IELTS WritingReported by test takers
IELTS Writing questions reported in August 2026
Writing questions reported by test takers in August 2026. Updated 4 Oct 2026.
31 Aug1 question
Today, in many countries, younger people do not interact with older people as often as they used to. What are the reasons for this? How can we improve the situation?
Week of 24 Aug – 30 Aug9 questions
Long-distance flights use more fuel than cars and bring pollution to the environment. We should discourage non-essential flight rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices are harmful to individuals and to the society they live in. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Some Scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more?
Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the government has the duty to ensure citizens have a healthy diet, while others argue it is the responsibility of each individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, food travels thousands of miles from farms before it reaches consumers in urban areas. Why is this the case?Is this a positive or negative trend?
Although family has a great influence on children's life, it is the influence of outside the home that plays a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Week of 17 Aug – 23 Aug9 questions
Technology Advancements and Crime Reduction
Crime rates are likely to decline due to advancements in technology, which will make it easier to prevent and solve crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Not Enough Students Choosing Science
It is observed that in many countries, not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? What will be the effects on society?
Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
All companies should provide sports and social facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.
Some people think that schools should focus more on teaching students qualifications and employment skills for career success rather than traditional subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Week of 10 Aug – 16 Aug11 questions
Economic Wealth and Citizen Satisfaction in Rich Countries
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that parents and teachers should supervise children very closely, while others think children should have freedom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries. However, some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about news. However, others believe that they can learn news more effectively through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that detailed reporting of crimes in newspapers and on TV can lead to harmful consequences and should therefore be limited. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say libraries are important in society as a place to get information and use books. Others say as computers are advanced, libraries are a waste of money and resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International Cooperation Many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Week of 3 Aug – 9 Aug13 questions
Spending Public Money on Health Prevention Versus Treatment
Some people think it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Quality of Life: 21st Century vs Previous Centuries
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Global Business and Cultural Contact vs National Identity
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors in major sports competitions such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup, etc. It is better to spend money encouraging children to take up sports at a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, in many countries, people in big cities live either alone or in small family units, rather than a large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think the advantages of the government paying the money outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, famous people are regarded as role models and they have an increasing influence on the young. Is this a positive or negative development?
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food products are now transported all over the world, giving consumers a wider variety of choices than ever before. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why do people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
Children and teenagers are committing more and more crimes in many countries. Why is this happening? How can we stop or at least reduce youth crime?
1 Aug – 2 Aug5 questions
Compulsory Full-Time Education Until Age 18
Some people think all young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the government should pay money for large pieces of art, like sculptures, for public display in outdoor places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age group. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?
As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before.
31 Aug1 question
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five different universities studied.
Week of 24 Aug – 30 Aug9 questions
Reasons Students Chose a UK University (1987-2007)
The pie charts below show the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows sales of three categories of magazines in a particular region over five weeks.
The graph below shows the average number of people attending top-level football matches in three European countries from 1980 to 2004.
The picture shows the map of a University Sports centre in 2007 and at present.
The diagrams below give information about a plan to redevelop an industrial site.
The graph shows the percentage of visiting the cinema once a month or more between 1984 to 2003 (4 age groups).
The table below gives information about the average annual distance travelled by adults and the types of travel in 1977 and 2007.
The table below shows the household composition in a North American country in 1970 and 2003.
The two maps below show a housing estate now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Week of 17 Aug – 23 Aug10 questions
The diagram below illustrates the process of producing drinking water using a solar-powered water pump and water filter.
Solar Panel Structure and Use Diagram
The diagrams below show the structure of a solar panel and how it is used. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below give information about the high-speed continuous internet connection of households in five countries in 2001 and 2002.
The table shows information about department stores and online stores in Australia in 2011.
The three pictures show the position of a volcano, and a village before and after volcanic eruption.
The chart shows the percentage of household expenditure on goods and services in a country from 1995 to 2005.
The charts below show the price of fuel in two states of the USA from 2005 to 2009.
The chart shows the sales of five different kinds of jam from 2009 to 2014.
The line graph shows the level of satisfaction with the health care system in four countries from 1991 to 2007.
The graphs below show the viewership of different TV programs among three different age groups.
Week of 10 Aug – 16 Aug10 questions
The maps show the changes that have taken place at an Australian Zoo between 1960 and now.
Development of Stone Age Cutting Tools
The diagram below shows the development of the cutting tool in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005.
The maps below show Huntingdon as it is now, and how it will change in the future.
The table illustrates the percentage of age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and in 2003.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009.
The chart below shows the number of people employed in five types of work on one region of Australia in 2001 and 2008.
The percentage of people using public transport and only using private cars in five cities in Australia from 2000 to 2010.
The bar chart shows the average prices per kilometre of clothing imported into the European Union from six different countries in 1997 and 2003.
The table below gives information on the frequency of Internet use by adults in one European country between 2006 and 2010.
Week of 3 Aug – 9 Aug10 questions
The line graph below gives information on cinema attendance in the UK.
The line graph below gives information about the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.
The table shows information about students studying in six different departments at an Australian university in 2009.
The chart below shows the percentage of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
The charts below show the percentages of food and goods bought in supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008.
The pie charts below show the percentage of US music album sales by genre in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
The maps below show a coal mining site before and after redevelopment.
The chart below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years.
The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015.
1 Aug – 2 Aug5 questions
US Living Alone Percentages by Age Group
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living alone in five different age groups in the USA between 1850 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.
The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in total energy supply in 4 countries from 1997 to 2010.
The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003.
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitors to a museum between 1997 and 2012.