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IELTS Writing Topics: Economy and Money

Business, consumerism, income, saving and global trade.

8 practice questions

Academic · Task 1 beginner

Savings Rates by Household Income Group

The bar chart below shows the share of income saved by households in five income groups in 2015 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the …

Economy
Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Town Centre Redevelopment 2000 to 2025

The maps below show the centre of a town in 2000 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …

Economy
Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Shopping Area Redevelopment

The maps below show a shopping area in 2008 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …

Economy
Academic · Task 1 advanced

Cement Production

The diagram below shows how cement is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Economy
Academic · Task 1 advanced

Sugar from Sugar Cane

The diagram below shows how sugar is produced from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at …

Economy
Academic · Task 2 advanced

Over-Reliance on a Single Export

Many developing countries depend heavily on exporting a single raw material, such as oil or coffee, to earn foreign currency. Why do so many countries rely on one …

Economy
Academic · Task 2 advanced

Cashless Shops

Some countries are considering a law that would require every shop to accept card or mobile payments and to stop accepting cash altogether. Supporters believe this would make …

Economy
General Training · Task 1 advanced

Letter to a Bank About a Refused Loan

You applied for a small business loan from your bank three weeks ago. The bank has refused the application without giving a reason, yet your business has traded …

Economy

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