IELTS Writing Exam Questions — January 2025

5 Task 1 recalls · 7 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Cinema Attendance by Age Group in the UK, 2010-2020 (Average visits per year)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the number of people in Australia affected by four types of noise during the day and at night in cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Number of People in Australian Cities Affected by Four Types of Noise, Day and Night (Thousands)

Paper-based

The table below shows annual per capita consumption of five dairy products in America over five years from 2005 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Annual Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products in America (2005-2010) (kilograms per person)

Paper-based

The pie charts below show the amount of electricity generated by each energy source in Scotland 20 years ago and last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Electricity Generation by Energy Source in Scotland: 20 Years Ago vs Last Year (percentage)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the amount of time spent on the production of a vehicle by four United States automakers from 1999 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Time Spent on Vehicle Production by US Automakers (1999-2008) (hours per vehicle)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-01-18Paper-based
Some people think that there could be more benefits to society if more people study business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-01-18Computer-delivered
Some people think that studying business is more beneficial for society than studying history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-01-11Paper-based
Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree?
2025-01-11Computer-delivered
Some people believe that the constant demand from the fashion industry for people to buy new clothes is bad for the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-01-04Computer-delivered
In many countries, more and more people are choosing to change their jobs frequently. Why do you think this is happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
2025-01-04Paper-based
An increasing number of people are changing careers during their working life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development for society?
2025-01-04Computer-delivered
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobile phones to translate language automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?