IELTS Academic Writing - Test 11

Task 1/2

Time allowed: 60 minutes Total tasks: 2

Instructions:

  • You should spend about 20 minutes on Task 1.
  • You should spend about 40 minutes on Task 2.
  • Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The bar chart below shows the percentage of people in five age groups who regularly exercised in a particular country in 2000 and 2020.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Bar chart showing exercise participation by age group in 2000 and 2020


Your answer (minimum 150 words):

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WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people say that advertising encourages consumers to buy goods they do not really need. Others say that advertisements inform consumers about new products and help them improve their lives.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.


Your answer (minimum 250 words):

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