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IELTS Writing: Writing Task 1 (Academic) (Practice with Answers)

Writing Task 1 (Academic) is a writing task in the IELTS exam. The worked examples below come straight from our practice bank: the full task, the correct answers, and a teacher-reviewed explanation of why each answer is right.

⏱ 20min time limit 🎯 Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Vocabulary / Lexical Resource, Grammar 📊 40 questions in bank
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Worked examples with answers

Example 01 Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The chart below shows the percentage of household waste recycled in three towns between 2005 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Write at least 150 words.
Example 02 Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The chart below shows the number of visitors to a city museum in 2010 and 2024, by age group. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Write at least 150 words.
Example 03 Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The diagram below shows the stages of processing cocoa beans into chocolate. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Write at least 150 words.

Strategy · how to approach Writing Task 1 (Academic)

  1. Read the task instructions carefully; formats that look similar often score differently.
  2. Answer everything: blank responses earn zero in every scoring model.
  3. Review your mistakes against the explanation, not just the answer key. The reasoning is what transfers to the exam.
  4. Practise under timed conditions; pacing is a trained skill, not a personality trait.

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