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IELTS Writing Topics: Society

Social issues, community, ageing, inequality and cultural change.

13 practice questions

Academic · Task 1 intermediate

Library Visits and Community Events

The bar chart and line graph below show the number of visits to public libraries and the number of community events held by libraries in one country between …

Society
Academic · Task 1 beginner

Millbrook Village Over Thirty Years

The maps below show how the village of Millbrook changed between 1995 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …

Society
Academic · Task 2 advanced

Social Media Impact on Society

Social media platforms have fundamentally changed how people communicate and share information. However, concerns have been raised about their impact on mental health, privacy, and social relationships. To …

Society
Academic · Task 2 intermediate

Loneliness in Growing Cities

Loneliness is becoming more common in large cities, where many people live alone and rarely know their neighbours. Why do you think loneliness is increasing in urban areas? …

Society
Academic · Task 1 intermediate

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Reasons for Volunteering (2005 vs. 2015)

The two pie charts illustrate the different motivations for individuals participating in volunteer work in Country X during two separate years, 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by …

Society
General Training · Task 1 beginner

Invitation Letter - Birthday Party

You are organizing a birthday party for a family member and want to invite your English-speaking friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Explain …

Society
General Training · Task 1 intermediate

Neighborhood Noise Complaint

You live in an apartment and are experiencing problems with noise from your upstairs neighbor. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: • Describe the noise …

Society
General Training · Task 1 beginner

Letter to a Neighbour About Collecting Your Post

You are going away on a business trip for one week, and your post will still be delivered to your flat while you are gone. Your neighbour lives …

Society
General Training · Task 1 advanced

Letter to a Neighbour Apologising for a Broken Fence

Last weekend, a branch from your tree fell during a storm and damaged your neighbour's garden fence. You did not find out until the next morning, and your …

Society
General Training · Task 1 intermediate

Letter Offering to Volunteer at a Community Centre

You have seen a notice in your local library asking for volunteers to help older residents with shopping and transport. You would like to find out more. Write …

Society
General Training · Task 2 intermediate

Traditional vs Modern Shopping

Online shopping has become increasingly popular, leading to the closure of many traditional brick-and-mortar stores. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? How do you think …

Society
General Training · Task 2 intermediate

Grandparents Looking After Their Grandchildren

In many families, grandparents now look after their grandchildren on a regular basis while both parents are at work. Why has this become so common? Is it a …

Society
General Training · Task 1 intermediate

Complaint Letter to Restaurant Manager

In your letter: • Explain when you visited and what went wrong • Describe how this affected your experience • Say what you would like the manager to …

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