IELTS Academic Writing · Practice test
Reasons not to exercise: IELTS Academic Writing practice test
A bar chart of why adults say they do not exercise more, then an essay on people working longer hours.
- Academic
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Bar chart: Health
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the reasons given by men and women in one country for not taking more exercise, according to a survey carried out in 2023.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
- Men
- Women
Bar chart: Reasons given for not taking more exercise, by sex, 2023 (values: Percentage of respondents) - Men: Lack of time: 52%; Too tired after work: 38%; Cost of facilities: 31%; No one to exercise with: 19%; Health problems: 24%; No interest in sport: 27% - Women: Lack of time: 61%; Too tired after work: 44%; Cost of facilities: 36%; No one to exercise with: 28%; Health problems: 22%; No interest in sport: 15%
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Problem and solution: Work
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, people are working longer hours than they did in the past.
What problems does this cause, and what could be done to solve them?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.