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IELTS Report, topic: A table on international tourism to 8 different countries

This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in India that was shared recently. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The table below gives information about international tourism to 8 different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: this isn’t the actual table given in the test, it is provided for demonstration purposes. Band 8.5 Model Answer The table shows information about the number of international tourists that visited 8 different countries in 2009 and 2010, including the percentage of change. Overall, it can be seen that most countries showed a significant decrease in tourism, except for Italy… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: A table on international tourism to 8 different countries

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IELTS Speaking Test in India – October 2022

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Recently we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in India. Here are some model answers, to show you a great way to respond to those questions: Speaking test Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you like sports? Yes, I’m an avid fan of football and have been since I was a kid. Apart from this, I enjoy quite a variety of other sports, but I gravitate towards team sports like soccer or basketball, mainly because I find that these types of games offer the most excitement and suspense, especially since we get to see different teams interact with each other. On the whole, these types of sports are just more engaging and fun in my opinion. 2. What do you like more, watching or playing sports? Well, I love to actively participate in sports, especially football. As a teenager, I… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in India – October 2022

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IELTS essay, topic: The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel (agree/disagree)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Taiwan Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel.Do you agree or disagree? Sample Band 8 Essay Raising the price of car fuel is believed by some people to be an excellent method to solve the growing number of environmental issues. However, I strongly disagree with this idea, as doing so would make life difficult for lower-income households. While making fuel more expensive wouldn’t change the habits of wealthy families, switching to fossil fuel alternatives could prove to be much more beneficial for the environment. The most compelling reason against raising the cost of fuel is that the upper classes of society will hardly be affected by rising fuel costs, as this only makes up a minor proportion of… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel (agree/disagree)

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IELTS essay, topic: Who should discipline the children, parents or the government? (discuss + opinion)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Kenya Discipline is a growing problem in modern schools. Some people think that parents should discipline their own children, while others think it should be the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample Band 8 Essay While some people argue that parents should take sole responsibility for disciplining their children, others take the view that the government should be in charge of such matters. In my opinion, the young generation should be primarily guided by their parents where rules of behavior and moral principles are concerned. However, in some instances government intervention is necessary. On one side of the argument, there are people who hold the opinion that the responsibility of disciplining a child falls squarely on parents’ shoulders, since they are their first… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Who should discipline the children, parents or the government? (discuss + opinion)

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IELTS Report, topic: Two bar graphs showing how often people exercised in Europe in 2016

This is a model answer for an Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Taiwan, shared yesterday. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The graphs below show how often people exercised in Europe in 2016, by age group and gender. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words Band 8.5 Model Answer The bar graphs describe the frequency with which men and women in Europe engaged in physical activity in 2016. The participants are split into 4 age groups (15-24, 25-30, 40-54 and 55+ years old) and the data is presented in percentages. It can be clearly seen that for both men and women regularity of exercise dropped with age, and… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: Two bar graphs showing how often people exercised in Europe in 2016

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IELTS Letter, topic: writing to thank a bus company employee for helping you

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Kenya. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee. In your letter, – Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you find it – Say how you felt after recovering it – Explain why it was important to you Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my gratitude for the kind and prompt assistance shown to me by one of your employees at the Durban Bus Station regarding an issue that I faced after an intercity trip on one of your buses. About an… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: writing to thank a bus company employee for helping you

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IELTS essay, topic: Young people aren’t spending their weekends doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering (reasons and solutions)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Australia These days, many young people are not spending their weekends and holidays doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Why is that happening? How can they be encouraged to spend more time in the natural environment? Sample Band 8 Essay Nowadays, the younger generation tends to avoid recreational activities such as hiking or alpinism. It seems that young people prefer to spend their weekends indoors, gaming or engaging in other online activities. If that is the case, by promoting sports more actively and organising sports competitions, the schools could counteract this trend. Living in the era of technology, the wide availability and variety of online entertainment are compelling young people to spend a lot of their free time indoors, using their gadgets. Numerous relatively cheap forms of… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Young people aren’t spending their weekends doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering (reasons and solutions)

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