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All questions (8 questions) Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 1 Writing Task 1: City Population Graph Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 1 · Task 1 · Line graph The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in four Asian countries (the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia) from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Figures are given as a percentage of each country's total population at ten-year intervals. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 1 Writing Task 2: Aim of Science Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 1 · Task 2 · Technology · Opinion (agree or disagree) The question states that the most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. Candidates must say to what extent they agree or disagree with this statement and support their position with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 2 Writing Task 1: US Household Income Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 2 · Task 1 · Bar chart The bar chart shows the number of households in the United States, in millions, in five annual income brackets (from less than $25,000 to $100,000 or more) in 2007, 2011 and 2015. The data allows comparisons both between income groups and over time. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 2 Writing Task 2: University Subjects Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 2 · Task 2 · Education · Discuss both views The question describes two views about university study: some students want to learn other subjects as well as their main subjects, while others think it is more important to concentrate fully on gaining a qualification. Candidates must discuss both views and give their own opinion. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 3 Writing Task 1: Library Floor Plans Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 3 · Task 1 · Map / plan The two plans show the layout of the Central Library 20 years ago and its layout today. Both buildings have a single entrance at the front and a central corridor with rooms on either side, so the task is to compare how the use of each area has changed. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 3 Writing Task 2: Rural Migration Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 3 · Task 2 · Society · Opinion (agree or disagree) The question states that in many countries rural people are moving to cities, so the population of the countryside is falling. Candidates must decide whether this is a positive or a negative development and support their view with reasons and examples. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 4 Writing Task 1: Metal Prices Graph Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 4 · Task 1 · Line graph The line graph shows the average monthly percentage change in the prices of copper, nickel and zinc during 2014, with each figure measured against the price in the previous month. Values above zero mean the price rose that month and values below zero mean it fell. Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 4 Writing Task 2: Ageing Population Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 4 · Task 2 · Government & law · Advantages and disadvantages The question notes that people in many countries are living longer than ever. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments, while others see benefits in having more elderly people, and candidates must decide to what extent the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Exam questions © Cambridge University Press & Assessment, reproduced for study and commentary. Analyses and model answers are original. ieltswrites is independent and is not affiliated with IELTS, the British Council, IDP or Cambridge University Press & Assessment.