IELTS Writing Test lasts for 60 minutes, and you will need to complete two writing tasks, each of which requires different text types (description, report, discussion, argument, opinion text). The IELTS Writing Test is different for the Academic Writing Test takers and the General Writing Test takers.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. (255 Words, 12 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band … more →
Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do? (246 Words, 14 Sentences, 5 Paragraphs, Band 9) Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are … more →
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. (153 Words, 10 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The picture illustrates the way in which water passes from ocean to air to land during the natural process known as the water cycle. … more →
The diagram below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates. (158 Words, 8 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The diagrams show how house designs differ according to climate. The most noticeable difference between houses designed for cool and warm climates is in the shape of the roof. The designs also … more →
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. (147 Words, 7 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The table gives information about poverty rates among six types of household in Australia in the year 1999. It is noticeable that levels of poverty were higher for single … more →
The diagram below are existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery. (175 Words, 9 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) The first picture shows the layout of an art gallery, and the second shows some proposed changes to the gallery space. It is clear that significant changes will be made in … more →
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (294 Words, 12 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) … more →
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (303 Words, 13 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) In recent years it has become far more normal for people to live alone, particularly in large cities in the developed … more →
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone? (270 Words, 13 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) Cities are often seen as places of … more →
As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (282 Words, 13 Sentences, 4 Paragraphs, Band 9) Businesses have always sought to make a profit, but it is becoming increasingly common to hear people talk about the social obligations that companies have. I completely agree with … more →