IELTS writing Test 1
2 Questions- Exam-style practice
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IELTS Writing
Time: 60 minutes
Instructions to candidates
- Answer both tasks.
- You can change your answers at any time during the test.
Information for candidates
- There are 2 tasks in this test.
- Task 2 contributes more to the final band score than Task 1.
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The tasks in IELTS writing Test 1
Practice IELTS Writing Test 1 with a bar chart on further education in Britain, a formal letter to a local council, and an opinion essay on citizenship.
- Tasks
- 2 (Task 1 and Task 2)
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Word count
- 150+ and 250+
- Scoring
- Four official criteria
Academic Task 1: Bar chart
- The bar graph compares the number of men and women in Britain who pursued further education in three different years, split by whether they studied full-time or part-time.
- Summarise the main trends by highlighting key details and making comparisons where needed.
General Training Task 1: Formal letter
- You are planning to organise a cultural event in your community. Write a letter to the local council requesting support for the event. In your letter, explain what the event is, why it is important, and what kind of support you need.
Task 2 essay: Opinion essay
- Some people think that schools should teach students how to become good citizens. Others believe that this should be the role of parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.