IELTS Writing Exam Questions — August 2024

4 Task 1 recalls · 5 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The pie chart below shows how much money was spent in the budget on various sectors by the United Kingdom government in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

United Kingdom Government Budget Expenditure by Sector, 2015 (percent)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the percentage of the population living in cities in four Asian countries (Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea) between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Population Living in Cities in Four Asian Countries (1980-2010) (Percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows different waste disposal methods (landfill, incineration, recycling, composting) in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Waste Disposal Methods in Four Countries (percentage of total waste)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows online sales for retail sectors in the United States in 2008 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Online Sales for Retail Sectors in the United States, 2008 and 2016 (Billion USD)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2024-08-31Paper-based
The only reason why people work hard is to earn money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024-08-24Paper-based
Some people say that governments should give health care the highest priority, while others believe that there are more important areas to spend taxpayers' money on. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2024-08-17Paper-based
Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024-08-10Paper-based
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
2024-08-03Paper-based
Some students choose to work or travel after finishing school and before starting university. However, many people believe that work experience is more useful in adult life than travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?