Summary of IELTS Writing Exam 2016 in Vietnam updated to the latest update

IELTS writing is always the part of the test that many students consider the hardest to get the highest score. To write quality writing, students must refer to and practice writing many previous exam questions. Here, DOL would like to introduce to you ielts writing task 2 2016 who are able to present ideas firmly, using a logical and natural amount of grammar and vocabulary. 

1. IELTS Writing Test January 2016

IELTS exam questions on January 9, 2016

Task 1:

The table below depicts the information about the posts held by women in parliament and in management in 5 countries in 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS exam questions on January 9, 2016

Task 2:

It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS exam questions on January 14, 2016

Task 1:

The charts show the sources of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.              

IELTS Task 1 exam papers January 14, 2016

Task 2:

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

IELTS exam papers on January 23, 2016

Task 1:

The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.

Task 2:

Nowadays, more and more people read news on the internet. However, newspapers have most of the important information sources of news. Give your opinion from your experience and give examples.

IELTS Writing exam practice test

2. Summary of IELTS Writing exam questions February 2016

IELTS exam questions for February 20, 2016

Writing Task 1:

The pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000.

Pie charts: IELTS Task 1 2/20/2016

Task 2:

Some people believe the government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

IELTS exam questions for February 27, 2016

Writing Task 1:

The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.

IELTS exam questions for February 27, 2016

Task 2:

More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses.Why? Who benefit more from this, the community or these young people?

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3. Writing exam March 2016

IELTS exam paper on 05/03/2016

Writing Task 1:

Process of recycling used paper.

IELTS Task 1 question paper 03/05/2016

Task 2:

In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What types of changes are occuring? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?

IELTS exam papers on 12/03/2016

Writing Task 1:

The graph below gives information from 1 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers 12/03/2016

Task 2:

Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

IELTS exam questions on March 19, 2016

Writing Task 1:

The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers March 19, 2016

Writing Task 2:

People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

4. April 2016 Writing Exam

IELTS exam papers on 04/02/2016

Task 1:

The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.

IELTS exam papers on 04/02/2016

Writing Task 2:

It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS exam questions April 16, 2016

Task 1:

The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.

IELTS Task 1 exam questions 4/16/2016

Writing Task 2:

In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

IELTS exam questions April 21, 2016

Task 1:

The graph below gives information from 1 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.

IELTS Task 1 exam questions April 21, 2016

Writing Task 2:

Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?

5. IELTS Writing Test May 2016

IELTS exam questions on May 7, 2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.

Line graph: IELTS exam questions on May 7, 2016

Writing Task 2:

Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?

IELTS exam questions on May 19, 2016

Task 1:

The table below shows expenditures on advertising of four car companies in the UK in 2002.

IELTS Task 1 question paper May 19, 2016

Writing Task 2:

It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society?

IELTS exam papers on May 21, 2016

Task 1:

The chart below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Pie charts: IELTS Task 1 question paper 5/21/2016

Task 2:

In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS exam papers on May 28, 2016

Task 1:

The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014.

IELTS Task 1 question paper May 28, 2016

Task 2:

Nowadays, young people admire media and sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development

6. IELTS Writing Test June 2016

IELTS exam questions on 04/06/2016

Task 1:

Table + Pie chart.

IELTS Task 1 exam questions June 4, 2016

Task 2:

It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages?

IELTS exam question 16/06/2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.

Line graph: Task 116/06/2016

Task 2:

Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally. To what extent those companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?

IELTS exam questions on June 18, 2016

Task 1:

How sugar is produced from sugar cane.

Task 118/06/2016

Task 2:

Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport. Why is it not popular in many places? And how to increase its popularity?

IELTS exam question 25/06/2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tonnes, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007.

Line graph: Task 1 exam questions 06/25/2016

Task 2:

Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7. IELTS Writing Test July 2016

IELTS exam questions on July 9, 2016

Task 1:

The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant.

Line graph: Task 1 exam questions 7/9/2016

Task 2:

Studies suggested that nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things.What are the reasons? And what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

IELTS exam questions on July 14, 2016

Task 1:

The bar charts below show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in 2005 and 2015.

IELTS Task 1 question paper on 14/07/2016

Task 2:

Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

IELTS exam questions on July 16, 2016

Task 1:

The specific content of the cocoa bean production in six regions between 1992 and 1998.

IELTS Task 1 test on 16/07/2016

Task 2:

In many countries, government spent a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money?

IELTS exam questions on July 30, 2016

Task 1: 

Compare changes between 1960 and now in the Station street.

IELTS Task 1 exam paper 30/07/2016

Task 2:

Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measures can be done to address those problem?

8. IELTS Writing Test August 2016

IELTS exam papers on 04/08/2016

Task 1:

The graph below  shows  the  number  of overseas  visitors  to  three  different  areas  in  a European country between 1987 and 2007.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers on 04/08/2016

Task 2:

In many countries, people now wear Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than traditional clothing. Why? Is this a positive or negative development.

IELTS exam questions on August 13, 2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows the percentage of immigrants to Australia from five countries in 1962, 1982 and 2002.

IELTS Task 1 exam on August 13, 2016

Task 2:

Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?

IELTS exam papers on August 20, 2016

Task 1:

The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.

IELTS Task 1 exam on August 20, 2016

Task 2:

In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes are replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?

IELTS exam questions on August 27, 2016

Task 1:

The table and pie chart illustrate populations in Australia according to different nationalities and areas.

IELTS Task 1 exam on August 27, 2016

Task 2:

With the rapid advancement of communication technology:: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. IELTS Writing Test September 2016

IELTS exam papers on September 10, 2016

Task 1:

The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.

IELTS Task 1 exam paper on September 10, 2016

Task 2:

Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life. Others argue that the history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

IELTS test papers on September 15, 2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows consumers’ average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line and services in America between 2001 and 2010.

IELTS Task 1 exam paper September 15, 2016

Task 2:

Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS test papers for September 24, 2016

Task 1:

The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in 3 different countries.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers on September 24, 2016

Task 2:

Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

10. IELTS Writing Test October 2016

IELTS exam papers on October 8, 2016

Task 1:

The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers October 8, 2016

Task 2:

Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS exam papers on October 22, 2016

Task 1:

Line graph

IELTS Task 1 exam papers October 22, 2016

Task 2:

Some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

IELTS exam papers on October 29, 2016

Task 1:

Pie charts

IELTS Task 1 exam papers October 29, 2016

Task 2:

In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?

11. IELTS Writing Test November 2016

IELTS exam papers on November 19, 2016

Task 1:

The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers November 19, 2016

Task 2:

Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

IELTS exam papers for November 26, 2016

Task 1:

Line

Task 2:

Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development

12. IELTS Writing Test December 2016

IELTS exam papers on 10/12/2016

Task 1:

The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tonnes, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007.

IELTS Task 1 exam paper 10/12/2016

Task 2:

More people than ever before are travelling to other countries now. Why? Is this a positive development or negative development?

IELTS exam papers on December 15, 2016

Task 1:

The graph below compares changes in birth rates of China and the USA between 1920-2000.

IELTS Task 1 exam papers December 15, 2016

Task 2:

To what extent crime is the product of human nature. Is it possible to stop it

IELTS test papers on December 17, 2016

Task 1:

Bar chart

IELTS Task 1 exam papers on December 17, 2016

Task 2:

Some people say that young people learn usefull skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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If the Writing score you are aiming for is 7, for example, you need to aim for a score of seven in all four IELTS Writing scoring criteria. Find your weakest point, figure out what you need to do to get to your target score, and focus more on it as you prepare.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to get a score of 9 in the IELTS Writing test?

The answer is quite difficult! A 9-point essay in IELTS will require candidates to describe all parts of a complete essay (introduction, body, conclusion). In which, each part will do its proper function of stating the problem, proving the problem and summarizing the opinion of the writer.

In addition, candidates also need to ensure that the entire article is correct spelling and grammar. At the same time, it contains attractive meanings and has many impressive vocabulary.

Is it possible to skip the writing test in IELTS?

Skipping the writing section of the IELTS test will significantly reduce a candidate's score. Because this is one of the important sections, it always appears in every IELTS exam (whether General or Academic). Therefore, candidates should try to complete this section of the test.

How long should I practice IELTS writing?

To successfully complete the written part of the IELTS test, candidates need to spend a minimum of 3-6 months of preparation time. Particularly for the Writing section, candidates should spend 30 minutes a day practicing writing about topics happening around them.

Is it possible to take IELTS without a teacher?

Entirely possible! Candidates only need to have a good enough preparation in all 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing English. At the same time, actively review and familiarize yourself with the IELTS test structure, the ability to get a high score in IELTS is possible.

Above are the IELTS writing 2016 exam questions for 12 months. Please practice writing on many different topics to help you improve your English writing skills!