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New IELTS questions from the UK – January 2026 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions UK January 2026

We are truly grateful to Z.F. for sharing the writing tasks from the most recent IELTS exam in the UK, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that entertainment, such as games available on portable electronic devices, can be harmful to individuals and society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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