Writing 2026-09 Test 1

Exam month: 2026-09

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 line graph below shows the number of marriages in the UK from 1951 to 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Number of Marriages in the UK (1951-2001) (thousands)

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

Task 2

Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.