C1 Advanced Writing IELTS · Academic & General Training Education About 20 minutes 1 question

IELTS Academic — Task 1 visual report: Museum Visits by Age

About this practice test

Practise C1 English writing for IELTS Academic by reporting the main trends and comparisons in original data about museum visits by age.

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.

What to expect: 1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and unofficial practice band estimates. The practice timer allows 20 minutes.

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
C1. 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.

  1. Museum Visits by Age · IELTS Academic — Task 1 visual report

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    The table shows annual visits to eastbank museum. 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.

    Annual visits to Eastbank Museum

    Number of visits per year, grouped by visitor age. Figures count visits, not unique people.

    Annual visits to Eastbank Museum
    Age group202120232025
    Under 18 28000 35000 44000
    18–64 74000 78000 81000
    65 and over 19000 26000 36000

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.