30 IELTS Writing Recent Actual Tests in 2016 & Model Essays
Check out 30 IELTS Writing Actual Tests from January to May, 2016 in Canada, India, Australia, UK, Kuwait, Turkey, Philippines & Vietnam. Stay tune for Model Essays which will be updated on June 10, 2016.
January, 2016
IELTS Writing Test 1:
- Task 1: The table shows the positions held by woman in government and management in five different countries in 2000.
- Task 2: It is more important for school
children to learn about local history than world history. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
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IELTS Writing Test 2:
- Task 1: Pie Chart
- Task 2: Many museums and historical
sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this
the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit
these places?
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IELTS Writing Test 3:
- Task 1: Maps
- Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people
read news on the internet. However, newspapers have most of important
information sources of news. Give your opinion from your experience and
give examples.
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February, 2016
IELTS Writing Test 4:
– Task 1: 3 Pie charts
– Task 2: Some people believe government should spend money on building
train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that
building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic
congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IELTS Writing Test 5:
– Task 1: Bar chart
– Task 2: More and more young people from wealthy countries are
spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid
work such as teaching or building houses.Why? Who benefit more from
this, the community or these young people?
March, 2016
IELTS Writing Test 6:
Task 1: Process of recycling used paper.
Task 2: In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as
family roles. What types of changes are occurring? Do you think these
changes are positive and negative?
IELTS Writing Test 7:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a line graph showing the number of marriages and divorces in the UK between 1950 and 2000.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people say that
humanitarian subjects such as philosophy, history and literature that
people study in universities have no value for their future career. To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own
opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Test 8:
– Task 2: Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
– Task 2: Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IELTS Writing Test 9:
– Task 1: Bar chart
– Task 2: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
IELTS Writing Test 10:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a diagram
showing the participation of boys and girls in different sports. We had
to make a comparison and describe the diagram.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Nowadays the differences
between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV
shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what
extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
IELTS Writing Test 11:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given two maps of
the same housing estate, the first was of its current state and the
second after the redevelopment that will take place in the near future.
We had to describe and compare the two maps.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Many people believe that
schools should teach children to become good citizens and workers rather
than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Test 12:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a line
graph describing different crimes committed in England and Wales between
1970 and 2005. We had to summarize and explain the graph.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Students in schools and
universities learn more from their teachers than through other means
such as the Internet, libraries and TV. To what extent you agree or
disagree?
IELTS Writing Test 13:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a bar chart
showing the percentage of exported bananas in 1993 and 2003 by growing
regions such as Africa, Latin America and South Asia. There was also a
pie chart showing the cost of banana export in 2003 with breakdown by
regions.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people believe that
anyone can create art such as painting, poetry, music and so on. Others
think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
April, 2016
IELTS Writing Test 14:
– Task 2: It is impossible to help all people in the world, so
governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Writing Test 15:
– Task 1: Bar chart
– Task 2: In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth.
Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet
to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
IELTS Writing Test 16:
– Task 1: Line graph
– Task 2: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment
compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this
causes? What are solutions?
IELTS Writing Test 17:
– Task 1: Line chart
– Task 2: Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later
in their life. What are the the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh
disadvantages?
IELTS Writing Test 18:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given three pie charts showing the production of coffee, its consumption and where profits go by regions.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people think that
there is a great influence of news media on people’s lives and this is a
negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give your opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Test 19:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a double
line graph describing birth and death rates from 1900 until 2010 and a
projection for 2050 in one European country.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people say that
computer games are bad for children by all means, others believe that
these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
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IELTS Writing Test 20:
Writing task 1 (a report): We
were given a table showing the best ranking universities in the world
from different countries. We had to summarize the information.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Nowadays businesses face
problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack
some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do
you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
IELTS Writing Test 21:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given two pie
charts showing the percentages of energy produced from different
resources such as natural gas, coal and so on, in one country over a
period time. We had to summarize and describe them.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people believe that
international trade and communication with other countries is a positive
trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose
their identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Test 22:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a table
that described the prices of six different items (milk, newspapers,
petrol, hamburgers, concert tickets and TV sets) in 1981 and 2011 and
the percentages of price change. We had to compare them.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people think that
governments must insist on preserving traditional appearance of old
buildings undergoing renovation or redevelopment. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with the statement?
IELTS Writing Test 23:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given three pie
charts showing the percentage of students attending different courses
such as Arts, Science and so on in 2010 divided by age groups 18-24,
24-40, 40+. We had to summarise the information by selecting and
reporting main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people believe that
it is impossible to help everyone in need around the world. That is why
governments should only focus on helping people of their own country. To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own
opinion and relevant examples.
May, 2016
IELTS Writing Test 24:
– Task 1: Table
– Task 2: It is observed that in many countries not enough students are
choosing to study science subject. What are causes? And what will be
effects on society?
IELTS Writing Test 25:
-Task 1: Pie charts.
-Task 2: In developing countries, children in rural communities have
less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be
solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that
the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Test 26:
-Task 1: Bar chart
-Task 2: Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though
they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or
negative development?
IELTS Writing Test 27:
Writing task 1 (a report): We
were given a bar chart showing the enrollment percentages of female and
male students in part-time and full-time programs in an Australian
university.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some people say that when
children under 18 are committing a crime they should be punished, while
others believe they should be educated. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Test 28:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a line graph showing the number of people living in rural areas in four different countries.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Nowadays university
education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should
reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those
coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
IELTS Writing Test 29:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given a map of
the USA on which there were four pie charts in four different parts
(North East, Middle part, South and West) showing the agricultural land
used in different ways (Animal use, Forests, Crops, Other uses). We were
asked to describe how the agricultural land is in use in the USA.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some believe buildings
should be built in a way that serves their purpose rather than just look
beautiful. Others, however, say buildings should represent art too.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Test 30:
Writing task 1 (a report): We were given three bar
charts showing three types of use of agricultural lands and a map
showing four different regions in America. We had to compare between
regions.
Writing task 2 (an essay): Some think that buildings
should be constructed with functionality in mind, as it is more
important than design. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
