Summary of IELTS Writing 2023 exam questions with fast and accurate updated samples to help IELTS test takers grasp the trend of the topic and the difficulty of the IELTS exam.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Recent Actual Tests – 2022
IELTS Writing Actual Test 09/2023
IELTS Writing Actual Test 08/2023
IELTS Writing Actual Test 07/2023
30.07.2023
Task 1: The bar chart below gives information about four countries spending habits of shopping on consumer goods in 2012.
Task 2: Many different countries have most shops and products as the same. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (Discussion)
29.07.2023
Task 1: The diagram below shows a simple system that turns dirty water into clear water.
Task 2: The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
25.07.2023
Task 1: The charts below show the figure for work hours per week in the industrial sector in four European countries in 2002. (Bar chart)
Task 2: Newspapers have influence on people’s ideas and opinions. What are the reasons? Is it negative or positive development? (Positive or Negative)
23.07.2023
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of adults according to age and gender who do not do any physical activity in Australia.(Bar chart)
Task 2: More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
21.07.2023
Task 1: The graph shows Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age Group, 1998-2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Bar chart)
Task 2: The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
16.07.2023
Task 1: The table gives information about annual salaries of five employment sectors in Australia in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Table)
Task 2: Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
15.07.2023
Task 1: The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six subjects at a US university in 2011.
Task 2: Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Discussion)
08.07.2023
Task 1: The diagram below shows the process of making cheese. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Process)
Task 2: Some people say that music plays an important role in society while others believe that it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Discussion)
06.07.2023
Task 1: The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints and passengers. (Bar Chart)
Task 2 : Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem? (Problem and Solution)
03.07.2023
Task 1: The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: Some people think technology makes life complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology. Do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
02.07.2023
Task 1: The percentage of people who were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (Positive or Negative)
01.07.2023
Task 1: The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree. (Agree or Disagree)
IELTS Writing Actual Test 06/2023
12.06.2023
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Line Graph)
Task 2: Parents should encourage children spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree? (Agree or Disagree)
10.06.2023
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of people taking part in a wildlife survey in Britain between 2001 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Table)
Task 2: Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages of this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (Discussion)
08.06.2023
Task 1: The table shows the number of exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia and vice versa. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Table)
Task 2: Scientists tell us some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that million of people continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions? (Problem and Solution)
03.06.2023
Task 1: The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Table)
Task 2: Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
02.06.2023
Task 1: The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Process)
Task 2: Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
29.05.2023 – IDP
Task 1: The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. (Pie chart)
Task 2: Some people say that what individuals protect the environment cannot make a difference. Other people say that every individual should take responsibility for it. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Discussion)
24.05.2023 – BC
Task 1: The bar chart shows the distribution of employment among agriculture, services, industries in three countries in 1990 and projected distribution in 2030. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: The children spend most of their time taking part in sports in a serious way (…not only for fun). Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (Positive or Negative)
20.05.2023
Task 1: The map below shows the museum’s plant in 1998 and after some changes were made in 2008. (Map)
Task 2: Some people think the governments should act to decide how people live in order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own lifestyle. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Discussion)
17.05.2023
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007. (Line Graph)
Task 2: Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impacts of this development on both family and society? (Cause and Effect)
15.05.2023 – Tại IDP (Computer-based)
Task 1: Number of visits to a community website: First and second years of use. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
11.05.2023
Task 1: The chart below compares the number of people per household in the UK in 1981 and 2001. (Bar chart)
Task 2: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development? (Positive or negative)
07.05.2023
Task 1: The chart below shows the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008. (Line graph)
Sample 8.5 Writing Task 1&2 (Mixed chart – Tourism)
Task 2: Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
03.05.2023 – IDP
Task 1: The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. (Bar chart)
Task 2: Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide competitions. Other argue that it would be better if these countries can spend money on the children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
IELTS Writing Actual Test 04/2023
9.04.2023
Task 1: The pie charts show the destination of export goods in three countries in 2010. (Pie chart)
Task 2: Many people think that newspapers are the best way to learn abt the news. Others believe that they can learn abt the news more efficient through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion (Discussion)
27.04.2023
Task 1: The bar chart shows the number of hours worked by men & women per week in Australia in 2007. (Bar Chart)
Task 2: Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Is thing a positive or negative development? (Positive or Negative)
25.04.2023
Task 1: Bar chart on average time (hours) a teacher spent teaching in three different school types in 4 countries in 2001. (Bar chart)
Task 2: Young people are highly influenced by famous people and they look up to them as role models. Is that a positive or negative development? (Positive or Negative)
21.04.2023
Task 1: The bar chart illustrates the number of male and female students selecting six major subjects in a university of the US in the year 2010. (Bar charts)
Task 2: Young people are often influenced in their behaviour and attitudes by other people in the same age group. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? (Advantage and Disadvantage)
16.04.2023
Task 1: Line graph
Task 2: Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge. Others think that they should only study a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
15.04.2023 – Computer-based
Task 1: The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp and paper from 1980 to 2000.
Task 2: It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behavior in addition to provide formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.04.2023 – IDP (Computer-based)
Task 1: The pie charts indicate changes in the proportions of energy produced in a country from 1983 to 2003.
Task 2: Some people think it is better for one single legal system throughout the world. Others say countries should have their own law. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
06.04.2023
Task 1: Line graph
Task 2: Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge, while other people believe they should learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
05.04.2023 – IDP
Task 1: Map
Task 2: Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
01.04.2023
Task 1: Process of making cherry jam. (Process)
Task 2: Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children to good citizens and workers, rather than benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Writing Actual Test 03/2023
01/03/2023
Task 1: The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Mixed charts)
Task 2: Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
03/03/2023
Task 1: The table shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Table)
Task 2: Children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe that children should be free to do what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Discussion)
04/03/2023
Task 1: The charts below show the average amount of time spent on two popular activities by different age groups in New Zealand. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Bar charts)
Task 2: An increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. (Problems and solutions)
05/03/2023
Task 1: The bar chart and pie chart give information about why US residents travelled and what travel problems they experienced in the year 2009.(Mixed chart)
Task 2: Intelligence is the most important component of leadership. Do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
08.03.2023
Task 1: (Maps) The graph below shows a typical American and a Japanese office.
Task 2: During holidays or weekends, young people spend less time on outdoor activities in the natural environment, such as hiking and mountain climbing. Why? What can be done to encourage them to go out?
09.03.2023 (Computer-based)
Task 1: (Pie charts) The charts below show changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in country in 1985 and 2003.
Task 2: The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.03.2023
Task 1: (Table) The table below gives information related to population growth, average birth per woman, life expectancy at birth in countries with different income levels in 2000 and 2004.
Task 2: Pollution and other environmental damages are caused by a country developing and becoming richer. This problem cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree?
12.03.2023 – IDP (Computer-based)
Task 1: (Table) The table below shows the percentages of people joining in seven different sports in a European country from 1999 to 2009.
Task 2: Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities. Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
13.03.2023 – BC
Task 1: Maps
Task 2: Some people think that parents should read stories to their children while others argue that is no longer necessary as we have modern technology such as television and films. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
18.03.2023 (Computer-based)
Task 1: (Maps) The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use.
Task 2: (Discuss both views) In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19.03.2023
Task 1: (Pie chart) The charts below show the percentage of electricity consumed by different sectors in Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010.
Task 2: Mobile phone and the internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least. What are the benefits for old people of using mobile phones and the internet? How can we encourage them to use this new technology?
25.03.2023 – BC
Task 1: The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. (Line Graph)
Task 2: Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
26.03.2023 – IDP
Task 1: The pie chart below shows the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007. (Pie Chart)
Task 2: Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
28.03.2023 – IDP
Task 1: Two charts below show the percentage of qualified graduates in a particular country. (Pie Chart)
Task 2: Most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
4/1/2023
Task 1: Table – how many and why people from oversea and from the UK travel to London in 2 years
Task 2: Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
5/1/2023
Task 1: The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010.
Task 2: Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
7/1/2023
Task 1: The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007.
Task 2: Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
14/1/2023
Task 1: The graph below shows percentage of workers in five European countries taking fixed stays or more sickness adsense per year from 1991 to 2001.
Task 2: Video records are better to learn about the way other people in the world lives than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19/1/2023
Task 1: The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinking water in an Australian town.
Task 2: The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
28/1/2023
Task 1: The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008.
Task 2: Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
IELTS Writing Actual Test 02/2023
2/2/2023
Task 1: The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005.
Task 2: While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?
4/2/2023
Task 1: The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
Task 2: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5/2/2023
Task 1: The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time.
Task 2: In many parts of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?
16/02/2023
- Task 1: The table below shows the number of motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in eight countries in 1990 and 2000.
- Task 2: New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
18/02/2023
- Task 1: The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
- Task 2: In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others.Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
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