IELTS Writing Exam Questions — February 2025

5 Task 1 recalls · 9 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The line chart below shows how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1970 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of Weekly Income Spent by Families in One Country, 1970 and 2010 (percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the percentage of male and female executives in four occupations in the United States in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Male and Female Executives in Four Occupations in the United States, 2012 (percent)

Paper-based

The pie charts below show the percentage of four types of books sold by a bookseller between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Four Types of Books Sold by a Bookseller (1980 vs 2015)

Paper-based

The table below shows the proportion of people in different age groups spending on vacations, clothes, and electronics from 2010 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of People in Different Age Groups Spending on Vacations, Clothes, and Electronics (2010-2020) (percent)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows leisure time activities of older Americans between 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Leisure Time Activities of Older Americans (1990-2020) (Percentage of respondents (%))

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-02-22Computer-delivered
Some people think that modern communication technologies are damaging to relationships between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-02-22Paper-based
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-02-22Computer-delivered
Government funding for universities should only be provided to the best students as scholarships, and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-02-15Paper-based
The best way to protect the environment is to use local resources, such as food or building materials, rather than transporting resources from other places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-02-15Computer-delivered
Some people think that buying products made in our own country, like food or building materials, instead of imported ones, is the best way to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-02-08Computer-delivered
Some people think that the rapid growth of cities only benefits the people who live in them, while others believe that this trend has disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2025-02-08Computer-delivered
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed than before. What can employers do to make their lives easier?
2025-02-08Paper-based
Some people think rapid population growth in cities only benefits people who live there while others believe that it has negative impacts. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2025-02-01Computer-delivered
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What causes this noise? What should be done about it?