IELTS Writing Task – Test 1

Recent IELTS writing task 1 (actual test)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.

Write at least 150 words.

Sample Answer

The line chart illustrates the number of inquiries sent to the Tourist Information Office in a particular city via three means of communication, between January and June in 2011.

Overall, there is a contrasting trend in the queries made using different modes of communication, where doubts by mail have reduced over the period of time. While, queries made through telephone and in person witness a rising trend. It is clearly seen that in person queries have risen dramatically comparatively to others.

In January, the Tourist Information Office received 900 phone calls and just under 800 letters and emails. With just over 400 queries, not many tourists chose to ask for information in person. The telephone remained the most popular method of inquiry for the next three months, with approximately 1000 queries.

Meanwhile, the number of in-person inquiries increased significantly to 800, surpassing the figures for email messages and postal inquiries. From March to June, the most popular method of inquiry was in person. By June, the number of in-person inquiries had increased by over 1,000, peaking at 1,900. During this time, the number of phone inquiries increased significantly, from 1000 to 1600. In May and June, however, fewer people sent emails or letters to inquire, with slightly less than 400 inquiries.

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Recent Writing task 2 – Test 1

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

19 july, 2022

Sample Answer

Some people argue that playing team sports like football provides people with more benefits as opposed to participating in individual sports such as tennis or swimming. Personally, I believe that both types of sports can provide a range of benefits to people but, by participating in team sports one can learn useful skills which is only possible with group activities.

On the one hand, team sports such as football and basketball offer a variety of advantages to those who participate. Team sports, for example, provide players with the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communication skills, which will benefit them not only in their daily social interactions but also in their workplace. Furthermore, team sports allow players to develop a sense of unity, friendship, and sportsmanship among teammates, which can significantly improve people’s lives by making them feel a part of something.

On the other hand, Individual sports provide more opportunities for people to improve their personal skills, such as emotion management, stress management, and confidence and self-esteem building. Individuals who participate in an individual sport like swimming, usually have no one else to rely on for support during the game or match, so they must develop a strong mindset to deal with and overcome any setbacks they may face. Individual sports also give people more opportunities to push themselves by setting goals and achieving personal bests.

Overall, I feel that all group sports offer great benefits for people’s mental and physical health, and that people should choose playing team sports and must also involve in single games in order to achieve balance.

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