IELTS Writing Practice Test
Academic Module • 60 Minutes • Task 1 & Task 2
Test Instructions
- You have 60 minutes in total to complete both tasks.
- You should spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2.
- You can navigate between Task 1 and Task 2 at any time during the test.
- The timer will start immediately after you choose which task to begin with.
Which task would you like to start with?
IELTS Practice
Task 1 Question
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Number of people in further education in Britain (thousands)
Your Answer (Task 1)
Task 2 Question
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups.
Is this a positive or negative trend?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.