Writing 2026-08 Test 1

Exam month: 2026-08

Rebuilt from test-taker recalls — not official IELTS material. Task 1's chart is a reconstructed illustration, not the original exam's exact data.

Task 1

The bar chart below shows information about the number of people in Australia who use Chinese, Arabic, Italian, and Greek as their first language. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Number of People in Australia Using Selected Languages as Their First Language
Number of People in Australia Using Selected Languages as Their First Language (thousands)

Illustrative chart · reconstructed from the recalled description, not the official original data

Task 2

Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.