How this test is marked
IELTS Writing is marked by an examiner on four equally weighted criteria. This practice test has no automatic score, so write your answer under timed conditions and then check it against the notes below.
- Task achievement or response. Answer every part of the task, with an overview in Task 1 and a clear position in Task 2.
- Coherence and cohesion. Organise ideas in clear paragraphs and link them with a range of devices, without overusing them.
- Lexical resource. Use precise, natural vocabulary and avoid repeating the same words.
- Grammatical range and accuracy. Use a mix of sentence structures and keep errors under control.
Notes for each question
Question 1: Summarize the information in the two maps by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons w…
A strong answer covers: the roundabout added at the Hospital Rd / City Road junction, staff and public car parks split apart (vs. one shared car park in 2007), the three bus stops replaced by a dedicated bus station, and the ring road extended to enclose the new public car park.
Question 2: Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as p…
A strong answer takes a clear position (agree/disagree/partly), separates social from practical problems with concrete examples, and stays consistent throughout rather than switching sides.
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