IELTS Writing / Practice Test 1
IELTS Writing Practice Test 1: Task 1 and Task 2 (Free)
This free IELTS Writing Practice Test 1 has two tasks: a line graph and an opinion essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
IELTS Writing Practice Test 1 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the average number of hours per week that people aged 15–24 in one country spent on four leisure activities between 2000 and 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
How to answer
- First, say in one sentence what the graph shows.
- Then write an overview: the main trend of each line.
- Give numbers for the biggest changes, and compare the lines.
IELTS Writing Practice Test 1 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, a growing number of people now work from home for some or all of the week instead of travelling to an office. Some people believe this change benefits both employees and employers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- Give your opinion in the introduction, and keep the same opinion to the end.
- Write two body paragraphs. Each one has one reason and one example.
- Finish with your opinion again, in different words.
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