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Full Academic Writing Diagnostic

60 minutes · Task 1 + Task 2 · word count · timed writing · rubric-based diagnostic review

60 دقيقة · Task 1 + Task 2 · عدّاد كلمات · كتابة محددة بزمن · مراجعة تشخيصية وفق المعايير

Academic Writing Diagnostic
Recommended: 20 minutes for Task 1 and 40 minutes for Task 2.
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Important: Complete both tasks in one sitting without dictionaries, translation tools, AI writing assistance or model answers. Task 2 carries greater weight in the real IELTS Writing score.
Task 1 · Suggested 20 minutes

Academic Writing Task 1

The chart below shows the percentage of commuters in a city who used five different forms of transport in 2010 and 2025.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Car
2010: 52%
2025: 41%
Car
Bus
2010: 21%
2025: 24%
Bus
Rail
2010: 14%
2025: 20%
Rail
Cycle
2010: 7%
2025: 10%
Cycle
Walk
2010: 6%
2025: 5%
Walk

0 words · Minimum 150 words

Task 2 · Suggested 40 minutes

Academic Writing Task 2

Some people believe that schools should focus more on practical skills that prepare students for employment, while others believe academic subjects should remain the main priority.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

0 words · Minimum 250 words

Diagnostic Self-Review

Complete this only after finishing both tasks. It does not replace teacher or trained evaluator scoring; it helps identify likely priority areas.

Task Achievement / Response

Did you address all parts, present a clear overview/opinion, and develop relevant ideas?

Coherence & Cohesion

Is the response logically organised with clear paragraphs and controlled linking?

Lexical Resource

Is vocabulary varied, precise and appropriate, with limited repetition and word-choice errors?

Grammar Range & Accuracy

Do you use a range of sentence structures with good control of grammar and punctuation?