IELTS Writing / Practice Test 5
IELTS Writing Practice Test 5: Task 1 and Task 2 (Free)
This free IELTS Writing Practice Test 5 has two tasks: pie charts and a two-question essay. Read the tasks and the tips. Then start the test and write your answers.
IELTS Writing Practice Test 5 · Task 1
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show the proportion of electricity produced from different sources in one country in 2000 and 2025.
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 charts show.
- Then write an overview: the biggest and the smallest parts.
- Compare the charts with percentages.
IELTS Writing Practice Test 5 · Task 2
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, news programmes and newspapers focus mainly on negative stories, such as crime, disasters and conflict.
Why do you think this is the case? What effects does this have on the people who follow the news?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
How to answer
- There are two questions. Answer both of them.
- Write one body paragraph for each question.
- Answer each question in your introduction too.
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