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: The table shows the percentage of adults aged 65 and over who owned a smartphone in South Korea, the United St…
A strong answer opens with a clear overview (smartphone ownership among older adults rose sharply in all three countries, with South Korea consistently highest), then supports it with specific figures and direct comparisons between countries rather than listing each number in turn.
Question 2: Some people believe that governments should spend public money supporting museums, theatres, and other arts or…
A strong answer explains the case for public arts funding (cultural value, education, tourism) and the case for prioritising essential services (health, housing) with specific reasoning for each, then states and justifies a clear personal position rather than sitting on the fence.
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