IELTS Writing Recent Actual Test 01

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information
Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.

Write at least 150 words.

The given line chart illustrates clearly how many queries were posed to the Tourist Information
Office in one city over the course of the first half of 2011. Over and above, it is of my
observation to posit that queries received via telephones and those posed directly saw a
substantial increase over the period whereas question-enveloping letters and emails witnessed
a discernible decrease. This essay will point out prominent figures and trends, if any.

As for the face-to-face enquiries, starting off at the nadir of the whole chart of roughly over 400,
this type was surging by leaps and bounds, reaching the zenith of about 1900 by the end of
June. Along the escalation progress, it discerned two convergences, one with the letter or email
method around February and the other one with the telephone method in March.

While queries sent through telephones saw a surge akin to those sent in person, the queries
posed via emails or letters plummeted at an incremental pace, registering nearly 400 as June
yielded to July.

6.5 to 7.0

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in
teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like
tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

In this day and age, working out has been in vogue as more and more individuals become alert
to their welfare and the fact that deliberately engaging in physical activities is a must so long
their health longevity is concerned. Having said that, there have been divergent opinions as to
whether team sports are esteemed a more optimal means or individual sports are. To my way of
thinking, I am sustained by the conviction that the latter is superior to the former in certain
aspects in light of a host of rationales I am about to enlist.

On the one hand, sports entailing concerted efforts, namely, football or volleyball avail
participants to no end given the first and foremost fact that they call for all the team members’
strong bond as they need to cooperate with one another in order to score a goal, hence
trumping their rivalry. Another cogent reason is that taking part in these vigorous activities
serves to build up and augment a sense of solidarity, which is of paramount importance when it
comes to nurturing social skills.

On the other hand, sports entailing individual efforts is considered as a better boon in light of
several rationales, one of which is that it is far more convenient and less time consuming given
the practice schedule is contingent upon that individual only. Therefore, everyone can perform
their drills whenever they want without waiting for other partners like those partaking in team
sports. On top of that, without the oppressive ambiance of team sports, any individual can
practise the sport, such as swimming, at their own pace, savouring their personal time and
space. This also works wonders for the psyche of those having less leisure time but still striving
for some achievements, such as a chiselled physique.

7.0 to 7.5