IELTS Writing Exam Questions — March 2024

4 Task 1 recalls · 3 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the share of expenditure for five major categories (food, housing, transportation, health care, clothing) in four countries in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Share of Expenditure on Major Categories in Four Countries, 2005 (percent)

Paper-based

The table below shows the consumption of three staple foods (wheat, maize, rice) by people in four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Annual Consumption of Wheat, Maize, and Rice per Person in Four Countries (kilograms per person per year)

Paper-based

The pie charts below show the percentage of American men and women employed in three age groups in 1995, 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of American Men and Women Employed by Age Group

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the percentage of Azerbaijan's exports going to four countries from 1980 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Azerbaijan's Exports to Four Countries (1980-2010) (percent)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2024-03-16Paper-based
Not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
2024-03-09Paper-based
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others believe that factors such as money and appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2024-03-02Paper-based
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. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?