C1 Advanced Writing IELTS · Academic & General Training Environment About 40 minutes 1 question

IELTS — Task 2 essay: Public Access to Green Space

About this practice test

Practise C1 English writing for IELTS Task 2 by developing a relevant, supported response about public access to green space.

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 40 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. Public Access to Green Space · IELTS — Task 2 essay

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

    In many cities, access to green spaces is uneven. Why does this problem occur, and what should local authorities do to improve the situation?

    Task requirements

    • Explain relevant reasons for unequal access.
    • Develop practical actions local authorities could take.
    • Support the main ideas with reasons or examples.

    At least 250 words. 40-minute practice.

    Address every part of the question and develop a clear position with relevant reasons and examples. Academic citations are unnecessary.

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.