IELTS Writing Test 5
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 5
Tackle IELTS Writing Test 5 with a population table comparing three cities, an informal thank-you letter, and a double question essay on the benefits and risks of AI.
- Tasks
- 2 (Task 1 and Task 2)
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Word count
- 150+ and 250+
- Scoring
- Four official criteria
Academic Task 1: Table
- The table compares the population of three cities in 1990, the population projections made for 2000, and the actual figures recorded in 2000. Summarise the main trends and highlight key differences where relevant.
General Training Task 1: Informal letter
- You recently borrowed a book from your friend. Write a letter to your friend to thank them and explain what you liked about the book.
- In your letter,
- thank your friend for the book
- say what you enjoyed about it
- explain what you learned from it
Task 2 essay: Double question essay
- Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) is helpful in our daily lives. Others worry it may bring negative effects in the future.
- What are the advantages of AI?
- Do the disadvantages outweigh the benefits?