Useful Exercises for

202 Useful Exercises for IELTS
WRITING TASK 1 - Model Answer:
para. l
(i)
Some students are enrolled in
the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) core option; the others are taking Photography.
para. 2
Overall, Sweden has the largest number of enrolled students (1)
smallest (a) ). (ii)
) and Syria the
para. 3
(iii)
For each nationality the males
taking CAD outnumber the females, except in the case of the Syrians with (3)
females to only (4) male. Sweden has the most students studying CAD
((5) ); Spain is next with (6) , while France has (7) . Germany and
Syria have (8) CAD students each.
para. 4
(iv)
students are taking Photographic Design. (v)
In fact, no female Syrian
a. According to the bar chart, students from four European countries (Sweden, Spain,
France and Germany) and one Middle Eastern country (Syria) are taking Graphic Design
at the college.
b. Only (9) male from each country is enrolled in Photography, except for (10)
males from Spain.
c. As for the photography option, more females than males are enrolled from every country
except Syria.
d. Students from all five countries are enrolled in CAD, but more males are taking this
option than females ((11) and (12) respectively).
e. France and Spain both have (13) students; Germany has (14) . It is noticeable
that France and Germany have similar profiles.
3.3 THE TOPIC & THE TOPIC QUESTION: Writing Task 2:
Circle the topic and write the topic question as a 'wh' or yes/no question:
a. Computers are essential in the modern office these days. Write about the
advantages and disadvantages of relying on computers to run a small business.
b. Advanced medical technology can extend the life of the sick and aged to well
beyond the age of 70. Discuss the possible effects of increasing natural life-span.
c. Mobile phones have changed our lifestyle forever, but not all the changes are for
the best. Discuss the pros and cons of owning a mobile phone.
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