This essay question is from Cambridge IELTS 16 Test 4 Writing Task 1. The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. 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 diagram below shows how cheese is made.
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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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the percentage of total spending on four different categories by students in a European country from 1985 to 2015.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Task 1:
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Write an email to your friend. In your email,
describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........................,
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•explain why you will be away
•ask your friend to take care of your apartment
•describe the tasks you want your friend to do
In many counties, women and man are working full-time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter
•Tell them why you need to move the interview time
•Ask to change the interview date
•Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In your letter to Mr Sullivan:
explain why you are writing
describe your qualifications and experience
explain how they can contact you
Write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are currently attending a course which is not the same as per the description in the admission brochure.
Write a letter to the headmaster. In your letter,
state which course you are enrolled in
provide details about the noted differences
suggest what actions would you like him to take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the per capita meat consumption in four different countries (USA, UK, Brazil, and India) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in European Countries from 1979 to 2004.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item • explain where and when you left it • say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on the task.
The maps below show the layout of James Park in 2017 and the proposed changes to the park in 2027.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
You should spend 40 minutes for this task
Some people think that older employees bring more value to a company. Others believe that younger employees are more beneficial.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You must write at least 250 words.
The first chart below shows the percentage of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks ( cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The map below shows three proposed sites for a new supermarket (A, B and c) in the city of Ellington.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
Write about the following topic:
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this tas
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries 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 the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
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 tables below show people's reasons for giving up smoking, and when they intend to give up.
Summarize 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 pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in the five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrest.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment.
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.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
In many countries men and women work full time. It is therefore, logical for men and women to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task.
The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton.
Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment.
, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 254 words.
Write about the following topic.
Some people consider art to be essential and others think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your department had been given additional work at a company you work for which is creating problems. Write a letter to your manager. In it
- Explain what the additional work is.
- What problems are you facing due to extra work
- Offer a solution to solve
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write at least 250 words.
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this Writing Part 1 task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features,
Do not give your
opinion, just the facts.
and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Write about the following topic. People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
TASK 2: Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
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 chart below gives information about how families in one country spent
their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
The first bar graph shows what percentage of four different groups completed a certain psychological task.The second pie chart shows what percentge of all the people who completed the task and finished it in less than one hour came from which group.
Task 1
The bar chart shows the highest qualification attained by sex for the working age population in wales in 2001/2002 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relavant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
In many countries nowadays, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
WRITING Task 2
Exploring the outer space should be considered as a part of every countries budgeting.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of such a need?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit.
What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society?
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- Ask them for help finding accommodation
- Tell them where you would like to live
- Tell them the type of place you are looking for