IELTS Academic Writing · Practice test
Electricity sources: IELTS Academic Writing practice test
Two pie charts of where a country's electricity came from in 2000 and 2020, then an essay on cities that depend on tourism.
- Academic
- Task 1 · Task 2
- 60 minutes
Writing Task 1 · 20 minutes · 150 words
Two pie charts: Energy
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the sources of the electricity generated in one country in 2000 and 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
2000
2020
- Coal
- Natural gas
- Nuclear
- Hydroelectric
- Wind and solar
- Other renewables
Figure: Sources of electricity generation, 2000 and 2020 Pie chart: 2000 - Coal: 52% - Natural gas: 24% - Nuclear: 14% - Hydroelectric: 6% - Wind and solar: 1% - Other renewables: 3% Pie chart: 2020 - Coal: 12% - Natural gas: 38% - Nuclear: 16% - Hydroelectric: 7% - Wind and solar: 22% - Other renewables: 5%
Writing Task 2 · 40 minutes · 250 words
Advantages and disadvantages: Tourism
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many cities, tourism has become the main source of income for local people.
Do the advantages of depending on tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.