IELTS Writing Task 1
Remember, the writing section changes depending on the type of exam you take.Here are some practise questions for you to try.
General IELTS Writing
In the General writing test, you will be asked to write a letter. Here are some practise questions for you to have a go at.
REMEMBER:
- spends around 20 minutes on this task
- Write at least 150 words
- Is the letter formal or informal
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven’t finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- explain why you haven’t handed in the project yet
- request more time to do it.
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You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven’t heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
- describe the problem at the hotel
- explain what the manager had said at the time
- say what you want the manager to do.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
- say how you heard about the plan
- explain how you feel about it
- ask for more information about it
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won’t return your deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
- explain why you are writing
- ask for the return of your deposit
- inform the landlord of possible legal action.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
- explain what you are currently doing
- describe your suitability for this area of work
- say when you can attend an interview
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
- Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it.
- Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you are selling
- describe the furniture
- suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
- explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
- mention what problems you have encountered with parking
- what you recommend to solve the problems
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university’s notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, In your letter
- Give your reason for writing
- Tell about your education
- Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the HR department of a company requesting information about the interview that you attended but still waiting for results.
In your letter,
- describe the position you applied for
- why you think the interview went well
- why you need the result of the interview
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
- explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
- what you want the new uniform to be like
- and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Your high school friend who has moved to another country will be visiting your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- give the date and location of the party
- say who are coming to the party
- and mention things that he/she has missed during his/her stay in another country
Your child is going on a trip to another country for a week. The school authority is looking for some parents who can join the trip. You are interested in going with the children.
Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter,
- say why you want to join the team
- mention what you can do to assist
- also ask questions related to the trip
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
- say what the importance of this historic building is
- mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
- suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
You are a student at an English language school in London and you have been experiencing some problems in the flat.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
- State your reason for writing
- Describe the problems and explain how you feel
- Propose a solution and ask the landlord to take action
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
- state how long you will be away
- tell them what needs to be done
- state how you will compensate them
You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at a local company that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter,
- introduce yourself
- explain how you learned about the internship
- explain why you would be suitable for the internship
You lent a bag to your friend and now you need it back.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- ask for the bag back
- say why you need it
- suggest how you can get
Academic IELTS Writing
In the General writing test, you will be asked to write a letter. Here are some practise questions for you to have a go at.
REMEMBER:
- spends around 20 minutes on this task
- Write at least 150 words
- Is the letter formal or informal
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the scores of teams A, B and C over four different seasons.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the population of turtles in India from 1980-2012.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the proportion of income spent on items in the UK in 1998.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show Pacific Railway Station station in 1998 and now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the UK in 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph above shows the number of tourists to a country in 2019-2020 and the table shows the income from different tourism related businesses in that time.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
The map shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
This diagram explains the process of manufacturing bricks for the construction and development sectors.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the same day and overnight stays in public hospitals in 5 Australian states over the last year. The pie chart shows the percentage of same day and overnight stays in public hospitals in 5 Australian states over the last year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows numbers of seals, whales and dolphins recorded in the Gormez Straits from 2006 to 2018.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how electricity is generated by a hydroelectric dam.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map shows the changes that occurred to a town named Wellington in 1780, 1860 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph gives information about the age of the population of Iceland between 1990 and 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.