IELTS Practice Test (Computer-Based)

Recent Writing Set 19 – 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.

Back to Question Bank

IELTS Question Bank

Recent Writing Set 19 · Task 1

20:00minutes left

Part 1

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

The table below compares the facilities in a town centre in 2004 and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Town centre facilities

Facility	2004	2024
Car park	Large, next to the market	Replaced by apartments
Market	Open-air, 40 stalls	Covered food hall, 60 stalls
Park	Small garden	Expanded, with children’s playground
Roads	Main road through centre	Pedestrian zone; traffic diverted
Shops	Department store and banks	Cafés, restaurants, gym
Transport	Bus stop	Bus station and bike-hire point

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