We’re grateful to our student D. for sharing these writing questions after her recent IELTS test in Kuwait. Pretend you got these questions in your exam and write your own essay and report – it makes excellent practice!
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The bar chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitors to a museum between 1997 and 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
* Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
The best way for a government to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
