IELTS practice library
60 original practice questions across all four writing formats. Browse by question type, topic and level, or let a random pick choose your next task. These are teaching materials, not recalled exam questions or predictions.
Choose a format below, read the question, and make a short plan before writing. Try a timed attempt, compare your approach with the sample, then revise one specific weakness. No account is needed to explore the library or start writing.
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Advantages / disadvantages: Develop both benefits and drawbacks. If asked whether one outweighs the other, compare their importance and decide.
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Academic Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
A town museum plans to remove admission charges for its permanent collection while continuing to charge for temporary exhibitions. Do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?
Academic Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
A community education centre plans to move all of its evening adult courses from classrooms to live online lessons. Do the advantages of this change outweigh the disadvantages?
Academic Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
In many countries, working from home is becoming increasingly common. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
General Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
Some employers allow staff to complete the same weekly working hours over four longer days instead of five shorter days. Do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?
Academic Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
More medical consultations are taking place by video or telephone instead of in person. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
General Task 2 · Advantages / disadvantages
Some communities provide libraries where residents can borrow tools and household equipment instead of buying their own. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?