IELTS Writing Exam Questions — June 2026

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Task 1 — Report Questions

2026-06-26Computer-delivered

The bar chart below shows the percentage of electricity consumed by different sectors in Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Electricity Consumption by Sector in Eastern Australia (2007 and 2010) (Percent)

2026-06-21Computer-delivered

The diagram below shows the process of manufacturing ceramic pots. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows changes in the sales of five different types of books from 2005 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Sales of Five Types of Books (2005-2015) (thousands of copies)

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The line chart below shows the price of bananas in five countries from 1984 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Price of Bananas in Five Countries (1984-2014) (USD per kilogram)

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The charts below show the number of people affected by five types of noise pollution during the day and at night in rural and urban areas in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Number of People Affected by Five Types of Noise Pollution in Rural and Urban Areas (2012) (thousands)

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The line chart below shows the price of bananas in five different countries between 1984 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows the proportion of water consumption and financial revenue for agricultural products in America in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of Water Consumption and Financial Revenue for Agricultural Products in America, 2008 (percent)

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The table below shows the percentage of household types in Japan from 1980 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Household Types in Japan (1980-2015) (percent)

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The pie charts below show the number of people affected by five types of noise pollution during the day and at night in rural and urban areas in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Number of People Affected by Noise Pollution by Type, Area, and Time (2012) (thousands of people)

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The bar chart below shows 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.

Viewership of Reality Shows and Game Shows by Age Group in New Zealand (Percentage of viewers)

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The process diagram below shows the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what chemistry graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Destinations of Chemistry Graduates after Undergraduate Degree (Number of graduates)

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The table below shows the percentage of different household types in Japan from 1980 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Different Household Types in Japan (1980-2015) (percent)

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The bar graph below shows the percentage of men and women aged 18 to 34 employed in Australia in 1976 and 1988. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Employment Rates of Men and Women Aged 18-34 in Australia, 1976 and 1988 (Percentage)

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The table below shows the average monthly consumption of five different brands of mobile phones in a European country from 2010 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Monthly Consumption of Mobile Phone Brands in a European Country, 2010-2020 (units per 1,000 people)

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The pie charts below show average global food consumption in 2010 compared with that of India and China. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Food Consumption by Category in 2010 (percent)

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The line chart below shows how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1985 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Family Weekly Income Expenditure in One Country (1985 and 2015) (Percent of weekly income)

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The pie chart below shows the sales and share prices of four beverage companies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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

Five-Year Change in Volunteer Numbers by Natural Resource Management Service Division (percentage of total change)

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The pie chart below shows how much of the budget the UAE government spent on different sectors in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

UAE Government Budget Allocation by Sector, 2010 (percent)

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The table below shows the percentage use of five different fuel types to generate electricity in four European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage Use of Five Fuel Types to Generate Electricity in Four European Countries, 2015 (percent)

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The table below shows the percentage use of five types of fuel for generating electricity in four European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage Use of Five Types of Fuel for Generating Electricity in Four European Countries, 2015 (percent)

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

Number of Volunteers in Natural Resource Management Service Divisions (2018 vs 2023) (volunteers)

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The bar chart below shows the changes in sales of five different types of books from 2005 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Changes in Sales of Five Types of Books (2005-2015) (Thousands of copies)

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The pie charts below show the sales and share prices of four beverage companies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The pie chart below shows how money was spent on different sectors in the UAE government budget in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

UAE Government Budget Expenditure by Sector, 2010 (billion AED)

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The bar charts below show the proportions of 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.

Proportion of Age Groups Watching Reality Shows and Game Shows in New Zealand (percent)

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The bar chart below shows the percentage of men and women aged 18 to 34 employed in Australia in 1976 and 1988. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of Employed Men and Women Aged 18 to 34 in Australia (1976 and 1988) (percent)

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The line chart below shows the percentage of people accessing news through various media in Germany in 2011, 2014 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of People Accessing News via Different Media in Germany (2011, 2014, 2017) (percent)

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The line chart below shows the proportion of local and international student populations at American universities from 2005 to 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of Local and International Students at American Universities (2005-2018) (Percent (%))

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The pie chart below shows the career outcomes of chemistry graduates after completing their undergraduate degree. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Career Outcomes of Chemistry Graduates after Undergraduate Degree (percent)

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The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living in cities, towns, and rural areas in four countries in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of People Living in Cities, Towns, and Rural Areas in Four Countries, 2018 (percent)

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The bar chart below shows last year's greenhouse gas emissions for various sectors in New Zealand. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector in New Zealand (Last Year) (million tonnes CO2 equivalent)

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The table below shows the average monthly consumption of five mobile phone brands in a European country from 2010 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows coffee and tea buying habits and alcohol consumption in five Australian cities from 2010 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Coffee and Tea Buying Habits and Alcohol Consumption in Five Australian Cities, 2010-2020 (percent of adults)

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The table below shows the average monthly rainfall in four different cities from 2008 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average Monthly Rainfall in Four Cities (2008-2020) (mm)

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The pie chart below shows Brazil's income from different economic sectors in 2005, and the line graph below shows income from the fishing sector from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Brazil's Income by Economic Sector (2005) (billion USD)

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The bar chart below shows the proportion of people in different age groups spending on clothes, groceries, electricity and electronic devices in America from 2000 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Proportion of People in Different Age Groups Spending on Various Items in America (2000-2010) (percent)

Task 2 — Essay Questions

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An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think this is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
2026-06-27Computer-delivered
The study of ancient culture is not a relevant subject in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2026-06-21Computer-delivered
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build homes in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replace them with new buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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In many countries, the number of visitors to art galleries has been declining steadily. What are the possible reasons? How can we solve this problem?
2026-06-13Computer-delivered
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the amount of packaging that is used on goods, while others believe that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2026-06-13Computer-delivered
Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of the products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the packaging of products they sell. Others argue that consumers must avoid buying products with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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In many countries, it is against the law for drivers to use phones while driving. However, many drivers still use phones. Why do you think many drivers use phones even though it is against the law? What can be done to solve the problem?
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Many countries have laws banning phone use while driving, yet many drivers still use their phones while driving, even though it is against the law. Why is that? How can this problem be solved?
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
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Some people think that the government should spend money on building subway and train lines to ease traffic congestion. Others believe that building more and wider roads is the best way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
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Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy and solar energy. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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Some believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city, while others think it is a waste of money as people can access the internet at home for information. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
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Some people believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally or financially unable to take care of themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Research shows that some activities are good for health while others are bad. Despite this, millions of people are engaged in unhealthy activities. What is the reason for this? What can be done to resolve this problem?
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Genetic engineering is an important issue in today's society. Some people think it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others believe that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
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There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think that the most important one is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and the environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a 'responsible tourist'. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Research shows that some activities are good for health while others are bad. Despite this, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. What is the reason for this? What can be done to resolve this problem?
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Increasing university tuition fees and limited graduate job prospects have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects like philosophy and history and should only offer practical courses that maximize employment chances. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. However, others think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both of these points of view and express your own opinion.
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Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. For this reason, art should be compulsory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that history can tell us little, but others believe that studying the past can help us better understand the present. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion, giving examples from your own experience.
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Some people believe that gender equality has already been achieved while others think that there is a lot of progress to be made. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
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Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports only in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
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Many argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to comment on or even criticize their teachers. Others believe that this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men, even though in many developed countries women make up over 50 percent of the workforce. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
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There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think that the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but older people use these types of technologies the least. How can mobile phones and the Internet be useful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more?
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Some people believe that gender equality has already been achieved, while others think that there is still a lot of progress to be made. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That is why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that it is possible for a country to be economically successful and have a clean environment. Others argue that these two objectives are not compatible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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In recent years, 'responsible tourists' have focused on preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a 'responsible tourist'. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Many argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to comment on or even criticize their teachers. Others believe that this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both perspectives and express your opinion.
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Some people believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to take care of themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Some people think that history can tell us little, but others believe that studying the past can help us better understand the present. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
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Space research costs billions of dollars. Some people believe that the money should be invested in more practical projects here on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but older people use these technologies the least. How can mobile phones and the Internet be useful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more?
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Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for the country, while others disagree. Do the benefits of hosting a major sporting event outweigh the drawbacks?
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Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose their sport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that there are constant traffic jams in many cities around the world. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
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Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose their sport. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion.
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Genetic engineering is an important issue in today's society. Some people think it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others believe it may be a threat to life on Earth. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
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Some people believe that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country, while others disagree. Do the benefits of hosting a major sporting event outweigh the drawbacks?
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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
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Some people believe that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Some believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city, while others think it is a waste of money because people can access the Internet at home for information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.