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IELTS Writing Task 1 – Sample Questions and Practice Resources

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On the IELTS Academic exam, Writing Task 1 requires you to look at an informational graphic and describe the contents of the graphic in writing. In this post, we'll look at different IELTS Writing Task 1 samples to prepare you for test day. In addition to advice and practice, you'll also get our IELTS Writing Task 1 Examples PDF with Answers for portable prompts and model answers.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Samples With Answers PDF

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Note that all the IELTS Writing Task 1 samples are model essays for a band 9 IELTS score. The line graph sample prompt includes a detailed scoring explanation. You can learn more about scores for IELTS Writing Task 1 by consulting the official IELTS rubric.

Take a good look at our guide to IELTS Writing Task 1 paragraph structure. The guide tells you everything you need to know about how Writing Task 1 essays and paragraphs should be structured, with an example question and model essay.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Samples: The Major Question Types

Below are questions for each common infographic in IELTS Writing Task 1: bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, process diagrams, and maps.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Line Graph with Model Answer and Scoring Explanation

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Bar Chart With Model Answer

Pie Chart with Model Answer

Process Diagram with Model Answer

IELTS Process Diagram - image by Magoosh

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Map with Model Answer

IELTS Map - image by Magoosh

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Two Different Types of Graphics

TOWN	AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL (1971-2000)
Kainaliu	138.38
Opihihale	97.53
Holualoa	110.48

Additional Resources for Writing Task 1

Now that you've seen some models for how this task is done, you should be ready for some real practice! Here are some resources from Magoosh that should help.

Practicing using these commonIELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 linking words.
Familiarize yourself with the test with IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Ultimate Guide video, and use a Writing diagnostic quiz to assess your current strengths and weaknesses.
Practice regularly with a free IELTS Practice Test. Make every attempt to create real test conditions when you practice. In other words, find a time when you won't be interrupted. Limit yourself very strictly to 20 minutes. If you are studying for the paper-based IELTS, write your responses by hand. (And see these tips and tricks for IELTS handwriting.) If you'll be taking the computer-delivered IELTS, type your responses.

For a video version of our practice test, click here!
Use study schedules to help you find time to study and stay motivated. To help you organize your time, use this IELTS study schedule if you only have a week to go before you will take the IELTS. If you have a month, this one month IELTS study schedule offers more extended practice.
Find high-quality study materials. We offer a huge collection of study reources for the whole IELTS Writing seciton! Don't forget about Magoosh IELTS Prep which includes lessons on IELTS Writing Task 1 (and all other sections of the exam!) to help you prep smarter. In addition to many video lessons and practice essays, the 6-month plan allows students to get feedback and scoring on four practice IELTS Writing essays; the 1-month plan includes feedback on one essay. You can also browse more recommended books and resources!

Good luck!

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