Writing 2026-10 Test 3

Exam month: 2026-10

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 the main reasons why workers chose to work from home and the number of hours men and women worked at home in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Main Reasons for Working from Home and Hours Worked by Gender in 2018
Main Reasons for Working from Home and Hours Worked by Gender in 2018 (Average weekly hours)

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

Task 2

Some people believe that history has little or nothing to teach us, while others argue that studying history can help us better understand the present. 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.