certain sports.
- Percentage Unemployed People Aged 20-24 One European Country Two Year Period
The chart below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 20 and 24 in one European country over a two-year period.
- Government vs Parents Responsibility Transport Children School
Some people say it is the government's responsibility to transport children to school, while others believe parents should transport their children to school.
- Government Money Large Public Art Sculptures Outdoor
Some people say that the government should pay money on large pieces of art like sculpture for public display in outdoor places.
- Celebrities Media Private Life Fame
In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicize their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame.
- Smartphones Tablets Mobile Devices Disadvantages Outweigh Advantages
With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
- Overseas Visitors UK Different Purposes 1989-2009 Line Graph
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009.
- Immigrants Reasons Leaving Entering European Country 2009 Chart
The charts below show the reasons for immigrants to and from a European country in 2009.
- Pineapples Products Growing Preparing Process Diagram
The diagram below shows the process of growing and preparing pineapples and pineapple product.
- Five Communication Methods Usage 1998-2008 Line Graph
The line graph shows the percentage of people who used five different communication methods between 1998 and 2008.
- Films Released Ticket Sales 1996 2000 Country Percentage Chart
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2000 in a country.
- Global Warming Reduction Methods Experts vs Public Table
The table below shows the top five methods experts and the general public believe will help reduce global warming.
- Education Purpose Prepare Society vs Personal Ambitions
Some people say that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say its purpose is to prepare individuals to achieve personal ambitions.
- Government Congestion Tax Rush Hour Positive Negative
In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour.
- Average Retirement Age Males Females Six Countries 2003 Bar Chart
The graph below shows the average retirement age of males and females in six countries in 2003.
- UK Visitors Spain Age Groups 1983 2003 Chart
The graphs below show the age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and 2003.
- All Lawbreakers Prison vs Community Work Minor Crimes
Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community.
- Three Types Visitors Museum 1997-2012 Chart
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitors to a museum between 1997 and 2012.
- Space Exploration Technology Money Not Justified
Some people think the money spent on developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money.
- Australian School Leavers Activities After Secondary School Chart
The charts show what Australian school leavers did immediately after leaving secondary school.
- Government Space Life Other Planets vs Solving Earth Problems
Some people want government to spend money on life on other planets, however, others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems.
- Computer Possession Households European Country 1997-2011 Line Graph
The graph below gives information about computer possession by households in one European country between 1997 and 2011.
- Junk Food Health Education Solution vs Not Work
Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by education, while others believe that this education will not work.
- Wind Energy Generated Four Countries 1985-2000 Bar Chart
The bar chart shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries from 1985 to 2000.
- Technology 21st Century More Free Time Prediction
It was predicted that people in the twenty-first century have more free time than before because of the improvements of technology.
- UK Population Recommended Fruit Vegetables 2002 2006 2010 Bar Chart
The chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010.
- Young People Follow Traditions vs Individual Freedom
Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society, others believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals.
- Foreign Language Students 14-16 English Country Top Three Languages Chart
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14 - 16 year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English-speaking country, and the top three popular foreign languages.
- Bicycles Replacing Cars vs Cars Preferred Reasons Positive Negative
In some countries, bicycles are increasingly replacing cars, while in others, people prefer driving over cycling.
- Planning Future Waste Time vs Focusing Present More Important
Some people believe that planning for the future is a waste of time because they think that focusing on the present is more important.