Academic Writing · Practice test

Academic Test 17

Complete both tasks, then submit your writing to your teacher if you have an account.

  • 60 minutes
  • 2 tasks
  • Test 17 of 50

Test conditions: you have 60 minutes for both tasks. Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2. Your answers are saved as you type.

20 minutes · at least 150 words

Task 1

The chart below shows the number of books borrowed from a town library by four groups of readers in two different years.

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

Write at least 150 words.

40 minutes · at least 250 words

Task 2

In some countries, young people are encouraged to choose a career at an early age.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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

Write at least 250 words.

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