Recent Writing Set 16 – Task 1

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  • •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 line graph below shows the average number of hours that adults in one country slept per night and worked per week between 2000 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average sleep (hours per night) and work (hours per week ÷ 5)
0246810hours200020052010201520202025Sleep per night, 2000: 7.6hoursSleep per night, 2005: 7.4hoursSleep per night, 2010: 7.1hoursSleep per night, 2015: 6.9hoursSleep per night, 2020: 7hoursSleep per night, 2025: 6.8hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2000: 7.8hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2005: 8.1hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2010: 8.4hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2015: 8.6hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2020: 8hoursWork per day (weekday average), 2025: 8.3hours
Sleep per nightWork per day (weekday average)
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