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They need to write 150 words in about 20 minutes.  \nIn Task 2, they respond to a point of view or argument or problem. They need to write 250 words in about 40 minutes.  \nRead the details of each task type on our Test format page.  \nContents  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1A ................................................................................ 3  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1B ................................................................................ 4  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1C ................................................................................ 5  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2A ................................................................................ 6  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2B ................................................................................ 7  \nSample Candidate Writing Scripts and Examiner Comments....................................... 8  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1A – Sample Script A ................................................. 9  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1A – Sample Script B ............................................... 10  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1B – Sample Script A ............................................... 11  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1B – Sample Script B ............................................... 12  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1C – Sample Script A ............................................... 13  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1C – Sample Script B ............................................... 14  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1C – Sample Script C ............................................... 16  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2A – Sample Script A ............................................... 18  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2A – Sample Script B ............................................... 19  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2A – Sample Script C ............................................... 21  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2B – Sample Script A ............................................... 23  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2B – Sample Script B ............................................... 25  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1A  \nWRITING TASK 1  \nYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  \nThe chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time.  \nSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.  \nWrite at least 150 words.  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1B  \nWRITING TASK 1  \nYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  \nThe graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.  \nSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.  \nWrite at least 150 words.  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 1C  \nWRITING TASK 1  \nYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.  \nThe diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry.  \nSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.  \nWrite at least 150 words.  \nAcademic Writing Sample Task – 2A  \nWRITING TASK 2  \nYou should spend about 40 minutes on this task.  \nWrite about the following topic:  \nChildren who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents.  \nTo what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?  \nGive reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.  \nWrite at least 250 words.  \nA","cbCaiq7Iiaks8dDb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq7Iiaks8dDb","pdf",1496682,26,"English","# Academic Writing Sample Task 1A\n## Writing Task 1\n# Academic Writing Sample Task 1B\n## Writing Task 1\n# Academic Writing Sample Task 1C\n## Writing Task 1\n# Academic Writing Sample Task 2A\n## Writing Task 2\n# Academic Writing Sample Task 2B\n## Writing Task 2\n# Sample Candidate Writing Scripts and Examiner Comments\n## Assessment criteria and marking notes","[{\"question\":\"What are the required word counts and time limits for IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 and Task 2?\",\"answer\":\"Task 1 requires at least 150 words in about 20 minutes. 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