IELTS Writing Exam Questions — August 2025

5 Task 1 recalls · 11 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the amount of waste generated by three companies from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Amount of Waste Generated by Three Companies (2000-2020) (tonnes)

Paper-based

The table below shows the number of exchange students from universities in America going to Europe from 2005 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Number of Exchange Students from American Universities to Europe (2005-2020) (students)

Paper-based

The table below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in Toronto and Brampton between 1990 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Households in Owned and Rented Accommodation in Toronto and Brampton (1990-2015) (percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the United States, divided into four categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Total Number of Telephone Call Minutes in the United States by Category (billions of minutes)

Paper-based

The process diagram below shows the life cycle of a species of large fish, the tiger shark. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-08-30Computer-delivered
Some people believe that learning a new language is the best way to understand another culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-08-30Paper-based
The best way to learn a culture is to learn its language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-08-23Computer-delivered
In modern society, men and women often wear similar clothes. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
2025-08-23Paper-based
Now men and women's clothing styles are similar. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
2025-08-23Computer-delivered
Many customs and traditional behaviours are no longer relevant to modern life and are not worth keeping. Do you agree or disagree?
2025-08-16Paper-based
Nowadays, people spend a great deal of time sitting, leading to health problems. Why does this happen? What are the best ways to encourage people to sit less?
2025-08-16Computer-delivered
People nowadays often spend a lot of time sitting, and this can lead to various health problems. What are the reasons for this? What problems does this cause?
2025-08-09Computer-delivered
Some businesses are now hiring more and more older employees. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
2025-08-09Paper-based
There are more and more older workers working in companies. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages for a company?
2025-08-02Paper-based
The government should spend money on children taking part in sports and art activities in schools, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events for the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-08-02Computer-delivered
Some people believe that the government should spend money on sports and arts activities for young people in schools, rather than funding professional sports and arts events for the general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?