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Writing with Ryan

Welcome to my online course!
It is my pleasure to coach your writing via this online course. I have been
working with IELTS Writing candidates through email for over ten years
and have guided students to bands as high as 9. I look forward to receiving
your submissions and moving you towards your IELTS Writing goal.
How does this course work?
In this online class, you and I will work through email to improve your
performance in the Academic or General Task 1 and/or Task 2 portions of
IELTS Writing. On the following pages of this document, you will nd 10
sample Academic Task 1 questions, 10 sample General Task 1 questions, and
10 sample Academic/General Task 2 questions. Please follow these steps for
each submitted work:

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It has been claimed that technology has changed all many (<-- You shouldn't avoid
making sweeping generalisations like this without evidence to back yourself up.)
aspects of human activity. Furthermore, its impact has shaped the way that students
learn. nowadays. (<-- You don't need this word - the sentence ows better without it.)

Choose a question from the le and In that regard, I agree that technology helps students to learn more information and

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faster in a shorter period of time. (<-- The phrasing wasn't quite right here.) In order
to demonstrate this, three main reasons will be analysed: the increase of information

copy it to your word processor. accessibility, the developing development (<-- This wasn't quite the right word to use
here.) of learning programmes and the improvement in students performance.
Firstly, technology has granted students unprecedented access to knowledge. to

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students. (<-- 'To knowledge to students' is a little awkward. I moved 'students'

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earlier in the sentence to improve the ow.) For instance, a study by (<-- I added this
for clarity.) the university of Darwin Charles Darwin University (<-- It's important to be
accurate when you give names.) claimed that a regular degree student with internet

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access in 2016 had ten times more access to information than ve years ago.
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a signicant learning tool. help for learning purposes. (<-- This phrasing was also
quite awkward.)
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here - it implies that permission is required.) access to more information but also an
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acceleration of the learning process. For instance, by using an English computer
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hyphenated.) quicker than those with who used (<-- This ts better.) traditional
methods. This is a clear example of the use of technology to improve time
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consumption in a learning process. This clearly shows that technology can help
speed up the learning process for students. (<-- The phrasing was a little awkward
here - particularly 'improve time consumption'.)

Within 36 hours of receiving your email, I will return a full grammatical

cleanup of the work and a message with instructions on how to improve.
Your purchase never expires, so please take the time you need to complete
each submission thoughtfully.
Before we begin...
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of our time together:
Please review the free videos I make available from my YouTube
channel, particularly those regarding Task 1 and 2 structure.
In the days leading up to your exam, please be mindful that you need
to complete Task 1 and 2 within 60 minutes.
Do not send scanned copies of written work. I need to be able to move
text around and inject corrections and comments, and this is most
easily done to typed text.
Pace your submissions with my feedback. This will allow you to
incorporate my advice into each subsequent piece of work.
Are you ready? Let's get started!
 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 1
The pie charts below show accommodation preferences among
holidaymakers in the small city of Eisengrim. Summarise the information
by reporting all necessary features. Make comparisons where relevant.
1988 1998 2008

12% 13%
18%

44% 22% 44% 42%

14% 28%

24% 22%
17%

- Staying with relatives

- Camping
- Hotel
- Apartment

Question 2
The diagram below shows the process through which glass is recycled.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Make comparisons where relevant.

Waste glass RECYCLE

Fining
Collection

Optoelectronic detection
of impurities
Purication

End products
for relling
Purication

Forming
Cullet melting
Source: FOST Plus
 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 3
The below graph and table describe global e-commerce trends for the retail
sector. Summarise this information for a university lecturer. Make
comparisons where relevant.

Retail e-commerce sales by region (in billions of US dollars)

1100
1000
900
800
700 2014 2015 2016
Central &
Eastern Europe
$42.60 $52.38 $62.55
600
Latin America $33.35 $40.98 $49.83
500 Middle East &
$11.44 $14.69 $18.64
Africa
400
300
200
100
0
2014 2015 2016
Source: Schieber Research

Asia-Paci c
North America
Western Europe
 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 4
The maps below show Fernbank Island as it was in 1990 and now that it is
car-free. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Observatory
Footpath Hill
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Shop Sandy Bay
Petrol station
Caf
Houses Fish factory Road
Ferry Farmhouse
Harbour
Port
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Start Point

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Caf
Observatory
Hill
Footpath House
Shop Sandy Bay
Caf Bicycle hire
Cycle
Houses Holiday ats path
Ferry Harbour
Horse riding
Port
center
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Lighthouse Wood
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Start Point
 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 5
The following chart and table illustrate energy usage trends. Summarise the
information for a university lecturer. Make comparisons where relevant.
Global energy consumption, 2015 Energy patterns for select countries, 2015

2.7%
Fossil fuels Renewables Nuclear
Canada 21% 63% 16%
China 87.94% 12% 0.06%
Germany 64.1% 21.2% 14.7%
16.7%
India 83.6% 14.5% 1.9%
South Africa 97.4% 0.2% 2.4%
80.6% USA 67.1% 13.4% 19.5%
UK 61.2% 20% 18.8%

Fossil fuels Renewables Nuclear Source: http://www.eia.gov

Question 6
The graph below describes laptop computer ownership in several European
countries. Write a report for a university lecturer that describes this process.
Make comparisons where relevant.

Laptop computer owners as percentage of national population

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16% 1995
14% 2005
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 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 7
The maps below show the village of Richardson Pike in 1995 and present
day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant.
Present

Farmland

Golf

Housing Housing

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Cafe Cafe
Fish Market Apartments
Shipping
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Sea Fishing Port Sea

Question 8
The graphs below describe immigration demographics in Canada in 2001.
Summarise this information in a report. Make comparisons where relevant.

Migration patterns across Canada in 2001 Canadian immigration

averages in 2001

Toronto

Vancouver 82%
Montral

Second-tier cities

Third-tier cities 18%

Rest of Canada

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

- Canada-born - Immigrants to Canada

 Task 1 Questions (Academic)
Question 9
The pie charts below give information about what young people in Australia
did after leaving secondary school in 1980, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the
information for a university lecturer. Make comparisons where relevant.
1980 1990 2000

55%
50%
50%
40% 38%
37%

10% 12% 8%

- Employed
- Further education
- Unemployed

Question 10
The diagram below illustrates how sugar is made from raw sugar cane. Write
a report for a university lecturer that describes this process.

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Cane is delivered from the
Aorta
Cane bins are Ca
cane elds in mash bins Cane is
weighed and shredded
emptied
Juice is crushed out of
shredded cane

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Water is evaporated out of the clarier

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juice by steam to form syrup Juice is analysed for

sugar content
Juice is heated
and limed to
Mud settles to bottom lower acidity
and is removed

Vacuum
pan Sugar hoppers
load truck
Sugar is separated from
Sugar crystals are molasses by spinning ar
sug
grown from syrup Dry
Wet raw sugar
To warehouse
Sugar is cooled and dried

Molasses used as stock feed

and for ethanol production
 Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your class is going to another country as part of a study-abroad program.

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter

- state where your class is going
- share how long your class will be at this location
- explain how this trip is relevant to your studies

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,

Question 2
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You must attend a very important engagement with your child.

Write a letter to the headmaster of your child's school. In your letter

- state the nature of the engagement
- explain why this engagement is important
- explain how your child will catch up on the missed lessons

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,
 Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 3
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently returned from a visit to a foreign country. During your
visit you made a new friend.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

- describe how you feel being back home
- share your thoughts about the trip
- invite your friend to visit your country

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,

Question 4
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently lost some company documents during a business trip.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

- describe the missing documents and their signi cance
- explain how the documents went missing
- suggest a solution to the problem

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,
 Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 5
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are helping to raise money for a charity you feel strongly about.

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter

- describe the charity and why it is important to you
- request your friend help you raise money
- explain how your friend can help with the collection

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,

Question 6
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a
student.

Write a letter to the university's student services department. In your

letter
- explain why you want to rent the room
- describe the apartment
- describe the kind of tenant you would prefer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,
 Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 7
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your colleague from a di erent town is coming next month and needs a
place to live. You are moving out of your current accommodation and want
to recommend it.

Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include

- the reason why you are moving
- a description of the accommodation
- a description of why the accommodation would suit your colleague

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,

Question 8
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been o ered a job in a foreign country. Your friend knows this
country well.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

- describe the job
- explain why you applied for this job
- ask for advice about the country

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,
 Task 1 Questions (General)

Question 9
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently visited a store and did not like the customer service you
received there.

Write a letter of complaint to the manager. In your letter

- explain the problem
- describe how the sta were unhelpful
- suggest what you think should be done about it

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,

Question 10
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your friend bought tickets to the theatre; however, you can no
longer go.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

- give an apology for canceling
- explain why you can't go
- o er a suggestion regarding what to do with the spare ticket

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....,
 Task 2 Questions (Academic and General)

Question 1
Some people think learning painting and drawing at school is a waste of
time while others think it is important. Discuss both points of view and give
your opinion.

Question 2
Some people feel crime rates are best lowered by increasing prison
sentences. Discuss this topic. What are some alternatives to raising prison
sentences?

Question 3
Nowadays, all new town planning should include public parks, shopping
malls and sports facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Question 4
What are some alternatives to fossil fuels? Do you feel the world will ever
stop using them?

Question 5
More and more students are going to another country for higher education.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Question 6
It is di cult to experience a country fully as a tourist in a hotel. To
appreciate and understand a country, a person needs to live there. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

Question 7
In universities, young women tend to choose arts programs while young
men prefer science. What are the reasons for this trend and do you think
this tendency should be changed?
 Task 2 Questions (Academic and General)

Question 8
Some people believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign
language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the
advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Question 9
Some people feel raising the age limit required for obtaining a driver's
licence can enhance road safety. Would this be an e ective strategy in your
country?

Question 10
More and more people are studying online. In the future, this form of
education will replace the traditional classroom. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?