IELTS Academic Writing — Practice Test 20
Task 1: a process diagram · Task 2: an opinion essay (agree / disagree). Write both answers, get an indicative band estimate, then compare with three model answers (Band 9, 7 and 5–6) — each explained in Bangla — and grade yourself on the four official criteria. টাস্ক ১: প্রক্রিয়া চিত্র · টাস্ক ২: মতামত রচনা।
How this works — কীভাবে দেবে
- You have 60 minutes: about 20 min on Task 1 (min. 150 words) and 40 min on Task 2 (min. 250 words). Task 2 counts double. টাস্ক ১-এ ~২০ মিনিট, টাস্ক ২-এ ~৪০ মিনিট।
- This is a linear process (not a cycle): describe it from the tea garden to the shop, using the passive and sequence words. এটি চক্র নয়, এক দিকে চলে — বাগান থেকে দোকান পর্যন্ত।
- The band estimate is a rough computer guide — use the model answers and checklist as your main guide. স্কোর আনুমানিক; মডেল উত্তর ও চেকলিস্টই মূল ভরসা।
- Hover the red-dashed words for meaning. Your writing is saved in this browser. লাল-ড্যাশ শব্দে মাউস রাখো; লেখা সেভ থাকে।
Writing Task 1
Spend about 20 minutes · Write at least 150 words · Process diagram
The diagram below shows the stages in the production of black tea.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
How black tea is produced
💡 How to describe a linear process + useful language · গঠন ও ভাষা
Plan: Introduction → Overview (eight stages; from picking in the tea garden to selling; mainly processed in a factory) → Body 1 (picking, withering, rolling, oxidising) → Body 2 (drying, sorting, packing, selling). প্রথম চার ধাপ (পাতা প্রস্তুত) ও শেষ চার ধাপ (চূড়ান্তকরণ ও বিক্রি)।
- Passive:
are picked,are left to wither,are graded according to size - Purpose:
in order to release,so that,which allows… - Sequence:
Initially,Subsequently,At this point,Finally,
✅ Show 3 model answers (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations try your own first!
See how the passive voice and varied sequencing improve the description. passive ও বৈচিত্র্যময় ক্রম-শব্দ দেখো।
Band 9 195 words
The diagram illustrates the eight-stage process by which black tea is produced, from the picking of the leaves to their sale.
Overall, the process begins in the tea garden, where the leaves are harvested by hand, continues with a series of processing steps in a factory, and ends with the finished tea being packed and sent to market.
Initially, young tea leaves are picked by hand, usually by skilled workers who select only the top leaves and buds. The leaves are then taken to the factory, where they are left to wither, being air-dried for between 12 and 18 hours to reduce their moisture. Following this, they are rolled, a process that breaks the leaves and releases their natural juices. At this point, the leaves are allowed to oxidise, during which they gradually turn dark brown and develop their characteristic flavour.
Subsequently, the oxidised leaves are dried with hot air in order to stop the process and preserve them. They are then sorted and graded according to the size of the pieces. Finally, the tea is packed into chests or bags and sent to auctions and shops, where it is sold to traders and consumers.
Band 7 157 words
The diagram shows the stages in the production of black tea, from picking the leaves to selling the tea.
Overall, there are eight stages. The process starts in the tea garden and most of the stages happen in a factory, and then the tea is sent to shops.
First, young tea leaves are picked by hand by tea workers. Next, the leaves are taken to the factory and they are withered, which means they are dried in the air for 12 to 18 hours. After that, the leaves are rolled, and this breaks them. Then the leaves are oxidised, so their colour changes to dark brown and they get their flavour.
In the next stage, the leaves are dried with hot air. After this, they are sorted by size, which is called grading. Then the tea is packed into chests or bags. Finally, the packed tea is sent to auctions and shops, where people can buy it.
Band 5–6 126 words
The diagram show how the black tea is make.
Overall there is eight step in this process. It start in the tea garden and most step is in the factory, and it finish in the shop.
First the worker pick the young leaf by hand. Then they take the leaf to factory and dry in air for 12 to 18 hour. After they roll the leaf and it break. Then the leaf is oxidise and the colour become dark brown and it get the taste.
Next the leaf is dry with hot air. Then they sort the leaf by the size. After they pack the tea in box or bag. In the last the tea is send to auction and shop and people buy the tea.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | some unclear | all in order | all in order, with purpose |
| Passive voice | often wrong | mostly correct | accurate & natural |
| Sequencing | Then… Then… | clear | varied & smooth |
| Length | below 150 (penalised) | meets 150+ | ideal 160–190 |
Writing Task 2
Spend about 40 minutes · Write at least 250 words · Opinion (agree / disagree)
Write about the following topic:
Some people say that international tourism does more harm than good to the places that tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
💡 How to structure an opinion essay + useful language · গঠন ও ভাষা
Plan: Introduction (paraphrase + your position) → Body 1 (the harms, fairly) → Body 2 (the benefits — your main view) → Conclusion. If you disagree, make the benefits paragraph the strongest. যে মত তুমি সমর্থন করো, সেই অনুচ্ছেদকে সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী করো।
- Position:
I disagree with the view that…,I would argue that… - Harms:
damage to the environment,rising prices for local people - Benefits:
creates employment,brings foreign currency,helps preserve heritage
✅ Show 3 model essays (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations try your own first!
Notice how the writer admits the harms but argues convincingly for the opposite view. ক্ষতি স্বীকার করে বিপরীত মত যুক্তিসহ।
Band 9 266 words
International tourism has grown enormously in recent decades, and popular destinations now receive millions of foreign visitors every year. While I accept that tourism can cause real damage, I disagree with the view that it does more harm than good, provided that it is properly managed.
There is no doubt that mass tourism can harm the places people visit. Large numbers of visitors may damage fragile natural environments, as has happened on some coral islands, where reefs have been destroyed and beaches covered in litter. In popular cities, demand for holiday accommodation can push up rents, forcing local residents out of their neighbourhoods. Some critics also argue that tourism turns local traditions into performances for visitors, weakening their original meaning.
However, the benefits of tourism are, in my view, considerably greater. Most importantly, it creates employment, not only in hotels and restaurants but also for guides, drivers, craftspeople and farmers who supply food. For developing countries such as Bangladesh, the foreign currency brought by visitors to places like Cox’s Bazar and the Sundarbans can fund roads, schools and hospitals. Tourism can also provide a financial reason to protect heritage: the income from visitors often pays for the conservation of historic buildings and national parks that might otherwise be neglected. Finally, contact between visitors and local people can increase understanding between cultures.
In conclusion, although international tourism can damage the environment and disrupt local communities, I believe its economic and cultural benefits outweigh these problems. The key is careful management, such as limiting visitor numbers in sensitive areas and ensuring that local people share in the income.
Band 7 252 words
Nowadays, international tourism is very popular, and many people travel to other countries for holidays. Some people think tourism does more harm than good to these places, but I disagree with this opinion.
It is true that tourism can cause some problems. Firstly, too many tourists can damage the environment. For example, on some beaches and islands, tourists leave rubbish and damage the coral reefs. Secondly, in popular cities, the price of houses and rent goes up because of hotels and holiday flats, so local people cannot afford to live there. Also, some people think local culture changes because it is shown only for tourists.
However, I believe tourism brings more benefits. The most important benefit is jobs. Tourism creates many jobs in hotels, restaurants and transport, and it also helps local farmers and people who make handicrafts. In Bangladesh, places like Cox’s Bazar and the Sundarbans bring a lot of money to the country, which the government can use to build roads and schools. In addition, money from tourists can be used to protect old buildings and national parks. Tourism also helps people from different cultures to understand each other better, because visitors learn about local food, music and traditions, and local people learn about the visitors’ countries.
In conclusion, although tourism can cause some problems for the environment and local people, I think it does more good than harm. However, governments should control the number of tourists in some places and make sure local people get some of the money.
Band 5–6 208 words
Now a days international tourism is very popular and many people go other country for holiday. Some people think tourism is more bad than good but I am not agree.
It is true tourism make some problem. First too many tourist damage the environment, for example in beach and island they throw rubbish and break the coral. Second in popular city the house price and rent go up because of hotel, so local people can not live there. Also the local culture change because it is only show for tourist.
But I think tourism give more benefit. The most important is job. Tourism make many job in hotel, restaurant and transport, and also help the farmer and handicraft people. In Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar and Sundarban bring lot of money for country and government can make road and school. Also tourist money can protect old building and national park. And people from different culture can understand each other because tourist learn about local food and music and local people also learn about tourist country.
In conclusion tourism make some problem for environment and local people but i think it is more good than bad. Government should control the tourist in some place and give money to local people also.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | present, simple | clear | clear, with conditions |
| Development | listed | explained with examples | fully developed, persuasive |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly accurate | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | simple, repeated | good range | wide, precise |
Grade yourself — the 4 official criteria
Tick each statement that is true of your writing. Task 2 counts double. প্রতিটি সত্য বাক্যে টিক দাও।
1. Task achievement / response
2. Coherence & cohesion
3. Lexical resource
4. Grammatical range & accuracy
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