IELTS Writing Topics: Government and Law
Public spending, laws, taxes, politics and international cooperation.
7 practice questions
Public Spending by Category, 1980 and 2020
The pie charts below show how public spending was divided between seven categories in Country B in 1980 and in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting …
GovernmentSugar Tax Revenue in Four Countries
The bar chart below shows the revenue raised from taxes on sugary drinks in four countries in 2019 and 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the …
GovernmentDesalination of Seawater
The diagram below shows how seawater is turned into drinking water at a desalination plant. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons …
GovernmentLowering the Voting Age to Sixteen
Several countries are considering lowering the voting age to sixteen, and some politicians believe this would encourage young people to take an interest in public life. Do you …
GovernmentRaising the State Pension Age
Many countries are raising the age at which people can receive a state pension, because people are living longer and there are fewer workers for each retired person. …
GovernmentLetter to a Councillor Inviting Them to a Meeting
Your residents' group is holding a public meeting next month about the safety of the crossing near the local primary school. You would like a local councillor to …
GovernmentLetter to a Council About a Parking Fine
You received a parking fine for leaving your car in a bay that you believe was not clearly marked. The sign was hidden behind a tree, and you …
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