Recent Writing Set 7 – Full test

Computer-based IELTS practice · free

  • •Two tasks. Time allowed: 60 minutes. Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2.
  • •Task 1: at least 150 words. Task 2: at least 250 words. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1.
  • •The word count is shown below the answer box, like the computer-delivered test.
  • •Your work is saved in this browser while you type. It is submitted automatically when time runs out.
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Part 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph below shows water consumption by sector in one country from 1990 to 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Water consumption (billion m³)
0102030405060bn m³19901995200020052010201520202025Agriculture, 1990: 42bn m³Agriculture, 1995: 46bn m³Agriculture, 2000: 51bn m³Agriculture, 2005: 55bn m³Agriculture, 2010: 57bn m³Agriculture, 2015: 58bn m³Agriculture, 2020: 56bn m³Agriculture, 2025: 54bn m³Industry, 1990: 12bn m³Industry, 1995: 15bn m³Industry, 2000: 19bn m³Industry, 2005: 22bn m³Industry, 2010: 24bn m³Industry, 2015: 23bn m³Industry, 2020: 21bn m³Industry, 2025: 20bn m³Households, 1990: 5bn m³Households, 1995: 6bn m³Households, 2000: 7bn m³Households, 2005: 9bn m³Households, 2010: 10bn m³Households, 2015: 12bn m³Households, 2020: 13bn m³Households, 2025: 15bn m³
AgricultureIndustryHouseholds
Tips
  • Start by paraphrasing the question, then write a clear overview of the main features.
  • Group the data logically and support each point with accurate figures.
  • Do not give opinions or reasons — only report the information shown.
  • Write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
Spell-check is off, as in the real test.Word count: 0