IELTS Academic Task 1 Practice Questions

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Line Graph Task 1

The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.

Graph for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Caribbean Island Tourist Numbers.

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Process Diagram Task 1

The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed.

Visual for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Formation of Rain Shadow Deserts.

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Process Diagram Task 1

The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed.

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Bar Chart Task 1

The charts show the proportion of holidaymakers of one region staying in different types of accommodation in three different years.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Holidaymaker Accommodation Choices.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.

Mixed-chart visual for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Australian University Research Students.

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Line Graph Task 1

The graph below gives information on the performance of a train company in October and November in 2008

Graph for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Train Delays and Cancellations.

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Bar Chart Task 1

The chart below shows information about fuel used in the transport sector in different countries in Europe, compared to the EU average, in 2009 and 2010.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about European Transport Fuel Use.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The following are two filter systems.

Visual for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Two Water Filter Systems.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The charts below show the proportion of people’s spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1958 and in 2008.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about European Consumer Spending by Category.

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Mixed Charts Task 1

The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending.

Chart for an IELTS Academic Task 1 question about Young People's Dance Classes.

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