IELTS Writing Practice Questions
Browse IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 prompts, then continue in the full IELTSX practice environment.
- Total Oil Consumption Four Major Consumers 2009-2030 Line Graph
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers from 2009 to 2030.
- Students Choosing University UK Reasons 1985 2005 Bar Chart
The bar chart below shows the main reasons for students choosing to study at a particular university in the UK in 1985 and 2005.
- Average Attendance Top Football Matches Three European Countries 1980-2004 Line Graph
The graph below shows the average number of people attending top-level football matches in three European countries from 1980 to 2004
- Europeans Different Age Groups Gym Attendance 1990-2010 Chart
The chart below illustrates data on Europeans from various age groups who attended a gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010.
- Australian People Born Different Parts World Percentage Chart
The chart below shows the percentage of Australian people who were born in different places of the world.
- Money Given Developing Countries Five Organisations 2008-2011 Chart
The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries form five organisations from 2008 to 2011.
- Internet Most Important Invention Human History
There have been many inventions in human history (for example, the wheel). Some people think the most important invention is the Internet.
- Horizontal City vs Vertical City Living Preference
Some people think it is better to live in a horizontal city, while others prefer a vertical city.
- Historical Objects Museums Returned Countries of Origin
Important historical objects in museums around the world should be returned to their countries of origin.
- Extreme Sports Skydiving Skiing Dangerous Should Banned
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.
- Working People Insufficient Free Time Family Friends Reasons
Many working people do not have enough free time off work to spend with their families and friends.
- Employers Dress Code Quality Work Matters
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work.
- Mega-Cities 20 Million Inhabitants Growing Positive Negative
Research shows that increasing numbers of people are now living in mega-cities: cities of more than 20 million inhabitants.
- Criminal Information Newspapers TV Bad Influence Restrict Media
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted on the media.
- Schools Workforce Success vs Academic Achievement
Schools should focus more on teaching students to be successful in the workforce and place less emphasis on academic success.
- Mobile Phones Banned Public Libraries Shops Transport
Some people believe that mobile phones must be banned in public places such as libraries, shops or public transport.
- Major Cities Growing Fast Young People Problems Solutions
The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems.
- Environmental Protection Politicians vs Individuals Responsibility
Environmental protection should be the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little.
- Work Most Important Element Life Satisfying Career Meaningless
The most important element in a person's life is their work. Without a satisfying career, life is meaningless.
- Technology Development Decreases Crime vs Encourages Crime
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime.
- Team Sports Football vs Individual Sports Swimming Tennis Better
Some people think it is more beneficial for people to take part in team sports like football, while others think individual sports like swimming and tennis are better.
- Too Much Attention Resources Wild Animals Birds Protection
Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds.
- Males Watching vs Participating Sports Country Bar Chart
The column graph shows the percentage of males in a particular country who prefer watching sports to males who prefer participating in sports.
- Modern Communication Technology Negative Effects Social Relationships
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships.
- Training Room Layouts Up to Ten More Than Ten People Map/Plan
The plans show the room layouts for training session for up to ten people and more than ten people.
- Unemployment Rate People Leaving Ireland 1988-2008 Chart
The chart below shows the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008
- Freshwater Use Rights vs Government Strict Control
Some people think that people should be given the right to use freshwater as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of freshwater.
- Scientific Research Today Waste Time Money
Some people believe that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money.
- Celebrities Famous Glamour Wealth Not Achievement Bad Example
Nowadays, there are many celebrities who are famous for their glamour and wealth rather than achievements and this sets a bad example for young people.
- Men Women Employment Four Industry Types Town 1990 2000 2010 Table
The table below shows the percentage of men and women employed in four different types of industries in one town in 1990, 2000, and 2010.