IELTS Academic Writing Test

Academic Task 1 and Task 2 with AI grading support

Test Instructions

You have 60 minutes to complete both writing tasks.

Academic Writing Task 1: spend about 20 minutes. Write at least 150 words.

Academic Writing Task 2: spend about 40 minutes. Write at least 250 words.

Write in a formal academic style. Do not use bullet points in your final answers.

Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart below shows the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources in four countries in 2010 and 2020.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Electricity generated from renewable sources, 2010 and 2020
Germany 2010
17%
Germany 2020
42%
Spain 2010
32%
Spain 2020
48%
France 2010
14%
France 2020
24%
Sweden 2010
46%
Sweden 2020
58%
Country 2010 2020 Change
Germany 17% 42% +25 percentage points
Spain 32% 48% +16 percentage points
France 14% 24% +10 percentage points
Sweden 46% 58% +12 percentage points

Student Response: Task 1

Word count: 0

Academic Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that university students should study whatever subject they like, while others believe that they should only study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as science and technology.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Student Response: Task 2

Word count: 0

AI Grading Criteria

Task Achievement / Task Response Task 1 checks overview, key features, data selection, and comparisons. Task 2 checks whether all parts of the question are answered with a clear position.
Coherence and Cohesion Checks organisation, paragraphing, logical progression, linking, and referencing.
Lexical Resource Checks vocabulary range, accuracy, topic-specific language, collocation, and formality.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy Checks sentence variety, grammar control, punctuation, and error frequency.

Generate AI Grading Prompt

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Teacher Notes

Expected Task 1 Overview

Renewable electricity increased in all four countries between 2010 and 2020. Sweden had the highest proportion in both years, while France remained the lowest. Germany showed the largest overall rise, although it still did not overtake Spain or Sweden by 2020.

Expected Task 2 Coverage

A strong essay should discuss both sides: the value of personal choice and academic freedom, and the practical argument for subjects linked to future employment and economic needs. The student must give a clear personal opinion.

Common Task 1 Problems

Weak answers often list every number without a clear overview, make no comparisons, or describe reasons for the data even though the chart does not provide causes.

Common Task 2 Problems

Weak answers often discuss only one view, give an unclear opinion, use memorised phrases, or provide examples that are too general.