Recent IELTS Writing questions
Task 1 and Task 2 questions reported by test-takers after recent real sittings, updated daily. The full essay bank — band-calibrated samples for every question — lives on our companion site.
All exam recalls →July 2026
- India· Test-taker recall
Writing Task 2: The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places, so mobile phones should be banned in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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June 2026
- academicAustralia· Test-taker recall
Writing Task 1: The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people living alone in different age groups in the UK in 2004 and 2014.
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Writing Task 2: Some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a duty to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Writing Task 2: Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replace them with new ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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May 2026
- academicCanada· Test-taker recall
New IELTS questions from Canada May 2026 (Academic Module): Writing Task 1 was a line graph showing the number of people using public transport in three cities from 2010 to 2020. Writing Task 2: Some people believe that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Do you agree or disagree?
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April 2026
- generalAustralia· Test-taker recall
Latest IELTS questions from Australia April 2026 (General Training): Writing Task 1 was a letter to a friend inviting them to a family celebration. Writing Task 2: Some people think that it is better to include more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. Do you agree or disagree?
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