IELTS Test: Academic Writing sample

Academic Writing sample

The Academic Writing test is 60 minutes long. It has two writing tasks of 150 words and 250 words. Below are samples of Task 1 and Task 2. (Note that candidates for the Academic module do a different Writing test to the General Training module.)

Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

^{The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.}







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

Write at least 150 words.

Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

It is inevitable that as technology develops so traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible - you cannot have both together.

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.