IELTS Writing Exam Questions — November 2024

5 Task 1 recalls · 4 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The pie charts below show the production of energy and electricity from three natural resources (coal, natural gas, nuclear energy) in Norway between 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Production of Energy and Electricity from Natural Resources in Norway (2000 vs 2010) (percent)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the proportion of men and women of different ages who were living alone from 2005 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of Men and Women of Different Ages Living Alone (2005-2015) (percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the sources from which a United Kingdom children's charity received and spent money in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Sources of Income and Expenditure for a UK Children's Charity, 2014 (million pounds)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the production of three forest industry products (pulp, wood, paper) from 1990 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Production of Forest Industry Products (1990-2010) (million tonnes)

Paper-based

The table below shows the number of residents in each of four housing types in four different types of areas in Germany from 1980 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Number of Residents by Housing Type in Different Area Types in Germany, 1980-2015 (thousands)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2024-11-30Paper-based
Some celebrities say that their private lives should not come under media scrutiny. Other people, however, believe that they should accept it as part of their fame. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024-11-23Paper-based
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school and develop work experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2024-11-16Paper-based
People today can shop, work, and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
2024-11-02Paper-based
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than any knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?