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Writing — Section Test 4An exam-style practice test · CILL IELTS
Time 60:00

IELTS Academic Writing — Full Practice Test 4

Task 1 + Task 2 · 60 minutes · both prompts and model answers are original CILL material, written to real IELTS Academic difficulty.

How to take this test: Give yourself 60 minutes for both tasks — about 20 minutes on Task 1 (at least 150 words) and 40 minutes on Task 2 (at least 250 words). Type your answer in the box under each task; the word counter updates as you write. When you finish (or run out of time), open the band-graded model answers under each task and use the self-assessment checklist to estimate your own band. Writing cannot be auto-scored — you mark yourself honestly against the official criteria. 🔑 যেভাবে দেবেন: দুই task-এর জন্য ৬০ মিনিট নিন — Task 1-এ প্রায় ২০ মিনিট (কমপক্ষে ১৫০ শব্দ), Task 2-এ ৪০ মিনিট (কমপক্ষে ২৫০ শব্দ)। প্রতিটি task-এর নিচের বক্সে উত্তর লিখুন; লেখার সাথে সাথে শব্দ গোনা হবে। শেষ হলে নিচের band-অনুযায়ী model answer খুলুন এবং self-assessment checklist দিয়ে নিজের band অনুমান করুন। Writing স্বয়ংক্রিয়ভাবে স্কোর করা যায় না — আসল criteria অনুযায়ী নিজেকে সৎভাবে যাচাই করুন।
Writing Task 1Recommended: 20 minutes · at least 150 words
The two maps below show the village of Elmwood in 1990 and the same village today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
N ↑ Elmwood — 1990 Elmwood — today Main Road River Farmland Houses Trees Field Main Road (widened) River Bridge → Apartments Houses (unchanged) School Shops Figure 1 — an original, exam-style pair of maps for practice.
Your answer (Task 1)
Words: 0
Model answer — Task 1 Band 9

≈ 185 words. A map comparison needs the past tense for what changed (was replaced, were built) and location language (in the north-west, beside the river). The overview names the biggest change. There are no numbers to report.

Introduction

The two maps show how the village of Elmwood changed between 1990 and the present day.

Overview

Overall, the village became far more developed over the period, as areas of farmland and trees were replaced by housing and public facilities, although the original houses in the north-east were left untouched.

Detail — the changes

The most striking change took place in the north-west, where the large area of farmland was cleared and replaced by several blocks of apartments. In the south-west, the trees that once stood beside the road were removed to make way for a new school.

There were changes to the south of the road as well: the open field in the south-east was built on and turned into a row of shops. In addition, the main road running through the village was widened, and a footbridge was constructed over the river at the bottom of the map. Only the houses in the north-east remained exactly as they had been in 1990.

The same task written at each band

Read these from the bottom up and watch what changes: a clear overview, every change covered, the past tense and location language (was replaced, in the north-west), and fewer grammar errors. Find the one closest to your own answer. 🔑 নিচ থেকে উপরে পড়ুন এবং লক্ষ্য করুন কী বদলায়: স্পষ্ট overview, প্রতিটি পরিবর্তন, past tense ও অবস্থানের ভাষা (was replaced, in the north-west), কম ব্যাকরণ-ভুল।

Band 8.0

The two maps illustrate the changes that took place in the village of Elmwood between 1990 and today.

Overall, the village was developed considerably, with farmland and trees being replaced by apartments and public buildings, while the houses in the north-east stayed the same.

In 1990, there was a large area of farmland in the north-west of the village. By today, this has been replaced by several blocks of apartments. Similarly, the trees in the south-west were removed and a new school was built in their place. The empty field in the south-east has also changed, as a row of shops was constructed there. Furthermore, the main road was made wider and a footbridge was added across the river. The houses in the north-east were the only feature that did not change.

Why Band 8: a clear overview, every change covered, and good use of the passive and location language. A few phrasings are slightly less varied than a top answer.স্পষ্ট overview, সব পরিবর্তন, ভালো passive ও অবস্থানের ভাষা; কিছু বাক্য ৯-এর মতো বৈচিত্র্যময় নয়।
Band 7.0

The two maps show how the village of Elmwood changed from 1990 to the present day.

Overall, the village became much more developed, because the farmland and trees were replaced by buildings, but the houses in the north-east did not change.

In 1990, there was farmland in the north-west. Today, this area has apartments instead. The trees in the south-west were also cut down and a school was built there. In the south-east, the field became a row of shops. In addition, the main road was made wider than before, and a new footbridge was built over the river. The only thing that stayed the same was the houses in the north-east.

Why Band 7: a clear overview, all changes covered, and the passive and location words are used well. Slightly less range and a few small slips keep it below 8.স্পষ্ট overview, সব পরিবর্তন, passive ও অবস্থান-শব্দ ভালো; একটু কম বৈচিত্র্যের জন্য ৮ হয়নি।
Band 6.0

The two maps show the village Elmwood in 1990 and today. There are many changes between the two maps.

In 1990, in the north-west there was a farmland. Today the farmland is not there and there are apartments. In the south-west, before there were trees but now there is a school. In the south-east there was a field and now there are shops. Also the main road is more wide now and there is a new bridge on the river. But the houses in the north-east are same in both maps.

Why Band 6: all the changes are covered and locations are given, but there is no clear overview and the language is repetitive (there was … there are). Adding an overview and using the passive (was replaced by) would push it to 7.সব পরিবর্তন ও অবস্থান আছে, তবে overview নেই এবং ভাষা পুনরাবৃত্ত। overview যোগ ও passive ব্যবহারে ৭ হতো।
Band 5.5

The maps are about the village Elmwood in 1990 and now. The village is change a lot.

In the map of 1990 there is a farmland and some trees and houses. In the north-west it have farmland but now it have apartment. The trees is gone and they build a school. In the field now there is shops. The road is big now and they make a bridge on the river. Only the houses is not change, it is same.

Why Band 5.5: the main changes are mentioned, but the tenses are wrong (is change, they build), the passive is missing, and there are errors (it have, the trees is). Using the past passive and fixing verbs are the fastest way up.প্রধান পরিবর্তন আছে, তবে tense ভুল (is change, they build), passive নেই এবং ভুল আছে। past passive ব্যবহার ও ক্রিয়া ঠিক করলেই দ্রুত উন্নতি।

Mark your own Task 1

Tick each box you can honestly say is true of your answer. The four rows are the exact criteria an examiner uses — each is worth 25% of your Task 1 band. 🔑 আপনার উত্তরে যেটা সত্যি, শুধু সেই বক্সে টিক দিন। নিচের চারটি সারি পরীক্ষকের আসল criteria — প্রতিটি Task 1 band-এর ২৫%।

Task Achievement — did you cover the changes?
Coherence & Cohesion — is it organised?
Lexical Resource — vocabulary
Grammatical Range & Accuracy — grammar
Writing Task 2Recommended: 40 minutes · at least 250 words
Write about the following topic: Traffic congestion is becoming a serious problem in many major cities around the world.
What are the main causes of traffic congestion, and what measures could be taken to reduce it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Your answer (Task 2)
Words: 0
Model answer — Task 2 Band 9

≈ 275 words. This is a causes / solutions question, so one body paragraph explains the causes and the other proposes measures. Notice the paraphrased introduction, developed points with an example, and a conclusion that sums up without new ideas.

Introduction

Traffic congestion has become one of the most serious problems facing large cities around the world. This essay will examine the principal causes of this congestion and suggest several measures that could help to reduce it.

Body 1 — causes

There are two main reasons why city roads have become so congested. The first is the sharp growth in the number of private cars. As incomes rise, more families can afford their own vehicle, and many people prefer the comfort of driving to using crowded public transport. The second cause is poor urban planning: in many cities, road networks were designed decades ago for far fewer vehicles, and public transport is often unreliable, which pushes even more commuters onto the roads.

Body 2 — measures

Fortunately, a number of measures can ease the problem. The most effective is to invest heavily in public transport, building efficient metro and bus systems that make leaving the car at home an attractive choice. Governments can also discourage unnecessary car use through congestion charges, as London has done, or by building cycle lanes. In the longer term, better planning — such as locating workplaces closer to housing — can reduce the need to travel at all.

Conclusion

In conclusion, traffic congestion is caused mainly by rising car ownership and inadequate planning. However, with sustained investment in public transport and sensible policies to limit car use, cities can make their roads considerably less congested.

The same essay written at each band

Watch the climb: causes and solutions both answered and developed, a clear four-paragraph shape, an example, precise vocabulary and complex sentences with few errors. Find the sample closest to your own essay. 🔑 উন্নতির ধাপ লক্ষ্য করুন: কারণসমাধান দুটোই উত্তর ও developed, চার-প্যারা কাঠামো, উদাহরণ, নির্দিষ্ট শব্দ ও কম ভুলে জটিল বাক্য।

Band 8.0

In many large cities, traffic congestion has become a very serious issue. This essay will discuss the main causes of the problem and suggest some possible solutions.

There are two main causes of traffic congestion. Firstly, the number of private cars has increased enormously, because more people can now afford to buy a car and prefer driving to taking the bus or train. Secondly, the roads and public transport in many cities are not good enough, as they were built for a much smaller population, so they cannot cope with the traffic.

However, there are several measures that can reduce congestion. The best solution is to improve public transport by building modern metro and bus systems, so that people do not need to use their cars. In addition, the government can introduce a congestion charge in the city centre, as they did in London, and build more cycle lanes to encourage cycling.

In conclusion, traffic congestion is mainly caused by the rising number of cars and weak public transport, but it can be reduced through better transport systems and policies that discourage car use.

Why Band 8: both causes and solutions are developed with an example, and the language is accurate and varied. A slightly wider range and more precise phrasing would reach 9.কারণ ও সমাধান উদাহরণসহ developed, ভাষা সঠিক ও বৈচিত্র্যময়; আরও নির্দিষ্টতায় ৯ হতো।
Band 7.0

Nowadays, traffic congestion is a big problem in many cities. In this essay I will explain the main causes of this problem and suggest some solutions.

There are two important causes. The first cause is that there are too many cars on the road. As people earn more money, they buy their own cars because it is more comfortable than public transport. The second cause is that many cities do not have good public transport, so people have no choice but to drive.

There are also some solutions to this problem. The most important solution is to make public transport better, for example by building an underground train system. If public transport is fast and cheap, people will use it instead of their cars. The government can also make drivers pay a fee to enter the city centre, which will reduce the number of cars.

In conclusion, traffic congestion is caused by too many cars and poor public transport, but it can be solved by improving public transport and controlling the use of cars.

Why Band 7: both causes and solutions are answered and organised, with a clear example; the language is good but a little simple and repetitive in places.কারণ ও সমাধান উত্তর ও সাজানো, স্পষ্ট উদাহরণ; ভাষা ভালো তবে কিছু জায়গায় সরল ও পুনরাবৃত্ত।
Band 6.0

These days, traffic congestion is a serious problem in many big cities. This essay will discuss the causes and the solutions of this problem.

There are some causes of traffic congestion. The first cause is that there are too many cars. Nowadays many people have money so they buy a car and they use it every day. The second cause is that the roads are small and the public transport is not good, so there is a lot of traffic.

There are also some solutions. The first solution is to improve the public transport like buses and trains. If the public transport is good, people will not use their car. Another solution is that the government can make a rule to reduce the cars in the city, for example a tax.

In conclusion, traffic congestion is caused by too many cars and small roads, and it can be solved by better public transport and government rules.

Why Band 6: causes and solutions are both there, but the ideas are basic and the structure is mechanical (the first cause, the first solution). More development and varied vocabulary would lift it to 7.কারণ ও সমাধান আছে, কিন্তু ভাবনা সাধারণ ও কাঠামো যান্ত্রিক। আরও development ও বৈচিত্র্যে ৭ হতো।
Band 5.5

Nowadays the traffic jam is a big problem in the big city. In this essay I will talk about the cause and the solution.

There are many cause of traffic jam. First, there are too much car in the road. The people have money now so everybody want to buy a car. Second, the road is small and the bus and train is not enough for the people.

For the solution, the government should make the public transport more good. If the bus and train is good, the people will use it and not the car. Also the government can make a law that not allow too many car in the city centre.

In conclusion, the traffic jam is happen because of too many car and small road, and the solution is the better public transport and the law.

Why Band 5.5: the causes and solutions are mentioned, but there are frequent errors (too much car, is not enough, more good) and the language is simple and repetitive. Developing each idea and fixing basic grammar are the quickest gains.কারণ ও সমাধান আছে, তবে ভুল বেশি (too much car, more good) এবং ভাষা সরল। প্রতিটি ভাবনা বাড়িয়ে ও ব্যাকরণ ঠিক করে দ্রুত উন্নতি।

Mark your own Task 2

Tick each box you can honestly say is true of your essay. These four rows are the examiner's criteria — each worth 25% of your Task 2 band. Task 2 counts twice as much as Task 1 in your overall Writing score. 🔑 আপনার essay-তে যেটা সত্যি, শুধু সেই বক্সে টিক দিন। এই চারটি সারি পরীক্ষকের criteria — প্রতিটি ২৫%। সামগ্রিক Writing স্কোরে Task 2-এর ওজন Task 1-এর দ্বিগুণ

Task Response — did you answer fully?
Coherence & Cohesion — organisation
Lexical Resource — vocabulary
Grammatical Range & Accuracy — grammar