Writing practice
Write under exam timing, then get feedback on the four official criteria: Task Achievement or Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
Academic Task 1
- Library visits by age groupThe bar chart shows the average number of visits per person per month to public libraries in one city, by age group, in 2014 and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Bar chart20 min
- Cycling to work in three citiesThe line graph shows the percentage of workers who cycled to work in three cities between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Line graph20 min
- Household spending in two yearsThe table shows the proportion of average household spending on five categories in one country in 1995 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Table20 min
- Electricity sources in one countryThe bar chart shows the percentage of electricity generated from four sources in one country in 2000, 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Bar chart20 min
- Visitors to three museumsThe line graph shows the number of visitors (in thousands) to three museums in a city each year between 2016 and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Line graph20 min
- How people travel to workThe table shows the percentage of workers using different methods of transport to get to work in two cities in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Table20 min
General Training Task 1
- Letter to a neighbour about noiseYour neighbour has recently started renovating their flat and the noise is affecting your work from home. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: explain how the noise is affecting you, suggest a way to reduce the problem, and say how you could help in return. Begin your letter as follows: Dear …,Semi-formal letter20 min
- Complaint to a college about a courseYou recently started an evening course at a local college, but the course is very different from the description you read before enrolling. Write a letter to the college manager. In your letter: describe the course you enrolled on, explain how it is different from the description, and say what you would like the college to do.Formal letter20 min
- Invite a friend to visitA friend from another country is planning to visit your town for a week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: suggest the best time of year to come, describe some things you could do together, and give advice about what to bring.Informal letter20 min
- Applying for a part-time jobYou have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a local museum. Write a letter to the museum manager. In your letter: say which job you are applying for and where you saw it, describe your relevant experience, and explain when you are available to work.Formal letter20 min
- Thanking a friendA friend recently helped you when you moved to a new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: thank your friend for their help, describe your new home, and invite your friend to visit.Informal letter20 min
Task 2 essay
- Working from homeSome people believe that working from home benefits both employees and employers, while others think it harms teamwork and productivity. To what extent do you agree or disagree that working from home is a positive development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Opinion40 min
- Traffic congestionIn many cities, traffic congestion is getting worse every year. What are the main causes of this problem, and what measures could governments and individuals take to reduce it?Problem and solution40 min
- Who should pay for university?Some people think that university education should be free for all students, paid for by the government. Others believe students should pay at least part of the cost themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Discussion40 min
- Online shoppingMore and more people are buying goods online rather than in shops. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?Advantages and disadvantages40 min
- Children and screensChildren today spend much more time using screens than previous generations did. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?Two-part question40 min
- International tourismInternational tourism has grown rapidly in recent decades. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?Advantages and disadvantages40 min
- Caring for older peopleSome people believe that families should look after their elderly relatives at home. Others think that care homes and the government are better able to provide this care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Discussion40 min
- Plastic wasteThe amount of plastic waste produced every year is increasing. What problems does this cause, and what can be done to reduce it?Problem and solution40 min
- School uniformsSome people think that all schoolchildren should wear a uniform. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Opinion40 min
- Long working hoursIn many countries, people are working longer hours than in the past. Why is this happening? What effects does it have on individuals and society?Two-part question40 min
- Online learningSome people believe that online courses will soon replace traditional classroom learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Opinion40 min