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January 5, 2022
IELTS Report, topic: Two pie charts describing the proportions of visits to Ireland by age, gender and type of visit (from IELTS High Scorer’s Choice series, Academic Set 2)
This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.
Set 2 Academic book, Practice Test 9
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show the proportions of visits to Ireland last year by age group, and by gender and type of visit.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Sample Band 9 Report
Both pie charts focus on the proportions of visits to Ireland last year. However, while one provides data on the proportion of the different age groups of people who visited Ireland last year, the second pie chart provides data on the gender of the visitors and their reasons for visiting.
It can be clearly seen that the 25-34 year old and 45-54 year old cohorts comprised the largest proportion of visitors and that most people came to Ireland for leisure, not business.
The first pie chart shows that three age groups made up most of last year’s visitors to Ireland. These were 25 to 34 year-olds (23%), 35 to 44 year-olds (19%), and 45 to 54 year-olds (23%). Four other age groups made up the rest, ranging from 6% to 11% of visitors.
The second pie chart shows that Ireland received last year more male visitors than female visitors (56% to 44%). Business trips to Ireland did not make up a very significant amount of trips, 17% in total; however, the amount of business visits conducted by males was much higher, 13%, compared to 4% female business visits.
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January 4, 2022
IELTS test in Pakistan – December 2021 (General Training)
The questions and topics below were shared by M.J. who took the IELTS test in Pakistan in December. As you know, in 2022 no IELTS exams have been held yet, however, these topics are still great for your practice sessions. We will start posting new topics from 2022 as soon as they become available.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You live in an area where some sport facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter
– Mention the existing facilities
– Ask for more facilities to be built
– Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that to reduce industrial pollution a tax should be imposed on companies, while others believe that different measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your day at work like?
– What technology do you use at your workplace?
– What improvements can you suggest at your workplace?
– Do you like watching the sky?
– Is it easy to see the stars from where you live?
– What have you studied about the planets at school?
– How would you feel if you had a chance to go to another planet?
– Do you like advertisements?
– Are there any advertisements that you watched from start to the end?
– What things have you ever bought because of an advertisement?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you helped a friend. Please say
– When it was
– What you did to help your friend
– Why it was necessary to help him/her
– And explain how you felt about helping him/her.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Did you tell others about helping your friend?
– Is it a good idea to provide financial help to a friend?
– What is the difference between receiving financial help from friends and family members?
January 3, 2022
She got Band 7.5, he got Band 9, and here is their advice to YOU
Today we would like you to meet Amandeep and Sarthak, the two winners of our IELTS results competition. Amandeep got Band 7.5 in IELTS (a great score!) and Sarthak did the impossible – he scored a perfect 9!
In their winners’ interviews they shared some really useful tips, so have a quick read through and remember to apply this to your own practice sessions.
Amandeep said,
“I feel so honored to become a winner in your competition. I would love to share some words with the readers on how to ace the IELTS test.
First of all, I would like to thank IELTS-Blog.com, the website I continually followed and practiced on. Moreover, I have learned one thing while practicing, that it is worthless to surf various other websites online as they do not have authentic information and sometimes they mislead the learners. Most of those websites do nothing but confuse the learners. So try to practice hard on your own and keep a track of your improvements as I have done. Readers can also use the books published by IELTS-Blog for more guidance.
Hope my few words would help the learners to score better and ace their test.”
Note: while preparing this blog post, we couldn’t help but notice that 3 out of 4 Sarthak’s recommendations are the same as Simone Braverman’s advice in her books ‘Ace the IELTS‘ and ‘Target Band 7‘. Well, that’s one more reason for you to follow these tips with confidence 
Sarthak said,
“For Listening, I would advise and encourage students to scribble down information they perceive as important on their question paper as they listen, even if they’re looking for specific answers. Sometimes the answers are in the details we accidentally may have missed.
For the Reading section, I’d advise to not skim through a passage with the intent to come back to it later looking to find specific answers, but to rather comprehensively read through a passage the first time itself with undivided attention. This makes it easier to come back to it and scan through looking for answers in the right spot.
For writing and speaking, I went through sample answers and responses for many prompts across practice tests to understand what’s expected.
Lastly, I can’t stress this enough, understand why your answers were incorrect and make sure to really learn to not repeat the same mistake again. Identifying and dissecting weaknesses is the best way to get better.”
January 2, 2022
IELTS test in Nigeria – December 2021 (Academic Module)
The questions and topics below were shared by B.A. who took the IELTS test in Nigeria in December. As you know, in 2022 no IELTS exams have been held yet, however, these topics are still great for your practice sessions. We will start posting new topics from 2022 as soon as they become available.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We received a bar chart that showed the number of visits to community websites in the first and second year of their use.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many supermarkets sell more and more imported food products than ones produced in their home country. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– How may I address you?
– Do you work or study?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Let’s talk about shoes.
– What type of shoes do you like?
– Are these shoes expensive?
– Do you think you should spend so much on shoes?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a service from a company/business that you enjoyed. Please say
– What the service was
– How you heard about the company/business
– When it happened
– And explain what was so interesting about the service.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– The examiner asked a few more questions about the service I got from the company/business.
– Would you recommend it to others?
December 30, 2021
Happy New Year 2022!
Today is the last day of 2021, and looking back, it was one RolLEr cOAsteR year!
It’s hard to believe, but this year IELTS-Blog.com turned 16 years old! Yes, you’re reading this right, as of November 2021 it is old enough to start driving or get a job
Jokes aside, this was a busy year for us. In 2021 we
Grew our Instagram account to nearly 4K membersCrossed 8K subscribers on YouTubeHad more than 32K followers on TwitterReleased the 4th editions of ‘Target Band 7’ and ‘Ace the IELTS’ books, in digital format and in print on Amazon. Now you can use them to prepare for computer-delivered and paper-based tests.… and then ‘Target Band 7’ became a bestseller on Amazon JapanCreated a new website with computer-delivered practice testsReleased IELTS-Blog App for practiceRevamped our website for easier access and better user experience (hope you like it!)Corrected roughly 14,000 writing tasks, showing people how to score higher in their IELTS Writing testsCreated a new way for you to take Speaking tests – and get them evaluated by an examiner (via IELTS-Blog App),Wrote 252 blog posts, all aimed at helping YOU score higher in IELTS.Helped many IELTS test takers achieve their target score. Some even overshot it!Thank you for choosing IELTS-Blog.com to power your IELTS preparation. I am grateful for your trust, and you won’t be disappointed.
Leave your worries behind and sail happily into 2022. Here is to your best year yet!
Love,
Simone and the IELTS-Blog.com team.
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December 29, 2021
IELTS test in India – December 2021 (Academic Module)
The questions and topics below were shared by A.P. who recently took the IELTS test in India:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table describing the percentages of visitors to the UK for different reasons.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. While global solutions are required to mitigate these problems, very few have been suggested. Why is there only a small number of solutions? How can these problems be resolved or mitigated?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– How may I address you?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– On what occasions can headphones be used?
– What are their benefits?
– What kind of job would you like to pursue in the future? Why?
– What are the benefits of this job?
– Would it provide you satisfaction?
– Do you like watching the stars?
– What do you like the most about stars?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a good service that you received at a certain place / on a specific occasion. Please say
– Where you received it
– What the service was
– How you felt when you received it
– And explain why you liked it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What are some jobs that involve working with customers?
– What are the qualities required for such jobs?
– Apart from these qualities, what other qualities are needed?
– What are some services big companies provide to build their reputation?
– Is there a difference between the quality of service provided by big and small companies?
– Do companies need to focus on after-sale services?
December 28, 2021
IELTS Sample Reports of Band 8
Here you can find IELTS Sample Reports of Band 8, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher.
Last updated: December 28, 2021
The topic of each report appears when you hold the mouse over the link. Every report is checked, marked, has comments and suggestions. Hold the mouse over to see suggested corrections. The teacher’s summary is at the bottom of each report.
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IELTS writing – sample report 13
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IELTS writing – sample report 15
Note: the reports are checked by an IELTS teacher, not an IELTS examiner or examiner trainer. All the bands are approximate.
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IELTS Report, topic: Describing two maps of a city, in 1960 and now
This is a model answer for a Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Thailand, shared yesterday. This response is likely to score no less than Band 8 in IELTS.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The maps below describe the city in 1960 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
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Band 8 Answer
The two maps are describing the same city, in 1960 and at present. The main features that can be seen are the residential and business districts, roads, a river, an airport and a government building.
It is clear that with the passage of time the population has grown tenfold and the amenities and infrastructure developed in a very significant way.
In 1960 both the business district and the residential area around it were relatively small, as was the airport, located to the east of the city along a major road, crossing the city from west to east. Another major road ran through the city from south to north and there was a small bridge over a river. There was a government building on the riverbank, next to the bridge.
Since 1960 the business district has spread out to an area at least 4 times what it was before, and the residential district has quadrupled in size. The airport has experienced a significant growth as well, in line with the increase in population to 200,000. The river has been diverted into a man-made lake with a dam in the heart of the city, with the business and residential areas around it to the north and the south. A longer bridge now connects the lake’s shores. In addition to the two roads that criss-crossed the city before, a new road was built and another, smaller building for government officials was added in the business district.
Teacher’s comment: This is a good example of a high-scoring response. All the maps’ features were covered in this well-developed report. The writer’s vocabulary and word choice are adequate and the organisation of information is logical. Overall, this work seems worthy of Band 8.
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December 27, 2021
IELTS test in Thailand – December 2021 (Academic Module)
Our lovely friend W took an Academic IELTS exam in Thailand and remembered the questions below. He drew a sketch of the Writing Task 1 maps from memory.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two maps of a town and asked to compare and describe the changes. The maps were similar to the ones below:
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Writing task 2 (an essay)
Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, however, not many of them have an exercise routine. Why do you think it is happening? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Where did you grow up?
– Did you like your hometown?
– Would you like to move to the countryside?
– Why or why not?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you moved to a new house or a new school. You should say:
– When you moved
– Why you moved
– What your new home/school was like
– And explain how you felt about moving.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do people in your country change jobs often?
– When parents change jobs, does it affect the children?
– In what way?
– What kind of events can be life-changing?
December 22, 2021
Happy Holidays from Simone and the IELTS-Blog.com team!
Hi everyone,
What a year! We all earned a break. Stay healthy and safe, celebrate if you feel like it, or just take some time to relax and unwind.
It’s been such a pleasure to have you with us at IELTS-Blog.com in 2021, you’re a fantastic community!
If you are using the break to study, we will continue to support you throughout the holiday period and into 2022.
We are taking just 3 days off: 25 December, 31 December 2021 and 1 January 2022. You should, too 
Happy Holidays!
From Simone and the team at IELTS-Blog.com
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