Recent IELTS Writing Test Questions 2017

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Recent IELTS Writing Questions
IELTS Writing Question (Azerbaijan, January 2017)
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two pie charts and a table showing information about online
shopping habits in Australia and New Zealand. We had to summarize the
data
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do

advantages of teaching languages to young children outweigh the
disadvantages? Give your own opinion and examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, January 2017)
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have lost an important document recently. Write to your manager

regarding this and say
What is the document?

How and when did it happen?
What did you do regarding this matter?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability

in the world. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant
examples.
More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

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IELTS Writing Question (Australia, January 2017)
We were given three pie charts (each chart described a different year).
There were three categories on every chart showing post-study options,
such as unemployed, employed, further studies, taken by Australian
secondary school students.
Nowadays many young people are often spending their free time in shopping
centers. This has a negative effect on the youths and the society. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and
relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Question (UK, January 2017)
We were given two maps of an island in 1990 and now. We were asked to
summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
to make comparison where relevant.
New parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to bring up their
children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Give your opinion, supported by examples from your own experience.

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IELTS Writing Question (India, January 2017)
We were given a table that was showing the total water usage in four
countries: Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Spain and Canada. We had to
summarize and compare the data.
The main aim of advertising campaign is to increase sales of a certain

product, but people dont really need it. To what extent you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, February 2017)
You need to attend a family event. Your child will be missing school for a
day. Write a letter to the school principal and say
What is the event?

Why is it important for your child to be there?
How will your child make up for missed lessons?
In some countries people tend to buy used things over new things. What do
you think the reasons are? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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IELTS Writing Question (Hong Kong, February 2017)
Write a letter to a friend to ask for his/her help to collect money for a charity
organization. The letter needs to cover the following details:
Why do you want to collect money for the charity organization?

Ask your friend to help.
Explain in detail how your friend can help.
Some people believe that children should listen to and obey their parents.
Others believe that children should think and do things on their own. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Question (India, February 2017)
Write a letter to your manager to tell him/her about some company

documents that you lost while traveling with them. Please say
What were the documents?

Where and when did you travel with them?
Suggest a solution for this situation.
Many people believe that international sporting events can contribute to

world peace while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.

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IELTS Writing Question (Saudi Arabia, February 2017)
We were given a graph showing information about books sold in bookstores,

on the Internet and in supermarkets in some European countries from 2005
and until 2020 (a projection).
Some people believe that modern designs for schools and offices with more
open spaces are necessary. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
such spaces? Give your opinion.
IELTS Writing Question (Australia, February 2017)
You recently visited a foreign country during a work trip and made a new
friend there. Write a letter to your friend after coming back home and say
Describe how you feel being back home.

Express your thoughts about the visit.
Invite your new friend to your country.
Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same TV
programs as their friends. Should parents allow it or not? Give your opinion
and examples from your own experience.

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IELTS Writing Question (UK, February 2017)
We were given a bar graph showing homes that have computer access,
mobile internet and broadband in Australia from 1998 to 2008. We had to
summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries few people have extremely high incomes compared to the
rest of the population. Some believe that this is good, while others say that
the government should not allow this to happen. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
IELTS Writing Question (Kazakhstan, February 2017)
Write an inquiry letter to your new employer with a suggestion to hire your
close friend or relative. In your letter say
Who is this person?

Why should your employer hire him/her?
Suggest what job he/she should be doing.
Most people believe that the best way to spend holidays is by going abroad,
staying at a hotel and enjoying the local attractions. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant
examples.

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IELTS Writing Question (Singapore, March 2017)
We were given a table showing the population in the UK from 15 to 75 years

old, also male and female separately as a percentage of the total population.
We had to summarize the information.
Many people believe that more money should be allocated to teaching

science than any other subject in order for a country to progress. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and
examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, March 2017)
You recently saw an advertisement about helpers for children summer

holiday camp. Write a letter to camp organizers and say:
Describe the areas where you can help.

Give the time period you are available.
Ask some questions about the camp.
Nowadays the population of the world is increasing rapidly. New homes and
accommodation should be built for this additional population. Some believe
that more houses should be constructed in existing towns and cities. Others
believe that creating entirely new towns in the countryside to accommodate
these houses is the best way. What is your opinion?

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IELTS Writing Question (Azerbaijan, March 2017)
We were given a line graph showing the usage of oil, coal, natural gas and
nuclear fuel to produce electricity in the UK between 1990 and 2006.
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers
should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Pakistan, March 2017)
We were given a table showing the usage of Internet by people in the UK for
different activities like shopping, banking, music, learning, TV, and games in
2007-2009. We had to summarize and compare data.
Nowadays schoolchildren and students are taught to be competitive towards

their classmates and arent encouraged to help the weaker students. Do the
disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages? Give your own opinion and
support it with relevant examples.

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IELTS Writing Question (Uzbekistan, March 2017)
We were given a flow chart showing the stages of digging a hole and
installation of a household waste disposal unit.
Foreign tourists must be charged higher fees than local people to visit
cultural places and historical sites. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give your own opinion including relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Egypt, March 2017)
Write a letter to a friend who is coming to stay at your apartment while you
are away on vacation. In your letter
Tell him/her about your flat.

Give him/her some instructions about his/her stay.
Tell him/her what to do in case of problems.
Governments spend a lot of money on wildlife protection instead of starting

new projects. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your opinion and
examples from your experience.

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IELTS Writing Question (Brazil, March 2017)
The company wants to change working hours of its employees. Write a letter
and provide some suggestions to your manager about the matter. Explain
why your suggestions will be better for both employees and the company.
Nowadays advertisements of toys and fast food mostly focus on children.

Some think that eventually it affects both children and their family. Do you
agree or disagree?
IELTS Writing Question (Uzbekistan, March 2017)
We were given a line graph showing five trends and a pie chart with
percentages in five categories. We had to summarize it.
Nowadays most big cities have high congestion and road traffic issues. What
are the real causes for this? Suggest a solution that will help to relieve it.

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IELTS Writing Question (Malaysia, April 2017)
We were given two diagrams showing the layout of a college building. The
first one was showing a 30-year-old layout and the second its current
redevelopment. We had to compare and summarize both diagrams.
Nowadays most developing countries receive financial aid from international

organisations. However, many people believe that help in a form of advice
and skills is more important and useful than money. Discuss both views and
IELTS Writing Question (Singapore, April 2017)
One of your colleagues from another country comes to your office for an
official meeting. Write a letter to him/her and say
Describe how to get from the airport to his/her hotel.

Describe the hotel he/she will be staying in.
Describe the arrangement for the meeting.
Some people believe it is better for children to grow up in the city while
others say it is better to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and

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IELTS Writing Question (Australia, April 2017)
We were given two bar charts showing modes of transport that people were
using to travel to university and work in 2004 and 2009. We had to
summarize the information.
Consumers nowadays are faced with increased advertising from competitive

companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by these
advertisements? What measures can be taken to tackle this issue?
IELTS Writing Question (Saudi Arabia, April 2017)
Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate an important

document you have received. In your letter say
Why is it important for you?

How fast do you need it back?
Why do you need his/her expertise?
Some people think that children today are not as fit and healthy as in the
past. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give you opinion,
reasons and solutions.

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IELTS Writing Question (Ireland, April 2017)
Your friend is planning to come and visit you next month. Unfortunately you
cant meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend and say
Apologise about it.

Explain the reason why you cant meet him/her.
Suggest a different arrangement to meet later.
Some people believe that for an effective studying process at school

students should be involved in decisions how to run the school. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?
IELTS Writing Question (India, April 2017)
We were given a bar chart showing the higher education ratio in 5 different
countries in 2001. We had to summarise and compare the data.
Most people try to balance between work and other part of lives.
Unfortunately, not many achieve this delicate balance. What are the main
problems people are facing? What is the best way to overcome them?

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IELTS Writing Question (UAE, May 2017)

You recently travelled with a certain airline and the company asked for your
customer feedback. Write a letter to the airline.
In your letter say
Explain why have chosen this airline

What you liked or disliked, and why
What you would recommend to improve their service.
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to
keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative
development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Melbourne Australia, May 2017)
We were given a bar chart showing the amounts spent in Euro in five
countries between 1990 and 2005.
Some people believe that looking after our health is a duty to the society we
live in rather than a personal need. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

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IELTS Writing Question (Qatar, May 2017)
You recently travelled with a certain airline. Write a letter to the manager
about your experience. Please say
Where and when did you travel?

What did you like or dislike?
What can you suggest for improvement?
Some people think that if a country is already rich any addition in economic
wealth does not make its citizens happier. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples
from your own knowledge or experience.
IELTS Writing Question (Iran, May 2017)
We were given a diagram showing the production process of deep-fired

salted peanuts. We had to explain and summarize it.
Nowadays young people are spending most of their leisure time using
smartphones and tablets for entertaining. Is it a positive or a negative
development? Give your own opinion and examples.

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IELTS Writing Question (Canada, May 2017)
We were given a graph showing the number of people per household in the
UK in two different years.
Some animal species are now completely extinct. Many people believe that
we should prevent this from happening in the future. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
IELTS Writing Question (India, May 2017)
You are very disturbed by the noise coming from a restaurant opened
nearby recently. Write a letter to the restaurant manager and say
What problem do you experience?

What should the management do about it?
Describe what you will do if the problem is not resolved.
Nowadays managers and team leaders in different organizations are much

younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for it? Is it a positive or
negative development?

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IELTS Writing Question (Botswana, June 2017)
We were given two pie charts describing university students of two age groups, below 25
and above 25. We had to analyze and summarize the information regarding reasons why
students are choosing a certain university. There were about five or six reasons.
Nowadays more fathers remain at home taking care of children than in the past. Why is
it happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
IELTS Writing Question (Canada, June 2017)
We were given a bar and line graph illustrating the average income of full
time workers in five government sectors. We had to summarize the
information.
Today many celebrities are famous only because of their wealth and
glamour. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people.
Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.

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IELTS Writing Question (Kuwait, June 2017)
We were given two maps of a museum and its surroundings, in 1957 and
2007. We had to notice and describe the changes.
Many studies say that older people do not exercise enough. What are the
reasons for this? What would you suggest to encourage them to exercise?
IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, June 2017)
You recently read an advertisement about the equipment that you bought a
few days ago. However, the information in the advertisement was wrong.
Write a letter to the manufacturer and say
What was the advertisement you read?

What information was wrong?
What should the manufacturer do about this problem?
Nowadays everyone likes to travel. Some people travel alone while others
prefer to travel in a group. Discuss both approaches. Give your own opinion
with relevant examples from your experience.

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IELTS Writing Question (India, June 2017)
We were given two bar charts showing the percentage of smokers among
teenage boys and girls in a European country between 1995 and 2005. We
had to summarize and compare the data.
In some countries many parents are interested in home schooling and the
trend is gaining popularity. Do the advantages of this outweigh
disadvantages?
IELTS Writing Question (Manchester UK, June 2017)
We were given two pie charts showing the percentage of employees with
certain degrees at an Italian company between 1985 and 2003. We had to
summarize the information.
Nowadays we can watch TV shows of criminal trials. Do the advantages of

making such information available to the general public outweigh the
disadvantages?

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IELTS Writing Question (Australia, June 2017)
We were given a line graph showing figures from four countries in which
wind is used to generate energy.
Todays typical method of teaching involving direct communication between

teachers and students will not exist by 2050. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.
IELTS Writing Question (Sydney Australia, June 2017)
You moved to a new place to attend a training course in college. Write a

letter to your friend about it and say
When and where did you move?

Describe the course you are taking.
Why can it be beneficial to your friend?
Some people prefer to rent, others prefer to buy their own houses these
days. Do you think renting has more advantages or disadvantages than
owning a house? Support your answer with examples from your personal
experience.

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IELTS Writing Question (Indonesia, June 2017)
We were given a graph showing the percentage of female members in

parliament in five European countries.
Some people think that drivers should pay for building and maintaining
roads, while others think that the government should pay the costs of
infrastructure. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
IELTS Writing Question (Iran, June 2017)
You have recently been on a business trip to see some equipment that your
company needs. Write a letter to the company that owns this equipment and
say
Describe the equipment.

Ask for the features and specifications of this equipment.
Explain why your company needs this equipment.
Many people believe that they should spend their money to enjoy life at
present. Others, however, think that they should save it for the future.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Recent IELTS Writing Questions

IELTS Writing Question (Azerbaijan, January 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do

IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, January 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have lost an important document recently. Write to your manager

What is the document?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (Australia, January 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

IELTS Writing Question (UK, January 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (India, January 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The main aim of advertising campaign is to increase sales of a certain

IELTS Writing Question (Sri Lanka, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

What is the event?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (Hong Kong, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Why do you want to collect money for the charity organization?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

IELTS Writing Question (India, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your manager to tell him/her about some company

What were the documents?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that international sporting events can contribute to

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (Saudi Arabia, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

We were given a graph showing information about books sold in bookstores,

Writing task 2 (an essay)

IELTS Writing Question (Australia, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Describe how you feel being back home.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (UK, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

IELTS Writing Question (Kazakhstan, February 2017)

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Who is this person?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More: Writing Task 1 Sample and Writing Task 2 Sample

IELTS Writing Question (Singapore, March 2017)

Writing task 1 (a report)