IELTS Writing Model Answers with Band Scores

Real student IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 answers, each scored by an AI examiner on the four official IELTS marking criteria — Task Achievement / Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy — with detailed feedback and an overall band score.

Use these model answers to see exactly what separates a Band 6 essay from a Band 7, 8 or 9 one.

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Each question links to a page comparing every band-scored answer to that prompt — the same question at different bands, side by side.

Task 1 — You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You let a friend stay at your apartment while you were away on a trip. When you returned home, you discovered that a… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — A growing number of people rely on restaurants and convenience food (frozen food and packaged meals) rather than… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 —   You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people say this is a… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that physical education classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their… (answered at Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place.… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — New neighbours have recently moved into the house/flat next door to where you live. You have examinations soon, but… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — We no longer need to have animals kept in zoos, so zoos should be closed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont. Summarise the information… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement.… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 7.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some people argue that primary schools focus too much on formal learning. To what extent do you agree with this… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of… (answered at Band 8.5, Band 7.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 8.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today. Summarise the information by selecting and… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 7.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What… (answered at Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some parents send their children to preschool when they are three or four years old. Other parents wait until their… (answered at Band 8.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countries. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — You rode in a taxi yesterday. When you got home, you realized you had left your bag in the taxi. Write a letter to the… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 8.0, Band 7.5, Band 7.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The plans below show a college cafe before it was redesigned and how it looks now. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstairs neighbour's… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter • describe the… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 2 — The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot… (answered at Band 6.0)
Task 1 — You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Smoking can cause serious illnesses and should be made illegal. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause?… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter say where you think you left the papers explain why they… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 7.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend. Write a letter to your friend.… (answered at Band 6.0)
Task 1 — A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The line graph below shows past and current overweight rates, as well as a projected future overweight rate in nine… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the… (answered at Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Write about the following topic: Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The table below shows the change in some household types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007. Summarise the information… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — You have a problem in your apartment that needs repairs. Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter •… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make… (answered at Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback,… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The graphs below show the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras placed… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In some countries today, there is an attitude that 'anyone can do it' in the arts - music, literature, acting, art,… (answered at Band 9.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The pie charts below show how working adults in a particular country spent their time in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the… (answered at Band 8.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many countries not enough students are choosing to study science at university. What are the causes of this? What… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarize the… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 2 — Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an aging population creates problems… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The graph below gives information about the number of jobs in four sectors of the economy in the US between 1960 and… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some  people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks. To what extent do you agree or… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 2 — In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 7.0, Band 7.0, Band 6.5)
Task 2 — Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What can be… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 2 — In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience.… (answered at Band 6.5)
Task 1 — You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The line graph shows the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island from 2000 to… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — We no longer need to have animals kept in zoos, so zoos should be closed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous because it causes the driver to become distracted. Therefore, cell phone… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5)
Task 1 — You recently helped your company organise an event at a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some people believe that old buildings, such as town halls and art galleries, should be restored, even though this can… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The table below gives information about the five small companies in Britain that came top in a survey of staff… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The table gives information about the average hours spent on the Internet by European people of different age groups.… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What can be… (answered at Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0)
Task 1 — The graphs below show the percentage of people holding full driving licences in Great Britain by age and sex.… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — A huge number of students choose to study English independently on a self- study basis rather than attend a formal… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that in the digital age, theatres and cinemas are no longer important as people can watch all the… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarize… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 5.0, Band 4.5, Band 4.0)
Task 2 — Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You have decided to look for a new job. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter • explain why you are looking… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 6.5, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The graph below shows the perceived danger and actual likelihood of being a victim of crime. Summarise the information… (answered at Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows how a mechanical arm works, and how the joints that make up the arm function in the same way… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Concern for the environment is growing rapidly and more and more people are choosing to be 'eco-tourists' - travelling… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — The bar charts and line graph below show the results of a survey conducted over a three-year period to discover what… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town… (answered at Band 6.0)
Task 2 — Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be… (answered at Band 7.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 4.5)
Task 1 — The take below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunity to help others. To what extent… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people regard work as the most important thing in life and have little interest in anything else. Other people… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The bar chart below shows the average number of hours that women in various age groups and women with varying levels… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 4.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows a town square and surrounding area in 2014 and the plans for development of the area to be… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Concern for the environment is growing and more and more people are choosing to recycle. But some people suggest that… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 4.5)
Task 2 — Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of similar academic… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many countries these days, the number of people continuing their education after school has increased, and the… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You… (answered at Band 6.5)
Task 1 — The table shows the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries resulting from gun and knife crime in Great Britain… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In recent years, through the internet, air travel, trade and popular culture, globalisation has rapidly increased.… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The charts below show the number of French adults whose parents spoke a French regional language to them when they… (answered at Band 6.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stress… (answered at Band 6.5)
Task 2 — In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The pie charts below show exports from various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011. Summarise the… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co-educational or mixed schools. Some people think… (answered at Band 5.5, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Write about the following topic: Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.5, Band 5.0, Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by… (answered at Band 7.5, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be… (answered at Band 7.0)
Task 1 — You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the… (answered at Band 6.0, Band 6.0, Band 5.5)
Task 2 — In some societies, obesity is regarded as a major problem. Some people believe that junk food advertising is largely… (answered at Band 5.0)
Task 1 — The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Smoking can cause serious illnesses and should be made illegal. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 2 — Some people think that the fictional violence portrayed on television is harmless entertainment. Others disagree and… (answered at Band 5.5)
Task 1 — The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between… (answered at Band 8.5, Band 5.0)
Task 2 — It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give… (answered at Band 5.0)
Task 2 — Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say… (answered at Band 7.0)

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