Exam Instructions - Read Carefully
This is a FULL IELTS Writing test simulation. You must complete BOTH Task 1 and Task 2 in 60 minutes total. Once you start, treat this exactly like the real exam.
What You Need:
- A quiet space with no distractions for 60 minutes
- A timer (built into this simulator)
- Full concentration and focus
- Pen and paper for planning (recommended)
- Water and anything you'd bring to the real exam
Exam Structure:
Task 1
20 minutes recommended
Minimum 150 words
Describe a graph, chart, table, or diagram
Task 2
40 minutes recommended
Minimum 250 words
Write an essay responding to a question
Pre-Exam Checklist:
Time Management
Task 1: 20 minutes (5 min planning, 15 min writing)
Task 2: 40 minutes (10 min planning, 30 min writing)
Word Count
Task 1: Aim for 170-180 words
Task 2: Aim for 270-290 words
Planning is Essential
Spend 5-10 minutes planning each task. This saves time and improves quality.
Check Your Work
Leave 2-3 minutes at the end to review for spelling and grammar errors.
Exam in Progress
Total Time Remaining
Your Progress
- Start with Task 1 (it's worth less, so don't spend too much time on it)
- Watch the timer - don't spend more than 20 minutes on Task 1
- If you finish early, use the time to check your work
- You can switch between tasks using the tabs above
Task 1 - Academic Writing
Recommended Time: 20 minutes
Task 1 Question
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Your Answer:
Task 1 Checklist:
- Have I written at least 150 words?
- Did I describe the main trends/features?
- Did I make relevant comparisons?
- Is my answer well-organized with an introduction?
- Did I use appropriate vocabulary for describing data?
- Did I check for grammar and spelling errors?
Task 2 - Essay Writing
Recommended Time: 40 minutes
Task 2 Question
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.
Discuss both these 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.
Your Answer:
Task 2 Checklist:
- Have I written at least 250 words?
- Did I discuss BOTH views mentioned in the question?
- Did I give MY opinion clearly?
- Is my essay well-organized with clear paragraphs?
- Did I use examples to support my ideas?
- Did I use linking words effectively?
- Did I check for grammar and spelling errors?
Review Your Performance
Take some time to review your work and assess your performance using the criteria below.
Self-Assessment - Task 1
Rate your Task 1 performance on each criterion:
Task Achievement (TA)
Did you summarize the main features? Make relevant comparisons? Meet word count?
Coherence & Cohesion (CC)
Is your answer well-organized? Did you use linking words appropriately?
Lexical Resource (LR)
Did you use appropriate vocabulary for describing data? Any errors?
Grammatical Range & Accuracy (GRA)
Did you use a variety of structures? Were there many errors?
Self-Assessment - Task 2
Rate your Task 2 performance on each criterion:
Task Response (TR)
Did you address all parts? Discuss both views? Give your opinion? Use examples?
Coherence & Cohesion (CC)
Clear paragraphing? Good progression? Effective linking words?
Lexical Resource (LR)
Wide vocabulary range? Less common words? Collocations? Errors?
Grammatical Range & Accuracy (GRA)
Variety of structures? Complex sentences? Error-free sentences?
Your Estimated Band Score
Task 1 Average: -
Task 2 Average: -
Overall Writing Band: -
Next Steps:
- Save your essays and review them tomorrow with fresh eyes
- Identify specific areas for improvement based on your scores
- Share your essays with your teacher for detailed feedback
- Move on to Lesson 19 for in-depth feedback analysis techniques
- Practice again with different question types