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Children are facing more pressures nowadays – IELTS Writing Task 2 Cause/Solution Essay
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures? Band 9.0 Sample: There is a current distressing situation that the external life has burdened the youth with a wide range of pressures. In this essay, I would discuss several precursors to this issue, before some viable measures are drawn. [do_widget id=custom_html-24] The fact that children are coerced into pressures and responsibilities stems from a number of root reasons. As far as the academic burden is concerned, it is the escalating...
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The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication – IELTS Writing Task 2
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels – individual, national, and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Sample Answer Nowadays, people can travel and communicate more efficiently than before due to the advancements in science and technology. Although some people claim that it has a detrimental influence on individuals, nations and international societies, I believe the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] One problem opponents of such speeding up often propose is that individuals bearing fast-pace of life today could suffer from...
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Some people are born to be leaders – IELTS Writing Task 2
Some people believe that individuals are born with leadership skills. Others say that these skills can be developed with experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Note: This question can be rephrased in the following ways. Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss both views and give your opinion. OR Many people think that some individuals are naturally good leaders. Others think that people can learn leadership skills. Discuss both views. OR Some are of the opinion that people are naturally born as good leaders while others feel that leadership...
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People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays – IELTS Writing Task 2 Advantage/Disadvantage Essay
As the essay given below is the advantage or disadvantage essay, you have to write the benefits as well as the drawbacks of the given topic. Below given is the essay on the topic of consumer goods, you can make use of this essay for the practice purpose. IELTS Writing Task 2 Topic: Consumer Goods People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? OR Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages? Band 8.0 Model Answer The development of technology, combined with living in the city, gives people the...
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Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers – IELTS Writing Task 2
Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Sample It is projected by scientists that computers will undertake the operation of cars rather than drivers themselves in the foreseeable future. This anticipation is understandable and brings both negative and positive aspects. Autonomous driving cars have received a great deal of research, and there have been great strides in automobile technology. Cars have been able to recognize human voice and dispense directions accordingly to guide drivers to their destination. As technology progresses, we will...
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IELTS Writing Recent Actual Test (Task 1 & 2) in March 2017 & Sample Answers – topic : marriage and age
The charts below give information on the ages of people when they got married in one particular country in 1996 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and repairing the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Report Plan Paraphrase: give information>compare; on the ages of people when they got married >percentage of men and women getting married Overview: The bar charts compare the disparity of the percentage of men and women getting married in 1998 and 2008. Paragraph 2: (1) compare the number of men and women getting married in different age-groups. Give figures. Paragraph 3: (1) compare the...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test in August 2017 & Sample Answers
IELTS Writing Task 1 – Diagram The first map illustrates the layout of a trade show floor in 2009, and the second one shows several changes in its design in 2010. In general, the configurations of the trade show looked more space-effective after one year. The main difference is the expansion and relocation of several facilities and rooms, while two gate entrances remained intact. [do_widget id=custom_html-24] By 2010, the refreshment room had been between the main and side entrances, which experienced no change over the given period. The registration booth had been situated on the right side, attached to the...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test 45 (Task 1 & 2) & Sample Answers – topic : Process
SAMPLE Band 8.0+ The diagram illustrates the overview of the recycling process of used bottles. It is clear that there are three distinct stages in this process, from bottle collection to the delivery of new ones to customers. [do_widget id=custom_html-47] At the beginning of the process, bottles with different shapes and colors are gathered at the collection point. These containers are then transported to a plant in which they will be washed by high pressurized water. After that, these clean bottles will be sorted according to their colors which are brown, green or clear. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] These sorted bottles will...
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IELTS Writing Recent Actual Test (Task 1, 2) in January 2017 & Model Essays
The chart below shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of two air pollutants in four big cities in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Report Plan Paraphrase: shows>compares, the average daily minimum and maximum levels of two air pollutants in four big cities in 2000.>the lowest and highest levels of Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Dinitrous Oxide (NO2) in four cities. Overview: The chart compares the lowest and highest levels of Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Dinitrous Oxide (NO2) in four cities. Paragraph 2: (1) compare the numbers in different...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test (Task 1, 2) in July 2017 & Model Answers
IELTS Writing Task 1 The char shows the number of cars made in three countries from 2003-2009 Report Plan Paraphrase: depicts information about automobile production in three countries from 2003 to 2009. Overview/Summary: 1) Thailand: largest car producer despite a fall. 2) Increased production in Argentina and decreased rate in Australia. Paragraph 3: compare car production in 2003 in all the three countries. Give figures for car production in Argentina. Paragraph 4: Give figures for automobile production in Australia. Paragraph 5: Give figures for car production in Thailand, the most productive car producer. Sample Answer The table above depicts information...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test in October 2017 & Sample Answers
IELTS Writing Task 1 The charts below show changes in the proportion of the energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Report Plan Paraphrase: illustrate>dpepicts; comparison in energy generated from different sources; Name a few. Overview/Summary paragraph: oil>dominant source; proportion dropped; Give figures for oil; Increase of energy production by other sources. Paragraph 3: Rise in the energy production of natural gas, other renewable sources, and coal; Give figures Paragraph 4: decrease in the production of nuclear energy and no change in hydro energy till the end of the period. Sample Answer The two pie...
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IELTS Writing Test in May & Model Essay Band 8.5
IELTS Writing Test: Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying in their career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? SAMPLE ESSAY It is often said that individuals settling down with a permanent career soon seem to experience further satisfaction in their work than social members regularly altering their employment. However, from my standpoint, both these options could bestow comparable feelings of fulfillment. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] On the one hand, it is undeniable that numerous people who can opt...
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IELTS Writing Test (Task 1, 2) in 2017 & Sample Answers
IELTS Writing Task 1 The pie chart below shows the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant. Report Plan Paraphrase: Illustrate; Main reasons why students choose to study at a UK university during the years 1987 and 2007. Overview/Summary: 1) most concerning reason in both years. 2) least concern in 1987. Paragraph 3: Suitable degree courses and quality of reasons. Give figures. Paragraph 4: Good sports and social activities. Give figures. Paragraph 5: close to...
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IELTS Writing Test in Canada – May 2017 & Band 8.0 Model Answers
IELTS Writing Task 2 Scientists predict that humans will speak the same language in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? MODEL ESSAY The omnipresence of some languages around the globe has resulted in an anticipation that one specific language will be worldwide spoken by all people in the future. While this trend offers some undeniable benefits, I believe that it is a negative development. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] On the one hand, it is true that an universal dialect may help remove language barriers, allowing people from different parts of the world to convey their thoughts...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test in Australia (December 2016) & Sample Answers
Academic IELTS Writing Task 1: The bar chart shows active participation rates in top ten sports in 1998 and 2005 Band 8.0+Sample: The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of Canadians actively participating in the ten most popular sports in 1998 and 2005. It is obvious that Golf and Ice hockey were the most common sports in Canada, and the participation rates of most sports declined during the period shown. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] As can be seen from the graph, in 1998, Golf was the sport that had the highest participation rate with about 22%, followed by Ice hockey with approximately...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test 46 (Task 1 & 2) & Sample Answers
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in 3 different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. Countries Country A Country B Country C Total spending US $5,000 US $4,500 US $1,500 Different living costs Accommodation 45% 35% 30% Food 22% 28% 36% Books 3% 9% 21% Leisure 22% 23% 12% Others 8% 5% 1% Sample The given table illustrates the average amount of money that university students spend yearly on different living costs in three different countries. It is...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test 47 (Task 1 & 2) & Sample Answers
The graph below gives information about total oil use of 4 main consumers from 2009 to 2030 ieltsmaterial.com – ielts writing task 1 SAMPLE The given line chart illustrates the daily amount of oil consumed by four regions between 2009 and 2030. It is obvious that the oil consumption of China and Middle East increased slightly while that of the US and Western Europe & Japan declined considerably during the period shown. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] In 2009, the amount of oil used by the US was the biggest with just over 9 million barrels per day, followed by that of Western...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test 43 (Task 1 & 2) & Sample Answers
IELTS Writing Task 1 Topic: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table shows working hours and income for four jobs. Sample Answers The information given shows the income and weekly hours of four different occupations, with three of the positions being in the emergency services and the fourth being teaching. The bar chart shows that teachers work the fewest hours, working less than 30 hours a week on average. Those involved in the police service work about 5 hours a week more than teachers at approximately 35 hours a week. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Employees in the fire...
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IELTS Writing Actual Test (Task 1, 2) in January 2017 with Sample Answers
Task 1 The charts show the Australian school leavers did immediately after leaving secondary school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Band 8 Sample: The given pie charts give information about what Australian students decided to do after graduating from secondary school in 1980, 1990, and 2000. Overall, throughout the years the proportion of this group of Australian students who were employed was growing, while there was a decline in the portion of those pursuing higher levels of education. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] In 1980, half of Australian secondary school leavers wanted to...
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IELTS Writing Task 1 Test on 1st February 2018 with Band 8.0-9.0 Sample
The table below shows the percentage of the population by age groups in one town who rode bicycles in 2011. Age group Female Male 0-9 51.3 50.3 10-17 42.2 24.6 18-39 17.1 9.7 40-59 12.3 8.0 60+ 18.5 13.2 Report Plan Paraphrase: shows>depicts; percentage>proportion; rode bicycles>cycled Overview paragraph: (1) a higher percentage of females – all ages – than males rode bicycles (2) between 18 and 59, the figures for cyclists – both genders – were lower than for other age groups. Paragraph 3: compare proportions of males and females who cycled in the age groups 0-9 and 10-17. Paragraph...
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