Here are some IELTS Writing practice tasks for both Task 1 and Task 2. These tasks cover a range of topics and should help your student practice different aspects of writing.
IELTS Writing Task 1:
Practice 1:
Prompt: The table below shows the number of international students enrolled in various courses at a university from 2015 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Course | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
Business | 150 | 160 | 170 | 180 | 190 | 200 |
Engineering | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |
Medicine | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
Arts | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Science | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 | 170 |
Practice 2:
Prompt: The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three cities (New York, Tokyo, and Sydney) over a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
(Note: Normally, you would provide an actual line graph for the student to analyze.)
Practice 3:
Prompt: The pie charts below show the distribution of different energy sources used to generate electricity in a country in 2000 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
(Note: Normally, you would provide actual pie charts for the student to analyze.)
IELTS Writing Task 2:
Practice 1:
Prompt: Some people believe that social media has a negative impact on society. Others think it has a positive effect because it allows people to connect with each other. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 2:
Prompt: Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise their products, especially to children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Practice 3:
Prompt: Advances in technology and automation have significantly changed the workplace. Some people believe that these changes are beneficial, while others think they have negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 4:
Prompt: Some believe that governments should focus on improving public transportation systems, while others think that individual car use should be encouraged. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 5:
Prompt: Education is often seen as the key to a successful future. Some people believe that formal education is essential, while others think that self-education can be equally effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 1: The table shows the growth of the international student population and ratio about how population concentrated in each subject. Overall, each subject resulted in growth of 10 students annually, which means, it has grown by 50 in total from 2015 to 2020 in every subject. Additionally, it elaborates that every subject has 20 people gaps from medicine, arts, engineering, science, and business sequentially. Therefore, the total number of international student enrollment in the sum of each subject has grown for 250 students.