IELTS Academic Writing · Practice test
Where the money goes: IELTS Academic Writing practice test
Three pie charts of household spending in three countries, then an essay on the lack of green space in cities.
- Academic
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
3 pie charts: Spending
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show how an average household divided its spending in three countries in 2023.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
United Kingdom
Turkey
Vietnam
- Housing and fuel
- Food
- Transport
- Health and education
- Leisure and other goods
Figure: Average household spending by category, 2023 Pie chart: United Kingdom - Housing and fuel: 30% - Food: 14% - Transport: 15% - Health and education: 10% - Leisure and other goods: 31% Pie chart: Turkey - Housing and fuel: 25% - Food: 26% - Transport: 17% - Health and education: 12% - Leisure and other goods: 20% Pie chart: Vietnam - Housing and fuel: 19% - Food: 40% - Transport: 13% - Health and education: 16% - Leisure and other goods: 12%
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Problem and solution: Cities
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many large cities there is very little green or open space for residents to use.
Why is this a problem, and what measures could be taken to address it?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.