TASK 2 GT & Academic
Academic
General Training
| Timings | Question type | Word length | |
| Writing Task 1 | 20 minutes | Bar graph, Table, Pie chart, Line graph, Diagram or Map | Min words 150 |
| Writing Task 2 | 40 minutes recommended | Topics related to Health, environment etc | Min words 250 |
| Timings | Question type | Word length | |
| Writing Task 1 | 20 minutes | Letter – Formal or Informal | Min words 150 |
| Writing Task 2 | 40 minutes recommended | Topics related to Health, environment etc | Min words 250 |
Types of Essays
- Discussion / opinion Essay
- Agree / Disagree essay
- Problem / Solution essay
- Advantages outweigh Disadvantages
- Causes / Solutions essays
- Miscellaneous essays
ESSAY MARKING CRITERIA
IELTS ESSAYS ARE MARKED ON THE FOLLOWING FOUR PARAMETERS
- TASK ACHIEVEMENT (25%)
- COHERENCE AND COHESION (25%)
- VOCABULARY (25%)
- GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION (25%)
Reported in Exam 2022
Here you will find all the Latest IELTS General Writing Task 1 topics with a few sample answers asked in recent exams worldwide in 2022.
Reported in Exam 2021
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Reported in Exam 2021
Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and the government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas.
Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and the government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Reported Jan 2021
In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby.
In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?
Reported Jan 2021
Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony.
Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony. Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
Reported Jan 2021
Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem ?
Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem ?
Reported Jan 2021
People nowadays are spending more time at the workplace and it is argued this is a problem for family life.
People nowadays are spending more time at the workplace and it is argued this is a problem for family life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported Jan 2021
Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people with a better education. Do you agree or disagree ?
Reported Jan 2021
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people others think education will not work.
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported Jan 2021
Some people believe that good teamwork is what makes companies successful. Others feel that it is more important to have a good leader.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported Jan 2021
Some people say that people should have a different amount of holidays according to their job.
Some people say that people should have a different amount of holidays according to their job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Reported Jan 2021
As housing is a basic need for people government should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As housing is a basic need for people government should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported Jan 2021
Nowadays people are spending more time watching movies online. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Reported in Exam 2021
Some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
Some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported in Exam 2021
Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and the government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas.
Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and the government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Reported Jan 2021
Some people think that climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business options.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported Jan 2021
Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing.
Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
