IELTS Writing Exam Questions — March 2025

3 Task 1 recalls · 7 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Ownership of Electrical Appliances and Time Spent on Housework (1920-2019)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the average price of clothing exported to Europe in 1999 and 2009 across five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Price of Clothing Exported to Europe (1999 & 2009) (USD per item)

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the percentage of people in different age groups who attended music concerts between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of People in Different Age Groups Attending Music Concerts (2005-2015) (percent)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-03-29Paper-based
Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be preserved. Do you agree or disagree?
2025-03-22Computer-delivered
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-03-22Paper-based
Many schoolchildren dislike learning maths. What are the reasons and what are the best ways to make them enjoy maths?
2025-03-22Computer-delivered
Many young students do not like studying mathematics. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to make these children enjoy learning mathematics?
2025-03-15Paper-based
Many young people's choice of future jobs is based on salary. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2025-03-08Computer-delivered
In many countries, people are increasingly choosing to give money as gifts for celebrations instead of buying individual presents. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development for society?
2025-03-08Paper-based
In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than giving gifts chosen personally. Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or a negative development?