Recent Writing Set 13 – Task 1

Computer-based IELTS practice · free

  • •Time allowed: 20 minutes.
  • •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 bar chart below shows the number of visitors to three museums in one city in each quarter of 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Museum visitors, 2024 (thousands)
0102030405060708090100110120130140150160170180190200210thousandsJan–MarApr–JunJul–SepOct–DecScience Museum, Jan–Mar: 120 thousandsScience Museum, Apr–Jun: 150 thousandsScience Museum, Jul–Sep: 210 thousandsScience Museum, Oct–Dec: 140 thousandsArt Gallery, Jan–Mar: 90 thousandsArt Gallery, Apr–Jun: 100 thousandsArt Gallery, Jul–Sep: 110 thousandsArt Gallery, Oct–Dec: 130 thousandsHistory Museum, Jan–Mar: 60 thousandsHistory Museum, Apr–Jun: 85 thousandsHistory Museum, Jul–Sep: 95 thousandsHistory Museum, Oct–Dec: 70 thousands
Science MuseumArt GalleryHistory Museum
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