Thanks to our kind subscriber JB from Kazakhstan, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The bar chart below shows the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in four countries in the years 1990 – 2005.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that the development of technology decreases crime, while other believe it encourages criminal activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.