WorksheetsIELTS Vocabulary
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 16mins
How many tasks are there in the IELTS Writing exam?
1
2
3
4
How many words should we use in IELTS Writing task 1?
150
200
250
300
How many words are required in IELTS Writing Task 2
150
200
250
300
In writing task 1, we interpret the data in the chart, and we write FACTS. In task 2, we write our views or (a) .
What do you call the sentence which summarizes the main idea of a paragraph, usually the first sentence in the paragraph but may also be found in the middle or end.
topic sentence
paraphrased sentence
opinion sentence
main idea
Choose the best paraphrased form of this sentence. 'Many students around the world don’t choose science subjects at university.'
A lot of students around the world don't choose science subjects at tertiary level.
Numerous learners in the tertiary level don't choose science subjects at university.
Science subjects are not chosen by numerous students globally when they enter tertiary education.
In my opinion, students do not choose science subjects at university because these are difficult.
Choose the best introduction for this question. "It is better for young people to get advice from old people than young ones. Do you agree or disagree?"
It is believed that old people give better advise than young people. I will discuss my opinions in this essay.
There is a growing tendency to seek advice from older, instead of younger, people. In my opinion, this is prudent because older people are less narcissistic and have more mature view points.
I think that we should ask help from older people because they are wiser and more mature. On the other hand, younger people are less experienced.
Recent research has confirmed the suspicion that our seniors are less self-involved. Just as children begin as complete narcissists incapable of feeling empathy, young people must also work through trauma, hurtful pride and delusions to become healthy.
What kind of question is this?
Some people think that music plays an important role in society. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Advantages and disadvantages
Problem and solution
Opinion (agree or disagree)
Discussion (both views)
What kind of question is this?
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Agree or Disagree
Advantages and disadvantages
Problem and solution
Discussion
What does retire mean?
Some people believe that to give opportunities to the new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire.
quit job because you don't like it
to stop working
to be tired many times
to change jobs
What does cruel mean?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.
harsh, causing grief or pain
comfortable, e.g. a good place to stay
humane, decent
empathetic feelings
What does the underlined word mean?
Some people say that technologies such as mobile phones are disrupting social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?
helping in the promotion of social media
gives more opportunities for people to communicate
removing boundaries and creating unity
interrupting the normal course or unity of something
Which one is not a kind of chart used in Writing Task 1?
pie or circle
line graphs
bar and pubs
maps
What is the percentage of men aged 25-34 living in poverty?
15 %
a tenth
less than 10 %
a quarter
How many age groups are there?
6
10
12
75
Task 1: The information below gives details about household income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in one UK city in 2010 and 2013.
Which one is the introduction?
Overall, it is clear that total income fell in 2013, whereas spending on food and clothes increased from the 2010 figure. The proportion spent on fruits and vegetables rose sharply in 2013.
The table shows total family income per household in a UK city in 2010 and 2013, together with specific expenditure on food and clothes. The pie charts illustrate how spending on food and clothes was broken down into 5 categories.
In contrast, while the percentage spent on other food and drink remained the same at 18%, the figure for spending on meat and fish fell significantly from 25% in 2010 to 15% in 2013.
In terms of spending on food, there was a notable increase in the figure for fruits and vegetables, from 20% to 35%. The proportion spent on dairy products also rose, reaching 20% in 2013.
Complete the first sentence.
The (a) shows total family income per household in a UK city in 2010 and 2013, together with specific expenditure on food and clothes.
Complete the introduction. (two words)
The table shows total family income per household in a UK city in 2010 and 2013, together with specific expenditure on food and clothes. The ____________ ______________ illustrate how spending on food and clothes was broken down into 5 categories.
(a)
What percentage account for meat and fish in 2010?
15 %
20 %
25 %
10 %
Teacher John is getting fatter, but he is still (a) .
Which word does not belong to the group?
downsides
negative effects
advantages
drawbacks
Which word does not belong to the group?
lead to
come from
cause sth
result in
When it comes (a) technology, Japan has developed advanced machines.
The government must propose solutions to (a) the problem.
