Sample answers
Band 9 sample answers
Four libraries, one for each task you are asked to write or speak. Open a sample, try the task yourself, then compare.
650+ essays
Essay samples
Band 9 and Band 7 model answers for every Writing Task 2 essay type and topic.
By essay type
- Agree Disagree 224
- Discussion 178
- CES 133
- Positive/Negative 93
- Unique 22
290+ reports
Graph samples
Band 9 reports for Academic Writing Task 1: bar graphs, tables, pie charts, lines, maps and processes.
By chart type
- Bar graph 84
- Line graph 71
- Combination 46
- Table 40
- Pie chart 34
310+ letters
Letter samples
Band 9 formal, semi-formal and informal letters for General Training Task 1.
By tone
- Formal 207
- Informal 98
- Semi-formal 6
850+ cue cards
Speaking samples
Band 9 answers to Part 2 cue cards, grouped by what the card asks you to describe.
By cue card type
- Experience 327
- Other 182
- Place 118
- Person 117
- Object 109
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