IELTS Academic Writing · Practice test
Kestrel Island: IELTS Academic Writing practice test
Two maps of an island before and after it was developed for tourism, then an essay on cities that all look alike.
- Academic
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Maps: Tourism
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The maps below show an island before and after the construction of facilities for tourists.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The two maps are drawn to the same scale.
Maps: Kestrel Island, before and after tourist development. Coordinates run 0–100 left to right (west to east) and 0–100 top to bottom (north to south). Before development: - Beach (sand) at about 14,50 - Beach (sand) at about 86,50 - Kestrel Island - Sea After development: - Beach (sand) at about 14,50 - Beach (sand) at about 86,50 - Restaurant (building) at about 50,36 - Reception (building) at about 50,56 - Accommodation (building) at about 26,43 - Accommodation (building) at about 74,43 - Pier (bridge) from 50,78 to 50,92 - Kestrel Island - Sea - Swimming Note: The two maps are drawn to the same scale.
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Positive or negative development: Globalisation
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Cities all over the world are becoming increasingly similar, with the same shops, restaurants and styles of building.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.