IELTS Academic Task 1 Practice Questions

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Line Graph Task 1

The graph below shows the area of land from which grain was harvested.

Graph for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about World Grain Harvested Area.

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Line Graph Task 1

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

Graph for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Population Aged 65 in Three Countries.

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Process Diagram Task 1

The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks.

Process diagram for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Making Carbonated Drinks.

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Process Diagram Task 1

The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.

Process diagram for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Sugar Production from Sugar Cane.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The graph below shows the average monthly use of health clubs in Miami and Florida by all full-time members in 2017. The pie charts show the age profile of male and female members of this health club.

Pie chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Miami and Florida Health Club Use.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The diagram below shows the development of the cutting tool in the Stone Age.

Visual for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Stone Age Cutting Tool Development.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Household Appliances and Housework Time.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Reasons for Study and Employer Support.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about World's Largest City Population Growth.

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Table Task 1

The table below shows information about three different types of restaurants.

Table for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Restaurant Costs and Dining Times.

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