Task1 W1

The two pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in
2005 and 2010.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W1
Some people think that the increase in international travel has a negative impact on the environment and
should be restricted.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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

Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 W2

The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph
shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second
graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.

Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W2

People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 M1

The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicycle or by car. 

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task1 M2

The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these
societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

Write at least 250 words

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 Task1 W3

The graph below shows population figures for India and China since
the year 2000 and predicted population growth up until 2050.

Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main

features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

3. Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community

work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree.

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 Task1 W4

The graph below shows the pollution levels in London between 1600 and 2000.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W4

Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and
starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of
non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to
education.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 M2

The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901
and 2101.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Birth and death rates in New Zealand

Task2 M2

Globalization is creating a world of one culture and destroying national identity.

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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

Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 W5

The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W5

Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world.

What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could
be taken to solve it?

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

Write at least 250 words

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 Task1 W6

The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the
years 1980 and 2015.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W6

People who live in large cities face a range of problems in their daily life.

What are the main problems people in cities face, and how can these problems be
tackled?

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

Write at least 250 words.

Task1 M3

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 The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week
done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such
activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.)

Describe the information presented below, comparing results for men and
women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.
 You should write at least 150 words.
 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Task2 M3

Many people believe that the high levels of violence in films today are causing serious
social problems.

What are these problems and how could they be reduced?

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

Write at least 250 words.

Task1 W7

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 The table below shows the results of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W7

Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact
on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism 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.

Task1 W8

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The table below shows the changes in some household types in Canada from 1984 to 2020.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W8

More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country.

Do the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks?

Task1 M4

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.The table below highlights data on the number of travelers
using three major German airports between 2007 and 2012.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M4

In many countries paying things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common.

Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Task1 W9

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 Task2 W9

Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the education
of teenagers while others argue that the effect is negative.

Discuss both these 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.

Task1 W10

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 The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the
samepark today.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W10

Some people believe that good teamwork is what makes companies successful. Others feel
that it is more important to have a good leader.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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 Task1 M5

The maps below show a science park in 2008 and the same park today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 M5

Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that
this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative
consequences.

Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

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 Task1 W11

The diagram details the process of making leather products.

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

Task2 W11

In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV.
What do you think are the causes of this?

What solutions can you suggest?

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 Task1 W12

The diagram shows the life cycle of flowering plants. Summarise the information
byselecting and reporting the main features. Write at least 100-120 words.

Task2 W12

Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities.

What problems does this cause?

What can be done about this?

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 Task1 M6

The diagram below shows the recycling process of aluminium cans.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M6

Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old
people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve
this situation?

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 Task1 W13

The diagrams below show the main reasons workers chose to work from home and the hours
males and females worked at home for the year 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W13

In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a
living for the family.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?  

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 Task1 W14

The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during
2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in
2016 compared with 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W14

Crime rates will fall as advances in technology make it easier to detect and
prevent crimes.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 M7

The table and bar chart below gives information about internet users by region
in 2000 and 2010.

Task2 M7

Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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

Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 W15

The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian
restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W15

Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to
become famous.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Task1 W16

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 The pie chart shows the percentage of women in poverty and the bar chart
shows poverty rates by sex and age. They are from the United States in 2008.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W16

People are becoming too dependent on the Internet and phone. Is it a positive or negative
development?

Task1 M8

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  The charts below show the distribution of the world's water and the use of water in three
countries.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.

Task2 M8

Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this
is a positive or negative social development?

Task1 W17

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The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005
and 2010.

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

Task2 W17

People today are spending more and more time outside of the home. What are the
reasons for this trend? What effects is it having on individuals and society?

Task1 W18

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 The bar chart below shows the sector contributions to India’s gross domestic product
from 1960 to 2000.

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

Task2 W18

Today more people are overweight than ever before.

What in your opinion are the primary causes of this?

What are the main effects of this epidemic?

Task1 M18

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The graph below shows the changes in the places where people used to surf the
Internet in the years 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Summarize the information by
selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 M9

As countries have developed there has been a trend towards smaller family
sizes.

Why does this happen?

How does this affect society?

Task1 W19

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The diagrams below show changes that have taken place in the Sawry District neighbourhood
since 1920.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons
where relevant.

Task2 W19

Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age.
Others think they should begin after 7 years of age.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Task1 W20

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 The maps below show a science park in 2008 and the same park today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W20

Computers are becoming increasingly pervasive in modern life. Some view this is as a positive
while others feel it is negative overall.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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 Task1 M10

Task2 M10

In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work.
While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel
they lack support because of their parents’ absence.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 W21

The graph below gives information about total oil use of four main consumers from 2009 to 2030

 Task2 W21

In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available. Do the
disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?

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 Task1 W22

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between
1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make
comparisons where relevant.

» Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W22

At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number
of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?.

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 Task1 M11

The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London
museums between June and September 2013.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M11

Many museums charge for admission while others are free.

Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the
disadvantages?

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 Task1 W23

Task2 W23

Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study for part or all of their courses in foreign
countries.

While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also has a number of
disadvantages.

Do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 W24

The pie charts below show the percentage of housing owned and rented in
the UK in 1991 and 2007. Summarize the information by describing the main
features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.
Write at least 150 words.

Housing owned and rented in the UK

Task2 W24

The death penalty is barbaric and should not be legal anywhere.” Do you agree or
disagree?

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 Task1 M12

The pie charts compare ways of accessing the news in Canada and Australia.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M12

Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary
people more than recent developments ever will.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task1 W25

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 Task2 W25

People nowadays prefer to communicate via internet and social media. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Task1 W26

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The diagram below shows how ethanol fuel is produced from corn. Summarise the information by
selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W26

Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

Task1 M13

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The diagram details the process of making clothes from plastic bottles.
Summarize the information by selecting the main features, and make
comparisons.

Task2 M13

As countries become more developed, many fast food outlets move into the country
giving local people greater access to fast food. Do the advantages of this outweigh the
disadvantages?

Task1 W27

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 The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three
types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W27

Pollution of air, water and soil has become critical in last year’s and it takes millions of
years to recoup. What are the main causes of pollution? How can we tackle this problem
individually and globally?

Task1 W28

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 The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield Senior
College in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.  
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W28

Excessive computer gaming is one of the biggest threats to children's physical and
mental health in the 21st century. 
Discuss the problems and associated solutions for this issue.

Task1 M14

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 The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in
2008 compared to two countries; China and India.
Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M14

More and more plastic is polluting the oceans. What problems are caused by plastic waste? What can
be done to solve this problem?

Task1 W29

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 The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the
Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Task: Male and Female Olympic Participants

Task2 W29

Obesity in children is a serious problem in a number of countries.

What are the causes of obesity in children?
Discuss the possible alarming effects of this problem in the future.
Here, Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Task1 W30

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 The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and
the amount of support they receive from employers. Summarise the information by selecting
and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should
write at least 150 words.
Reasons for study according to age of students

Employer support, by age group (Time off and help with fees)

Task2 W30

Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads.

What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to fix this problem?

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 Task1 M15

IELTS Essay Task 1: Employment for Men and Women

Task2 M15

In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.

Why do you think this is happening?
How can this issue be solved?

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 Task1 W31

The table below gives information about populations in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.

 
Australia Malaysia

 
1980 2002 1980 2002

Total population (millions) 14.7 19.6 13.7 24.3

Male population (%) 49.9 49.9 50.3 50.6

Female population (%) 50.1 50.1 49.7 49.4

Birth rate (%) 1.5 1.3 3.2 2.2

Average annual population growth (%) 1.2 1.3 2.4 2.1

Population aged over 65 (%) 9.6 12.4 3.7 4.3

Task2 W31

The best way to make the road transport of goods safer is to ask drivers to take a driving
test each year.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 W32

The table below shows the results of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W32

The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action
can solve this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 M16

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows expenditures of four car companies on advertising in the UK in
2002.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M16

Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should
not force them to learn foreign languages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 W33

The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café,
by season. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W33

In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly
through air travel and telecommunications.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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 Task1 W34

Task2 W34

Machines have replaced physical work in many industries. Do you think the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages?

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 Task1 M17

The chart below shows the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types
of educational setting in the UK in 2010.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M17

In the past, knowledge was contained in books. Nowadays, knowledge is

uploaded to the internet.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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 Task1 W35

The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W35

More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time.
What problems do this cause? What do you think are the possible solutions?

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 Task1 W36

The diagram details the process of making wool.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,

and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W36

Despite improvements in vehicle technology, there is still large number of road accidents.
Explain some of the causes of these accidents, and suggest some measures that could be taken
to address the problem.

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 Task1 M18

The chart below shows the process of waste paper recycling.

Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M18

Today many people frequently change their jobs.

What problems does it create? How to solve them?

Task1 W37

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 Plan A below shows a health centre in 2005. Plan B shows the same place in the
present day.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
» Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W37

Some people think that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university
education, whereas others say this is no longer true. Discuss both these views and give your
own opinion.

Task1 W38

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 The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric
power station. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main
features,and make comparisons where relevant. Summarize the information by
selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Task2 W38

Some individuals believe that higher education should be funded by the government. Others,
however, argue that it is the responsibility of individuals to fund their education. Discuss both
sides and give your opinion.

Task1 M19

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The diagram below shows the process of making soft cheese.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M19

Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a
waste of time.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

Task1 W39

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 The graph below shows the rate of smoking per 1000 people in Someland from 1960 to 2000.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph below.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W39

More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Task1 W40

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 The line charts give information about the demand for steel and number of
workers employed in a country from January to December.

Task2 W40

Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study
online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Task1 M20

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 The bar chart below shows the percentage of unemployed graduates, aged 20-24, in
one European country over a two-year period.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
» Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M20

Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like
English.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Task1 W41

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The chart below gives information about the household percentage of spending on
essential goods in China for the years 1995 and 2011
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W41

Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems do this cause for
individuals and society? What can be done to deal with them ?

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 Task1 W42

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2015 with
predictions for 2040.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W42

Parents want to achieve balance between family and career but only a few manage to
achieve it.
What do you think is the reason?
Discuss possible solutions and provide examples.

Task1 M21

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 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first
graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas
the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.

Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M21

Nowadays many countries are facing problems related to waste disposal.

Why is this case?
How can this issue be tackled?

Task1 W43

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 Task2 W43

Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being
encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do
you think this is a positive or negative development?

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 Task1 W44

WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
 
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2005 and present day.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W44

In many countries today, people are able to buy a wider range of household
goods and appliances than ever before.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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 Task1 M22

The plans below show a student accommodation buildings 2010 and now. Summarise the
information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Task2 M22

Many adults nowadays prefer spending their free time playing computer games.
Why do they do this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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 Task1 W45

The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK

from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W45

Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of
children play computer games.

What are the negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize
the effects?

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 Task1 W46

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

 The line graph show internet users as percentage of population.

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

Task2 W46

One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion.

What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?

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 Task1 M23

The graph below shows the population change between 1940 and 2000 in three different
counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M23

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health
and fitness are decreasing.  What do you think are the causes of these problems and
what measures could be taken to solve them?

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 Task1 W47

The two pie charts below show the percentages of industry sectors’ contribution to the
economy of Turkey in 2000 and 2016.
 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.» You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2 W47

In many countries paying things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common.

Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

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 Task1 W48

The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back
home in 1959 and 2009.

Journeys to and from work

Task2 W48

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 Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are
the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?

Task1 M24

The pie charts below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen
Island, according to a survey of visitors.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M24

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 Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Task1 W49

The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between 2000
and 2009.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Secondary School Attendance

  2000  2005  2009

Specialist Schools 12% 11% 10%

Grammar Schools 24% 19% 12%

Voluntary-controlled  Schools 52% 38% 20%

Community Schools 12% 32% 58%

Task2 W49

People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 W50

Task2 W50

Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical
treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 M25

The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language
groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M25

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 Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks
that are scientifically proven to be bad for people's health. Do you agree or
disagree?

Task1 W51

The diagram shows the process of the water treatment. Summaries the information by selecting
and reporting the main features.

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W51

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 There is a problem today that copyright materials such as music, films and books are
freely available on the internet with the result that the owners of the works lose money. Do you
feel that this is a good or bad thing?

Task1 W52

Task2 W52

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 In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to
promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Task1 M26

The diagram shows the process of making instant coffee. Write a report of at least 150 words
showing the main features and making comparisons where relevant

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 Task2 M26

Some People believe that to be successful at a sport you need a natural ability and others think
that hard work and practice can make you successful.

Discuss both views and give your opinion

Task1 W53

The maps show the changes of an office building between the present and
the future.

Task2 W53

In most countries, young people form a large proportion of those who are unemployed. Why
this is the case, and what can be done to solve the problem?

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 Task1 W54

The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W54

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Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world.

What are some of the factors in modern society that cause this stress, and how can we reduce
it?

Task1 M27

The diagrams below show changes in Felixstone in the UK between 1967

and 2001.

Task2 M27

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 Crime rates tend to be higher in cities than in smaller towns.
Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some
solutions.

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Task1 W55

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of businesses in the UK who had a social
media presence from 2012 to 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

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 Task2 W55

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism
can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that
benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Task1 W56

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 Task2 W56

Buying things on the internet, such as books, air ticket and groceries, is becoming more and more
popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages?

Task1 M28

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 The graph below shows the fertility rate of women in different Gulf Countries from
1990 to 2000.
Write a report describing the information in the graph below.
»You should write at least 150 words.
   Fertility Rate (births per woman) in Gulf Countries, 1990-2000

Task2 M28

New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Task1 W57

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 Task2 W57

“Some people feel that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in
the countryside.”

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Task1 W58

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 The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in the UK between
1971 and 2001.
Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.

» Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W58

Nowadays many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think
this is beneficial for the children of the families, while others think children will
find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Task1 M29

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 The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at
Bakersfield Senior College in two separate years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.  
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M29

Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the

responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that
customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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 Task1 W59

The table shows existing and projected changes in the proportion of people over 65 in

the populations of three countries from 2015 to 2030.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.  
Write at least 150 words.

Projected Changes in the Population over-65 in three countries to 2030

Country 2015 2020 2025 2030

United Kingdom 18.1% 19.0% 20.5% 21.6%

Canada 16.0% 18.0% 20.4% 22.7%

Hungary 17.6% 19.4% 20.4% 21.3%

Task2 W59

Eating a balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy life.

To what extent do you agree?

Task1 W60

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The table shows the proportion of people in England who agreed with same-sex
marriage from 1989 to 2013.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.  
Write at least 150 words.

Percentage of people agreeing with same-sex marriage by religious denomination (%)

Religion 1989 1995 2001 2007 2013

Church of England 9 14 31 31 55

Roman Catholic 9 21 38 37 61

Other Christian 9 13 25 38 54

Non-Christian 5 11 19 19 30

No religion 20 32 53 64 77

Task2 W60

Big salary is more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

Task1 M30

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The table below shows a survey of the proportion of adults in California by age group who
enjoyed different types of leisure activities in 2011.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.  
Write at least 150 words.

Leisure Activities by Age Group (%) in 2011, California

Leisure Activity 18-30 31-45 46-60 Over 60s

Watching TV 76% 85% 86% 89%

Spending time with Family/friends 58% 56% 43% 33%

Reading 22% 20% 16% 16%

Gardening 7% 16% 26% 26%

Listening to music 27% 15% 4% 2%

Playing Computer Games 15% 5% 2% 0%

Task2 M30

Some people say now there is less communication between family members than in the
past.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Task1 W61

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 The flow chart shows the detailed process of using digital technology to produce
digital pictures, including the role of digital camera, smart card, computer and finally the photo
printer.

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

Write at least 150 Words.

Task2 W61

People are not paying attention to environmental protection. What is the cause and suggest
solutions to deal with this issue.

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 Task1 W62

Task2 W62

Many Offenders commit more crime after serving the first punishments. Why is this happening
and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

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 Task1 M31

The diagram below shows how potato chips are made.

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

Task2 M31

Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems
do this cause? What can be done about this?

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 Task1 W63

The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982
to 2010 in a particular country.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W63

In future it is expected that there will be higher proportion of older people in some countries.

Is this positive or negative development?

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 Task1 W64

The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W64

Nowadays an ordinary person can become popular through the Internet and TV media. Is it a positive or
a negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

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 Task1 M32

The chart shows requests for information at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from January to June.

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

Task2 M32

In some countries, many people are choosing to live alone.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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 Task1 W65

The pie chart shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows
how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.Summaries the information by
selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task2 W65

Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution whereas
others believe that there are better alternative ways.

Discuss both the view and give your opinion.

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 Task1 W66

The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
» Write at least 150 words.

Task1 W66

Some people believe that it is important for children to attend extra classes outside school,
while others believe that they should be allowed to play after school.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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 Task1 M33

The pie chart and the table below show the result of a survey on the number of students who participate in
sporting events and their attendance in such events based on gender.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M33

Some people think it is better to travel by cars in the city. Others however think travelling by
bicycles is better. Discuss both views.

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 Task1 W67

The line charts show the amount of beer sold to pubs and supermarkets over six years, where a bar
graph displays the amount of pubs closed over the same period.
Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Task2 W67

Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing
that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities.

What is the cause of this?

What can be done?

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 Task1 W68

The charts below give information about travel to and from the UK, and about the most popular
countries for UK residents to visit.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
» Write at least 150 words.
                                   Visits to and from the UK

Task2 W68

There is a growing demand for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem.
What are the causes and solutions?

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 Task1 M34

The chart below gives information about UK immigration, emigration and net migration
between 1999 and 2008.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

Task2 M34

There is too much noise in many public places in cities.

What are the causes of this problem?

What can be done to solve the problem?

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 Task1 W69

The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph
shows the trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing
the information shown below.

You should write at least 150 words.

Expenditure on fast foods by income groups

Consumption of fast foods 1970 -1990

Task2 W69

Newspapers are less important nowadays because we have up-to-date access to the news on the
internet. Do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 W70

The graphs below show the Expenditure on Heath & Education, UAE as percentage of GDP and
Infant mortality and life expectancy. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information
below.

Expenditure on Health & Education, UAE as % of GDP

Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy, 1970-1992

Task2 W70

Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Some people say
they should be banned.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 Task1 M35

The pie charts below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen Island,
according to a survey of visitors.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Task2 M35

Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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