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IELTS Writing questions reported in November 2026
IELTS Writing Task 2 and Academic Task 1 questions that test takers reported in November 2026 so far after taking the exam, grouped by week, with sample essays and band-score feedback where available. Updated 6 Nov 2026.
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- Candidates reported the question after tests on at least two different days in the last three months. Evidence lists each report with its test date and a link to its record.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 questions reported in November 2026
Week of 2 Nov – 8 Nov
3 questions
Museums and Historical Sites Visited Mainly by Tourists
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people?
Class Size in Language Learning
Some people think that language should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Preventing Animal Species Extinction as a Natural Process
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1 Nov
1 question
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 questions reported in November 2026
Week of 2 Nov – 8 Nov
3 questions
Car Manufacturer Sales by Region 2006 to 2010
The chart below shows the percentage of a car manufacturer’s total sales in various regions from 2006 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006.
The graph below provides information on the number of students from the US, UK and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007.
1 Nov
1 question
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales between 1851 and 1901.