IELTS Writing Test 8
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 8
Attempt IELTS Writing Test 8 with a mixed chart on international students in Australia, a semi-formal letter to a club secretary, and a traffic congestion essay.
- Tasks
- 2 (Task 1 and Task 2)
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Word count
- 150+ and 250+
- Scoring
- Four official criteria
Academic Task 1: Mixed chart
- The bar chart below shows the number of international students enrolled in four university courses in Australia in 2010. The pie chart shows the percentage of students by continent of origin in the same year.
- Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General Training Task 1: Semi formal letter
- You recently moved to a new city for work and want to join a local club. Write a letter to the club secretary.
- In your letter,
- introduce yourself and your profession
- explain why you're interested in joining
- ask about the joining process and activities
Task 2 essay: Problem and solution essay
- Many cities are experiencing problems due to traffic congestion.
- What are the main causes of this issue?
- What solutions can be implemented to reduce traffic in urban areas?