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IELTS Writing Topics: Health

Public health, diet, exercise, healthcare systems and mental wellbeing.

9 practice questions

Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Adult Smoking Rates in Four Regions

The table below shows the percentage of adults who smoked in four regions of Country B in 2000, 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting …

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Academic · Task 1 advanced

Life Expectancy in Three Countries

The line graph below shows the average life expectancy at birth in three countries at ten-year intervals between 1960 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting …

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Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Sleep Duration by Age Group

The table below shows the average number of hours of sleep per night for four age groups in four countries in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and …

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Academic · Task 1 advanced

Hip Replacement Waiting Times

The line graph below shows the median waiting time for hip replacement surgery in three countries between 2018 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the …

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Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Hospital Site Development

The maps below show a hospital site in 1995 and in 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write …

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Academic · Task 2 intermediate

Taxing Sugary Soft Drinks

Many governments have introduced taxes on sugary soft drinks in an effort to reduce obesity. Critics argue that such taxes place an unfair burden on low-income families. To …

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General Training · Task 2 beginner

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Many people today struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle due to busy work schedules and modern life pressures. What are the main reasons why people find it difficult …

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General Training · Task 2 advanced

Routine Medical Check-Ups for Healthy Adults

Some people believe that healthy adults should not be given routine medical check-ups, since the money could be better spent on treating patients who are already ill. Others …

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General Training · Task 2 intermediate

Waiting Lists for Minor Surgery

In some countries, patients who need minor operations, such as hernia repairs or cataract surgery, can wait many months for a hospital appointment. Their conditions often become worse …

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