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The collection of the recent IELTS Academic Writing Topics is a compilation of topics which have been recently used in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. These topics cover a wide range of topics, from everyday topics such as shopping and leisure activities to more complex topics such as healthcare, economics, and technology. The topics are chosen from past IELTS exams and reflect the kinds of topics students may be asked to write about in their upcoming IELTS exam. The Collection of the recent IELTS Academic Writing Topics provides students with useful practice material to help them prepare for the IELTS exam.

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The three pie charts illustrate the changes in annual spending by local government in Someland in three different year
The three pie charts illustrate the changes in annual spending by local government in Someland in three different year

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The charts bellow give information about travel to and from UK, and about the most popular countries for UK residents to visit.
The charts bellow give information about travel to and from UK, and about the most popular countries for UK residents to visit.

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The graph shows the demand for energy and the energy available for fossil fuels in Freedonia from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graph shows the demand for energy and the energy available for fossil fuels in Freedonia from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The bar chart shows the percentage of people whoate fiveportions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
The bar chart shows the percentage of people whoate fiveportions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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The bar charts give data on noise levels by day and by night in rural and urban areas in Europe
The bar charts give data on noise levels by day and by night in rural and urban areas in Europe

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The bar chart shows the number of visitors to three London Museums between 2007 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to three London Museums between 2007 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart belows show the depth of snow (cm) in a particular resort in canada in three individual years
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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the chars show how it was distributed.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the chars show how it was distributed.

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The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graphs below show information about electronic games in South Korea in 2003.
The graphs below show information about electronic games in South Korea in 2003.

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The line graph compares the number of goods transported to the UK by four various modes of transportation in the years 1974 to 2002. Data are expressed in million of tonnes.
The line graph compares the number of goods transported to the UK by four various modes of transportation in the years 1974 to 2002. Data are expressed in million of tonnes.

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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Academic Task 1 The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Academic Task 1 The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.

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The chart below shows the Anthotropology from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthopologysts in work after five years.
The chart below shows the Anthotropology from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthopologysts in work after five years.

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The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries for the period 1960-2000. Write a report for a lecturer describing the information in the graphs.
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries for the period 1960-2000. Write a report for a lecturer describing the information in the graphs.

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The diagrams below show two hostel rooms that can be occupied by several people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagrams below show two hostel rooms that can be occupied by several people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The chart below gives information about Southland’s main exports in 2000, *20…, and future projections for 2025.
The chart below gives information about Southland’s main exports in 2000, *20…, and future projections for 2025.

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The graphs below show the different reasons of two groups of students to choose Dorrifod university.
The graphs below show the different reasons of two groups of students to choose Dorrifod university.

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The charts show the number of people using the Internet from 1995 to 2002 and Internet users in the world in 2003.
The charts show the number of people using the Internet from 1995 to 2002 and Internet users in the world in 2003.

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The pie charts compare ways of accessing the news in Canada and Australia
The pie charts compare ways of accessing the news in Canada and Australia

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the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and

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The graph below shows the quantities of goods transport in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transport in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.

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The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000.
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000.

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Self- practice :27/11 The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Self- practice :27/11 The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows the average number of visitors who went to six types of attractions in Canberra, on a weekday on the weekend, in 2019
The bar chart below shows the average number of visitors who went to six types of attractions in Canberra, on a weekday on the weekend, in 2019

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The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.

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Task 1 – Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.

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the charts bellow show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
the charts bellow show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019

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The table illustrates the percentage of school children attending four different types of secondary school from 2000 to 2009.

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The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.

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The charts shows air pollution levels by different causes among four countries in 2021. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts shows air pollution levels by different causes among four countries in 2021. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following table and graph give information about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of a developing country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following table and graph give information about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of a developing country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words

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the map below show the future plan about the Biology School in a particularly university
the map below show the future plan about the Biology School in a particularly university

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The diagram below shows the process of drinking water made from rainwater in Australian town
The diagram below shows the process of drinking water made from rainwater in Australian town

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The maps below show the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005
The maps below show the changes in New York city from 1990 to 2005

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The diagrams below show how chocolate is made and how the price of a chocolate bar is divided up among those involved in the process. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
The diagrams below show how chocolate is made and how the price of a chocolate bar is divided up among those involved in the process. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.

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The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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the line chart below shows the amount of three types of fast food consumed in England from 1970 to 1900
the line chart below shows the amount of three types of fast food consumed in England from 1970 to 1900

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The bar chart bar gives information about shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
The bar chart bar gives information about shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

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The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the table below shows the percentage participation of women in senior managment in three companies between 1960 and the year 2000.
the table below shows the percentage participation of women in senior managment in three companies between 1960 and the year 2000.

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The table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries in Australia between 1989 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries in Australia between 1989 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the amount of waste production (in million tonnes) in six different countries over twenty years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in million tonnes) in six different countries over twenty years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The pie chart below show the main reason why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
The pie chart below show the main reason why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.

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Two charts: a line graph shows the number of people granted UK citizenship (in thousands) from 1992 to 2002 and a bar graph illustrates the number of people (in thousands) from Asia, Africa, America, Europe, Australia, and others, receiving UK citizenship in 1996 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Two charts: a line graph shows the number of people granted UK citizenship (in thousands) from 1992 to 2002 and a bar graph illustrates the number of people (in thousands) from Asia, Africa, America, Europe, Australia, and others, receiving UK citizenship in 1996 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The maps below show how a coastal town developed between 1950 and 2007.
The maps below show how a coastal town developed between 1950 and 2007.

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The diagram below shows a neighborhood before and after construction. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featuresl and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows a neighborhood before and after construction. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featuresl and make comparisons where relevant.

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