IELTS Writing Exam Questions — May 2025

4 Task 1 recalls · 7 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the average monthly expenditure on children's sports and participation in different sports in Asia from 2006 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Monthly Expenditure and Participation in Children's Sports in Asia, 2006-2016 (USD/thousand participants)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Number of Museum Visitors in Summer and Winter, 2012 (visitors per day)

Paper-based

The pie chart below shows the percentage of European Union funds spent on different forms of transport from 2005 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of EU Funds Spent on Different Forms of Transport (2005-2015) (percent)

Paper-based

The table below shows preferred TV programs for different age groups in European countries in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Preferred TV Programs for Different Age Groups in European Countries, 2018 (percent)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-05-24Computer-delivered
Some people believe that violent movies and video games harm individuals and should be banned. Others, however, argue that these forms of media are just harmless entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2025-05-24Paper-based
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2025-05-17Paper-based
The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-05-17Computer-delivered
News channels should include more positive stories. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-05-17Computer-delivered
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
2025-05-10Computer-delivered
Some people believe that eating meat is not necessary for a healthy diet, and for this reason, everyone should become a vegetarian. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-05-10Paper-based
Everyone should become a vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you agree or disagree?