IELTS Writing Task 1

Academic IELTS Writing Task 1

• The chart below shows the number of cat and dog owners in the UK between 1980 and 2015. 
  
  Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
  
  Write at least 150 words. 

• The charts below show the number of hours spent on social media per day by age group and the favourite social media channel (all ages) in 2021.
  
  Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
  
  Write at least 150 words. 

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Question 3

The diagram below shows the process by which glass bottles are recycled.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words. 

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General IELTS Writing Task 1

• You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
  
  Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
  
  

  •  Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight

  •  Explain how missing your flight impacted you

  •  Clearly state what you would like the airline to do 

• You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you.
  
  

  Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter:
  
  

  •  Say what the music concert is

  •  Say where and when the music concert is

  •  Say why you think your friend should go to this concert

• You recently left an item on a train.
  
  Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway station. In your letter:

  •  Give details of your train trip

  •  Describe the item you left on the train

  •  Say what actions you want him/her to take

• You are attending an evening class at a local school. You are not happy with some parts of the course.

  
  Write a letter to the head of the school about this. In your letter:
  
  

  •  Include the name of the course you are studying

  •  Say what things you are not happy about

  •  Explain what you expect from him/her

• An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your studies are going.
  
  

  Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
  
  

  •  Tell your friend about an exam you are preparing for

  •  Tell him/her how you feel about it

  •  Tell him/her your expectations

• You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
  
  Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
  
  

  •  Introduce yourself

  •  Describe your plans for the party

  •  Invite your neighbour to come