Sample · Writing (Academic)
Sample Writing Test 1 (Academic)
Task 1 (at least 150 words) + Task 2 (at least 250 words) · 60 minutes total · Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1
WRITING TASK 1
Recommended 20 minutes · at least 150 words
The chart below shows the percentage of households in one city that grew some of their own vegetables, by age group, in 2010 and 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Recommended 40 minutes · at least 250 words
Nowadays many people use fitness trackers and health apps to monitor their daily activity, sleep, and heart rate.
Do the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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