IELTS Academic — Task 1 visual report: Changing Journeys to Work
About this practice test
Practise B2 English writing for IELTS Academic by reporting the main trends and comparisons in original data about changing journeys to work.
What you’ll practice
Answering the task
Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.
Developing your ideas
Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.
Using language well
Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Writing response
How to approach this practice
Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.
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Changing Journeys to Work · IELTS Academic — Task 1 visual report
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
The table shows usual journey to work in riverton. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task requirements
- Give a clear overview of the main features.
- Compare relevant groups and changes accurately.
- Use only the information supplied in the table.
At least 150 words. 20-minute practice.
Give an overview and relevant comparisons, using only the supplied visual information.
Usual journey to work in Riverton
Percentage of commuters surveyed in each year. Each column totals 100%.
Usual journey to work in Riverton Travel mode 2020 2025 Car 55 42 Bus 25 32 Bicycle 20 26
What to review next
Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.