IELTS Writing Exam Questions — December 2025

5 Task 1 recalls · 10 Task 2 recalls

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Task 1 — Report Questions

Paper-based

The process diagram below shows carbon dioxide emissions for popular private jets. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Process for Popular Private Jets

Paper-based

The line chart below shows the average prices of black-and-white televisions and color televisions in Canada from 1985 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Prices of Black-and-White and Color Televisions in Canada (1985-2015) (Canadian dollars)

Paper-based

The bar charts below show four different age groups who watch reality shows and game shows in New Zealand. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of People in Four Age Groups Watching Reality Shows and Game Shows in New Zealand (Percent)

Paper-based

The bar chart below shows the average number of hours per day that Indian, Chinese, German and Brazilian citizens spent on leisure activities while on holiday from 2006 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Hours per Day Spent on Leisure Activities While on Holiday (2006-2010) (hours per day)

Paper-based

The pie chart below shows the five-year change in the number of volunteers in five divisions of a Natural Resource Management Service. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Five-Year Change in Number of Volunteers by Division (percent)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

2025-12-27Paper-based
Some people believe that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-12-27Computer-delivered
Some people think that increasing the minimum age for driving is the best way to make roads safer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2025-12-20Computer-delivered
Some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings should be preserved? Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
2025-12-20Computer-delivered
Some people think that to be a great athlete you need an expert coach, while others believe that natural talent is the most important thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2025-12-20Paper-based
In order to be successful in sport, some people think it is essential to have a good coach. Others say that athletes' natural ability is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2025-12-13Paper-based
Today, more and more people like to go to untouched and unexplored natural places to travel. What are the advantages and disadvantages for these tourists and the countries?
2025-12-13Computer-delivered
More and more people are choosing to travel to natural places that are untouched and have not been visited before. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
2025-12-06Computer-delivered
In the past, people lived in one place for a long time, but now they can live in many different places. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
2025-12-06Paper-based
Companies introduce new products regularly and encourage consumers to replace their old products with these new models. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
2025-12-06Computer-delivered
Many businesses regularly bring out new versions of their products, encouraging customers to replace their old items with these new models. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?