IELTS Writing Exam Questions — October 2024

4 Task 1 recalls · 3 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the amount of money spent on books in Austria, France, Germany and Italy between 1990 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Amount of Money Spent on Books in Austria, France, Germany and Italy (1990-2015) (million euros)

Paper-based

The line charts below show the proportion of men and women aged 50 to 60 who were employed in five countries in 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of Employed Men and Women Aged 50-60 in Five Countries, 1990 and 2010 (Percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the percentage of part-time and full-time workers in five European countries from 1998 to 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Part-time and Full-time Workers in Five European Countries (1998-2018) (percent)

Paper-based

The pie charts below show the amounts spent on clothes on the internet in France and the UK between 1990 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Amounts spent on clothes online in France and the UK (1990 vs 2014) (percentage)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2024-10-26Paper-based
In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
2024-10-19Paper-based
Many students find it harder to study when they are at university or college than when they were at school. Why is this? What can be done to solve the problem?
2024-10-12Paper-based
Some countries spend a lot of money on making it easier to use bicycles in cities. Why is this the case? Is this the best way to solve traffic problems?